RICARDO ARBOLEDA
BELLMORE,NY
Summary
Driven Process Engineer with 2 years of experience in process design, project management and manufacturing process improvement, meeting solutions according to environmental, improvement, safety, economic and reliability goals. Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams, and a commitment to apply process design expertise to ensure compliance with given standards and practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Engineer
Fibrán [Textile And Garment Company]
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Improved performance of laser cut by 40%
- Tracked and analyzed KPIs while employing data-driven methodologies to enhance production efficiency, yield, and quality of products
- Generated time and consumption standards to measure performance and waste
- Developed production procedures to reduce rejected products down to 1%
- Reduced ink consumption by 20% and inventory by up to 30%.
- Developed and maintained standardized operating procedures for numerous functions and tasks to streamline manufacturing operations.
Process Engineer and Project Manager
AF Hidrotecnología [Environmental Engineering]
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Process design and project management of wastewater treatment plants
- Led end-to-end process design and project management of wastewater treatment plants, delivering 4 projects on time and within budget
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering effective communication, and achieving 15% increase in overall project efficiency
- Developed and executed comprehensive project plans, aligning with stakeholder objectives and ensuring project success while adhering to standards and regulations
- Participated in project planning sessions to create comprehensive project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation plans, resulting in 10% reduction in overall project timeline.
Process Engineering Trainee
SERTECPET [Oil And Gas Company]
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Developed and reviewed detailed engineering documents, including process design reports, equipment datasheets, and process control philosophies, enabling seamless execution of construction and commissioning activities
- Led process simulations and modeling activities using industry-standard software, contributing to the development of accurate process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances, and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Validation of vendor calculations and designs
- Collaborated seamlessly with engineering specialists, project engineers, and cost estimators to ensure cohesive project execution and accurate cost analysis
- Reduced by 50% the time of control documentation in the engineering area.
Assistant Professor
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of student performance in laboratory, providing constructive feedback and tracking their progress toward achieving learning objectives
- Mentored diverse cohort of students in their research projects, providing guidance on experimental methodologies, data analysis, and problem-solving
- D&M intern at Schlumberger
Process Engineer Trainee at D&M
Schlumberger, D&M
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Optimized operations and organization at D&M maintenance shop
- Orchestrated process optimization initiatives, streamlining manufacturing workflows for oil and gas drilling tools, resulting in a 5% reduction in production time and increased output
- Developed and documented standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for various manteinance processes, ensuring consistency and minimizing variability in drilling tool maintenance.
Research Assistant
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Performed proof of concept check of inulin extraction methods
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to establish a strong foundation for research project, identifying gaps in current knowledge and potential avenues for innovative extraction methods
- Successfully optimized extraction parameters, including temperature, solvent concentration, and extraction time, resulting in 10% increase in extraction yield compared to traditional methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Escuela Politecnica Nacional
Quito, Ecuador03.2021
Machine Learning -
Stanford University
Online12.2021
INTERNAL AUDITOR OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMSn) ACCORDING TO ISO50001:2018 -
Bureau Veritas
Quito, Ecuador08.2021
Aspen Certified User in Aspen HYSYS - Process Simulation
Aspen
Online12.2020
Python for Chemical Engineering -
AEPIQ
Quito, Ecuador12.2020
AUTOCAD 2D & 3D Plant -
AEPIQ
Quito, Ecuador04.2019
Industrial Energy Efficiency -
USFQ
Quito, Ecuador08.2021
Skills
- Process design and optimization
- Project Planning and execution
- Critical Thinking
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Validation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- Adaptability
- Ability to work in self-directed and
- Collaborative environments
- Process engineering
- Documentation (P&IDs, DBM, PDS)
- Economic Analysis and Cost
- Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- MATLAB Programming
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Aspen HYSYS
- Python
- Continuous Learning
- Process Flow Diagram Development
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Resilience
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Engineer
Fibrán [Textile And Garment Company]
09.2021 - 05.2022
Process Engineer and Project Manager
AF Hidrotecnología [Environmental Engineering]
03.2021 - 09.2021
Process Engineering Trainee
SERTECPET [Oil And Gas Company]
03.2020 - 09.2020
Assistant Professor
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
09.2019 - 02.2020
Process Engineer Trainee at D&M
Schlumberger, D&M
09.2018 - 10.2018
Research Assistant
Escuela Politécnica Nacional
03.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Escuela Politecnica Nacional
Machine Learning -
Stanford University
INTERNAL AUDITOR OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMSn) ACCORDING TO ISO50001:2018 -
Bureau Veritas
Aspen Certified User in Aspen HYSYS - Process Simulation
Aspen
Python for Chemical Engineering -
AEPIQ
AUTOCAD 2D & 3D Plant -
AEPIQ
Industrial Energy Efficiency -
USFQ
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