Alex
A. Flores Caldera
Urb. Jardines Fagot Calle 3 C-23 Ponce, Puerto Rico 00716
Tel. (787) 259-1651, 825-2014
Objective
Seeking a
professional and/or management position in an area where I can apply my
experience and knowledge in Chemical Engineering.
Profile
Proven professional
chemical engineer with broad manufacturing management experience as process
engineer, production supervisor, technical services, quality assurance and
research. Capable of combining technical background with strong communications
and interpersonal skills. Excellent mentor and trainer, very conscious of
safety and environmental affairs. Have conducted process hazards analysis,
incident investigations, and research for product certifications. Goal oriented,
ability to work alone with a minimum supervision or as a member of a team.
Bilingual; Spanish and English and Computer Literate in programs such as
Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, Aspen Plus 10, Hysim and SAP.
Professional Experience
Chevron-Phillips Chemical PR
Core – Guayama, PR 1997
- 2001
Senior Process Engineer
·
Develop heaters and
boilers efficiency programs to optimize operations and utilities. Conduct
emissions calculations for EPA and Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board.
Evaluate product quality, equipment efficiency, and unit’s performance. Participate in PHA, incident investigations,
and operators’ training.
Professional Engineer 1996
- 1997
Self employed
·
Perform as a Consultant
for a number of organizations in the areas of EPA Title V permits, laboratory
layouts, and the administration of a Civil Engineer Consulting Office.
Gulf Chemical
Corporation – Peñuelas, PR 1995
- 1996
Process Engineer
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Responsible for process supervision and optimization of a Crude
Distillation Unit.
Vassallo Research and Development Corporation – Ponce, PR 1991-1994
Product Certification Engineer
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Developed Quality Assurance Programs
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Conducted Research Projects
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Develop plastic formulation for extrusion and injection
molding operations
Coca Cola Caribbean – Hato Rey, PR 1988-1990
Quality Assurance Manager
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Conduct field audits of
bottling plants, and persuade management for taking necessary corrective
actions to improve quality and plant conditions.
Caribbean Refrescos, Inc. – Cidra,
PR 1986-1988
Production
Supervisor
Alex A. Flores Caldera
Major Achievements
- Conducted emissions calculations for Title V Permit
Application of Boiler 5 of Chevron-Phillips Chemical Puerto Rico Core.
- Obtained National Sanitation Foundation Certification
of a PVC fitting for Vassallo Research and Development Corporation.
- Conducted a system software installation and
implementation for Geocom Engineers, Inc.
- Developed process models in Aspen Plus 10 for Gas
Concentration Units, TOC Stripper, and Condensate Prefractionator for
Chevron-Phillips Chemical Puerto Rico Core.
- Conducted emissions calculations for Title V Permit
Application for an electroplating plant of Cutler Hammer.
- Publication at the 1984 fall technical meeting of the
Combustion Institute, Eastern Section: Upward Turbulent Flame spread
Measurements of PMMA and Wood (K. Saito, F. A. Williams, J. G.
Quintiere, and A. Flores)
Education
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University of Puerto Rico -
Mayagüez, PR 1986
BS Degree in
Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude
Specialized
Courses
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Air Contamination Controls
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Industrial Sludge Control
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Environmental and Safety Programs
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Technical Drawing
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Biochemical Engineering
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Food Technology
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Process Simulation with Computers
Other Activities
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Member of Chevron-Phillips Chemical Puerto Rico Core Fire
Brigade.
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Member of “Colegio de Ingenieros y
Agrimensores de Puerto Rico” – License Number 11346
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Member of National Engineering Honor Society (Tau Beta Pi),
PR Alpha Chapter, Past President