Lourdes Gabriela Mejia Acosta

Chemical Engineer / Authorized Public Translator
03/09/1993

Acerca del candidato

Achievement-focused professional with proven track record in process optimization, laboratory assays, and equipment operation across multidisciplinary process plants. Seeking dynamic environments where I can apply my skills and knowledge, while continuing to grow professionally and contribute to the success of the organization.

Ubicación

Educación

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Master in Project Management 2025
Universidad Latina de Panamá
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Specialization in Higher Education 2023
Universidad de Panamá
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B. Sc. in Chemical Engineering 2017
University of Arkansas

Trabajo & Experiencia

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Licensed Technical Translator June 2023

• Oficial document translation from English to Spanish and vice-versa for legal procedures. • Professional service translation to major companies such as May’s Z. L. during special projects.

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Metallurgist August 2021 - January 2024
Minera Panamá, S. A.

• Provided technical support to process plant operation team, leading to exceed production KPIs. • Guaranteed operation of x-ray fluorescence stream analyzers and led a team of 9+ operators. • Collaborated with Process Control and Engineering team to optimize control logics and during commissioning of new equipment. • Facilitated daily meetings and elaborated plant performance and consumable reports to managers.

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Operations Chemical Control November 2017 - January 2021
Bahía Las Minas Corp./Celsia Centroamérica, S. A

• Collected samples for periodic analysis of materials and fluids processed in power plants. • Operated plant of ion exchange and neutralization processes to produce demineralized water daily. • Prepared proper reagent dosages for treated water, maintaining quality of boiler water and circuits of open and closed cooling water. • Performed preventive maintenance of equipment in charge, ensuring continuous operation.

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PAPSS Mentor January 2015 - May 2015
International Education Department, University of Arkansas

• Introduced Panamanian freshman students to the university facilities twice a week. • Answered their concern as new college students through informative sessions.

Cursos & Talleres

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Grad. Dipl. in Quality Management System ISO 9001 2024
Universidad Latina de Panamá
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Internal Auditor ISO 19011 2024
International Global Certification
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Authorized Public Translator Spanish - English 2023
License 960-TPA-20-03-2023 issued by MEDUCA
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Asset Creation and PI System Analysis 2022
PIPER
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Chemical & Industrial Process Safety 2016 - 2023
LOTO (Lockout – Tagout) procedure Chemical Risks Confined Space Working at height Defensive driving Arc flash First aid Working at heights Management of cylinders with pressurized gases Management of hazardous substances The Importance of Process Safety (ELA950) Hazard Recognition (ELA951) Minimizing and Identifying Process Safety Hazards (ELA952) An Introduction to Managing Process Safety Hazards (ELA953)
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Chemical Engineer 2019
License 2019-017-003 issued by JTIA