This document provides a summary of Francisco Cortez's work experience as a self-motivated drafter-designer and engineer with over 9 years of experience in industrial construction. He has extensive experience in AutoCAD and other CAD/design software and has worked on projects in various roles for companies in petrochemicals, construction, and engineering. His skills include piping and mechanical design, drafting, instrumentation, and he currently works as an independent contractor providing design services.

1. Francisco Cortez
Cell: (832) 497-7093
Email: fcortez76@hotmail.com
SUMMARY:
I am a self-motivated drafter-designer with 9+ years of experience and 15 years of experience in construction. I am most familiar with Industrial, Petrochemical and
the Construction field. I have a creative approach to problem-solving, dedicated, focused and able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks that are needed to be
done in a timely manner. I work well independently and am self-motivated but also work well with a team. I am able to grow positive relationships with clients and
colleagues at all organizational levels. I take pride in what I do and who I work for. I am willing to learn new things that will better me as an individual and employee.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
CDI April 2015 – Current
I/E Drafter-Designer ContractorforHuntsman
 Responsible for developing scope of work details.
 Provide design assistance to the Site CAPEX coordinator in the design, construction, and documentation phases for Capital projects
involving small pilot plants and bench scale equipment.
 Ensure that engineering specifications are followed in the detailed engineering phase of projects and specifically for purchased equipment.
 Develop P&ID, Vessel drawings, Instrument Loops, and electrical schematic drawings from a Project Scope.
 Development master equipment lists and equipment datasheets from P&ID’s and Project Scopes.
 Provide design assistance on drawings to support onsite business groups.
 Interpret and follow Huntsman Chem-Gems, PIP Industry Practices, and all applicable design Codes including, but not limited to ASME
Section VIII, NFPA.
 Created G.U.I's for Operators in control room using PI Processbook.
Kelly Staffing July 2013 – April 2015
Designer ContractorforBaker Hughes
 Analyzes drawings, sketches, and assist with designing specialty parts for cement mixing units.
 Assist with mechanical and structural designs by using information derived from equipment drawings, general design criteria, codes and
standards and data supplied by engineers; prepares drawings reflecting those designs.
 Review vendor drawings, standard details, codes and standards, field data and information provided by project personnel for developing
drawings.
 Update/prepares bill of materials according to design documentation.
 Working with minimum supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.
 Handles special projects as assigned.
 Assisted with designs of parts for cement mixing units.
 Document controls.
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I) March 2012 – June 2013
Programmer / Designer
 Analyzes drawings, sketches, and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, select of cutting tools, machine
speeds and feed rates.
 Determines reference points and direction of machine cutting paths.
 Computes angular and linear dimensions, and outlines sequence of operations required to machine part.
 Write program of machine instruction in symbolic language to encode numerical control tape or direct numerical control database to
regulate movement of machine along cutting path.
 Compares encoded computer printout with original program sheet to assure accuracy.
 Responsible to maintain a record of equipment that falls below the inventory level.
 Improve usage through control and identification of property that is surplus or underutilized.
Babcock Eagleton Inc. May 2011 – January 2012
Designer/Drafter
 Developed engineering designs by utilizing pipe, piping components, instruments, supports and equipment while implementing issues of
constructability, maneuverability, maintenance and cost. Routing of piping in model utilizing P&ID’s.

2.  Depicting relationship of components and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials. Modify drawings by
studying changes; redrawing system, components, and parts; changing identifications using CADWorx.
 Assisted with structural and instrumentation designs as needed.
 Consistently communicated amongst all necessary disciplines/engineers to insure that all company and client-specific standards and
procedures were met throughout each project.
 Utilized isometrics, plot plans and P&ID’s. Studied engineering sketches, specifications, and supporting
Documents.
Fireproof Contractors January 2010 – May 2011
Foreman/Certified Safetyman
 Estimated the labor hours and supplies required for projects.
 Managed job, making sure the project was being done in a timely manner and meeting project specifications.
 Supervise, operate, and direct the use of heavy machinery.
 Oversee projects to ensure that safety meets all OSHA safety regulations.
 Blue print reading, essential to configure location, type, and measurements of insulation used in ceilings and walls.
 Training all new crew employees; tracking time for all employees as well as sending them to job sites.
 Worked directly with the superintendents; to ensure the job was being ran to his/her expectations.
 Worked with Commercial & Residential projects.
FosterWheeler December 2006 – February 2009
Midlevel Pipe Designer III (Aboveground /Underground)
 Responsible for developing engineered designs by utilizing pipe, piping components, instruments, supports and equipment while
implementing issues of constructability, maneuverability, maintenance and cost. Routing of piping in model utilizing P&ID’s.
 PDS shell, creation of equipment in PDS model based on vendor information.
 Depicting relationship of components and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials. Modify drawings by
studying changes; redrawing system, components, and parts; changing identifications.
 Consistently communicated amongst all necessary disciplines to insure that all company and client-specific standards and procedures are
met throughout each project.
 Isometric document control - included all pipe lengths and all necessary datum’s identifying the pipe location in the region where it is to be
installed. The isometric includes a part list identifying all component parts of the pipe being detailed based of the BOM. Creation and error
handling of Isometrics, scrubbing of piping Isometrics in PDS, ISO control.
 Incorporate drafting and piping knowledge into PID’s, PFD’s, MOC’s, DPDT’s, and other piping drawings in order to precisely present
timely and efficient projects to our respected clients. Other duties include batch plotting, teaching others and involving any innovative ideas
that would improve the company.
Client’s worked for with AutoCad & Smart Plant: Sinclair, Tulsa, Oklahoma – Delayed Coker Unit (36), Valero, Port Arthur, Texas – Delayed
Coker Unit DCU-844, BP Products North American Inc., Whiting – OCC Coker, Ecopetrol Barrancabermeja, Colombia- Expansion Project, Valero
Port Arthur, Texas – Desalter Unit Revamp, Lyondell-Bassell Bay City, TexasCoke Drum Replacement, Chevron El Segunda, CA – Heavy Crude
Expansion Project, Exxon Novokuibyshevsk, Russia - RHC Unit, Total-Saudi Aramco Jubail Export Refinery, Flint Hills Pine Bend Refinery
Fireproof Contractors January 1993 – December 2006
Foreman
 Estimated the labor hours and supplies required for projects.
 Managed job, making sure the project was being done in a timely manner and meeting project specifications.
 Supervise, operate, and direct the use of heavy machinery.
 Oversee projects to ensure that safety meets all OSHA safety regulations.
 Blue print reading, essential to configure location, type, and measurements of insulation used in ceilings and walls.
 Training all new crew employees; tracking time for all employees as well as sending them to job sites.
 Worked directly with the superintendents; to ensure the job was being ran to his/her expectations.
 Worked with Commercial & Residential.
EDUCATION:
2003 – 2005 - Houston Community College, Houston, TX
Major in Computer Technology Engineering
2008 – 2009 - Houston Community College, Houston, TX
Computer Drafting Design Houston Community College

3. SKILLS & TRAINING:
Process based PLC/HMI control system, Siemens NX, Team Center PLM, Inventor, SAP, PDS, CADWorx, Microstation, AutoCAD, Smart Plant
P&ID, Robins Engineering, SPED Certification, MSWord, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes, JDE, iDocs, Adobe Acrobat , 10 key by touch
OSHA 30HR Safety Certified, PI Processbook