Resume of:

JOSE L. AYALA VAZQUEZ

Condominio Torre de Los Frailes - Apartamento 3-B Guaynabo, P.R. 00969

Phone: (787) 790-8126 Cel. (787) 530-7571

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position of increased responsibility as an Industrial or Environmental Engineer in an organization that can offer experience as well as a challenge that leads to further professional and management development.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

About ten years of experience as an Industrial and Environmental Engineer as a Consultant and Practitioner in the Public and Private Sectors. Extensive knowledge and exposure to Statistical Methods, Graphics, Layouts, Line Balancing, Motion and Time Studies, JIT Philosophy, Economic Analysis, Viability Studies, Budget Management, and role of Supervision. Technical knowledge of government programs and regulations such as RCRA, EPA, EQB, PRASA, Health Department, Natural Resources, Solid Waste Authority, and Brownfield Programs, among others. Computer literate in software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Flow Chart programs. Fully bilingual (Spanish/English)

EXPERIENCE

Caribe General Electrics Distribution Components, Inc.

Arecibo, Puerto Rico (787) 879-7633

Environmental Specialist July 00 – Present

Supervise and improve the operation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. Comply with all regulatory reports according with the conditions of each Environmental Permit, Assist the EHS Department with the employee training matrix, and Search for new technology to reduce the hazardous and Non hazardous waste disposal cost.

Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO)

Hato Rey, Puerto Rico (787) 758-4747

Environmental Specialist II Jan 96 – July 2000

Evaluate and audits PRIDCO Facilities for regulatory compliance, Perform internal and external inspections, Collect critical data during on-site inspections. Write final audit reports, Review Environmental Site Assessments, Provide assistance in selecting waste handling companies, and Supply recommendation and remedial actions.

Scientific and Technical Services

Cond. El Centro I, Suite 1404

Hato Rey, Puerto Rico (787) 759-8787

Consultant Engineer Dec 94 – Jan 1996

Analyze environmental impact, Interpret Environmental Laws, Establish procedures to manage and dispose hazardous waste, and supervise the operation of Cayey, Toa Alta, Fajardo, Juncos, Barranquitas, Vega Baja, and Moca Landfills. Study alternative to pretreat ground water containing organic compound contaminants, and apply the engineering terminology to those projects that need technical evaluation. In most cases visit different agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Quality Board (EQB), Department of Natural Resources and Environmental, Transportation and Highway authority, Planning Board, Solid Waste Authority, etc.

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Lower Paxton Township Sewer Authority

Harrisburg, PA (717) 657-5623

Environmental Assistant June – October 1994

Survey and inspect Township homes for possible sources of inflow and infiltration of ground water. Perform internal and external inspections using smoke and dye test, Flow metering, TV grouting, and Flushing Equipment.

EARLY EXPERIENCE

Baxter Healthcare Corporation of Puerto Rico - Aibonito, Puerto Rico (787) 735-8402

Environmental Technician Sept. – Dec 1992

Interamerican Business College - Hato Rey, Puerto Rico (787) 753-1500

Electronic Professor Aug – Nov 1991

Caribe General Electric Product, Inc. - Humacao, Puerto Rico (787) 852-0885

Industrial Engineering, Coop Student Jan – July 1991

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ü Company permits were out of date nor did it have a formal Environmental Control Program. Developed awareness and control programs for Environmental matters. Company was able to gain further contracts with suppliers that had earlier rejected their bids for lack of a formal program.

ü Information gathering for permits request was outdated. Conducted equipment inventory and actualized information in permits request. It is now the standard for soliciting permits from government agencies.

ü A need was identified to obtain approval for the expansion of a Municipal landfill. Mapped topography and made the necessary calculations to demonstrate capacity to expand landfill. Obtained approval for the project and congratulations from direct supervisor and Natural Resources personnel.

ü Served as mentor for student while teaching in a technical school. Student eventually transferred and completed professional engineer degree.

EDUCATION

Penn State University, Harrisburg, December 1994

Master of Engineering in Environmental Pollution Control (MEEPC)

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, August 1992

Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING