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Flanklin Iraheta

Mechanical Engineer
Chester,VA

Summary

Proven track record in pre-construction engineering and quality control at Bell LLC, demonstrating exceptional skills in materials review and effective communication. Achieved substantial cost savings through meticulous project estimation and strategic planning. Excelled in fostering client and vendor relationships, enhancing project efficiency and adherence to budgetary constraints.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre Construction Engineering

BELL LLC
11.2022 - Current
  • Estimating: Assisting with estimating, take-offs, and proposals
  • Subcontractors: Soliciting subcontractors and analyzing them to ensure consistency among proposals
  • Project records: Setting up and maintaining preconstruction project records
  • Communication: Working with multiple internal and external team members, and communicating potential problems
  • Problem-solving: Problem-solving any issues that arise during pre-bid, preconstruction, construction, or post-construction
  • Examined existing Plumbing and Duct designs to make substantial cost saving revisions allowing projects to move forward, while maintaining design intent and good relations with industry consultant
  • Maintained and developed great relationships with existing and new clients, vendor partners, and lower-tier subcontractor
  • Aided in preparing comprehensive progress reports for clients, demonstrating adherence to timelines and budgetary constraints.

Quality Control Engineer

Bell LLC
4 2022 - 11.2022
  • Performed quality control audits on pre-production supply chain, verifying continuity of raw materials.
  • Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
  • Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
  • Directed technical and administrative staff involved in quality control tasks.
  • Used statistical process control (SPC) methods to detect and analyze manufacturing process data and apply process changes.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.

Plumbing Technician

Bell LLC
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Studied building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
  • Performed routine maintenance of plumbing systems in commercial buildings.
  • Maintained, installed, repaired and altered piping systems, plumbing fixtures, traps and soil waste and vent pipes.
  • Studied Blueprints and learn how to use Bluebeam proficiently.
  • Lead man and translator

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Sedona Taphouse
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.

Duct Mechanic

New England Tech Air & Maine Steel
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
  • Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
  • Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
  • Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
  • Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
08.2019 - 12.2022

Minor - Mathematics

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
08.2019 - 12.2022

Associate of Science - Engineering

John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA
08.2017 - 05.2019

Skills

    Materials review

    Product engineering

    Safety processes and procedures

    Drawing coordination

    Mechanical engineering principles

    Blueprint design

    AutoCAD

    Budgeting

    MathWorks MATLAB

    Fundamental physical principles

    Explaining physics concepts

    Effective communication

    Construction management

    Project estimation and bidding

    Strategic planning

    Policies and procedures

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Creative Problem Solving: - Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Software

Microsoft

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Mathlab

Languages

Spanish
Excellent

Certification

Osha 30

Timeline

Osha 30

06-2023

Pre Construction Engineering

BELL LLC
11.2022 - Current

Plumbing Technician

Bell LLC
02.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Sedona Taphouse
07.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2019 - 12.2022

Minor - Mathematics

Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2019 - 12.2022

Duct Mechanic

New England Tech Air & Maine Steel
08.2018 - 05.2019

Associate of Science - Engineering

John Tyler Community College
08.2017 - 05.2019

Quality Control Engineer

Bell LLC
4 2022 - 11.2022
Flanklin IrahetaMechanical Engineer