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Alberta, Canada

Sustaining Capital Projects - Horizon Bitumen Production - Jul-2022 - PresentSupervised Engineering, procurement and execution of capital projects related to Bitumen Production Facilities (Froth Treatment, Tailings), including contract formation. Sustaining Capital Projects - Horizon Downstream - Feb-2020 to Jul-2022Supervised Engineering, procurement and execution of capital projects related to secondary Upgrading Facilities (Hydrotreater Units), including contract formation… Show more Sustaining Capital Projects - Horizon Bitumen Production - Jul-2022 - PresentSupervised Engineering, procurement and execution of capital projects related to Bitumen Production Facilities (Froth Treatment, Tailings), including contract formation. Sustaining Capital Projects - Horizon Downstream - Feb-2020 to Jul-2022Supervised Engineering, procurement and execution of capital projects related to secondary Upgrading Facilities (Hydrotreater Units), including contract formation. Annual budget around $45MM. Show less

Alberta, Canadá

Major Projects - Horizon Delayed Coker Unit Expansion - Nov-2010 to Sep-2014:Supervised the detailed engineering, procurement and directly involved in field engineering activities related to packaged equipment (Coker Fired Heaters, Unheading Devices, Decoking Package and HVAC) as well as static equipment (Coke Drums, Heat Exchangers, silencers, ejectors, etc.) for a Delayed Coker Unit Expansion Project which consisted in the addition of a third train of Coke Drums and related equipment at… Show more Major Projects - Horizon Delayed Coker Unit Expansion - Nov-2010 to Sep-2014:Supervised the detailed engineering, procurement and directly involved in field engineering activities related to packaged equipment (Coker Fired Heaters, Unheading Devices, Decoking Package and HVAC) as well as static equipment (Coke Drums, Heat Exchangers, silencers, ejectors, etc.) for a Delayed Coker Unit Expansion Project which consisted in the addition of a third train of Coke Drums and related equipment at the Horizon Upgrader located in Northern Alberta.Also responsible of project completion and handover to Plant Operation by leading the project pre-commissioning and turnover team.Major Projects - Horizon Combined Hydrotreating Unit (CHTU) / Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) / Sour Water Concentrator Unit (SWC) - Sep-2014- Sep-2017:Supervised the detailed engineering, procurement and directly involved in field engineering activities related to packaged equipment (Fired Heaters, Reaction Furnace, Safety shower, HVAC) and minor static equipment (sulphur pots, silencers, ejectors) for CHTU and SRU.Also responsible of project completion and handover to Plant Operation by leading the project pre-commissioning and turnover team for SWC.Major Projects - Horizon EDS phase of New Solvent Preparation Unit and Major Debottleneck for Support Units (Sulphur Recovery, Sour Water Concentrator, Amine, Tail Gas Cleanup, Sulphur Degassing) - Sep-2017- Feb-2020:Performed and supervised basic design for mechanical equipment (static), including modification on vessels, to generate overall Scope of Work and Class Estimate. Show less

Canadá

Coordinated sales and provided technical sealing solutions based on EagleBurgmann’s product portfolio (mechanical seals, dry gas seals, supporting API system and expansion joints) to Engineering Contractors (EPCs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) located in Canada but related to national and international Capital Projects.

Venezuela & Canada

Offered sealing solutions (mechanical seals and supply systems) to Engineering companies, major rotating equipment OEMs and Endusers regarding global capital investment projects through the selection, design and preparation of technical and commercial proposals for specific services in the Oil & Gas Insdustry, refinery and power plants following API 682, API 692, ASTM F1123 and other recognized standards.

Venezuela

Worked for the Energy Conversion Laboratory at the Simón Bolívar University and helped in the research work and teaching related activities. Key Contributions / Achievements:• Improved the hydraulic design and theoretical performance of an Helical Axial Pump prototype by using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to model a multiphase flow through a pump stage as an alternative to reduce costs in the development of a brand new design using state of the art technologies. • Obtained… Show more Worked for the Energy Conversion Laboratory at the Simón Bolívar University and helped in the research work and teaching related activities. Key Contributions / Achievements:• Improved the hydraulic design and theoretical performance of an Helical Axial Pump prototype by using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to model a multiphase flow through a pump stage as an alternative to reduce costs in the development of a brand new design using state of the art technologies. • Obtained outstanding distinction in the presentation of the investigation as a Final Thesis in the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program. Show less

Venezuela

Worked for the Engineering Department at the milling Company SIDOR (part of the international Group TECHINT).Coordinated and supervised the daily activities for 4 crews integrated by 8 people each to support project executions and scheduled shutdowns for all the Steel Process Plants inside the company, mantaining quality standards through execution plan, contract and management controls. Key Contributions / Achievements:• Supervised progress of hydraulic piping installation and cleaning… Show more Worked for the Engineering Department at the milling Company SIDOR (part of the international Group TECHINT).Coordinated and supervised the daily activities for 4 crews integrated by 8 people each to support project executions and scheduled shutdowns for all the Steel Process Plants inside the company, mantaining quality standards through execution plan, contract and management controls. Key Contributions / Achievements:• Supervised progress of hydraulic piping installation and cleaning activities during the construction and commissioning of the new Cold Roll Mill train.• Coordinated the transportation and instalation of a 130 Tons Transformer (120 MVa) for one of the main electric arc furnace in the plant as a part of the improvement projects to increase production capacity of the company.• Coordinated the transportation and instalation of two new control cabins for the rolling mill scale process. Show less

Venezuela

Provided support for planning and basic mechanical design phase of major company capital investment planned for 2003 and based on PDVSA Project Management best practices, including project cost estimates for proposed equipment installations and improvements, taking into account some of the international codes as ASME and API. Key Contributions / Achievements:• Developed the basic design of the fire system for PDVSA main pumping stations in Apure state according company safety standards as a… Show more Provided support for planning and basic mechanical design phase of major company capital investment planned for 2003 and based on PDVSA Project Management best practices, including project cost estimates for proposed equipment installations and improvements, taking into account some of the international codes as ASME and API. Key Contributions / Achievements:• Developed the basic design of the fire system for PDVSA main pumping stations in Apure state according company safety standards as a result of HAZOP analysis following the main facility expansion project.• Estimated the required investment and developed the basic design to connect the new oil wells to the main pipeline grid distribution for the upcoming 2003 drilling wells in Barinas and Apure states in Venezuela. Show less

Magister, Mechanical Engineer

Activities and Societies: Master focused in oil production and technology Member of the SPE student chapter of Simón Bolívar University.

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineer

Activities and Societies: Co-Founder and active member of the Formula SAE student Team (racing car) from 2000 to 2002 • Overall GPA.