Engineer Process
Resume:
Sergio Torres Hernandez
*** ******** *** *** *, Claremont, CA 91711
Home phone: 909-***-**** / Mobile phone: 909-***-**** / E-mail: **********@*****.***.** CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER
Objective
Seeking a position as a Chemical Process Engineer where I can utilize my technical-managerial skills, background and experience to provide an excellent service to internal and external clients. I would like to make a difference by providing, executing, developing, designing, and sharing technical knowledge and encouraging development to others co-workers to reach the specific team goals, with dedication, attitude, professional ethics, following politics that the company imposes and being a loyal employee. Good ability to interact effectively with others co-workers in a task force environment. Summary
More than twenty five years of experience as Chemical Process Engineer and in some periods as Process Manager as well. During this period, I was involved in projects ranging from Feasibility Studies, Conceptual Designs, Basic Engineering Design Data (BEDD), Front End Loading (FEL), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), and Detail Engineering in EPCM Companies attending diverse industrial sectors such as: Biofuels (Bio-Refineries), Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Refineries, Furnace, Onshore & Offshore Facilities, Utilities, Water Treatment Systems and Firefighting Systems. I have an In-depth knowledge in the Process discipline, with well-developed skills in practices and principles of engineering and total knowledge of the development of a project. I gave support on site for commissioning, installation, and start-up of equipment at Pemex facilities in GOM. As Process Engineer Manager, I can coordinate, monitor, evaluate, estimate and quantify the activities to be developed in the project/proposal during the different stages of the project.
Education
B.S. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING.- National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Mexico City, (Sep.1980 – April 1985). Professional License Number: 2099361
Professional Associations
a) Member of AIChE “American Institute of Chemical Engineers”. b) Member of SHPE “Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers”, in California. c) Member of AIPM “Oil Engineers Association of Mexico”, A.C. No. AIPM 3604. Skills
No. Skills / Ability No. Skills / Ability
1 Process Design Engineering 22 3D Model Review
2 Project Management / Supervision 23
Design Evaluations of process unit operations /
layout
3
Oil & Gas Exploration, Production & Refineries
EPCM Projects
24
Process Safety (Relief Scenarios) – Safety
Review
3.a Offshore & Onshore Facilities 25 Water – Treatment 3.b
Exploration & Production, Liaison and Compression
Platforms
26 Support to other Disciplines
4 Biofuels 27 Managing Multiple projects
5 Olefins – Furnaces EPCM projects 28 Managing Contractors, reviewing vendor quotes 6
Heat Transfer, Hydraulic Design Calculations,
E&M Balances
29 Reviewing Equipment Drawings
7 Capital project implementation 30
Identifying Troubles and solve them
(Troubleshooting)
8 Engineering Leadership 31 Identifying Improvements 9 Managerial/supervisory Skills 32
Good understanding of Codes, Norms, and
local regulations
10 QC Inspector (Aeronautical connectors) 33 Process I&C 12 EPCM Projects Development 34 Strong Computer skills 13 Proposals / Studies 35 Commercial skills
14 Model Simulations 36 Knowledge of Quality System 15 Project scope development 37 Loyal employee
16 FEL, FEED, eBEP, Detail Engineering 38 Professional Ethics 17 Hazop/Hazan Operability Studies 39 Attitude against Challenges 18 Commissioning, start up 40 Disciplined and very Organized 19 Support in Field 41 Committed to the global goals 20 Developing Process Activities 42 Good relationship w/co workers 21 UFDs, BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs development 43 Team Player/ Team work English: Speak / Write /Read (Intermediate) Spanish: Native language Computer skills
Ability to use some simulators/computers tools: Aspen-Hysys, PRO-II, Flarenet, Pisces, CAD, Excel spreadsheet, Microsoft Project, HTRI (basic), SPP&ID, 3D-Model, MS Office suite and Outlook. Current Trainings:
a) Chemical PE Review Course sponsored by National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). Other completed outstanding Trainings:
a) Selection and application of Pumping Equipment’s for Diverse Fluids, Course. b) Course Number/Name: 1020004 Introduction to Water Systems (Mt. San Antonio College – CED) c) Course Number/Name: 1020005 Water Treatment (Mt. San Antonio College – CED) Page 2 of 4
d) Course Number/Name: 870001 Water Distribution Systems II (Mt. San Antonio College – CED) e) Waste Water Treatment, Municipals, Industrial and Reuses, Course. f) Selection and Operation of Centrifugal Pumps, Webinar g) Valves in General, Course
h) Oil & Gas Industry in Mexico, Course
i) Health Safety and Environment (HSE), Webinar.
j) Quality Systems – Internal Auditor Certified, Course k) Supervision Development Abilities, Course
l) Leadership and Management of People, Course
m) Analysis and Design of Chemical Reactors
Design Equipment Experience
• Boilers • Evaporators • Reactors
• Compressors • Utilities • Solids Handling
• Ethylene/Propylene units • Naphtha Hydrotreaters • Train of Valves
• Cooling Towers • Heat Exchangers • Furnaces
• Shift Reactor • HCN/COS Guard Beds • Oil and Gas Separators
• Heat Recovery Steam Generator • Hydraulics / Pumping • Distillation Towers
• Syngas TRI • Steam Turbines • Chiller / Accumulator
• Steam Systems / Silencers • Mixers • Primary/Secondary TLEs
• Hydrocracking Units • Storage Tanks • Amine System (CO2/H2S removal)
• Flare Systems • Packaging Equipment • Fire Protection Systems
• Wastewater Systems • Scrubber • Offshore Facilities Other Equipment / tools knowledge
• X-Strata – Coating Thickness
measurement and materials analysis
(Oxford Instruments)
• Optical Comparator & Measuring
Machine
• Drop Comparator gage stand with Indicator
• Hand-measuring Instruments: Calliper,
Micrometers, Dial gauges
• Microscope • Electronic devices: scanner, spectroline long wave
Qualifications as Chemical Process Engineer
A. Management/General qualifications:
1. Coordinate, analyze, prepare, evaluate, quantify, develop, execute, monitor, and deliver all the activities related Process/Project Engineering area such as: Diagrams, Documents, and Calculations on-time, according with schedules, budget, technical specifications, customer requirements, quality system using international and local regulations, norms, codes, standards of engineering, using adequate software tools in order to deliver better products and work in a team environment with process colleagues and others disciplines involved in the project. 2. Performing process studies and design development parameters, analyze project specifications, work scoping and performing design simulations
(using simulators software) to select the best solution from several alternatives, analysis of equipment operation and recommending solutions
(assess and determine process studies) in order to achieve the best process optimization in the lowest cost. 3. Establishing guidelines to be followed during developing of projects (Design Basis and Process Mechanical Design Criteria). Following appropriate international and local regulations, norms, codes, and standards of engineering. 4. Supports the Sales Team, providing design and technical expertise to ensure accurate quotations, control expenditures within limitations of project budget.
5. I can implement new, modified, revamp or upgrade process equipment from new conceptual technology using appropriate process optimization simulation analysis. Including process equipment costs estimates. 6. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design problems. 7. Acts as liaison between management, quality, and the customer to review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and related specifications.
8. Learning and practicing new technologies. Maintaining update knowledge of technology trends. 9. Coordinating with sales department on preparation and presentation of proposals, attending client meetings and market opportunities related to process area.
10. Analyze project specifications and inquiry requirements; develop design parameters and guidelines accordingly. B. Specific qualifications:
11. Planning and schedule work flow, including coordination of proposal/projects and deliver all the documents, calculations and drawings relates to the project.
12. Interfacing with Client, Vendors, and ensure all the interfaces to partners are clearly defined and correctly engineered (Piping, Drafting, Mechanical, and Instrument & Control groups).
13. Preparing, developing and deliver FEED, eBEP, IFI, IFA, IFHazop, released for Engineering, Approved for Design, IFC, and As-Built issues.
14. Using common sense and criteria (reviewing project information) to apply international and local regulations, norms, codes and standards of engineering as ISA, API, ANSI, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, EPA, AWS, FM, OSHA and UL. 15. Preparing engineering calculations as required. Solving in-depth queries in a methodical manner independently and with internal and external co- workers to find appropriate solution.
16. Performing, Preparing/Editing Process drawings and documents including: Developing Design Basis (project premises), UFDs, BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, performing H&MB, Mechanical Line List (including piping information), Simulations Scenarios, Equipment / instrument Data Sheets, Process Equipment Sizing (Design), Equipment Specifications, PSV sizing (scenarios), Interface Table, Hydraulic Calculations (Line Sizing and pumps), Control Valves, Heat Transfer Calculations, using appropriate software and 3-D Model Review. Also doing Technical Evaluations Tables of New/Modified Equipment. 17. Relief Valve Contingency Scenarios Analysis & Sizing. Performing flare system sizing using adequate software. 18. Assist/support to plant management: In the selection of proper components, engineered materials, and wear parts for maximum effectiveness and minimal cost. Also, to assist/support to operation, production, control and maintenance, in construction in order to improve and/or increase yields or to determine degree of control over variables such as (P, T, den, sp. gr, flow rate, etc). Page 3 of 4
19. Analyze operating procedures, for equipment and machinery function to reduce processing time, and energy costs. 20. Propose changes in process (propose new process schemes) and equipment required by changes in product specifications and productivity requirements.
21. Attending contractors, coordinating activities and reviewing technical information from/with them. Management engineering change log during all cycle life of the project in order do not increase the budget and to know what is the evolution of the project. 22. Participating in safety evaluation/studies and risk analysis/review HAZOP/PHA sessions. Also, assisting in Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments using the Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) methodology, and assist to HSE as needed. 23. Supplying process information to other Disciplines as: Piping, Civil, Instruments, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, stress, construction inquiries, technology, control, mechanical area, utilities, etc., in different phases of a capital / EPC projects. Professional Experience
1) The Right Choice – Assigned in Hi Rel Connectors Inc. (Aeronautical) – USA June 2017 – Nov. 2017 Claremont, California
Position: QC Inspector
Ensuring that products and processes conform to applicable drawings, technical specifications, regulations, and Hirel requirements. Using measurement devices as: Microscope, X-Ray Strata, Optical Comparative machine, vernier-caliper, micrometer and PC-Software. a) Inspecting and testing aeronautical part (connectors) for various materials. b) Executing plating thickness, general measurements showing on the drawings. c) Reviewing measurements using adequate measuring instruments. d) Processing information into the Askhim software. e) Following procedures implemented by Quality System. f) Knowledge inspecting aerospace parts with special processes as: passivation, anodizing, heat-treating, radiography, etc. g) Preparing non-conformance reports.
h) Evaluating according testing for Accepting/rejecting aeronautical pieces. 2) Snelling – Assigned in Calico Brands, LLC (Manufacturer) – USA Oct 2016 – June 2017 Ontario, California
Position: Operations Generalist
a) Hands on/assisting in packaging-production area (general activities). b) Supporting inspection, audits, assess and sample all facility activities to ensuring safe work practices for compliance as required. c) Supporting, investigating accidents and near misses to determinate root cause and provide corrective action that eliminates repeat occurrences. d) Supporting writing, reviewing, updating and implementing Environmental, Health and Safety programs, procedures, reports and training as required. e) Supporting planning, organizing and identifying areas of continuous improvement and implement solutions in order to improve productive processes. f) Applying Lean-Manufacturing principles for continuous improvement and elimination of waste and reduction of lead-time. g) Supporting updating and maintaining site hazard material inventory. h) Giving non-conformity tracking.
3) ABENGOA – Abeinsa Eng. – USA June 2015 – Nov 2015 Chesterfield, Missouri
Position: Sr. Process Engineer
For: BioRefinery – Gas Synthesis - Renewable
a) Fulcrum project – Biofuels –Fisher Tropsch Technology/ TRI Technology (FEL Front-end loading). 4) TECHNIP – USA Nov 2008- Feb 2015
Claremont, California
Position: Principal Process Engineer
Projects for: Petrochemical Ethylene-Polypropylene polymers (Olefins) area a) Dow Chemical / Saudi Aramco: (LHC-9; Separation-Furnace Area, LA-3, Ras Tanura Integrated Project; Freeport, Tx, Plaquemine La, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), b) Braskem IDESA- SAPI; Separation-Furnace area, Etileno XXI Project: Furnace area (Coatzacoalcos, Ver – Mex) and c) Nova project; Furnace area (Corunna Ontario, Canada).
5) Samsung Eng. LTD, KBR-MEC, IdeAS, Bufete Industrial, CPI, IIISA, ICA-Fluor Aug1987- Oct 2008 Mexico, DF
Position: Process Engineer (various positions)
Projects for: Oil & Gas (upstream E&P and downstream Refining) for: a) Pemex projects: Pemex Refining, b) Samaria II, Battery Separation – EPC project Fire Protectio; Developing Basic and Detail Engineering and 3-D model for SINAN A/B/C/D Marine Platforms, New Effluent Oil Plant in TMDB b) Shell and JGC: Pearl GTL Project (assigned in London England), Ras Laffan Qatar, c) Exxon Chemical: Polypropylene Plant, Illinois-USA, and d) Du Pont: Charge Station New Plant, e) Federal Electricity Commission
(CFE), EPC Fire Protection System, and Dow Quimica Mexicana, Fire Protection System, Tlaxcala, Mex. Some Outstanding Work Experience
Years Client Project Name Project Location Facility Scope of Project Role Jun 2015 to Nov
2015
Fulcrum
Bioenergy
Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels
LLC
Tahoe-Reno Industrial
Center (TRIC)
McCarran, Nevada.
Bio-refinery Basic Engineering Design data
(BEDD)
Process Engineer
Leader
Mar. 2014 to
Feb. 2015
Equate
Petrochemical/
Nova Chemicals
Equate Ethylene Project/
Corunna Phase 2
Expansion
Al-Shualba, State of
Kuwait/ Corunna ON,
Canada
New Furnace #10 at
Ethylene Unit (EU)/
Combustion System
Retrofit
Revamp-expansion Furnace#10/
Expansion (Eng. Design phase)
Principal Process
Engineer
Oct 2012 to Jun
2013
Dow Chemical
Co; Petrochem
LHC-9 (Light-
Hydrocarbon unit)
Oyster Creek site,
Freeport, Tx.
Propylene
Dehydrogenization
(PDH) unit & Furnace
area
BEDD package, eBEP and Furnace
Detail Engineering
Principal Process
Engineering
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Apr 2011 to Aug
2012
Join-venture
Braskem-Idesa
Sapi
Etileno XXI Project Coatzacoalcos
Veracruz, Mexico
Polypropylene –
petrochemical
complex
BEDD package (Separation
Area)/Detail Eng. Furnace area
Principal Process
Engineer
Nov 2008 to Apr
2011
Dow Chemical Co
& Saudi Aramco
Ras Tanura Integrated
Project-RTIP project -
Gas Cracker Unit (SCU-1,
2 & Common)
Ras Tanura, Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia.
Persian Gulf
Refining and
Petrochemical
(Ethylene, propylene,
benzene, toluene,
chlorine, FFC,
Furnace)
FEED, eBEP, Detail Engineering Sr Process Engineer Mar 2008 to Oct
2008
Pemex Refining Three Refineries
Reconfiguration &
Modernization
Tula-Hgo, Salamanca-
Gto and Cd Madero,
Tamps. Mex.
Pemex Refinery Proposal development integration
including auxiliaries services
Sr Process Engineer
2007 – 2007
Pemex Refining Sweetening of Gas sour
(Hydro-desulfurized
proposal)
Altamira, Tamps-Mex. Altamira, Refinery
Pemex
Front End Engineering Loading –
proposal (By Samsung Engineering
LTD)
Sr Process Engineer
Training in South
Korea)
2006 – 2007
Shell and JGC
Join-Venture
Pearl GTL project Ras Laffan, Qatar Gas to Liquid
Petrochemical plant
EPCM – Detail Engineering for
utilities: raw, demineralized, potable,
service, cooling & boiler feed water &
condensate system (By KBR-MEC)
Principal Technical
Professional
(Assigned in
London, England)
2006 - 2006
Pemex
Exploration &
Production
Water Desalination plant
installation and start up
Gulf of Mexico (Akal-
Charlie offshore
platform)
Pemex Exploration
(Offshore)
Commissioning, Installation, start up
and operation
Lead Process
Engineer
2005 - 2006 Pemex Refinery Samaria II – Separation Battery Optimization
VHSA, Tabasco.
Mexico
Petrochemical-
Refinery
EPC Project and Firefighting System Lead Process
Engineer
2001 - 2005
Pemex
Exploration &
Production
Sinan A/B/C & D
Platforms
Gulf of Mexico (On site
platforms)
Pemex Exploration
(Offshore)
Freehand uprisings field, gathering of
field data, 3D-Model, Basic & detail
Engineering
Engineering
Coordinator
(Engineering
manager)
1999 – 2001 Exxon Chemical Polypropylene plant Illinois, USA Petrochemical Plant Detail Engineering Develop and 3D- modeling
Lead Process
Engineer
1998 – 1999
Pemex
Exploration &
Production
New Effluent Oil Plant Paraiso, Tab. Mexico Water Treatment Effluents plant
(utilities)
Freehand uprisings field, gathering of
field data, procurement & Eng.
Lead Process
Engineer
1997 – 1998
Pemex
Exploration &
Production
ABK-Pol-A-Chuc-1 As
Built Issue
Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Pemex Exploration
(Offshore)
P&IDs Developing and 3D-Modeling Lead Process
Engineer
1996 - 1997
Pemex Refinery Detail Engineering; Cd
Madero, Tamps.
Ciudad Madero,
Tamaulipas
Cd. Madero
Refinery;
Isomerization Unit
Detail engineering C4/C5/C6
Isomerization Unit
Process Engineer
Specialist
1995 - 1996 Du Pont Charge Station New Plant Altamira, Tamaulipas. Mexico
Chemical Analysis and selection new
equipment. Engineering
Process Engineer
Specialist
1994 - 1995
Resistol Industries
Group (GIRSA)
New Pilot Plant Matamoros,
Tamaulipas. Mexico
Chemical Analysis and selection new
equipment. Procurement &
Engineering
Process Engineer
Specialist
1993 – 1994
Pemex Refinery Preliminary and detail
Engineering
Minatitlan, Ver., Cd.
Madero Tamps, Salina
Cruz, Oax. & Tula, Hgo.
Pemex Refinery;
Pentanes/Hexanes
Naphtha Reformer &
Alkylation Units
Detail engineering C5/C6 -
Isomerization & Alkylation Unit
Process Engineer
Specialist
1992 - 1993 Federal Electricity
Commission (CFE)
EPC - Nuclear-Electric
Plant
Laguna Verde
Veracruz. Mexico
Power Plant EPC Fire Protection System
(Sprinklers and Pumping System)
Process / Fire Design
Engineer
1990- 1991
Pemex Exploration
& Production
Acrylonitrile and
Polypropylene plant
Pajaritos, Veracruz.
Mexico
Petrochemical Freehand uprisings field, collecting data on site, and Engineering
Process Engineer
Specialist
1989 – 1990 Fertimex Cooling Tower Parathion
area
Salamanca,
Guanajuato. Mexico
Manufacturing Plant Gathering of field data, Engineering & Equipment Procurement
Process Engineer
1988 – 1989 Sanfer
Laboratories
Antibiotic Beta-Lactams
Plant
Lerma, Edo. De Mexico.
Mexico
Pharmaceutical Gathering of field data, Engineering & Equipment Procurement
Process Engineer
1987 – 1988 Aluminum and
Converted
Aluminum and Converted
Plant
Apodaca, Nvo. Leon.
Mexico
Manufactory Plant Detail Engineering and procurement Process Engineer 1987 – 1988
Dow Quimica
Mexicana, SA de
CV
Fire Protection System Industrial Park
“Xicotencatl”, Tlaxcala
Petrochemical Detail Engineering Development,
Support to commissioning and start
up Fire Protection System
Process / Fire Design
Engineer
Respectfully
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