- Reply rate:
- -
- Availability:
- Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
- Location:
- Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia
- Experience:
- 11 years
Christian Andr-s Palomino Naranjo | Remote / Bogot- / Villavicencio, Colombia |-| - | linkedin.com/in/yourprofile
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Engineering Manager and Mechanical Project Leader with over 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas, water treatment,
engineering consulting, and quality management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing project execution,
and implementing ISO-compliant quality systems (ISO 9001, ASME, API). Proven success in delivering complex EPC
projects, mechanical design, and technical solutions for clients such as Saudi Aramco and BioTrend. PMP candidate
with strong command of PMBOK, cost control, and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project). Fluent in English (Full
Professional) and German (B1).
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Project & Engineering Management (PMBOK, PMP in Progress)
- Mechanical Design (API 650, ASME, AWWA, NFPA Standards)
- Lean Manufacturing & Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Failure Analysis & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT, FEA, XRD, XRF)
- Quality Assurance (ISO 9001, ISO 17025)
- Budgeting, Cost Optimization, Risk Management
- Academic Teaching & Research in Engineering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IDOM Consulting, Engineering & Architecture - Bogot-, Colombia (Remote/On-Site)
Senior Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical Project Leader | Apr 2023 - Present
- Led mechanical engineering for EPC projects in Oil & Gas, including Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura Refinery.
- Achieved 20% cost savings through optimization of storage tanks and pumping systems.
- Delivered 30% efficiency gains in a chemical recycling plant project in Turkey.
- Applied Lean Manufacturing and TPM strategies to resolve complex technical issues.
Freelance Consultant - Remote
Mechanical & Project Management Consultant | Oct 2021 - Apr 2023
- Delivered FEA simulations, failure analysis, and mechanical system optimization for industrial clients.
- Applied PMBOK methodologies for project execution and risk assessment.
- Diagnosed and solved engineering faults using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
CECP Ingenier-a - Puerto Gait-n, Colombia
Operations & Project Manager | Nov 2022 - Jan 2023
- Increased efficiency by 20% through the development of a project tracking system.
- Improved profitability via optimized cost estimation and bidding strategies.
- Directed technical proposal formulation in alignment with project goals.
Intercontrol de Colombia - Bogot-, Colombia
Engineering Project Manager - Mechanical & Quality | Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
- Managed engineering and quality assurance for mechanical projects in Oil & Gas.
- Implemented ISO 9001 and API compliance, improving resource efficiency.
- Led proposal development and technical reviews for new contracts.
SYMTEK - Bogot-, Colombia
Project Engineer - NDT & Consulting | Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
- Delivered consulting and demos for PAUT, ECT, XRF, LIBS in Latin America.
- Spearheaded market expansion in cement sector across Central America.
- Created persuasive technical proposals tailored to diverse client needs.
Compa-a General de Aceros S.A. - Bogot-, Colombia
Quality Analyst | Aug 2008 - Aug 2013
- Reduced non-conforming products by 30% through QA and supplier audits.
- Applied TPM methods to enhance manufacturing output and process reliability.
TEACHING & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Corporaci-n Universitaria del Meta - Villavicencio, Colombia
Professor - Mechanical & Industrial Engineering | Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 | Mar 2020 - Jun 2020
- Taught courses in Calculus, Instrumentation, and Maintenance Management.
- Mentored senior projects with practical engineering focus.
Universidad Santo Tom-s - Villavicencio, Colombia
Research Professor - Mechanical Engineering | Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
- Taught SolidWorks, Materials Science, and Thermal Systems.
- Supervised research leading to academic publications and industrial solutions.
Universidad ECCI - Colombia
Research Professor - Mechanical Engineering | Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
- Led design and materials science research, earning national recognition.
- Secured research funding and improved academic performance metrics.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Master-s in Design, Management & Project Management (2024) - Universidad Europea del Atl-ntico
- Bachelor-s in Mechanical Engineering - Universidad ECCI -)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - In Progress
- Lean Manufacturing & TPM Certification
- German Language Certification (B2) - WIFI Steiermark
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Project Tools: Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP ERP, MS Office
- Engineering: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PVElite, Tank, ANSYS, MATLAB
- Standards: ASME BPVC, API, ISO 9001, ISO 17025
PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
- Meritorious Thesis - Analysis of Decarburized Layer in Tool Steels
- Published Paper - 'Application of Control Models in Steel Carbon Loss'
