Meet the employee – Jorge Sandoval, Project Engineer, Trident BMC

Please share a few words about your background. How did you start working at Trident BMC?

I am a born and raised Mexican architect. I was sure I’d like to be part of the constructions world since I was 15. Thanks to my parents, curiosity and courage have been some of my strongest values. Thanks to these, I’ve always sought new and bigger challenges. I’ve lived in five different countries and enjoy playing chess with friends or strangers. I’ve found it a great way to interact and share ideas.

I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Mexico in 2016; by 2018, I decided I’d continue my master’s degree in Europe, and in 2019, I started lessons at the University of Technology in Gdańsk. I felt comfortable and accepted that I decided to make Gdańsk a new home. Language has been one of my biggest challenges since moving to Poland. After working in some architecture studios, I decided that my next challenge, now my passion, would be to incur in maritime design. When I started, I didn’t know this would bring new perspectives and new love.

What does your typical workday look like?

Working day-to-day in Trident BMC can vary. Depending on the stage of the project. My favorite is when we are in conversation with clients about the approach and design scope they see for the ship. I like to exchange ideas, find solutions, propose alternative ways, and to be able to materialize ideas into a tangible project. This is all made possible by a great team of engineers and technicians with whom I work to ensure we deliver exactly what was agreed upon during the design meetings.

What skills are required for your position?

I enjoy being in my position as an Interior Designer a lot. To be able to perform, it is
necessary to have the ability to communicate and listen clearly. This helps to have a fluent
workflow with clients and co-workers. Multitasking is also very useful; choosing a good tile,
paint, or stone is as important as installing pipes or raising walls. Whatever is discussed in
the design stage has already been considered possible to build.

Can you explain exactly what your work consists of?

Trident BMC handles a wide scope of work for ships. My department and position focus on
developing an entire area based on existing construction. Reasons can vary, but in current
projects, we center on the importance of adequate spaces for universal access.
Sometimes, we need to modify or rebuild a whole room, which opens new possibilities for
improvement. We receive all points that need to be addressed in each ship to comply with universal
access regulations. After they have been established and presented to the client, we start
conversations about the possibilities of new designs, millwork, or even changes in use.

Are you faced with any challenges?

Challenges start to appear deeper when going into details. We always have surveys before the start of a project. In these surveys, we complete a full round of pictures, notes, and 3D scans of each area to intervene. Thanks to these, we better understand the possibilities and solutions to possible challenges we might encounter. We implement 3D scans as critical and innovative technology. We literally replicate an entire room in our computer programs. This allows us to place new furniture in the correct place. Count the proper amount of materials for better project management and an accurate realization in each dry dock.

And what does working in this industry give you?

Construction is an exciting career. You can see what’s behind a pretty wall or above a bright ceiling. Working in the maritime industry has shown me a new kind of construction that moves and floats. This has given me a new perspective on how to consider a design that is in constant change, seen by many people from around the world.

This all sounds really interesting. To wrap up, could you tell us a bit about your work environment?

I’ve learned a lot from the people around me. Engineers and technicians with vast experience. Always willing to help and share knowledge. Thanks to the people, a day in the office is actually an enjoyable experience. This provides a good place to improve personally and as a team.

 

Interview conducted by Agata Dzienski, Marketing Specialist at Trident BMC