RUBEN J. ROMO
M.S. in Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering) | Plant Production Manager | Data & AI
Email: [email protected] | Phone: +593 98 226 6661 | Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Web: https://rubenjromo.com/ | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenjromo
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Chemical Engineer and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering specialization) from ESPOL. Proven track record leading 24/7 industrial plant operations in recycled paper manufacturing, water treatment flocculants (PAC, aluminum sulfate, ferric chloride), and chlor-alkali electrolysis. Achieved +15% production line efficiency and -10% operational cost reduction leading 40+ operators. Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor combining process thermodynamics, ASPEN Plus, Python neural networks, SAP ERP, and Power BI.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Plant Production Manager (Jefe de Producción de Planta) | Papelera Nacional | Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador | July 2025 - Present
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across all stages of recycled paper production, controlling critical equipment variables and drying thermodynamics.
- Supervise chemical paper treatment and comprehensive production management under strict quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Senior Plant Production Supervisor | Quimpac | Guayaquil, Ecuador | August 2022 - March 2025
- Supervised production of water treatment flocculants (aluminum sulfate, polyaluminum chloride, ferric chloride) with a team of 40+ people.
- Achieved a 15% efficiency increase and a 10% operational cost reduction while maintaining ISO quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
Junior Plant Production Supervisor | Quimpac | Guayaquil, Ecuador | March 2021 - August 2022
- Supervised a 3-person team in solvent and hydrocarbon derivative blending, caustic soda dilutions, solids blending, dispatch, and SAP billing.
Plant Process Trainee | Quimpac | Guayaquil, Ecuador | January 2021 - March 2021
- Supervised 24/7 chlor-alkali plant operations: ammonia thermodynamics, electrolytic brine processing, HCl synthesis, and chlorine gas liquefaction.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering (Specialization in Process Engineering) | ESPOL | January 2026
- Master's in Integral Calculation of Piping Systems & Advanced Piping Engineering | In Progress
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering | ESPOL | January 2021
- Certified Internal Auditor: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, GMP (BPM), HACCP
- Industrial Fire Brigade Certification (Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Guayaquil, 2024) & Occupational Risk Prevention (2023)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Engineering & CAD: ASPEN Plus, AutoCAD, PFDs, P&IDs, CFD, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Piping, HAZOP, SPC, LCA, SACHE
- Data, AI & ERP: Python, Neural Networks, Power BI, SAP ERP, Advanced Excel, Process Automation, Claude Code
- Languages: Spanish (Native), English (C1 Proficient), Russian (A2)