JORGE EDUARDO ESPONDA ORELLANA

Experienced Metallurgical Engineer with a solid background in metalworking, quality control, and materials. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) by the American Welding Society (AWS). Extensive knowledge of production processes in the mining, piping, and structural industries, including cutting, assembly, welding, and coatings. Proficient in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as PT, MT, RT, and UT, as well as destructive testing techniques like tensile testing, Charpy Impact Testing (CVN), hardness testing, microhardness testing, guided bend testing, metallography, inspections, and failure analysis. Skilled in coordinating inspections at various locations worldwide including Asia (China, Korea, India), Italy, Australia, and the USA. Provides ongoing support to the Sales department through proposals, client visits, and customer retention efforts. Analyzes new business opportunities and demonstrates a proactive approach to achieving goals under pressure. Excellent team-building and management skills with a strong focus on planning and achieving objectives. Extensive experience in adaptive metallurgy, materials analysis, failure analysis, piping, and welding. Proficient in applying a wide range of material and manufacturing process standards such as ASTM, API, ASME B31.1/3/4/IX/V/VIII/D1.1/D14.3/B2.1 and others. Expertise in analyzing and evaluating technical proposals for material supply and spool fabrication. Leader of certification teams for SGC ISO 9001 and ASME (U/PP stamps). Knowledgeable in Six Sigma methodologies and 5S practices. Experienced ISO 9K/14K/45K Auditor. Fluent in spoken and written English.

• 1994, Materiales Compuestos y sus aplicaciones Tecnológicas
• 1995, Técnicas de Análisis por Difracción y Fluorescencia de Rayos X
• 1998, Postítulo en Corrosión
• 1999, Taller de Auditores Internos ISO 9001
• 2001, Técnicas de Análisis Fractográfico
• 2005, Taller de Formación de Auditores Internos ISO 9001
• 2006, Metrología Base y Cálculo de La incertidumbre de las Mediciones
• 2007, Operación y Mantención de Quemadores Industriales a Gas
• 2007, Interpretación del Código ASME IX
• 2007, Diseño de Uniones Soldadas
• 2008, Visual Inspection Workshop
• 2008, API 1104 Clinic
• 2008, AWS D1.1 Code Clinic
• 2008, Inspección y Control de Calidad en soldaduras
• 2008, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• 2008, Inspector Nivel II VT ASNT TC 1-A
• 2011, Curso “Líquidos Penetrantes Nivel I”
• 2011, Curso “Líquidos Penetrantes Nivel II”
• 2011, Curso “Inspección Visual”
• 2013, Liderazgo
• 2016, Management
• 2022, Auditor interno 9K, 14K, 45K

Practico ciclismo de ruta hace más de 25 años. Salimos a disfrutar en familia de este hermoso deporte. Nos gusta hacer turismo local y fuera del país. Disfruto mucho escuchar música en general clásica, Jazz y Rock y Pop de los 70 al 90.