MSc. Project Engineer

To become part of a highly motivated corporation with highly motivated employees

Experience
06/05-Open. New Business Coordinator. (Corporaci?n Venezolana del Petr?leo): Member of a team responsible for negotiating with national and foreign oil companies settled in Venezuela, the migration of Operating Services Agreement (O.S.A.) to Joint Venture (J.V.) This migration process dealt with aspects such as: oil and gas reserves, oil and gas production forecast, infrastructure evaluation, business valorization, new contract terms, etc.
01/98-05/05. Project Definition Engineer. (PDVSA Western Division): Generated oil field development plans, front end engineering and investment proposals for many oil and gas offshore and onshore production projects. Elaboration of Basic Engineering Package of onshore and offshore projects related to oil and gas production, processing, storage, transportation and gathering systems in PDVSA Western Division. Evaluation of technical and economical feasibility for contracting Gas Compression Service of two 100 MMSCFD Offshore Portable Units under B.O.O. (Build, Own and Operate) strategy. Elaboration, revision and approval of technical specifications of main equipment.
11/93-12/97. Facilities Design Engineer. (Maraven. Former PDVSA Subsidiary): Elaboration of Detailed Engineering (Mechanical Discipline) of all projects of Maraven Western Division. Elaboration of specifications for bidding and construction. Supervision of contractors and revision of technical and economical offers. Leader Project Engineer of a new 50 MBPD and 90 MMSCFD Offshore Flow Station, including elaboration of technical specifications, cost estimation, supervision during construction, commissioning and start-up.
06/93-10/93. Becthel Corporation, Houston, TX. USA.: Job Assignment from Maraven in Package B of “Cardon Refinery Modification Project”. Revision of Plant Design and Piping Layout. Revision of technical and commercial offers for main equipment.
10/90-06/93. Field Design Engineer. (Maraven. Former PDVSA Subsidiary): Elaboration of “fast track projects” in Maraven Western Division, supporting Operations and Maintenance Departments in Engineering needs.

Education
 MSME (2003), in Mech. Engineering. Univ. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. GPA 4.0/4.0. Master Thesis: “Design and Performance of Multiphase Distribution Manifold”, August 2003. Member of Research Group TUSTP (Tulsa University Separation Technology Project, www.tustp.org )
 Mechanical Engineer (1990). Universidad del T?chira, San Crist?bal, T?chira, Venezuela.

Training
Over 1200 hours of training in the USA, Europe and Venezuela, covering among others: Gas Conditioning and Processing, Field Engineering, Multiphase Flow, Design Codes (ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA, Shell DEP´s), CAD/CAE, Project and Financial Management, Effective Negotiation, Petroleum Project Management, etc.

Venezuela Professional Engineer No. 78256

I have over 16 years experience in PDVSA Engineering Department; with a Master Degree in Multiphase Flow and Liquid-Gas Separation from University of Tulsa, OK, USA. I am well versed in the areas of Process Piping, Gas Conditioning and Processing, Offshore and Onshore Gas Compression Plant and Flow Stations Design and Operation, Piping Layout, Centrifugal and Reciprocating Compressors, Pumps, Valves and accessories, CAD/CAE tools, in conjunction with International and Local Design Codes and Basic Practices (API, ASME-ANSI, NFPA, etc).
I have considerable experience in all Engineering steps for a project, since Front End Engineering Design (FEED) until Implementation and Operation and a through knowledge of the process and procedures of PDVSA environment and oil and gas industry worldwide. During the last year I have been working as a Business Coordinator dealing with national and foreign oil companies the migration from Operation Service Agreement (OSA) to Join Ventures (JV) and during last six months working as General Manager for 15 kbpd oil field. On the other hand, I work well with people and enjoy getting the work at hand completed.
I am available for an interview at a mutually convenient time. I am ready to commence working two weeks after notification.
Thank you for your time and consideration.