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Gainesville, Florida, United States

Newberry, Florida 32669

As a seasoned professional in plant operations, I excel at driving efficiency, sustainability, and profitability while maintaining a strong safety culture and environmental responsibility. With my expertise in process optimization, I have successfully coordinated plant operations to ensure maximum equipment capacity through control parameters.

Turaif, Northern Frontier, Saudi Arabia

As a chemical engineer, I was responsible for leading the start-up of Line 2, rated output 5000 TPD Clinker. This involved overseeing all aspects of the start-up process, including equipment commissioning, process optimization, and quality control.I collaborated with cross functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of the project, which.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

I played a pivotal role in the successful startup of the first production line, which featured cutting-edge equipment such as the Pfeiffer vertical mill, Novaflam rotary kiln burner, Cross-bar cooler, and other advanced technologies. I worked closely with the project team to ensure that all equipment was installed, tested, and optimized according to design.

Ourilândia Do Norte, Pará, Brazil

As a supervisor in charge of the erection and commissioning of F.L.Smidth equipment, I oversaw the installation and launch of various crucial pieces of equipment, including rotary dryers, kilns, coal mills, electrostatic precipitators, Pfister coal conveying systems, and more. This involved managing teams of contractors and engineers, ensuring all work was.

Santiago De Los Caballeros, Santiago, Dominican Republic

During my tenure, I played a key role in the assembly, commissioning, and start-up of Line No. 4, which had a clinker capacity of 1600 TPD. The line was equipped with a Loesche 28-2 mill for crude oil, a 4-stage preheating tower, a 4.57 x 92.07 m furnace, and a Fuller grate cooler. In addition to overseeing the installation of the equipment, I was.

San Gil, Santander, Colombia

As the Plant Manager, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, ensuring the highest level of efficiency, safety, and profitability. I utilized my extensive chemical engineering knowledge and experience to lead and manage a team of professionals and drive the plant towards achieving its production and financial targets.Some of my.

Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

I successfully led the start-up of a cement line with a capacity of 1,200 mtpd of clinker, using state-of-the-art equipment including a 4-stage preheating tower, a 4.0 x 64.0 m rotary kiln, and Polysius RM 27-12 mill for crude oil, and another Polysius 17-8 mill for coal. Additionally, I provided extensive training to the production and chemistry teams.

Sonsón, Antioquia, Colombia

As Director of the start-up and commissioning of the second production line for 2000 mtpd of clinker, I oversaw the successful installation and launch of an Atox 32.5 mill for crude oil, a 5-stage preheating tower with an ILC calciner, a 3.75 x 57 m rotary kiln, a Coolax cooler, and an Atox 17.5 mill for coal. This involved managing a team of engineers and.

Colombia

During my tenure at the wet process plant, I was responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of five different furnaces of varying sizes and brands. This involved conducting routine inspections and troubleshooting any issues that arose during the production process. I worked closely with the maintenance team to ensure that the furnaces were.

Sogamoso, Boyacá, Colombia

As a chemical engineer at a dry process plant with a capacity of 1,200 stpd, I was responsible for overseeing various aspects of the plant's operations. This included ensuring efficient production processes, conducting regular inspections of equipment, troubleshooting issues that arose during production, and training personnel in the production and.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

I was responsible for the start-up and commissioning of a line capable of producing 2,200 stpd of clinker. This line was equipped with a Polysius RM 36/16 mill for crude oil, a four-stage Dopol preheating tower, a Prepol calciner, a 3.96 x 53.3 m rotary kiln, a Repol 2421 grate cooler, and a clinker mill. Additionally, F.L.Smidth balls of 3.6 x 7.8 meters.

Hong Kong SAR

I was responsible for the commissioning of a kiln for the production of 4600 short tons per day (STPD) of clinker. This project involved overseeing the installation and start-up of a double line of 4-stage preheaters and an RSP (Onoda) calciner

Puerto Nare, Antioquia, Colombia

During my tenure, I worked with wet process technology for the production of both gray and white cement, which involved handling various raw materials and chemicals in a controlled environment. In addition, I was involved in lime production, which required specific knowledge and expertise in the calcination process

Colombia

Extraction of aggregates for construction.

Sonsón, Antioquia, Colombia

I successfully led the assembly, start-up, and commissioning of Line 1, which had a capacity of 1600 stpd of clinker. This project involved the installation and integration of a 4-stage preheating tower, a 4.6 x 64 m rotary kiln, a Folax 1018S grate cooler, and a 4.6 x 10.75 m Tirax ball mill for crude oil.In addition to ensuring a smooth installation and.

Chocó, Colombia

I worked at a plant located in the department of Choco, where I was responsible for overseeing the gold recovery process using the cyanidation leaching process. My role involved managing the daily operations of the plant, ensuring that production targets were met, and that the process was running safely and efficiently.