Metallurgical Engineer (283808) Bachelors, Certified Metallurgial Engineer / Bilingual / Steel Pipe, Rolling Mill, Heat Treat, OCTG, API, ASTM, NDT / Will relocate
Highly experienced Senior Metallurgical and Materials Engineer with extensive expertise in failure analysis, quality control, and process improvement. He has a Bachelors in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and is a Certified Metallurgical Engineer with an Iron and Steel Metallurgy Certificate. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. He has 15+ years of experience in steel, and pipe supporting Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, and Manufacturing industries, He has a proven track record in leading metallurgical projects, managing laboratories, and implementing innovative solutions to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
He is actively looking for a new opportunity after cutbacks eliminated his role. His extensive expertise in metallurgical analysis, quality control, heat treatment, and process improvement makes him an invaluable asset for organizations seeking to enhance product reliability and operational excellence. His technical acumen, leadership skills, and dedication to continuous improvement position him as a top candidate for roles in metallurgical and materials engineering. This Game Changer brings a BIG BOX of Technical Skills, Quality and LAB Management, and Manufacturing Acquisition Integration experience to the table! He can hit the floor running to improve any steel/metal product manufacturing operation! He is willing to relocate for the right opportunity! His exceptional experience includes:
Metallurgical Analysis
• Comprehensive failure analysis and root cause identification
• Corrosion resistance evaluation and advanced corrosion modeling
• Heat treatment process analysis and optimization
• Grain size determination and microstructure analysis
• Fracture mode analysis and alloy composition identification
Material and Mechanical Testing
• Conducting tensile, hardness, collapse, and impact Charpy tests
• ERW weld evaluations and coating assessments
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
• Chemical composition analysis for ferrous and non-ferrous alloys
Quality Control and Process Improvement
• Developing and implementing quality systems and SOPs
• Establishing inspection procedures aligned with API and ASTM standards
• Process control measures for consistent high-quality production
• Driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives
Technical Proficiencies
• Expertise in API codes (5CT, 5D, Spec 7) and ASTM standards
• Proficiency in NACE standards and non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Advanced statistical analysis for process optimization
• Skilled in MATLAB, metallography, and mechanical testing equipment
• Led development of API OCTG products, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Provided metallurgical support to heat treatment lines, optimizing API casing pipe production.
• Managed key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Conducted troubleshooting and process enhancements for heat treatment operations.
• Analyzed technical queries to address manufacturing feasibility challenges.
• Engaged with steel suppliers to resolve technical issues and optimize raw material quality.
• Developed SOPs for heat treatment, metallurgical processes, and coupling operations.
• Managed a metallurgical testing laboratory focused on failure analysis.
• Conducted simulated environment testing to assess material performance under operational conditions.
• Led high-profile failure analysis projects, including investigations into catastrophic equipment failures.
• Conducted detailed testing using SEM, mechanical testing, and on-site inspections.
• Managed three metallurgical laboratories, overseeing heat treatment and testing operations.
• Conducted field and heat treatment failure analyses for API-grade steel pipes.
• Successfully led the development and production of advanced API OCTG products, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality.
• Managed high-profile failure analysis projects, including resolving catastrophic failures and improving material performance.
• Established and optimized metallurgical and mechanical testing laboratories to meet industry standards.
• Enhanced heat treatment processes, ensuring compliance with API, ASTM, and NACE standards while reducing operational inefficiencies.
• Troubleshooting Metallurgical Processes
• Optimizing Plant Processes
• Statistical Analysis of Processes
• Providing Technical Support
• Analyzing Metallurgical Quality Issues
• Analyzing Defects
• Quality Testing
• Pipe Manufacturing
• Hot Rolling Mill
• Heat Treatment
• Project Management
• Failure Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Metallurgy
• Chemical Metallurgy
• MATLAB
• API 5CT (Latest Edition)
• API 5D (Latest Edition)
• API Spec 7 (Latest Edition)
• ASTM
• NACE
• ERW Weld Evaluation
• Material Testing
• Metallography
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Optical Microscopy
• Tensile Testing
• Non Destructive Testing NDT
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering / University of Texas at El Paso
• Certified Metallurgical Engineer
• Iron and Steel Metallurgy Certificate