Alex Lopez
About Alex Lopez
Alex Lopez is a Controls Engineer at QuEST Global in Greenville, South Carolina, with extensive experience at GE Power and GE Energy.
Current Role at QuEST Global
Alex Lopez is currently serving as a Controls Engineer at QuEST Global, located in the Greenville, South Carolina area. In this role, Alex is responsible for developing and validating control software, participating in the commissioning and tuning of turbines, and leading design reviews. This position leverages Alex's extensive knowledge and experience acquired over two decades in the industry, involving various engineering tasks and collaborative team efforts.
Previous Experience at GE Power
From 2014 to 2020, Alex Lopez worked as a Controls Engineer at GE Power in Greenville, South Carolina. During his six-year tenure, Alex was instrumental in developing and validating control software and Maxcase graphics for H-class turbines. He collaborated with engineering teams to integrate lessons from simulation and field testing into software standards, supported turbine commissioning and upgrades, and modified control systems to reflect updated instrumentation and equipment.
Long-term Role at GE Energy
Prior to his time at GE Power, Alex Lopez spent 13 years as a Controls Engineer at GE Energy, from 2001 to 2014. Alex’s responsibilities included standardizing generator protection software within Control Standard and validating control software with HMI screens through Virtual Machine simulation tools. His role was critical in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of turbine operations, demonstrating his long-term commitment and expertise in controls engineering.
Educational Background and Degrees
Alex Lopez holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, earned between 2013 and 2016. Additionally, he achieved an M.Sc. in Industrial Administration from Union College. Alex’s foundational education is rooted in a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI). His diverse educational background provides a strong multidisciplinary base that supports his engineering career.
Technical Skills and Project Involvements
Throughout his career, Alex Lopez has demonstrated proficiency in numerous technical areas. He has developed work instructions, technical information letters, and hotlists in control software. His role included conducting Software Witness Tests for customers, incorporating new product designs, and leading requirement and design reviews. Alex’s ability to validate control software and HMI screens using advanced simulation tools exemplifies his hands-on expertise and commitment to engineering excellence.