Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Mechanical Engineer from the university Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito, bilingual (English C1 – IELTS certified) and actual student of The Technical University of Munich doing a Master Science in Aerospace. Specialized in project supervision and planning, quality inspection of equipment and steel structures using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and structural design calculations. Experienced in project planning, CAD modeling, schedule development, technical documentation, strength of materials analysis, hydraulic and thermal machinery, and technical reporting. Proven leadership ability in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering engineering projects with a high level of responsibility and commitment.
Predictive Maintenance Engineer implementing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for wear measurement and integrity inspection of critical equipment and components used in cement production, including crushers, vertical mills, horizontal mills, fans, bucket elevators, and rotary kilns at the Holcim plant in Nobsa. Achievements • Implemented quality-verified inspection and measurement procedures within the predictive maintenance program to monitor the condition of components in the grinding, crushing, and material transport systems used in cement production. Preventive actions were taken and corrective measures were recommended when necessary for each piece of equipment inspected at the Holcim plant in Nobsa.
Led a cross-functional team to implement silo and hopper inspection services in concrete plants, focusing on structural analysis through the use of simulation software and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
Led and directed project planning for multiple initiatives, including Pressed Clinker Dosing to MC1, Packaging Silo Discharge Upgrade, Baghouse Filter 423 – FM1 Restoration, Coal Blending Diverter Valve, and the CKD Compressed Air Network System, within the Projects Department at the Holcim Nobsa cement plant.
• Supervised the installation of the Separate Grinding project throughout June 2022 within the Special Projects Department. • Verified and supervised the installation of the Coal Blending project throughout May 2022 within the Special Projects Department.
Performed quality inspections of dump trucks and heavy equipment for the cement industry, and conducted Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to ensure the safe lifting of large-scale steel structures.
• Conducted integrity assessments of gas supply pipelines in cement industry operations to ensure structural reliability and operational safety. • Performed hazardous area classification in accordance with NFPA standards for the installation of compressed natural gas (CNG) supply systems in cement production facilities.
• Professional intern within the company SIEMENS ENERGY SAS, in the area of development and research for the design of transformers for power transmission • I implemented innovation in the execution of the "Smart Accessories" project focused on programming for the efficient modeling of accessories belonging to high voltage transformers.