Nicolas Arenas

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Process Engineering Superintendent @ Quimobásicos®
Monterrey, N.L., MX
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Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, Mexico
About Nicolas Arenas

A highly effective Chemical / Process Engineering Professional, who meets challenges head on and creates positive change. A creative and detail oriented professional with a record of success in manufacturing process improvement, process analysis/process design, project conceptual design and execution and new product development. A strong leader with a solid technical foundation and a reputation for working effectively in collaborative environments to achieve outstanding results.Specialties: More than twenty five years of Process Design and Plant Engineering experience including:Project Startups, Product Evaluation, Scope of Work Definition, Safety Management, P&ID’s, Process Flow Diagrams, Process Design, Customer Training and Support, Process Troubleshooting, Project Management, Technology Licensing, Semi-Continuous Processes, Quality Assurance Programs, Equipment Design, EPA Compliance, Plant Design / Construction, Process Simulations, New Product Design.

Nicolas Arenas's Current Company Details
Quimobásicos®

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Process Engineering Superintendent
Monterrey, N.L., MX
Nicolas Arenas Work Experience Details
  • Quimobásicos®
    Process Engineering Superintendent
    Quimobásicos®
    Monterrey, N.L., Mx
  • Quimobásicos®
    Process Engineering Superintendent
    Quimobásicos® Jun 2016 - Present
    Monterrey Area, Mexico
    Responsible for the administration, development and start up of projects to upgrade, optimize or add new processes to the plant, the utilities and the refrigerant gas packaging areas.Coordination with our partner in common activities to develop the packaging area.Coordination of contractor activities to finish the projects on time, on budget and with the requested quality.Administration of the resources (economic and human) of the process and projects department.Coordination of… Show more Responsible for the administration, development and start up of projects to upgrade, optimize or add new processes to the plant, the utilities and the refrigerant gas packaging areas.Coordination with our partner in common activities to develop the packaging area.Coordination of contractor activities to finish the projects on time, on budget and with the requested quality.Administration of the resources (economic and human) of the process and projects department.Coordination of continuous improvement projects. Show less
  • Voltrak S.A. De .C.V
    Senior Process Engineer
    Voltrak S.A. De .C.V Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
    Monterrey Area, Mexico
    Process engineering leader for Combined Heat and Power (Cogeneration) projects, developing process simulations using Gate Cycle, material and energy balances, equipment sizing, equipment data sheets, PFD and P&ID development, line sizing, field surveys, plant lay outs, process descriptions.
  • Atlatec Ambiental
    Process Engineer
    Atlatec Ambiental Apr 2010 - Jul 2015
    Monterrey Area, Mexico
    • Participating in the preparation of different proposals for projects to design, construct and operate wastewater treatment facilities, desalination of sea water, industrial water treatment plants. Sizing the equipment, developing PFD’s and P&ID’s, calculating pipe sizes, pumps, compressors. Preparing equipment data sheets for quotation to suppliers and preparing comparative tables to select the best option. Preparing equipment budget based on the supplier proposals received, to participate in… Show more • Participating in the preparation of different proposals for projects to design, construct and operate wastewater treatment facilities, desalination of sea water, industrial water treatment plants. Sizing the equipment, developing PFD’s and P&ID’s, calculating pipe sizes, pumps, compressors. Preparing equipment data sheets for quotation to suppliers and preparing comparative tables to select the best option. Preparing equipment budget based on the supplier proposals received, to participate in project bidding.• Training collegues on water disinfection technologies such as chlorination and UV. Show less
  • Snc Lavalin Group
    Senior Process Engineer
    Snc Lavalin Group Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
    Houston, Texas Area
    • Evaluated/Analyzed/Calculated the Boiler Feed Water system of the refinery. Integrated two of the four water systems by calculating the size of a common header and the capacity of the pumps. Result: Assisted the client to remove from service 10 electric pumps plus 4 tanks.• Evaluated/Analyzed the plant and instrument air system of the client’s refinery. Developed a process flow sheet of the air system and identified leaks, bottlenecks and misuse of air across the plant. Result: Saved 2… Show more • Evaluated/Analyzed/Calculated the Boiler Feed Water system of the refinery. Integrated two of the four water systems by calculating the size of a common header and the capacity of the pumps. Result: Assisted the client to remove from service 10 electric pumps plus 4 tanks.• Evaluated/Analyzed the plant and instrument air system of the client’s refinery. Developed a process flow sheet of the air system and identified leaks, bottlenecks and misuse of air across the plant. Result: Saved 2 million dollars that were destined to buy a new compressor that now is not necessary after optimizing the air system.• Evaluated/Analyzed/Streamlined the operation of a newly installed steam producing boiler. Reviewed the data sent by the manufacturer to find out where the problem was. Result: Achieved the proper operation of the boiler, by eliminating the waste of steam it was experiencing. Show less
  • Kbr
    Senior Process/Systems Engineer
    Kbr Sep 2006 - Sep 2007
    Monterrey Area, Mexico
    • Led the preparation of a FEED package on the Continuous Catalytic Regeneration unit of the Yanbu project. As the area leader, attended to the technology licensor offices to have a P&ID review. Conducted the client review of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams. Result: Completed on schedule the largest unit, even when the deadline date was reduced by two weeks.• Coordinated/Streamlined the interface between the process group and the CAD group. Planned, implemented a delivery schedule of… Show more • Led the preparation of a FEED package on the Continuous Catalytic Regeneration unit of the Yanbu project. As the area leader, attended to the technology licensor offices to have a P&ID review. Conducted the client review of Process and Instrumentation Diagrams. Result: Completed on schedule the largest unit, even when the deadline date was reduced by two weeks.• Coordinated/Streamlined the interface between the process group and the CAD group. Planned, implemented a delivery schedule of diagrams according to the project schedule. Result: The diagrams were finished in an overall 10% ahead of schedule. Show less
  • Casa Jnr
    Production Manager / Quality Control Manager
    Casa Jnr Aug 2005 - Aug 2006
    Monterrey Area, Mexico
    • Prepared/Analyzed/Reviewed the procedures to prepare, store, bottle, seal and pack the perfumes produced. Result: Homogeneity of final product.• Reviewed the production costs of each brand of perfumes. Optimized the production process. Result: Increased 30% the profitability of each perfume.• Created/Reviewed marketing brochures to help the sales person to present the perfumes to the potential customers. Result: Received very good comments from the prospects and accepted to promote… Show more • Prepared/Analyzed/Reviewed the procedures to prepare, store, bottle, seal and pack the perfumes produced. Result: Homogeneity of final product.• Reviewed the production costs of each brand of perfumes. Optimized the production process. Result: Increased 30% the profitability of each perfume.• Created/Reviewed marketing brochures to help the sales person to present the perfumes to the potential customers. Result: Received very good comments from the prospects and accepted to promote our products. Show less
  • Cia. Papelera Maldonado
    Technical Services Engineer
    Cia. Papelera Maldonado Jun 2000 - Jul 2005
    San Nicolás De Los Garzas Area, Mexico
    • Analyzed/Expanded the export market. Working together with the sales task force identified potential new markets. Researched and designed the properties, raw materials and process conditions to run product trials, then sent samples to the potential customers and support them on their facilities. Result: Increased the export volume from 30 to 300 metric tons per month.• Analyzed/Streamlined/Standardized the chemical addition process. Created a spreadsheet for the operators to know the… Show more • Analyzed/Expanded the export market. Working together with the sales task force identified potential new markets. Researched and designed the properties, raw materials and process conditions to run product trials, then sent samples to the potential customers and support them on their facilities. Result: Increased the export volume from 30 to 300 metric tons per month.• Analyzed/Streamlined/Standardized the chemical addition process. Created a spreadsheet for the operators to know the exact quantity of chemical products to be added and reduce waste. Worked and coordinated with chemical vendors to run lab tests and then ran trials on the process. Result: Savings of 30% on the added cost of chemical products.• Implemented/Standardized the DuPont safety program STOP in the plant. Trained the operating personnel in the program, audited the assigned areas of the plant. Result: A 70% reduction in accidents and incidents. Show less
  • Kbr Monterrey
    Process Systems Engineer
    Kbr Monterrey Feb 1998 - Jun 2000
    Monterrey Area, Mexico
    • Achieved the department software coordinator position. Trained the new personnel in the use of the software to perform the work, such as PDS 2D and Design Review. Coordinated with the support department in Houston, TX to solve faster any problems related to the software. Result: Reduced the dependency to the Houston office on problems with the programs.• Created the process department intranet web page. Result: Recognized as one of the best department web pages in the company.

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Nicolas Arenas works for Quimobásicos®

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Nicolas Arenas's current role is Process Engineering Superintendent.

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Nicolas Arenas attended Egade Business School Del Tecnológico De Monterrey, Tecnológico De Monterrey.

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