Laura Michel Castro Olivera
Master Of Science In Enegineering - Industrial Management
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Results-driven Engineer specializing in industrial processes and emissions-related engineering in mining, energy, and combustion sectors. Expertise in technical specification interpretation, validation testing, and application of international standards such as ISO 9001 and ASME. Skilled in Excel, R, and Python AI for performance modeling and data-driven support, delivering efficient engineering solutions aligned with technical and commercial objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Quality Administrative Assistant
Zeeco
10.2025 - Current
- Manage the calibration of measuring tools for quality assurance.
- Manage documentation for radiographic testing of welds.
- Apply ASME standards related to piping, pressure vessels and so on, to organize NDE test records and other reports.
- Provide the traceability of materials used in equipment fabrication. Verify and confirm the correct use of materials by interpreting drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Create heat and welder ID maps using DraftSight.
- Coordinated communication between project engineers, quality engineers, inspectors, purchasing, logistics, coordinators or sub vendors, facilitating project updates and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce turnaround times for critical tasks.
- Created comprehensive reports for management review, ensuring data accuracy and providing actionable insights into operational effectiveness.
Quality Control
Gavco Plastic Inc
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted quality control inspections and dimensional measurements of plastic products, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100D standards.
- Executed technical testing and operated specialized equipment (hydraulic presses, GO/NOGO gauges) to confirm adherence to engineering specifications.
- Managed production flow and input inventory using Bar Tender and BOM systems, enhancing traceability and operational efficiency.
Supervisor Secondary Operations
Gavco Plastic Inc
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Led team of eight operators, assigned tasks and provided resources to meet production goals under AS9100D quality standard.
- Trained new personnel and conducted final inspection, labeling, and packaging of finished products to comply with the isometric drawings.
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for safety and efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced downtime.
Project Engineering
UC Office for Scientific and Technological Research, Dictuc
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed global benchmarking study on lithium projects, analyzing technical reports (NI 43-101 standard), feasibility and environmental impact studies, and financial statements to inform strategic decision-making.
- Created and standardized KPIs (OPEX, CAPEX, ore grades) to establish comparative framework for evaluating performance and progress of various mining projects.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of engineering designs to enhance project quality and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Project Engineering
UC Office for Scientific and Technological Research, Dictuc
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040) and calculated Water and Carbon Footprint (Scope I, II, and III) for SQM and Albemarle lithium products using GaBi software, supporting sustainability initiatives.
- Designed emissions traceability framework for copper mining and created calculator to estimate impacts of new technologies, including green hydrogen, enhancing environmental accountability.
- Collaborated on report development for mining sector for Development Bank of Latin America 2022 (CAF), providing insights for policy recommendations.
Logistic Analyst
Productiv Spa
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Applied 6Sigma concepts to optimize last-mile processes, identified bottlenecks, developed continuous improvement plans, and defined new SLAs for contract renegotiation.
- Led expansion of delivery services for key clients (Linio, Forus, WOM) and developed cross-docking project that enhanced delivery times for Cruz Verde pharmacies.
- Analyzed supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
- Developed logistics models to optimize inventory management and reduce costs
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline shipping processes and enhance service levels
Data Analyst - Temp
Google Chile
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted large-scale data analysis for customers including Falabella, Walmart, and Movistar, transforming raw data into strategic reports that informed key decisions.
- Identified consumer behavior patterns and trends by extracting, processing, and visualizing large volumes of information to enhance understanding of market dynamics.
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and inform business strategies.
- Developed interactive dashboards using Google Data Studio for real-time data visualization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making processes.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering
The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Santiago de Chile, Chile12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Management
Universidad De Cartagena
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Industrial process analysis, technical specifications interpretation, quality assurance (ISO 9001, AS9100D), environmental engineering (ISO 14040, LCA, Carbon Footprint), data analytics (Excel, Power BI, R, Python), KPI Development & technical benchmarking, manufacturing workflow optimization, engineering testing & measurement tools, inventory & production traceability (BOM, BarTender), problem solving (6Sigma, Continuous Improvement)
Timeline
Quality Administrative Assistant
Zeeco
10.2025 - Current
Quality Control
Gavco Plastic Inc
07.2024 - 10.2025
Supervisor Secondary Operations
Gavco Plastic Inc
05.2024 - 07.2024
Project Engineering
UC Office for Scientific and Technological Research, Dictuc
08.2023 - 02.2024
Project Engineering
UC Office for Scientific and Technological Research, Dictuc
05.2021 - 05.2022
Logistic Analyst
Productiv Spa
02.2020 - 05.2021
Data Analyst - Temp
Google Chile
06.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Management
Universidad De Cartagena
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Engineering
The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile