Ernesto Ruano

Mechanical Engineer with a Master of Science in Mech. Eng. Over 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry, quality control, mechanical inspection, energy systems, and engineering education. Extensive expertise in ASME, API, AWS, and NDT standards.

Skilled in engineering software including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, SAP2000, MATLAB, Engineering Equation Solver, and Python. Distinguished for technical leadership, problem-solving skills, multidisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to safety and quality.

Professor of Naval Sciences at University of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces (Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE) (2025-03 – 2026-06)

• Delivered undergraduate engineering instructions in Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Geometric and Graphic Analysis, and Engineering Systems.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Technical State University of Quevedo (Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo) (2017-04 – 2023-09)

• Taught engineering courses including Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Mechanics of Materials, Maintenance, Welding, Metallic Structures, Dynamics, Statics, NDT, CAD, Foundry, System Dynamics, Applied Mechanics, and Technical Drawing.

Graduate Professor (Mechanics of Materials) at Escuela Politécnica Nacional (2016-02 – 2016-11)

• Delivered graduate-level instruction for the Master's Program in Design and Simulation, Mechanical Engineering School

Quality Control (QA/QC) Supervisor at NaveFAR S.A. (2015-07 – 2016-01)

• Worked on the offshore gas pipeline project "Flowline Between Amistad A and Amistad C Platforms" for Petroamazonas EP, Ecuador's Offshore Block 6.
• Performed construction supervision and quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) duties for the installation of the new gas pipeline.

Quality Control (QA/QC) Inspector at Smartpro S.A (2012-12 – 2015-02)

• Performed facility construction, pipe inspection, and quality control (QC) inspections of drilling and workover tools for well workover and drilling operations as a contractor for Petroamazonas EP.

Mechanical Inspector at Smartpro S.A (2012-07 – 2012-11)

• Performed mechanical inspection for oil facilities at Block 12 oil field as Petroamazonas EP contractor.

Internship at Repsol YPF Ecuador S.A. (2009-05 – 2009-06)

• Practicing Internship activities at entry level in Projects Department at Block 16 oil field.

Laboratory Assistant at Escuela Politécnica Nacional (2008-11 – 2009-03)

• Performing academic and practical duties as assistant of the Laboratory of Strength Analysis and Vibrations of one the most prestigious universities of Ecuador.

Internship at Ideal Alambrec, S.A. (2007-02 – 2007-03)

• Practicing Internship activities at entry level in Mechanical Projects Department at Ideal Alambrec – Bekaert, the main steel wire company of Ecuador.

Master's Degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Area: Petroleum and Energy – Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro) (2010-03 – 2012-04)

Mechanical Engineer Degree (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering – National Polytechnic School (Escuela Politécnica Nacional) (2003-10 – 2009-03)