Sergio Corona, P.E.
About Sergio Corona, P.E.
Sergio Corona, P.E., is a Senior Engineer at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2020. He has experience in project management, emergency response planning, and has contributed to sustainability initiatives.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Sergio Corona currently holds the position of Senior Engineer at CenterPoint Energy, where he has been employed since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives. Previously, he served as an Associate Engineer at the same company from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he took on the role of Interim Manager for the System Improvement team, overseeing a team of 10 designers and 4 consulting companies. His responsibilities included project prioritization and budget management, highlighting his leadership capabilities within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sergio Corona earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. This expertise is reflected in his professional roles, where he has applied his knowledge to develop critical engineering solutions, such as a Cold Weather Plan that utilized historical system data and modeling software.
Background
Before his current role at CenterPoint Energy, Sergio Corona gained valuable experience as an Instructional Assistant at the University of Houston from 2014 to 2015. He also worked as a Project Engineering Intern at Enbridge Energy for three months in 2015. These positions contributed to his professional development and understanding of engineering processes in both academic and corporate environments.
Achievements
Sergio Corona has played a significant role in various initiatives at CenterPoint Energy. He piloted the use of ZEVAC machines for high-pressure replacement jobs, supporting the company's Net Zero Carbon initiative. Additionally, he was instrumental in creating and implementing an Emergency Outage Response Process, which involved calculating purge times and ensuring alternative gas supply for Human Needs Customers. His contributions have had a direct impact on operational efficiency and emergency preparedness.