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Lucas Lopez portrait split between engineering and field work

Industrial Engineer

Lucas Lopez

Mechanical Fitter & Polywelder

Designed in engineering. Proven in the field.

Professional identity

Two Operating Modes. One Technical Mind.

I connect engineering analysis with hands-on execution: planning, process improvement, fabrication, welding, maintenance and mining operations.

What I can execute

Applied Skill Map

A practical map of the capabilities I bring together: engineering thinking, maintenance planning, field execution, fabrication, documentation and operational improvement.

Maintenance planning / KPIs / execution follow-up

Planning and Control

Skill base

  • Build maintenance priorities from site constraints, risk, available resources and execution windows.
  • Track backlog, compliance, downtime, schedule adherence and work execution indicators.
  • Connect office planning with the real conditions found by field crews.
  • Organise technical information so tasks can move from planning to execution with fewer gaps.

Applied value

  • Turns operational noise into clear priorities and measurable follow-up.
  • Bridges the white-collar planning side with blue-collar field reality.

Skills, software and tools

Capability Matrix

01

Engineering

Industrial engineeringMechanical designMechanical draftingMechanical drawing readingQuality supportTechnical documentationProcess improvement
02

Software

Microsoft OfficeIntermediate-advanced
AutoCADAdvanced
Autodesk InventorIntermediate-advanced
SolidWorksIntermediate
FulcrumWeld records and field documentation
Management systemsOperational and engineering workflows
Web designWorking knowledge
03

Polywelding

Butt fusion weldingElectrofusion weldingExtrusion and socket weldingHot air gun weldingWPS interpretationWeld parameter controlHDPE tie-ins
04

Field Operations

Mining dewateringPump relocationHDPE line installationOpen pit environmentsUnderground environmentsMaintenance shutdownsTier 1 mining standards
05

Tools and Machines

McElroy T500 and T900 fusion machinesDixon 250, 350, 450 and 630 machinesWorldpoly and equivalent fusion systemsLathesMilling machinesCNC lathes and machining centersGrinders and drillsCalipers, micrometers and height gauges
06

Management and Communication

PlanningProblem solvingSite safety awarenessIsolation proceduresTechnical communicationTrilingual communication

Education and credentials

Learning Stack

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering

Universidad de Palermo, Argentina

2023 - expected Dec 2026, in progress

Certificate IV in Engineering

Intech Institute, Australia

Completed Nov 2025

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Argentina

2012 - 2020, partially completed - 85%

Mechanical Technician

Instituto Técnico Renault, Argentina

Graduated 2011 / Bachiller Técnico Metal-mecánico

Certifications

Certificate IV in EngineeringManual Driver's License (Australia)Butt Weld TicketElectrofusion Weld TicketExtrusion and Socket WeldingHot Air Gun WeldingForklift TicketIT Loader TicketEWPWhite CardWork at HeightsConfined SpacesGas Atmospheres TestingTest & TagFirst Aid & CPRWHS Statutory Responsibilities for Mining Supervisors CourseMask Fit Test

Languages

Spanish - NativePortuguese - FluentEnglish - Fluent (IELTS C1 Nov 2025)

Skills converted into outcomes

Applied Work

PX-01

Mining dewatering HDPE systems

HDPE field execution

  • Installed and relocated pumps and HDPE lines.
  • Performed HDPE stringing, alignment and tie-ins.
  • Worked in open pit and underground site conditions.
PX-02

Stacker conveyor shutdown maintenance

Shutdown maintenance

  • Replaced pulleys, rollers, impact beds and skirting components.
  • Assisted with heavy conveyor equipment removal and installation.
  • Worked to shutdown schedules and isolation requirements.
PX-03

PET and RET line machine manuals

Technical documentation

  • Prepared machine manuals for production lines.
  • Converted mechanical information into clear technical documentation.
PX-04

Mechanical drawings and engineering support

Mechanical design support

  • Designed and produced mechanical drawings.
  • Supported engineering administration and management software workflows.
PX-05

San Luis highway tender drawings

Tender drawing support

  • Participated in the highway project tender with drawing design tasks in 2010.
PX-06

Community workshop procedures

Procedure development

  • Participated in procedure development for the carpentry sector.
  • Applied technical organization in a community work environment.

Contact

Ready for office-to-site problems.

I am available for roles and projects where engineering thinking, mechanical skill and field execution need to operate together.

lucaslopez.cba@gmail.com+61 478 727 147Perth, WA