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Carlos Fernandez

Summary

Field Engineer with hands-on experience building a 705MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine power plant. Proven in cross-disciplinary coordination, subcontractor oversight, and technical execution across BOP Piping, HRSG, Steel, Insulation, and Coatings. Strong foundation in safety standards, rotating equipment, piping and support specifications, scheduling, and cost management. Fluent in Spanish and English, with a working knowledge of industry standards including ASME B31.1, API, and ASTM.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Engineer / Discipline Supervisor

Kiewit Corporation
08.2024 - Current
  • Executed BOP Piping, HRSG, and Structural Steel scopes on a 705MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant, while managing subcontractors (Insulation and Coatings).
  • Created and presented daily, 3-week, and 90-day schedules; tracked quantities and cost performance in InEight.
  • Delivered cost-saving solutions via design reroutes and planning adjustments.
  • Led Plan of the Day meetings, interfaced with GE Vernova /client teams, and resolved field issues quickly and effectively with RFIs and punchlist walkdowns.
  • Applied welding procedures and code knowledge (ASME B31.1, ASTM/API) to ensure install quality and compliance.

Capstone Project Team Leader

ExxonMobil and LSU ME
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Served as the project manager, ensuring timely progress while emphasizing functionality and performance, which led to winning the Ben Burns Best Project Award.
  • Conducted targeted Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for nuanced structural understanding and provided insights to enhance the device's overall structural integrity, specifically focusing on threading integrity.
  • Proposed and implemented design modifications to address patent concerns and enhanced the device's overall functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2024

Skills

  • Engineering Tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, ANSYS, CFD, FEA
  • Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power Query, Power BI, InEight, Bluebeam
  • Industry Standards: ASME B311, API, ASTM
  • Project Controls: Scheduling (3-week, 90-day), Forecasting, Cost Reporting, Productivity, Quantity Tracking
  • Field Execution: P&IDs, Piping Isometrics, Redlines, Test Packs, Welding Procedures and Uploads, Material Take-offs, Procurement

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Field Engineer / Discipline Supervisor

Kiewit Corporation
08.2024 - Current

Capstone Project Team Leader

ExxonMobil and LSU ME
08.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Louisiana State University

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