1. Guillermo Fernandez
8585 Sienna Springs Blvd Apt 111
Gjfernandez74@gmail.com
(915) 504-9199
OBJECTIVE
To become part of the Management team where I can provide my experience to sustain and improve organization goals.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Thesis Research: Tool Wear and Shape Optimization During Friction Stir Welding of Cast Aluminum 359 + 20 volume percent
SiC Particles Metal Matrix Composite.
Graduation, December 2004.
GPA: 3.6/4.00
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Senior Project Design: Analysis of Repair Welded Ti-6Al-4V Turbine Blades.
Graduation May 2003
GPA: 2.8/4.00
CERTIFICATIONS AND IMPORTANT COURSES
- NDT Magnetic Particle (MT) Level I and II certified
- Gagemaker Thread Inspection Certification on Tubing and Casing, 2015
- EAT (Engineer Advance Training) 18 months intensive training program in different Mills, 2013-2012
- Six Sigma Training Green Belt, Beaumont TX, March, 2013
- OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Certification Dec, 2011
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies (PDCA, SDCA, CEDAC) Belo Horizonte, Brazil 2011
- Lean Manufacturing Certify by TMAC, 2011
- Developing the Leader in You by Dale Carnegie & Associates, 2011
- Six Sigma Green Belt Training, Certification in Steelton, PA 2010
- ASM Heat Treating Society, HT Intensive course Indianapolis, 2009
- SAP System, 2009
- The Way of Continuous Improvement ArcelorMittal course in Lazaro Cardenas, Mex, 2009
- Manufacturing System Operation (BAAN)
- Internal Auditor ISO/TS 16949
- Core Tools
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO Technical Course)
- Management’s Leadership for Competitive Advantage
- Certified in Laboratory Safety and Hazard Communication
- Introduction to Plutonium Metallurgy, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Failure Analysis, University course

2. - Corrosion, University course
- Mechanical Behavior of Materials, University course
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (Training Program MME Dept.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
TMK IPSCO Casing and Tubing Seamless pipe division Baytown, TX. May 15 – Present
Quality Manager:
Responsible: To establish and maintain an effective Quality Assurance Program that complies with the
criteria defined by API Q1, API 5CT, API 5B, ISO 9001:2000, and to oversee the daily activities associated with the Quality
Assurance/Quality Control department.
• In charge of overseeing all daily and long term quality related activities in Heat treat, threading inspections of
all quality related policies, procedures and standards.
• Direct and Manage the Metallurgical Laboratory of product testing to ensure quality standards are met during heat
treat, threading and store of casing and tubing products
• Leads and directs a team of QA Auditors and QA Inspectors to ensure customer satisfaction, focus on continuous
improvement process
• Manage all internal audits and external inspections
• Develop Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) to establish principles, requirements, practices, and methods for integrating
quality into the daily operations to ensure costumer requirements
• Review technical specifications on costumer sales orders to complain API requirements and special costumer
requirements
• Validates quality processes by creating spec production orders and quality attributes to comply with product
requirements
• Participate on developing new steel grades for tubular products C110, MS1, MS2.
• Implementation of the semi-premium thread connection DQX specifically designed for high RPM and high dogleg
fatigue resistance in horizontal wells
• Responsible for the calibration program for all instrumentation affecting product quality
• Evaluation and Corrective Action Programs
• Aligns quality management function with the performance needs of product lines by creating and controlling all lower
level Quality System documents and procedures
• Attend customer complaints by providing technical support and corrective process actions.
ArcelorMittal Vinton. Steel Mini-Mill El Paso, TX. September 13 – May 15
Rolling Mill Production Manager:
Responsible for: Rolling Mill Department, Roll Shop Department & Guide Shop Department.
• Overall responsibility of production and operations on the Rolling Mill Department
• Effectively lead, coach and develop a large work team to accomplish operational objectives (Supervise and coach
108 employees 10 supervisors, two process engineers)

3. • Played a significant role in long-term strategic plans toward operational excellence by implement new automation
control system & promote CI projects in the Rolling Mill
• Plan work flow, manage multiple priorities and meet daily production targets while consistently reducing downtime
• Set up health and safety audit procedures and improve safety efficiencies.
• Efficiently set and control operational budgets.
Achievements:
• No lost time accidents YTD 14’
• Reduce Operational delays (plan & unplanned) from 24.4% to 20.3% by standardize procedures & daily routines
• Increase productivity from 27.1 Mt/hr. to 28.3 Mt/hr. reducing the stabilization time during the startup after product
change by standardize setup sheets & speed control
• Reduce cobble rate in the Rolling Mill from 1.3% to 1.15% by implement section control & speed control
standardization R-factors.
• Implement new automation system in the Rolling Mill
• Develop speed velocities for each product to standardize R-factor with the new process control system.
• Train RM personnel on the new automation system on the basis concept of tension control
• Develop new supervisors (two in the RM & one Cold Shear) to ensure line of progression on RM stability.
Gerdau Ameristeel. Wire Rod Mill Beaumont, TX. March 11 –
September 13
Process Engineer III
Responsible for: Finishing Mill Operations in the Rolling Mill
• Develop routine procedures in the Rolling Mill for critical tasks in the Cooling and Coil Handling process
• Implement cooling practices to meet metallurgical properties in low and high carbon steel.
• Implement new process parameters for the finishing mill area, after new automation project was implemented by
RUSSULA
• Develop new documentation and training to the operators related to equipment functionality and process
improvements
• Managed and coordinated Failure Analysis teams to comeback for the Rolling Mill trigger delays
• Prepare monthly reviews and root cause analysis for Management Reviews
• Accomplish 6 Sigma project to reduce scrap due to packaging from 6.4 lbs./ton to 3 lbs./ton
• Led Safety team in the Rolling Mill accomplished 0- LTA in 2012
• Develop strategies for Visual Management engaging individuals to improve results and support continuous
improvement.
• Led the SAP implementation and training in the Rolling Mill
• SAP monthly-closing manufacturing module in the Rolling Mill

4. ArcelorMittal Vinton. Steel Mini-Mill El Paso, TX. March 03 – March-11
Senior Manager:
Responsible for: Production Control Department, Continuous Improvement Department, Radiation Safety
Officer and Fabrication Department.
Continuous Improvement Manager (4 years of Experience)
• Provide technical solutions leveraging continuous improvement tools & methodologies/ PDCA.
• Led 24 Continues Improvement Projects in the Melt-Shop, Rolling Mill and Ball Mill areas with $1.8 million dollars on
savings.
• Support Management System to implement ISO:9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS:18001
• Drive implementation for best production practices to enhance quality, safety, customer satisfaction and cost
efficiencies.
• Responsible for reporting and maintaining KPI’s & Management review meetings
• Implement and manage the data base for benchmarking activities
• Organize and facilitate CI teams at all levels of organization to meet business strategy goals
• Provide technical/engineering support to production and other plant functions
• Assist with the development of projects budgets, schedules and time tables
• Assist with the selection of new equipment, setup new equipment and train staff in the proper operation of the
equipment
• Develop a structured delay system in the production areas to monitor and analyze delays
Production Planning Manager (8 years of Experience)
• Responsible for finished goods inventory managed $18MM
• SAP implementation for manufacturing modules in the Scrap Yard, Melt-Shop, Rolling Mill and Ball Mill.
• Monitor levels of raw material inventory to secure production plan
• Technical assisting the manufacturing, sales, shipping, quality and engineering departments
• Coordinate production meetings with appropriate departments for proper production scheduling
• Maintain master data in SAP to support the manufacturing and planning department
• Develop and maintain the master schedule/forecast to meet and exceed the production targets and reduce inventory
level by 8%
• In charge of preparing budget guidelines for production departments focused to reduce variable cost by optimizing
consumptions factors (3% reduction in 2009) (zero increment in 2010) (1.2% reduction in 2011)
• Monitoring weekly the production cost to ensure budget and business plan targets
• Responsible for the Radiation detection program in the plant.
Process Engineering
• Participate and assist Metallurgical practices on the melt-shop and casting process
• Participate on different groups in order to improve the quality of the production
• Monitor the complete process of scrap to obtain the final finish good production

5. • Investigate the possible causes that can affect the quality of the product
• Calculate the amount of ferroalloys to obtain the optimized charges
• Participate in the personnel capacitance to improve quality and production
• Process improvements
Quality Control Inspector
• Supervision and inspection in the melt-shop and casting area.
• Metallurgical testing and provide technical support to departments as required
• Develop procedures applicable to the total manufacturing process for new and existing products.
UTEP, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department El Paso, TX May 01-March-04
Graduate Research Assistant
• Investigate the tool wear and shape optimization during the friction-stir welding on cast aluminum 359 + 20 volume
percent in SiC particles (MMC.)
• Investigate the substructure during friction-stir welding of A359 +20% SiC MMC.
• Observe the microstructure, particle size and distribution on the base material and the weld zone during FSW.
• Machined and heat treated tool steels (O-1,D-2,steel) for the development of FSW
• Developed and studied the tool shape applied during the FSW
• Prepared specimens for metallography, electro polish, microhardness, tensile and compression testing.
• Training students to make molds and castings for different alloys
METALLURGY PROJECTS
• Intergranular Corrosion of Stainless Steel in Containers
• Reducing Porosity of Aluminum-Cooper Casting Alloys
• Failure Analysis of Cast Aluminum 356 Gas Compressor Impeller
• Identifying Properties of Welds Produced by Chinese, Mexican and American made Electrodes used in Arc Welding
• Reducing Porosity by Gas Injection during Casting Alloys
SKILLS
• Worked extensively in UTEP’s Metallurgical Laboratory performing : Failure analysis, non-destructive testing,
casting of aluminum alloys, prepare samples for metallography (polishing and etching samples), electro polish, micro
hardness, Rockwell hardness, Instron test machine (compression test), Tensile test, Impact test, Heat treatments of
different metals, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-Ray Diffraction and
Optical Microscopy
• Welding Techniques: Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Friction Stir Welding
• Machine Shop: Knowledge with traditional fabrication processes; mills, drills, grinding machines, knowledge of different
welding processes and different finishing processes

6. • Bilingual: Able to speak and write Spanish and English
AWARD and PUBLICATIONS
• TMK -Living our Values Q4-2015 award finalists for participate during the implementation of DQX-semi premium connection
• 2011 GEDP (Global Executive Development Program) Recognition program due to high-quality performance and potential
rating employee.
• Awarded Outstanding Thesis College of Engineering (2004)
• Undergraduate Research Award Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso
Texas, May 2003
• R.A Prado, L.E. Murr, G.J. Fernandez, K.F. Soto, D.J. Shindo, A.R. Rivera and J.C. McClure “Tool Wear and Shape
optimization in the friction stir welding of aluminum metal-matrix composite”(San Diego, Ca: The Minerals and Materials
Society, 2003)
• G.J. Fernandez, A.R. Rivera, K.Soto and L.E. Murr “Comparison of Dislocation Substructures in Friction-Stir Welded Cast
Aluminum 359+20% SiC Metal-Matrix Composite”(San Antonio TX: Microscopy and Microanalysis Conference 2003)
• G.J. Fernandez and L.E. Murr “Characterization of tool wear and weld optimization in the friction-stir welding of cast
aluminum 359+20% SiC metal-matrix composite (Published in Materials Characterization, 2004)
• G.J. Fernandez Thesis research (Published in dissertations. umi.com, 2004)
RERERENCES
Upon Request

7. • Bilingual: Able to speak and write Spanish and English
AWARD and PUBLICATIONS
• TMK -Living our Values Q4-2015 award finalists for participate during the implementation of DQX-semi premium connection
• 2011 GEDP (Global Executive Development Program) Recognition program due to high-quality performance and potential
rating employee.
• Awarded Outstanding Thesis College of Engineering (2004)
• Undergraduate Research Award Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso
Texas, May 2003
• R.A Prado, L.E. Murr, G.J. Fernandez, K.F. Soto, D.J. Shindo, A.R. Rivera and J.C. McClure “Tool Wear and Shape
optimization in the friction stir welding of aluminum metal-matrix composite”(San Diego, Ca: The Minerals and Materials
Society, 2003)
• G.J. Fernandez, A.R. Rivera, K.Soto and L.E. Murr “Comparison of Dislocation Substructures in Friction-Stir Welded Cast
Aluminum 359+20% SiC Metal-Matrix Composite”(San Antonio TX: Microscopy and Microanalysis Conference 2003)
• G.J. Fernandez and L.E. Murr “Characterization of tool wear and weld optimization in the friction-stir welding of cast
aluminum 359+20% SiC metal-matrix composite (Published in Materials Characterization, 2004)
• G.J. Fernandez Thesis research (Published in dissertations. umi.com, 2004)
RERERENCES
Upon Request