1. Tracy Fernandes
17230 Milrig Ct, Richmond, TX 77407 / tams85@gmail.com / (832) 776-5474
Professional Experience
Third Party Seller on Amazon Marketplace, Self Employed, Houston, TX
Owner November 2015 – Present
Resale of inventory on the Amazon Marketplace platform.
• Conducted market research to determine trends, pricing and profitability.
• Developed processes for purchasing, warehousing and shipping to minimize cycle time and inventory buildup.
St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Queensland, Australia
Volunteer Jan 2014 – November 2015
While supporting family during spouse’s international work assignment, volunteered at St. John's Elementary School.
• Parent helper in pre-K classroom assisting as necessary doing reading practice with individual students, assisting and
supervising students during group activities and field trips.
Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemical, Houston, TX
Control Systems Engineer December 2011 – October 2013
Worked on design of multi-billion dollar LNG plants through various phases of execution from pre-FEED studies, FEED
phase to detailed design during EPC.
• Responsible for Control Systems input on Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and HAZOP reviews.
• Created and managed Complex Loop and Logic Narratives, Cause and Effect Diagrams, and Level Setting Diagrams.
• Sized and specified control valves to be used in various process conditions, utilizing Fisher Valve Sizing Program.
• Sized and specified orifice plates with proficiency using FLOWEL sizing software.
• Project Superuser in Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) Index and Specification Modules, responsible for creating and
maintaining instrument databases, creating loop templates, resolving user issues, and replication for identical trains.
• Prepared quote, technical evaluation of bids and purchase of On/Off and Control Butterfly valves, Orbit Valves,
Pressure Regulators, Vortex meters, Rotameters, Coriolis meters and Orifice Plates.
• Supervised work of summer interns as well as project execution office team members in Shanghai.
Instrument & Electrical Field Area Coordinator July 2011 – December 2011
Worked at jobsite of the Motiva Crude Expansion Project, a multi-billion dollar refinery expansion project to facilitate
completion of loop checks, SIS and DCS functional checks and final turnover of units to clients.
• Created and implemented the Execution Plan for Instrumented Process Function Testing.
• Worked closely with Field engineering and craft workers to identify available loops and complete loops checks.
• Coordinated with instrumentation general contractors to track progress, action blockages and resolve punch items.
• Developed automated tracking reports and analysis using in depth knowledge of Excel and SmartPlant
Instrumentation.
Control Systems Engineer April 2008 – July 2011
Worked on multiple projects including design of refinery utilizing new one of a kind process technology.
• Responsible for Control Systems input on P&ID's and all associated engineering deliverables.
• Responsible for instrument database in SmartPlant Instrumentation and specification of flow and level instruments.
Education
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada September 2003 - June 2007
Bachelors of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Additional Information
Certified Engineer in Training. Taken ISA EN00E course to prepare for Professional Engineering exam in Control Systems.
Volunteer at St. Theresa’s Catholic School. Participated in MS150 and enjoy bike rides, swimming and traveling.