Nestor Fernandez

St Petersburg, FL 33716
Tel. (314) 412-6591 N.fer@outlook.com Linkedin Profile Website

CHEMICAL ENGINEER
An enthusiastic and result-oriented Chemical Engineering professional with a record of achievement in
design and engineering of oil and gas processes. Special expertise in pipeline components, static
equipment, and valves. An individual committed to quality with a high dedication to success and strong
motivation to innovate. Worked for projects abroad with fluency in Spanish and basic French.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oil and Gas

SAHM Co., Lutz, FL

2014 2015

Provided Engineering Support, Project Management, and Consulting Services. Clients include Northwest Pipe
Co., TD Williamson, Weldfit Energy, Beusa Energy, Integrity Solutions, TPE Supply, TPE Midstream,
Clearwater Gas, and more. Assisted in the development of all SAHM Co. standards for the design of pressure
vessels, pig launchers and receivers, filters; separators, and slug catchers. Provide technical expertise on all
process calculations such as two-phase flow, separations, and volume. Run all pipeline integrity management
report writing.
Key Accomplishments:
Aided in the verification of equipment documentation and manufacturing monitoring to ensure
compliance with international and client standards including ASME and API.
Maintained open lines of communication between the engineering department, suppliers, and the
fabrication team.
Oversaw all procurement activities for the construction of pressure vessel and filter/separator skids.
Suppliers include Allied Group, Florida Industrial Products, Bay Port Valves, SunPack Inc., Welding
Outlets Inc. Mid America Pipe, and more.
Successfully completed three In-line Inspection Post Assessment Reports for IMTT ensuring
compliance with API standard.
Developed GasWorks model for the Clearwater Gas Natural Gas System.
Directed all SAHM Co. social media channels.
Supported the formation of the Young Pipeline Professionals Tampa Chapter.

Medical Devices

Oscor Inc., Palm Harbor, FL

2013 2014

Research and Development

Worked on the development of a flexible and conductive material that would improve the overall
maneuverability and flexibility of ablation catheters.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully and timely developed a conductive polymer.
Designed a theoretical manufacturing process for the production of flexible, and biocompatible
electrodes.
Effectively utilize COMSOL Multiphysics and SolidWorks to model the properties of the new material.
Product Design
Provided engineering support on the design of a control system that would reduce the risk of injury during the
ablation procedure.
Key Accomplishments:
Effectively utilized Simulink to run the temperature control system.
Modeled in COMSOL the heat transfer in cardiac tissue during ablation.
Led the project to a successful prototype.

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Sales Representative

Helzberg Diamonds, St. Louis, Mo

2006-2009

Jewelry Sales
Authorized and implemented sales and customer service strategies while directing transactions and managing
customer repairs.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully led the repairs department for two years.

Manufacturing

Jaish Levi, Chicago, IL

2002-2006

Jewelry Production Manager

Planned, coordinated, and controlled the jewelry production process from beginning to end. Directly supervised
the day-to-day activities for 4 employees.
Key Accomplishments:
Improved manufacturing processes - reduction of waste by 8% and lead time by 15%.

EDUCATION:

University of South Florida - Tampa, FL

12/2014

B.S. of Science in Chemical Engineering.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Solidworks Essentials
Leadership experience, strong work ethic
Fluent in Spanish
Six Sigma Green Belt (exp. Spring 2016)
EIT (exp. January 2016)

Certified in: Chemical Reactivity Hazards,

Process Safety, Dust Explosion, Control
Runaway Reactions, Risk Assessment, Safety In
The Chemical Process industry, Inherently Safer
Design, Process Safety lessons Taught From
Experience

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AICHE)

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Young Pipeline Professionals (YPP)

TECHNICAL SKILLS
SolidWorks | MatLab | Microsoft Office | GasWorks | ChemCad | AutoCAD | ProE | Comsol
REFERENCES
Available upon request.