I’m looking for a role where I can lead and manage technical sales and regional growth while managing projects end-to-end—pairing strategic planning, reporting, and troubleshooting to deliver reliable industrial water/utility outcomes.
Ria Ramdial
@riaramdial
I’m a sales and engineering leader delivering industrial solutions with measurable business impact.
What I'm looking for
I bring 20+ years of industry experience across Technical Sales, Client Account Management, Project Management, Industrial Water Treatment, Environmental, Analytical, Quality, and Rotating Equipment applications—supporting Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Refinery, and light industries. I’m certified in Process & Utilities Engineering, Project and Operations Management, with substantial training in professional and personal development.
In my current Sales Manager role at Siemens Energy, I manage compression business and lead country/regional sales progress reporting, from quotes and bids to troubleshooting and technical support. Previously, as District Representative at Nalco Water, I managed industrial water treatment programs, plant equipment inspections, safety targets, inventory, and strategic planning—partnering with client and field teams to deliver reliable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Manager, Compression
Siemens Energy
Nov 2020 - Feb 2026 (5 years 3 months)
Managed the compression business across Trinidad, Suriname, and Guyana, covering budgeting, sales progress reporting, client support, and bid/tender activity. Planned and managed TAR, outages, and maintenance project support while coordinating with global sales, service, and technical teams.
Managed the compression business across Trinidad, Suriname, and Guyana, owning sales planning, country/regional reporting, and client relationships for petrochemical and upstream oil & gas accounts. Prepared and supported quotes, bids, tenders, and technical troubleshooting, and planned TAR, outages, and maintenance support projects.
Account Executive
Rooks Oilfield & Industrial
Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 (2 months)
Sold and supported fluid handling equipment for upstream oil and gas clients. Led and implemented a brand acquisition approach to expand the client base.
District Representative
Nalco Water
Apr 2014 - Sep 2019 (5 years 5 months)
Managed industrial water treatment programs for ammonia, methanol, power, steel, LNG, and RO plants. Oversaw sales and service for the light industry segment across Trinidad, Curaçao, and Guyana, including plant equipment inspections and proposal/bid support.
Technical Service Representative
Ashland
Apr 2010 - Mar 2014 (3 years 11 months)
Managed industrial water treatment programs for multiple petrochemical plants at Point Lisas. Provided technical support and reporting for account managers and plant teams, including plant equipment surveys and demin/ORP-related assessments.
Project Manager & Quality
Kaizen Environmental
Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 (8 months)
Managed environmental projects and services, producing technical reports, proposals, and bids. Led the measurements section team and coordinated projects and clients while maintaining quality standards and documentation.
Project Manager / Quality Coordinator
Kaizen Environmental
Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 (8 months)
Managed environmental projects and services, including technical reporting, proposals, and bids. Led the measurements section team and maintained quality standards and supporting documents for client delivery.
Team Leader & Quality
Kaizen Environmental
Oct 2006 - Jun 2009 (2 years 8 months)
Led and coordinated the technician team, producing technical client reports, proposals, and supervising field jobs. Implemented quality practices in the measurements section, generated/updated SOPs, and trained technicians to reduce errors.
Team Leader / Quality Coordinator
Kaizen Environmental
Oct 2006 - Jun 2009 (2 years 8 months)
Led and coordinated technician teams for technical client reporting, proposals, and supervised field work. Implemented quality practices in the measurements section, generated and updated SOPs, and trained technicians to reduce errors.
Laboratory Technician
Kaizen Environmental Services
Jun 2003 - Oct 2006 (3 years 4 months)
Performed environmental analysis in accordance with Standard Methods and maintained lab equipment for reliable operations. Conducted full lab operations and supported calibration and maintenance activities.
Laboratory Technician
Kaizen Environmental
Jun 2003 - Oct 2006 (3 years 4 months)
Performed environmental analyses in accordance with Standard Methods and supported laboratory equipment maintenance and calibrations. Carried out full laboratory operations, including analytical testing and lab maintenance activities.
Laboratory Assistant (Intern)
Shell Trinidad Limited
Aug 2002 - Dec 2002 (4 months)
Performed quality tests on raw materials and final products according to ASTM standards. Updated raw material records and supported sample and lab waste management.
Laboratory Assistant
Shell Trinidad Limited
Aug 2002 - Dec 2002 (4 months)
Performed quality tests on raw material and final product according to ASTM standards. Updated raw material records and supported sample handling and lab waste management.
On the Job Trainee
The Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago
Jul 2002 - Aug 2002 (1 month)
Assisted technicians with plant equipment preventative maintenance, including equipment vibration checks and gas chart reading. Supported routine maintenance activities on-site.
On-the-Job Trainee (Intern)
The Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago
Jul 2002 - Aug 2002 (1 month)
Assisted technicians with plant equipment preventative maintenance and supported vibration checks and gas chart reading. Contributed to day-to-day maintenance activities under technician guidance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of the West Indies
Master of Science, Production Management
2014 - 2017
Master of Science in Production Management at The University of the West Indies from 2014 to 2017.
The University of the West Indies
Master of Science in Production Management, Production Management
2014 - 2017
Master of Science in Production Management (2014–2017).
University of Trinidad and Tobago
Bachelor of Engineering, Applied Process and Utilities Technology (Chemical)
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Process and Utilities Technology with Chemical specialization at the University of Trinidad and Tobago from 2007 to 2011.
University of Trinidad and Tobago
Diploma, Chemical Engineering Technology
2003 - 2006
Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology at the University of Trinidad and Tobago from 2003 to 2006.
San Fernando Technical Institute
Diploma in Science Technician, Science Technician
2000 - 2002
Diploma in Science Technician at San Fernando Technical Institute from 2000 to 2002.
San Fernando Technical Institute
Diploma, Science Technician
2000 - 2002
Diploma in Science Technician (2000–2002).
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