(941) 923-8396
Cell:(941) 726-5212
Antonio J Vargas av30428[at]hotmail.com
5094 Central Sarasota Parkway #101 ~ Sarasota, Florida 34238
QUALIFICATIONS
Mechanical Engineer with a solid track record of success in the analysis, design, implementation, and supervision of construction engineering assignments. Thorough understanding of construction and mechanical engineering practices with ability to effectively manage deliverables in support of enterprise quality, performance, service, and cost containment goals. Project management expertise with solid background in the scoping of job requirements, coordinating cross functional teams, resolving critical path issues, developing accurate specifications and documentation, and delivering quality results consistently on time and within budget. An excellent communicator and problem solver with the ability to effectively interact at all management levels. Solid productivity software applications skills (Microsoft Office, Project and , AutoCAD). Fluent in Spanish. Analytical and process proficiencies include:
• Process Control • Process Validation • Multi-Project Coordination
• Statistical Reporting • Root Cause Analysis • ISO Standards
• Resource/Capacity Planning • Capital Equipment ROI • Training/Mentoring
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Owens – Illinois Furnace C repair project - demolished and reconstruction within 45 days. Results: within budget and under time frame
• Industrial Food Processor Plant - designed, reviewed and installed mechanical parts such as Pumps, Compressors and Boilers. Results: project completed within budget and time frame.
• Supervised installation of Steam Tracers in a oil refinery. Results: project completed 3% under budget and within time frame.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARDAMAN AND ASSOCIATES INC, Sarasota, Florida 2003-Present
Field Inspector
• Provide engineering support to a variety of environmental projects
• Perform Field Inspections to ensure blueprint compliance
• Supervise and perform Soil Test and Borings
• Lead and mentor less experienced construction inspectors
• Collect and analyze Ground Water Samples
• Perform Geo-Synthetics Liners Inspections
• Responsible for Threshold and Structural Inspections for multiple projects
• Exercise professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by upper management
• Respond to customer's queries and problems to ensure customer satisfaction.
INCISAN-OTIPSA INSTALACIONES C.A, Cojedes, Venezuela 2002-2003
Project Manager
• Planned and managed financial and logistic feasibility of projects
• Managed a crew of 20 workers and contractors
• Reviewed engineering proposals
• Performed Field inspections and daily walk-thru
• Approved engineering work orders
• Reviewed and designed Engineering Pipelines
• Installed equipment such as Pumps, Compressors, Burners, Fractionators and Boilers within manufacture guidelines and blueprints
• Supported on-site activities to ensure that equipment were installed correctly and safely to return to service
• Provided project completion reports to upper management
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADECCO-PDVSA, Carabobo, Venezuela 1999-2002 Mechanical Project Engineer
• Assisted in developing multiple financial project feasibility
• Designed Engineering blueprints
• Prepared and Managed multiple project budgets
• Performed Field Inspections to ensure completion of assignment within time frame
• Reviewed Engineering Work Order Changes and recommended course of action
• Coordinated contractor's assignments and crew under supervision
• Managed Bill of Materials for different production work stations
• Developed Project Completion, Non-Conformity and Post Mortem reports
• Created and revised Quality Control manuals for dynamic and static equipment
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF CARABOBO, Valencia, Venezuela
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1999
ENGINEER IN TRAINING CERTIFIED - 2008 (EI)
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE - 2007 (ACI)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ENGINEERING COUNCIL - 2007 (CMEC)
AMERICAN WELDING ASSOCIATION – 2001 (AWS)
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