Adrian Cortinas
About Adrian Cortinas
Adrian Cortinas is a Project Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Modesto, California, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in refrigeration upgrades and has extensive experience in managing equipment validation and facility improvements.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Adrian Cortinas has served as a Project Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2014, contributing to various engineering projects in Modesto, California. His role involves overseeing significant refrigeration upgrades, including condenser replacements and a 500 HP compressor replacement. Cortinas has developed training documents and managed equipment output validation during project startups, ensuring that all operations meet industry standards. His responsibilities also include conducting IIAR audit upgrades and rerating winery chillers to improve operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Adrian Cortinas earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Merced, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in engineering, particularly in the areas of refrigeration and facility upgrades. Cortinas has applied his academic knowledge to practical situations, overseeing obsolescence equipment improvements and ammonia refrigeration projects.
Background
Cortinas has accumulated extensive experience in the engineering field over the past decade. His work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group has focused on enhancing operational efficiency in various projects, particularly in the winery and distillery sectors. He has managed significant projects, including the replacement of a distillery column and steam boiler at E&J Gallo Winery, demonstrating his capability in handling complex engineering tasks.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Adrian Cortinas has led continuous improvement projects aimed at updating winery facilities to meet current standards. He has generated comprehensive scope of work documents and bid package documents, including P&IDs and layouts, which are essential for project planning and execution. His involvement in these initiatives reflects his commitment to advancing operational practices within the industry.