Henry Hernandez
About Henry Hernandez
Henry Hernandez is a Predictive Engineer with over 15 years of experience in analyzing neutron noise in PWR nuclear reactors and advanced mechanical vibration analysis. He has held various engineering positions in organizations such as CORPOELEC and Grupo Álava, focusing on the maintenance and evaluation of rotating equipment.
Work at Grupo Álava
Henry Hernandez has been employed at Grupo Álava as an ingeniero predictivo since 2019. In this role, he focuses on predictive maintenance and analysis of rotating equipment. His responsibilities include conducting inspections and evaluations of machinery, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization. His tenure at Grupo Álava is marked by his extensive experience in predictive maintenance strategies.
Education and Expertise
Henry Hernandez studied at Instituto Universitario de Tecnología Antonio José de Sucre, where he earned a Técnico Superior Universitario en Mecánica from 1994 to 1997. He furthered his education at Universidad Fermín Toro, achieving a degree in Ingeniería Mecánica. He possesses expertise in analyzing neutron noise in PWR nuclear reactors and has advanced skills in mechanical vibration analysis, infrared thermography, videoscopic inspection, and oil analysis.
Background
Henry Hernandez has over 15 years of experience in the field of rotating equipment across various sectors, including electric power generation, petrochemical, naval, nuclear, and industrial. He has held multiple positions in organizations such as CORPOELEC and TSI - Técnicas y Servicios de Ingeniería S.L. His roles have included Jefe de Sección Mantenimiento Predictivo and Ingeniero Asistente al Líder del Proyecto, where he gained significant insights into maintenance and project management.
Achievements
During his career, Henry Hernandez has been responsible for the inspection and evaluation of significant power generation equipment, including 970 MW in combined cycle and 468 MW in simple cycle rotating equipment at CORPOELEC. He has conducted vibration measurements for ship certification, adhering to standards set by certification societies such as Bureau Veritas and Lloyd's Register. His work has contributed to the reliability and safety of various industrial operations.