Luis Hernandez
Electronic Engineer
Vina Del Mar
Summary
· Proactive Automation Engineer possessing in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and best practices for development. Solutions-based collaborator well-versed in testing and simulating automated machinery, developing and implementing automated testing methodologies and supervising testing activities. Offering 12 years of experience creating and applying technology to monitor and control production and delivery of automation Solutions.
· Experience in configuration and management of industrial instrumentation: level transmitters, pressure, flow, temperature. Talented Automation Specialist well-versed in mining processes and needs. Designs HMI interfaces, test scripts and protocols. Offering 12 years of experience.
· Dedicated mining, pulp an gas professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
· To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Engineer
SMARTDOTS
Vina del Mar
01.2022 - Current
- Drafting and review of the technical specifications of the project based on the requirements requested by the client.
- Selection of components, subsystems and auxiliary elements necessary for the viability of the project,
- Documentation of project progress, assembly of tests and control of compliance with guidelines and deadlines.
- Monitoring of the different stages of the project, from start-up to the launch of the product or service.
- Preparation and review of technical and quality documentation: data, plans, diagrams and operating manuals.
Support Engineer
IAA
Sierra Gorda
09.2020 - 02.2021
- DCS Project engineer for the control logic migration of the DeltaV distributed control system in the hydrometallurgy plant, standardizing and creating new methodologies for configuring the control system of the different processes in the plant.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
- Performed gap analysis procedures and detailed data reviews to optimize implementation.
- Prepared automation concept and control drawings according to client specifications.
Automation Engineer
Licancabur
Sierra Gorda
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Support the distributed control system (DCS) of Centinela mineral plant, Sierra Gorda, Chile, using control system, DeltaV, developed by Emerson automation solution, USA.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
- Suggested software and hardware modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Performed regular maintenance and testing to service and optimize complex computer systems, applications and environments.
- Selected electronics equipment, components or systems to meet functional specifications.
Support Engineer
Automes
Sierra Gorda
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Support the distributed control system (DCS) of Centinela mineral plant, Sierra Gorda, Chile, using control system, DeltaV, developed by Emerson automation solution, USA.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Created, aligned and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Wrote authoritative engineering specifications to clear up avoid confusing in field regarding design parameters or functions.
- Performed root cause analysis and general troubleshooting.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
Support Engineer
LIcancabur
Sierra Gorda
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Support the distributed control system (DCS) of Centinela mineral plant, Sierra Gorda, Chile, using control system, DeltaV, developed by Emerson automation solution, USA.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Created, aligned and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Performed root cause analysis and general troubleshooting.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
Senior Automation Engineer
Emerson Automation Solution
Sierra Gorda
12.2014 - 11.2017
- Lead the development, commissioning and start-up of the Oxides plant control system at Centinela Mining company, Sierra Gorda, Chile.
- Detailed engineering for project monitoring of impulse pump conditions, using CS6500 system from Emerson Automation Solution. Escondida Mining Company Desalination plant , Antofagasta, Chile.
- Migration control system in Patache port using DCS DeltaV from Emerson Automation Solution. Mining company Doña Ines de Collahuasi, Iquique, Chile.
- Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
- Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
- Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
Senior Automation Engineer
Ineco Spa
Santiago
10.2007 - 12.2014
- Lead the development, commissioning and start-up of the Copper Filter Plant control system at Codelco Andina Mining company, Los Andes, Chile.
- Lead the development and start-up of the marine icebreaker ship propulsion system of Chilean Navy, Talcahuano, Chile.process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
- Development, commissioning and start-up of control system for electricity generation plant for the Arauco Cellulose, Constitución, Chile.
- Commissioning and start up control system plant noble gases Company Linde, Rosario, Argentina.
- Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
- Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
Project Engineer
Electrochile
Vina del Mar
02.1998 - 08.2007
- Design, develop and manufacture measurement and instrumentation equipment oriented to the electrical distribution industry with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
- Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
Electronics Technician
Chilean Navy
Valparaiso
02.1990 - 02.1992
- Develop maintenance tasks in weapons control system in ships of the Chilean Navy.diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues.
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues.
- Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso
Valparaiso 03.1992 - 12.1997
High School Diploma -
Marine Politechnic Academy
Vina Del Mar, Chile 02.1990 - 12.1991
Skills
Automation design
undefinedSoccer and Tennis
I like to practice sports especially soccer and tennis in my free time with my friends.
Timeline
Project Engineer
SMARTDOTS
01.2022 - Current
Support Engineer
IAA
09.2020 - 02.2021
Automation Engineer
Licancabur
04.2020 - 08.2020
Support Engineer
Automes
12.2019 - 02.2020
Support Engineer
LIcancabur
03.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Automation Engineer
Emerson Automation Solution
12.2014 - 11.2017
Senior Automation Engineer
Ineco Spa
10.2007 - 12.2014
Project Engineer
Electrochile
02.1998 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso
03.1992 - 12.1997
Electronics Technician
Chilean Navy
02.1990 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Marine Politechnic Academy
02.1990 - 12.1991
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