Professional Profile and English Idioms for Engineers
Professional Profile
I am a 21-year-old student with training in laboratory work and industrial chemistry. I am serious, responsible, and motivated. I am eager to learn, improve my skills, and gain professional experience. I work well both in a team and independently. My studies have provided me with a foundation in laboratory protocols, safety regulations, chemical analysis, and equipment operation. I am organized, punctual, and committed to excellence. I look forward to contributing to your company and learning from your team.
Technical Vocabulary
- Oversees: Supervisar
- Facilities: Instalación
- Assignments: Encargo
- Drilling: Perforación
- Value: Valor
- Residing: Reside
- Pollutants: Contaminantes
English Idioms and Expressions
- Don’t cry over spilled milk: Don’t worry about things you can’t change. (A lo hecho, pecho)
- Break a leg: Wish someone good luck. (Buena suerte)
- Get in shape: Exercise to improve physical condition. (Ponerse en forma)
- Go bananas: Become crazy. (Volverse loco)
- Go behind someone’s back: Do something secretly or without permission. (Apuñalada por la espalda)
- Have the time of your life: Enjoy yourself very much. (La vida son dos días)
- Hit the books: Study. (Empollar)
- Hit the nail on the head: To be absolutely right about something. (Dar en el clavo)
- Hit the sack: Go to bed. (Irte al sobre)
- Hot potato: A controversial subject that is best avoided. (Patata caliente)
- In a nutshell: Expressed in a few words. (En resumen)
- In the same boat: To be in the same situation as others. (En la misma piel)
- A piece of cake: Something very easy. (Pan comido)
- Break the ice: To start a conversation and make people feel comfortable. (Romper el hielo)
- Cost an arm and a leg: Very expensive. (Un ojo de la cara)
- Under the weather: Feeling sick. (Estar hecho polvo)
- Read between the lines: Understand a deeper or hidden meaning. (Leer entre líneas)
- Kill two birds with one stone: Solve two problems at once. (Matar dos pájaros de un tiro)
Petroleum Analysis Dialogue
Colleague: Hi, Seth. Did you get those results from the petroleum sample?
Seth: Yes, I did. It doesn’t look good.
Colleague: What’s the problem?
Seth: The petroleum is loaded with impurities.
Colleague: What did the tests find?
Seth: There are traces of sulfur and a fairly high concentration of carbon dioxide.
Colleague: Do you think we should take more samples?
Seth: We could take a few more samples just to be sure, but I don’t think this is a good drilling site.
Colleague: You may be right. The cost of refining the petroleum would probably be very high.
Seth: Let me take a few more samples from different areas.
Interview Simulation
Candidate: Thank you for inviting me to interview for the production engineer position.
Interviewer: Thank you for coming. Please tell me a little about your work experience.
Candidate: I started in structural engineering and then moved into a facilities engineer position.
Interviewer: How long have you worked in that position?
Candidate: I have been working in that position for eight years.
Interviewer: It sounds like you have built a solid work foundation.
Candidate: Yes. I am ready to take the next step in my career.
Interviewer: Well, we can definitely use someone with your background here.