Yany Cruz Viera P.Eng, M Eng
About Yany Cruz Viera P.Eng, M Eng
Yany Cruz Viera is a Senior Control, Automation and Electrical engineer at Hatch, with over 18 years of experience in the mining and metals industry. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has worked on significant projects across North America, demonstrating strong leadership skills in various pre-commissioning roles.
Current Position at Hatch
Yany Cruz Viera serves as a Senior Control, Automation and Electrical professional at Hatch. He has held this position since 2006, contributing to the company's projects for 18 years. His role involves overseeing various control and automation systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and project requirements.
Previous Roles at Hatch
Throughout his career at Hatch, Yany Cruz Viera has held multiple key positions. He worked as Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Pre-Commissioning for the Simplot Phosphoric Acid Expansion project in Wyoming in 2015. In 2012, he was the Lead Instrumentation Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-Up for the Kinross Tasiast Expansion in Mauritania. He also served as Pre-Commissioning Electrical and Instrumentation Lead Supervisor in Pena Colorada, Mexico, and was involved in the Miami Smelter Environmental Upgrade project in Arizona.
Education and Expertise
Yany Cruz Viera holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electric Power Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana 'Jose Antonio Echeverría' (CUJAE). His educational background supports his extensive expertise in control, automation, and electrical systems within the mining and metals industry.
Project Involvement
Yany Cruz Viera has been involved in significant projects across North America, including the Phosphoric Acid Expansion in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and the El Dorado Chemicals project in Arkansas. His experience encompasses environmental upgrade projects, highlighting his role in enhancing operational efficiency and compliance with environmental standards.
Leadership and Supervision
Yany Cruz Viera possesses strong leadership skills, having supervised multiple pre-commissioning projects across various international locations. His ability to lead teams effectively has contributed to the successful execution of complex projects in the mining and metals sector.