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José Daniel Orbezo Parrao

Civil Engineer
Benito Juárez,CDMX

Summary

Innovative Geotechnical Engineer with great skills and background in mexican geotechnical engineering industry. Sound proficiency of soil and rock properties and in situ testing. Ethical and honest with passion for environmentally friendly construction practices.

Overview

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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Project Management

Sowitec México
Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
  • Developed methodologies based on Value Engineering for wind and solar project screening purposes.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
  • Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
  • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.

Head of Engineering

Sowitec México
Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México
02.2017 - 04.2020
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects conceptual engineering were completed on time for civil and electrical design.
  • Monitored all company inventory for wind resource and geological prefeasibility studies .
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Civil Engineer

Sowitec México
Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México
04.2015 - 02.2017
  • Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for handling loads imposed by Wind Turbine Generator foundations and associated materials for 4 Wind Farms.
  • Evaluated sites to determine soil adequacy for conventional foundations (driven piles) for PV generation plants.
  • Oversaw conceptual civil design of plant site infrastructures, including access and internal road, WTG platforms, hydraulic works, foundations, trenches, substation and HVTL.

Geotechnical Engineer

Vorsevi México
Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México
08.2012 - 04.2015
  • Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan infrastructure and construction projects.
  • Planned and conducted exploration effectively.
  • Developed accurate proposals and determined costs for investigation procedures.
  • Performed geotechnical analysis and research to assess construction site conditions for linear (Mexico -Queretaro High-Speed Train) and wind energy projects, mainly.
  • Obtained permits, planned and budgeted operations and coordinated in situ exploration.
  • Performed in situ testing campaigns (borehole pressuremeter test of high pressure type for soils and rocks, DPSH, permeability).

Geotechnical Intern

Geotecnia y Supervisión Técnica (Geotest)
Xalapa, Veracruz
12.2010 - 11.2011
  • Supervised and performed geotechnical laboratory tests for site suitability studies over course of 1 year.
  • Used laboratory testing knowledge and expertise in laboratory testing to characterize soils.
  • Conducted in situ characterization campaigns based on trial pit explorations, supported by staff, for different civil engineering projects.

Project Controller

Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA)
Xicotepec de Juárez, Puebla
01.2010 - 11.2010
  • Delivered comprehensive cost proposals for extraordinary construction works and gained Third Parties approval.
  • Worked with engineers, designers and suppliers on construction works cost proposals, changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Universidad Veracruzana
Xalapa, Veracruz, México
08.2005 - 08.2010

Engineering Specialist - Geotechnical Engineering

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Ciudad De México
01.2011 - 01.2012

Master in Renewable Energy - Energy Engineering

Tecnológico De Monterrey
Ciudad De México
08.2017 - 12.2019

Skills

    Advanced problem solving

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Software

Google Earth

QGis

IBER

HEC Sofware

MS Office

AutoCAD

Interests

Renewable energy

Geotechnical engineering

In situ testing

Project management

Timeline

Head of Project Management

Sowitec México
04.2020 - Current

Master in Renewable Energy - Energy Engineering

Tecnológico De Monterrey
08.2017 - 12.2019

Head of Engineering

Sowitec México
02.2017 - 04.2020

Civil Engineer

Sowitec México
04.2015 - 02.2017

Geotechnical Engineer

Vorsevi México
08.2012 - 04.2015

Engineering Specialist - Geotechnical Engineering

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
01.2011 - 01.2012

Geotechnical Intern

Geotecnia y Supervisión Técnica (Geotest)
12.2010 - 11.2011

Project Controller

Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA)
01.2010 - 11.2010

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Universidad Veracruzana
08.2005 - 08.2010
José Daniel Orbezo ParraoCivil Engineer