"I have always been actively involved in the College, as I have to admit that, for me, it has been a second home, I have loved it very much"

When did your adventure in the world of engineering begin and what professional stages have you gone through?

I was part of the first promotion of Industrial Technical Engineering with the "YEYE" Plan, from the sixties, in Vilanova i la Geltrú. My first job was in a metal construction workshop, in Roda de Barà. Then I worked on the construction of the Vandellós I nuclear power plant, for the French company MACOSA and, after a year and a good job, I joined the French engineering company "SOCIA", during the start-up of the plant . Later I was part of Socaltra Española, in Vandellòs, doing the maintenance of the plant, and later, at the nuclear plant maintenance company, MASA. I also worked at the Ascó Nuclear Power Plant and subsequently, faced my last working stage at ENHER, as head of the Riba-roja d'Ebre hydroelectric plant, until 1999, the year of my early retirement at the age of fifty- five years

What is your relationship with the College of Industrial Engineers of Tarragona? From 2000 to 2003 you were actively involved as a technical secretary for three years. what did it mean

Tarragona and, to this day, despite being retired, I have a very special relationship with it. When I pre-retired in 1999, the dean at the time, Joan Garcia Marquès, proposed to me to be the College's technical secretary. Until then, that figure did not exist as such and its function was largely unknown. But based on initiative, effort, contacting the rest of the secretaries from other schools, with whom we ended up making friends, I trained and learned. One of the most important challenges was to bring up to date everything related to the current MUPITI, the mutuality of engineers, which was becoming more and more important. And above all, with regard to those members who practiced freely, so that they could be covered before the administration. It was the alternative to social security. I was also a member of MUPITI for over ten years. It is currently a very relevant body.

You have also been part of the governing board of the College of Engineers of Tarragona and of the Association of Industrial Engineers of Tarragona.

Yes, I have always been actively involved in the College, as I have to admit that, for me, it has been a second home, I have loved it very much. With the deans Joan Garcia Marquès, Santiago Crivillé and Anton Escarré we had a great friendship, and during all these years we have also seen it evolve in many ways, even in different headquarters. I especially remember the work meetings we had, the lunches that ended up uniting us even more, the relationship with my colleagues and the love I had for the people around me. Today I still try to keep in touch with those who are still there. This helps make life better. If you're lucky enough to work at what you love and be able to live at what you love, you pretty much have it all.

We know that you are a lover of interpretation.

Yes, I am! It all started with the group of friends we had when we lived in Riba-roja. We had the idea to make a play with the aim of making people laugh and having a good time. We premiered more than a dozen plays and went around the towns doing amateur theater. We had a great time at that time. I have to admit that I've always been very anarchic on stage, I didn't like being told what to do. I liked to improvise a lot and if a colleague got lost, I would help him get back on paper. I have many anecdotes to tell about that time.

We also know that you have spread excitement and magic among the children.

Yes, what memories. I acted as a royal page to celebrate this party aimed at the sons and daughters of college students. I was once in Tarragona and a few more years in Tortosa, the city where my family comes from and where I was particularly excited. It was fabulous to see the children's faces when they gave you the letter. It's an experience I'll never forget, being able to contribute to people's well-being.

What do you think about engineering and its future?

The future of engineering is huge. What is lacking is the preparation and that the study plans are in line with the new ideas and with the future. These need to evolve, just as society does, and the best way to acquire knowledge is to be able to practice. It is important to have a good base of studies, but it is also essential to continue training, updating and renewing yourself with the talks and courses that are offered. In short, never be idle.