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Ramon Olivera-Ortiz

Senior Engineering Manager | Technical Authority and Expert in Program Management

About Me

A proactive and results-oriented engineer with 17+ years of experience in technical leadership, project management, and systems optimization. Proven track record in managing complex engineering projects related to nuclear and non-nuclear systems. Adept at reducing operational costs, driving system improvements, and leading cross-functional teams. Possesses strong expertise in engineering design, maintenance, and process optimization in both military and commercial sectors. Experienced in technical writing, compliance, and strategic decision-making, bringing value in high-stakes environments while continuously improving operational efficiency.

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Fluids Engineering ManagerDepartment of Defense, Navy
2022 - Present

Washington Navy Yard, DC | Aug. 2022 – Present Technical Expert on Fluid Systems (Fuel Oil, Potable Water, Seawater, etc.) Key Responsibilities: • Lead and advise on the integration of advanced technologies, including Additive Manufacturing, to improve reliability and efficiency in fluid systems. • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with shipyards, both public and private, for technical support and process improvement initiatives. • Manage technical guidance and ensure compliance with maintenance standards to enhance system reliability and operational performance. • Focus on cost-effective solutions to optimize system performance and minimize downtime, ultimately improving the availability of naval assets. Key Achievements: • Spearheaded the integration of Additive Manufacturing to enhance fluid system components, improving maintenance and reliability. • Delivered cost-effective technical solutions and improved repair turnaround times, positively impacting operational efficiency.

Supervisory Project Engineer, Project Engineering SectionShip Repair Facility, Japan Regional Maintenance Center
2019 - 2022

Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan | Sept. 2019 – Aug. 2022 Engineering Oversight for Large-Scale Ship Repair Projects Key Responsibilities: • Led engineering teams in complex ship repair and modernization efforts for various naval vessels. • Ensured compliance with technical standards while minimizing costs and maintaining high safety standards. • Managed vendor relationships, coordinated technical assessments, and improved maintenance processes to meet mission deadlines. Key Achievements: • Successfully led the maintenance and modernization of multiple ship platforms under budget and ahead of schedule, increasing fleet readiness. • Managed the certification of technical systems to ensure ships met rigorous performance requirements, translating into significant cost and time savings.

General EngineerDepartment of Defense, Navy
2009 - 2019

General Engineer (Propulsion and Seawater Systems) Washington Navy Yard, DC | April 2018 – Sept. 2019 Technical Leadership for Naval Submarine Systems Key Responsibilities: • Managed critical seawater system components, identifying design and operational improvements to reduce costs and enhance reliability. • Collaborated with private contractors and government entities to develop solutions to prevent system failures and improve overall system performance. Key Achievements: • Delivered significant cost savings by improving the design and logistics of seawater systems, enhancing system health and reducing operational downtime. • Led design and operational improvements for critical systems, resulting in a 25% reduction in obsolescence issues across fleets. General Engineer (Weapons Support Section) Washington Navy Yard, DC | April 2015 – April 2018 Engineering Support for Weapon Systems Maintenance Key Responsibilities: • Managed the lifecycle of strategic weapon systems, including troubleshooting and resolving obsolescence issues. • Led efforts to ensure timely repairs and upgrades, maintaining operational continuity for high-priority weapon systems. Key Achievements: • Led successful projects in updating and qualifying replacement systems to resolve obsolescence issues, ensuring continued operational readiness. • Streamlined vendor management and technical exchanges, reducing project delays and improving service delivery timelines.

Education

Degree of Chemical EngineeringPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico
2005 - 2008
Masters of Engineering ManagementPolytechnic University of Puerto Rico
2015 - 2019

Skills

Core skills10
Interests8
Languages2

Skills

Program Management
Nuclear
Contracts
Director
Engineering
Goverment
Energy
Lifecycle Engineering
Technical Expertise
Proposal Development

Interests

Nuclear Energy
Renewable Energy
Additive Manufacturing
Lifecycle Management
Energy Management
Metallurgy
Fluid Mechanics
Aerospace

Languages

English
Spanish