Hector Hernandez, Eit Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

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Houston, Tx, Us

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and commission generator controls, AC and DC drives, motor control systems, panel boards, switchgear and switchboards, drilling control systems, utility substations, and battery storage systems per the customers’ needs and specificationsTrain and lead entry level field service engineers on safety protocols, equipment, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, FAT’s, and software used at the Current Power facility and in the fieldCommission 2 drilling control systems and 4 battery storage systems in the field while collaborating with rig crew and remote automation controls team in Houston, TXAssist in updating and improving existing program and automation for generator controls, drilling controls, HMI controls, and battery storage controls using specific PLC software and hardware interfacesTravel to commission or troubleshoot upstream control systems and battery storage systems (North Dakota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas regions)Work directly with third party contractors, Operations teams, Technical Services teams, HSE Management, rig crews, and ship crews for successful installation and commissioningUpdate and modify PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programs using Simatic Manager (Step7), Siemens TIA (Totally Integrated Automation), WinCC Explorer, WinCC RT, and SEL RTAC (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Software)Updated and modified motor control systems using GE Drive Coach, ABB Drive Composer, ABB Drive Studio, Vacon NCDrive, Vacon NCLoad, STARTER (Siemens)Conduct electrical safety test on low and medium voltage equipment using Dielectric withstanding test (Hi-Pot tester) and Megohmmeter (Megger)Inspect, test and troubleshoot electrical equipment with various voltages such as: 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, 480 VAC, 600 VAC, 800VDC, and 25K VACUpdate FAT for utility substation platforms and battery storage systems with project engineers for proper testing and commissioning

Bryan, Texas, Us

Assisted electrical engineering team by editing and modifying panel wiring diagrams, digital logic control schematics, transformer panel schematics, transformer bus and trip schematics, and MOD (Motor Operated Disconnect) control diagrams up to industry standard and customer needsProvided drafting support for utility substations and other engineering projects in multiple areas using AutoCAD, Visio, and Bentley CAD softwareUpdated relay settings documents for multiple substations using SEL acSELerator QucikSet software

Findlay, Ohio, Us

Managed micro projects (< 1MM) driven by environmental, safety, or compliance factorsUtilized Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP) to align project scope, and develop cost estimates with Project ControlsWorked and coordinated with Operations, Maintenance & Reliability, Engineering, Process Controls, Process Safety, Operations Technology, Engineering Procurement & Construction companies, and Safety to develop solutionsAnalyzed and interpreted manufacturing data on refinery instrumentation, electrical drawings, and standards & specifications (Motor Controls, Wiring Schematics, NFPA 70E, AWG etc.)Initiated project cancellations, Management of Change (MOC), and Proceduralized Management of Change (PMOC) with the help of area I/E engineerContacted and held vendors accountable for information regarding project materialsOrganized and led area project meetings with guidance of area I/E engineerImproved technical writing and presentation skills in a refinery settingFamiliarized with software such as ETAP and PI Developed better understanding of I/E Project engineer role in the refinery industry

Houston, Tx, Us

Conducted research in the Department of Material Science and Nanoengineering with PhD mentor under Dr. Eilaf Egap's supervisonInvestigated the performance of polymer solar cells introduced with inorganic metal oxide clusters named polyxometalates Learned about Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR)Understood what it takes to become a graduate, PhD, or post doc student in the Material Science and Nanoengineering fieldAttended weekly meetings with Dr.Eilaf Egap's groupJoined a community of students and faculty who value diversity and hard workAttended the Advance Material Symposium: Transcending Incrementalism in Material Science and TunaFEST 2018Presented research at the Smalley-Curl Institute (SCI) Summer Research Colloquium at Rice University

Pasadena, Texas, Us

Maintained proficiency in multiple process facility practices.Utilized AutoCAD to alter -Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) -Piping IsometricsUtilized Excel and Macros to data mine process & equipment informationWorked independently and efficiently to complete assigned task within a set time frame.Maintained professional, positive relationships and effectively communicated with team members, and other company personnel and client contacts.

Memphis, Tn, Us

Helped customers troubleshoot vehicle problems using OBD scanner and other car repairing methodsProvided customers correct vehicle replacement parts depending on error code given or request.Serviced automotive batteries, headlights, and windshield wipersMaintained inventory safe and organizedPerformed monetary transactions with walk-in customers and commercial customersConstantly learned about different automobile instruments, maintenance, and systemsTrained new crew members

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Study Abroad: Merida, Yucatan (Mexico)

Process Technology Associates, Engineering And Technology, Chemical Process Technology