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Jose Rojas

Bethpage,NY

Summary

Reliable Director of Engineering known for taking ownership of dynamic projects to simplify complex business goals into manageable tasks. Creates laser-focused teams united around singular goals. Proficient at leveraging junior personnel know-how and initiative to discover novel methods of engineering to exceed customer and senior leadership expectations. Innovative Director of Engineering with 35 years developing and applying new technologies to deliver exceptional final projects. Combines technical engineering capability with effective management techniques. Dedicated to driving technical staff development through meticulous oversight of junior staff and hands-on participation. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Engineering

Sirina Protection Systems Corp.
04.2003 - Current
  • Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
  • Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
  • Oversaw assignment of engineering tasks by creating frameworks free of wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies.
  • Represented our company within client industry organizations and at industry events.
  • Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions, and cost savings.
  • Attended monthly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
  • Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
  • Analyzed technical requirements to determine system design, potential issues, and related costs for each project request.
  • Assisted in panel programming requirements and creating project-specific custom algorithms and logic equations.
  • Reviewed contract drawings to make sure that it was code compliant for fire alarm systems, clean agent systems, and pre-action systems.
  • When required, assist in battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, and O&M submittals.
  • Adhered to overall company business goals, meeting prescribed completion deadlines on 100% of projects

Engineering Manager

SimplexGrinnell
06.1999 - 04.2003
  • Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
  • Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
  • Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs.
  • Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
  • Assisted in complex system programming when needed.

Tech/Project Manager

Walker Thomas Associates
Long Island City, NY
10.1988 - 04.1999
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Programmed AutoCall panels.
  • Troubleshooting circuit and system problems.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

DeVry University
North Brunswick, NJ

Associate of Science - Electronic Technician

DeVry Technical Institute
Woodbridge, NJ
02.1985

High School Diploma -

Newtown High School
Elmhurst, NY
06.1983

Skills

  • Recruitment and Selection
  • CAD Drawings-moderate knowledge
  • Corrective Actions
  • Systems Integration
  • Training
  • Engineering Technical Support
  • Technical Direction
  • System Layouts
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Code Compliance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Industry Standards and Regulations
  • Technical Consulting
  • Troubleshooting
  • FA System Programming

Certification

  • NICET Level IV
  • Clean agent certification for both Fike and Ansul systems.
  • Notifier certified in CLSS, Verifier Tools, OnyxWorks family of products, and Inspire family of products.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
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Timeline

Director of Engineering

Sirina Protection Systems Corp.
04.2003 - Current

Engineering Manager

SimplexGrinnell
06.1999 - 04.2003

Tech/Project Manager

Walker Thomas Associates
10.1988 - 04.1999

BBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Queens College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

DeVry University

Associate of Science - Electronic Technician

DeVry Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Newtown High School

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