Fernando Sanchez Zapata

Fernando Sanchez Zapata is a skilled engineering professional with a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Process Control from Newcastle University. Currently serving as a Commissioning Engineer for Steam Turbines at Siemens Energy since October 2024, Fernando has previously held the position of Process / Mechanical Engineer at Highview Power from January 2022 to September 2024. During this tenure, Fernando designed two patent-pending improvements to thermal energy storage plants, enhancing scalability and reducing capital expenditures by approximately 8% at GWh plant scale. Fernando's experience also includes internships as a Process Engineer at Siemens Gamesa and RIOGLASS SOLAR, as well as an earlier position as a Process Engineer Intern at Highview Power.