Yamid García Blanco
Mechanical Engineer
Curitiba,PR
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated mechanical engineer with expertise in scientific research, and post-graduate formation. Competent engineering professional offering foundation in supervision activities, design, and technical knowledge in the automotive field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Researcher
Research Center for Rheology and Non-Newtonian Fluids (CERNN)
Curitiba, Paraná
03.2020 - Current
- Performed experimental research into liquid-solid flow to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions to Plugging and Abandonment (P&A) activities of dried off-shore wellbores in Oil & Gas industry.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures and reliable information.
- Determined areas of research to increase knowledge in particular fields.
Senior Operations Supervisor
SGS Colombia
Dummond Port - Ciénaga, Magdalena
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Supervised procedures, and systems for coal samplings according to ASME standards.
- Supervised laboratory test for availing coal quality according to customer requirements and ASME standards.
- Managing overall health, safety and environment of Minerals laboratory personnel and enforcing regulations in accordance to company’s health and safety manual
- Monitoring safe work habits and utilizing his knowledge of good laboratory practices.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
Junior Operations Supervisor
SGS Colombia
Drummond Port - Ciénaga, Magdalena
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Worked within ASME standards, SGS policies and regulatory guidelines to perform reliable and safe coal quality tests.
- Led personnel and sampling collecting activities during the implementation of new coal sampling systems at Puerto Drummond.
- Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks to improve time efficiency during performance of coal quality tests.
Design and Maintenance Junior Engineer
Herrajes Andina S.A.S
Barranquilla, Atlántico
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Designed and assembled new dies and molds for forging, pressing, bending, and shearing processes.
- Selected materials and steel heat treatments for dieing applications, guaranteeing high hardness and wearing resistance.
- Planned maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and dies focused on reducing production shutdown times and costs.
Mechanic
Equicaribe S.A.
Barranquilla, Atlántico
12.2007 - 08.2008
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts in construction machinery with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced equipment according to recommended maintenance plan schedules for oil and fluids changes, and engine tune-ups.
Education
Doctor in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Sciences - Fluid Mechanics
Federal University Of Technology - Paraná
Curitiba 03.2020 - Current
Master in Mechanical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Rheology of Complex Materials
Federal University of Technology - Paraná
Curitiba 06.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - Control And Automation
Universidad Del Atlántico - Validated By MEC
Barranquilla 08.2008 - 11.2014
Technician - Automotive - Internal Combustion Engines
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje - SENA
Barranquilla 02.2007 - 06.2008
Skills
Adaptability
Ability to work in team
Communication skills
Creative problem solving
Scientific research
Certification
EFSET English Certificate
Interships
Mechanical engineering trainee - Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) der RWTH Aachen University, Aachen - Germany
Jun, 2014 - Nov, 2014
Mean Task: Designed and applied devices for improving the efficiency of weaving machines.
Additional Information
References
Eduardo Germer from Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR)
eduardomg@utfpr.edu.br +55 41 9912-5836
Hankel Ripoll from Interfusao
hankel1216@hotmail.com +55 94 9107-8171
Timeline
EFSET English Certificate
07-2022
Researcher
Research Center for Rheology and Non-Newtonian Fluids (CERNN)
03.2020 - Current
Doctor in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Sciences - Fluid Mechanics
Federal University Of Technology - Paraná
03.2020 - Current
Master in Mechanical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Rheology of Complex Materials
Federal University of Technology - Paraná
06.2017 - 11.2019
Senior Operations Supervisor
SGS Colombia
08.2016 - 06.2017
Junior Operations Supervisor
SGS Colombia
02.2015 - 08.2016
Solidworks Associated - Advanced skills in mechanical design
11-2013
Design and Maintenance Junior Engineer
Herrajes Andina S.A.S
06.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - Control And Automation
Universidad Del Atlántico - Validated By MEC
08.2008 - 11.2014
Mechanic
Equicaribe S.A.
12.2007 - 08.2008
Technician - Automotive - Internal Combustion Engines
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje - SENA
02.2007 - 06.2008