Oscar Palma-Flores Email and Phone Number
I am an accomplished process and measurement leader with over 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically within an EPC company. I have a strong educational background, holding a PhD in chemical engineering with a specialization in Optimization, Process Modelling, Integrated Process Design and Advanced Control, and Data Analysis.In my previous role as a process engineer, I played a pivotal role in the successful commissioning of 18 measurement skids across diverse applications in the oil and gas sector. I have expertise in advanced control systems, mathematical modeling of processes, and optimization in various formulations.During my doctoral research at the University of Waterloo, I developed and implemented methodologies for the optimal integration of process design and control using PID and Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) approaches. I also conducted optimization studies involving operating, capital, and variability costs, optimizing process configurations and control schemes. I demonstrated proficiency in mathematical modeling, data analysis, and statistical analysis.In my previous position as a Process and Measurement Leader in an EPC company, I successfully completed the commissioning of 18 measurement skids for various applications. I managed a multidisciplinary team for the integration of instrumentation, measurement equipment, automation, and control. I collaborated in the elaboration of technical specifications, design bases, data sheets, and control loops for multiple biddings, with a high success rate. I also provided capital cost estimations for numerous projects and played a key role in the commercialization of measurement equipment, increasing sales through personalized technical support to customers.I possesses strong programming skills in languages such as Fortran, Python, Matlab, and Gams. I am proficient in simulation and drawing software like Aspen Hysys, Aspen Plus, and AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft Office tools.
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Process Control SpecialistJumineQuebec City, Qc, Ca -
Postdoctoral FellowUniversité Laval Jun 2024 - PresentQuebec, Canada• Developed simulation blocks for the integration of a simulator for mineral processing circuits.• Implementation of advanced process control schemes for mineral processing circuits. -
Optimization SpecialistJumine May 2024 - Jul 2024Quebec, Canada• Collaborated in the development of techno-economic proposals for the instrumentation of mineral processing circuits, focusing on the reduction of CO2 emissions. -
Internship In OptimizationHatch Jan 2024 - Apr 2024Mississauga, Ontario, Canada• Developed and implemented heuristic and deterministic frameworks for optimization of processes involving continuous and discrete formulations (i.e., NLPs and MINLPs).- Implemented optimization frameworks using Python.- Implementation frameworks achieved improvements up to 30% in the production rates.• Collaborate and contribute with multidisciplinary teams in the development of new solutions for the optimization of processes involving nonlinear programming and mixed-integer programming. -
Doctoral ResearcherUniversity Of Waterloo Jan 2019 - Jun 2023Ontario, Canadá• Developed a Back-Off Algorithm for the optimal integration of design and control processes under uncertainty, involving Continuous Bilevel Problem formulations. Conducted 2 publications on this topic.• Developed a Discrete-Steepest Descent-Based Algorithm for the optimal integration of design and control processes under uncertainty, including structural decisions with Discrete Bilevel Problem formulations. Conducted 2 publications in this area.• Developed a Hamiltonian-Based Algorithm for the optimal selection of the discretization mesh for Continuous Nonlinear Problems (NLPs). Published 1 article on this subject.• Implemented a Classical KKT Transformation Strategy for transforming Multilevel Programming Problems into Single-level NLPs/MINLPs, enabling the use of state-of-the-art solvers. Published 1 article on this topic.• Conducted the modeling, simulation, and optimization of processes using PYTHON, GAMS, and PYOMO for Continuous (NLPs) and Discrete (MINLPs) formulations. • Performed deterministic and data-based mathematical modeling of processes under uncertainty. • Designed numerous hybrid process models from data sets, i.e., data analysis and regression.• Acquired strong background in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Linear Algebra, Operation Research, Optimization, Physics, and Engineering. • Worked in multiple, simultaneous project for the optimal integration of design and control involving modern control approaches such as Linear and Nonlinear Model Predictive Control. -
Process And Measurement LeaderCeimic/Ceicor Oct 2016 - Dec 2018Mexico City, Mexico• Conducted the configuration, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of over 20 flow computers (PLC-based devices) and controllers (such as ABB Flow-X, ELSTER FC1, and HONEYWELL Gas-Net F1 Controller) for various applications, including Natural Gas, Sour Gas, and Ethane processing.• Performed the configuration, commissioning, testing, and integration of 18 measurement skids tailored for applications involving Natural Gas, Sour Gas, and Ethane. Successfully interfaced these measurement skids with both SCADA and DCS systems.• Managed and trained a multidisciplinary team of 5 members for the integration of equipment, instrumentation, control systems, and supervisory control for 18 measurement and regulation skids.• Provided product engineering, configuration, and application support to customers for measurement equipment, including ultrasonic flow meters, gas chromatographs, and flow computers (PLC-based devices), as a key partner in Mexico for the Elster/Honeywell and ABB brands.• Collaborated in the elaboration and revision of HAZOP studies for 5 EPC projects, including Pipelines, Measurement and Regulation Skids, Compression Systems, Furnace Burners, and Electrical Substations.• Collaborated in the elaboration of technical specifications, design bases, data sheets, PFDs, P&IDs, and control loops for at least 12 bids, with a 90% success rate in winning those proposals.• Provided step-by-step training to customers, both technical and non-technical, to help them achieve optimal use of the product. Prepared didactical material and provided training sessions for customers. • Elaborated training material and communicated complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner to customers. Successfully trained 10 cross-functional teams for the operation, configuration, and maintenance of UFMs, GCs, and FCs.
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Process EngineerCeimic/Ceicor Jul 2014 - Oct 2016Mexico City, Mexico• Sized, specified, and selected pipelines (performing mechanical and hydraulic calculations), filters, control valves, PSVs, compressors, and flow meters using Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Flow-Xpert, and ANSYS for 12 EPC bidding proposals for Gas Processing Systems, resulting in winning 10 bids.• Collaborated in the elaboration and revision of HAZOP studies for 5 EPC projects, including Pipelines, Measurement and Regulation Skids, Compression Systems, Furnace Burners, and Electrical Substations.
Oscar Palma-Flores Education Details
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Phd In Chemical Engineering -
Chemical Engineering -
Chemical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Palma-Flores
What company does Oscar Palma-Flores work for?
Oscar Palma-Flores works for Jumine
What is Oscar Palma-Flores's role at the current company?
Oscar Palma-Flores's current role is Process Control Specialist.
What schools did Oscar Palma-Flores attend?
Oscar Palma-Flores attended University Of Waterloo, Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad De México, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma De Puebla.
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