Octavio Hernandez

About Octavio Hernandez

With over 24 years of hands-on experience in the United States and Latin America, I am an accomplished Rotating and Field Engineer specializing in turbomachinery, compressor control applications, process control, turbomachinery mechanical installation and repair, instrumentation, and troubleshooting. My expertise also extends to AB PLC and controls, as well as commissioning and start-up operations. My bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish has enabled me to excel in diverse, multicultural customer environments, both offshore and onshore.Career Highlights:• Solar Turbines: Spanning 12 years, my tenure at Solar Turbines (Gas Turbines) was marked by growth through roles in Field Services, Technical Training, and Field Service Supervisory positions. My responsibilities included overseeing technical teams, delivering high-quality training, and ensuring the successful execution of field projects.• Compressor Controls Corporation: I advanced my career in Field Engineering at Compressor Controls Corporation, a global leader in control solutions for various compressor applications. I took pride in working for such a renowned organization, contributing to innovative control systems and collaborating with clients worldwide.• Williams Companies: Currently, I serve as a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer for Williams Companies, headquartered in Tulsa, OK. Williams is a leader in the energy sector with a mission:\"We Make Clean Energy Happen.\" My role involves supporting critical energy infrastructure while championing clean energy initiatives.I immigrated to the United States in 2007 and have since established my home in the Houston area. As a U.S. citizen, I hold the legal right to work for any employer in the country. My journey has been shaped by a passion for engineering excellence and a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in evolving industries.My family is my greatest source of pride and support. My wife, Nury, is accomplished in account management. Our two sons continue to inspire us: Diego is a junior currently attending college in Iowa, pursuing a degree in Accounting and Finance while excelling as a Loras college sports athlete. Santiago, a freshman at Texas Tech University is pursuing interest at Davis College. Our household is also brightened by the presence of our three rescued dogs: Maya in our hearts (recently passed away), Anela, and Luna.Driven by a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of rotating equipment and controls, I have a career that bridges technical expertise with multicultural collaboration.

Experience

1. Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

   Williams

   Sep 2017 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   The objective of this position is to provide timely, consistent, subject matter expertise to all Engineering, Environmental, planning / FEED groups, and all OA’s in disciplines including but not limited to design, selection, installation, commissioning, operation, optimization, and root cause failure analysis pertaining to rotating equipment and its support systems. • Provide Technical Expertise to Field Support and support to Project Managers within the Williams Organization. • Review Operational data, improve operation and reliability of turbomachinery assets and solve technical issues based on historian data and operations feedback.

Education

• Instituto Tecnologico de Veracruz

  Bachelor's degree, Electronic Engineering

  1994 — 1999

Skills

• Electro-Mechanical
• Surge Control
• Compressor
• Strategic Planning
• Gas
• Generators
• Plc
• Instrumentation
• Engineering
• Maintenance & Repair
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Pumps
• Control Valves
• Factory
• Budgets
• Preventive Maintenance
• Power Plants
• Process Control
• Series 5/ Vanguard
• Calibration
• Turbotronic
• Troubleshooting
• Teaching
• Scada
• Turbomachinery
• Oil
• Air Compressors
• Tk Solver
• Plc Programming
• Gas Turbines
• Rslogix
• Plc-5
• Field Service Management
• Power Generation
• Turbines
• Outlook
• Research
• Series 3+/++ Controllers
• Petroleum