1. JOSÉ J. RUIZ ROMERO
Ave. Victor Braegger # 4, Guaynabo, PR 00966
Phone (787) 470-0013, jruiz17@icloud.com
Education
University of Puerto Rico,
Mayagüez Campus
(Mechanical Engineer Studies)
1995 - BSME
Professional Engineer License
15533-PE
Registrations / Affiliations /
Certifications
 CIAPR – Colegio de
Ingenieros y Agrimensores
de Puerto Rico.
License: # 15533PE
 PHI ZETA CHI Social
Fraternity since 1989
 Environmental, Health &
Safety Program for the
Decade of the 90's (OSHA
approved)
 CPR Certificate # 174580
 Power Plant Operation
 Reverse Osmosis Plant
Operation
Years in the Industry: 18
Area of Expertise:
 Mechanical Engineering,
 Construction
Management
 Manufacturing
 Production Systems
 Project Scheduling and
Management
 Construction Inspection
 Construction Estimating
 Water Treatment Systems
 Reverse Osmosis and
Desalinization Plants
 Electrical Substations and
Switchgears
 High Performance
Coatings
 API Tank Repairs
 Special Fire Suppression
and Detection Systems
 Internal Combustion Engines
 Business Development
Summary of Qualifications
Over sixteen years’ mechanical engineering experience in the design, inspection, construction,
management and project coordinator of the following areas: reverse osmosis systems,
pipelines, pump stations, fuel storage tanks, power generation plants, special fire suppression
and detection systems, boilers and HVAC. Developed and supervised blueprints, technical
concepts and manufacturing documentation of machines and mechanical elements.
 Strong verbal and personal communication skills.
 Decision making, critical thinking.
 Self-motivated, initiative, maintains a high level of energy.
 Accuracy and Attention to details.
 Tolerant and flexible, adjusts to different situations.
 Organization and prioritization skills.
 Problem analysis, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently.
Professional Experience
December 2003 - Present, Enersys Engineering Corporation, Guaynabo, PR
Project Manager
 Manager and supervisor of the estimating, procurement, business development,
safety and engineering departments.
 Develop design and built projects like Reverse Osmosis Plants ($10M), Demineralized
water Interconnecting water pipelines and pump station ($6M), Fuel Storage tanks
Rehabilitation ($2M), Cogeneration Plant Installation ($2M), Special Fire Suppression
and detection systems ($4M and $6M). Also Lump sum projects like Boilers
rehabilitation, waste heat boilers, fuel pipelines, fire protection, water treatment,
HVAC installations and Isolated Ductworks.
July 1996 - November 2003 Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
Project Engineer, at Palo Seco Steam Plant, Toa Baja, PR
 Repair three light distillate and four reserve fuel tanks per API 650 and 653 codes. The
scope includes the deck and roof replacement, evaluate structural integrity, envelope
repairs, and insert plates, reinforcing plates, cathodic protection, oil detection
systems, oil heaters, surface preparation and coatings. Conduct project meetings;
prepare progress and status reports, scheduling; and coordination with both plant
operations personnel and the Contractor. (July 1999- November 2003)
 Construction, inspection and testing of the first 0.5 MGD reverse osmosis
desalinization plant in Puerto Rico. This consisted in the installation and performance
testing of mechanical and electrical equipment including: vertical and centrifugal
pumps, flow control valves, piping, air blowers, instrumentation, PLC (Allen Bradley
SLC500), step down transformers; and 4.16 KV and 480 volts circuit breakers. Conduct
project meetings; prepare progress and status reports, scheduling; and coordination
with both plant operations personnel and the contractor. (February 1997-October
1997)

2. JOSÉ J. RUIZ ROMERO
Ave. Victor Braegger # 4, Guaynabo, PR 00966
Phone (787) 470-0013, jruiz17@icloud.com
Skills and ability:
 ASME code knowledge
 Analytical Aptitude
 UBC knowledge
 API code knowledge
 NFPA
 Statistics Skills
 Report Writing
 Computer Aided Design
 AutoCAD,
 MathCAD,
 ANSYS and BASIC,
 Excel, Microsoft Project,
Word, Power Point,
Project Engineer, at Aguas Buenas Gas Insulated Substation, Aguas Buenas, PR
In charge of the construction, inspection and testing of the first 230/115 KV gas
insulated power transmission substation in Puerto Rico. Construction included
control room, gas circuit breakers; gas buss lines 300 MVA 230/115 KV
transformers, steel structures, concrete pads, standby emergency generator
plant, 5 ton overhead hoist, and transmission lines modification. Conduct project
meetings; prepare progress and status reports, scheduling; and coordination with
both power distribution personnel and the contractor. (October 1997-July 1999)
Construction Inspector at San Juan and Palo Seco Steam Plants, PR
 Inspected the removal of both asbestos and PCB material and the demolition of two
40 MW power generating units including steam generators, steam turbines,
condensers, heaters, deareators, pumps, piping, ancillary mechanical and electrical
equipment, and concrete supports. (September 1996-February1997)
March1996 to September 1996 Vivoni, Villegas & Associates, Guaynabo, PR
Mechanical Engineer, at the New Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Guaynabo, PR.
 Review construction drawings and specifications.
 Inspect construction and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Conduct tests to ensure proper equipment operation.
 Evaluate and approve Contractor's equipment submittals.
 Evaluate and recommend requests for field changes, change orders to contract, and
provide certifications for payments.
 Plumbing: Solar Collectors for water heating, potable water pumping station, potable
and hot water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, lift station and force main.
 Fire Protection: Underground reservoir, pumping station, wet type automatic
sprinklers, fire alarm, smoke detectors and interconnection with air conditioning
system controls.
 Air Conditioning: Multiple split systems and package type units, ventilating fans,
supply and return air ductwork, refrigerant lines, condensate collection and controls.
 Electrical: Power substation including transformer, switchgear interior and exterior
lighting, power distribution panels, and standby generator with automatic transfer
switch. Installation of medical equipment such as X-ray units, sterilizer, medical gases,
vacuum pumps, compressors and other diagnostic machines.
August - December 1995 Merck Sharp and Dohme Química de Puerto Rico, Barceloneta, PR
Mechanical Engineer
 Participated in group design and construction of a prototype Automatic Syringe feeder
that orients and places the syringes inside the transportation boxes. This machine
required synchronization with two different machines and production rates. With the
implementation of this machine, the syringe packaging line would be fully automated
and three operators relocated to perform other functions in Factory 6.