Pedro Terrazas

Experience

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  Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  The course, oriented to the environmental engineering specialty (civil, industrial or civil biotechnology), teaches students the different metabolic functions of microorganisms and how to use these capabilities to our benefit through the design and operation of biotechnological treatment systems, focusing mainly on the treatment of liquid waste.• Helped students understand course subjects by facilitating problem-solving sessions. • Collaborated on semester projects by providing guidance, reviewing student’s work, and offering constructive feedback. Show less

  • Assistantship in Environmental Biotechnology

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Assistantship in Environmental Engineering

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
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  Colbun S.A

  Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

  Engineer Intern

  Internship at the engineering and projects division.The work was performed in the context of the new reverse osmosis plant for the Nehuenco Thermoelectric Power Plant. The activities consisted in the review of available data and recommendations for water management in the plant.

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  Dictuc

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Engineering Consultant

  Worked on two different projects related to water physicochemical and biological characteristics.• Consultant & Data Analyst: Conducted quantitative assessment of physicochemical changes in the Llamara salt flat due to mining activities. Utilized MS Excel and SPSS for data analysis and developed a geochemical model using PHREEQC• Laboratory Experimentation: Conducted experiments in the laboratory to evaluate the effects of biocides on microorganisms in a desalinated seawater pipeline. Show less

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  Wetland S.A.

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2020

  Project Engineer

  Project Engineer focusing on wastewater treatment plant design and construction, providing technical support to commercial and operational teams. • Project Design and Management: Led 7 wastewater treatment plant projects ranging from 4,000 GPD to 0.6 MGD. Oversaw design, equipment selection, budget, planning, and supervision during project construction. • Specialized Consultancy: Provided specialized consultancy for industrial wastewater treatment projects in different industries. Conducted water sampling, treatment evaluations, and economic and technical assessments.• Technical Sales Support: Served as a Technical Sales Consultant, prospecting clients and delivering technical expertise to potential clients. Show less

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  Geosmina

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Founder & CEO

  Entrepreneur venture company specializing in gardening substrates and fertilizers, designing products, overseeing production, supplier negotiations, and technical testing. Created and launched its webpage using WordPress, integrating APIs for sales automation and utilizing CSS for custom functions.

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  Polietilenos Bioplastic Chile

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Control Management Engineer

  Focused on the commercial department tasks providing data analysis related to the sales team activities. Tasks were delivered by importing data from SAP ERP and managing it through MS Excel and PowerBI to obtain sales insights.

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  Wetland S.A.

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

  Project Engineer

  Project Engineer, leading and managing wastewater treatment plant projects from conception to completion. Responsible for overseeing and supporting engineering team tasks and project execution while fostering strong client relationships. • Project Management: delivered five wastewater treatment plant projects (3,500 GPD - 0.7 MGD) managing multidisciplinary teams for solution design, budgeting, planning, and overseeing project execution.• Team Management: Optimized task coordination in the engineering department using Asana, establishing clear priorities and response times.• Client Engagement: Proactively gathered client requirements and contributed to successful proposals.• Technical Expertise: Supported engineering team with their tasks. Helping with equipment selection and design criteria. Provided wastewater solutions for diverse industries.• Innovation: Directed a pilot program for operational data collection and analysis. Keeping up the team with new technologies and methodologies to deliver better solutions to the clients. Show less