Jorge Szeoke

Experience

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  Lagoven-PDVSA (Amuay Refinery)

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Engineer in Training (Internship)

  Completed a mathematical dynamic simulation of the Claus Process for producing elemental sulfur from acid gases. My software was used for training control room operators. This work generated credits for my bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering,

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  PDVSA-Intevep

  Oct 1990 - Feb 2003

  Process and Research and Development Engineer

  • Directed experimental research to predict the compatibility and stability of crude oils, distillates and residues• Provided technical support to the Commercialization Department of PDVSA regarding asphaltene deposition problems• Coordinated experiments and laboratory analysis to support the engineering of heavy oil upgrading units• Managed a project to evaluate the performance of the Aquaconversion Technology process using a typical feedstock of the Cardon Refinery• Created and updated the Aquaconversion Technology Process Manual • Inspected all the process units of the visbreaking plant (Shell technology) in the Isla Refinery, Curacao, during a total shutdown and general maintenance. Completed a process inspection report.Process Engineer AQC Technology for Heavy Oil Upgrading • Supervised pilot plant operations for the evaluation of different catalytic systems and feedstock• Operated visbreaker in the commercial test of this technology in Isla Refinery, Curacao.Process Engineer HDH Technology for Heavy Oil Upgrading • Coordinated production of process engineering documents (PFD’s, P&ID’s, Mass/Energy Balances, Equipment Data Sheets, Design Basis, Operation Guide) for The Used Catalyst Regeneration Pilot Plant Conceptual and Basic Engineering.• Coordinated the process engineering area during the Hazards and Operability Analysis (HAZOP).• Directed and supervised the operation of the Catalyst Regeneration Pilot Plant• Developed a mathematical model of catalyst regeneration• Supervised the commercial scale pilot plant operations for fluid-dynamics modeling (2.5 m diameter fluidized bed “cold” reactor). • Evaluated different oils and catalytic systems at high pressure and high temperature. Show less

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  University of Calgary (In Situ Combustion Group)

  Sept 2001 - Feb 2003

  MSc Candidate Researcher (U of C and PDVSA Research Agreement)

  •Created an experimental plan for studying the effect of combining liquid catalyst and air injection in the reservoir (PDVSA-In Situ Combustion Group University of Calgary) for upgraded heavy oil production.

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  Jacobs Consultancy

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2009

  Consultant

  • Conducted equipment sizing, for capital and operating costs estimation, evaluating different configurations of a 100 [MBPD] Oil Sands Diluent Recovery Unit. This study was performed for The Alberta Department of Energy.• Prepared a Technology and Cost Study about the Canadian Mining Oil Sand Industry. Provided an overview of this commercial activity to potential international investors.• Generated Material and Heat Balance Reports, Hydraulic Review, and Validation Case Simulation Report for The Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Refinery, 20 KBPD Revamp Study.• Made an evaluation of the US North East Heating Oil Market (Completed Report and Presentation). It was made for Jacobs Consultancy Houston.• Coordinated Schedule A package UOP Chicago (engineering package for the transfer of technology) of following projects: New 300 [MBPD] Refinery Project in New Foundland & Labrador. Kerosene Hydrotreating Unit. UOP Xylenes Fractionation Unit. Mangalore Aromatic Complex Project. (India) • Generated, general Jacobs Consultancy Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) for Jacobs Consultancy Houston, Chicago, Canada and Europe. Show less

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  Independent Consultant (Fullcreative Designs)

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2012

  Consultant

  I) Software Development (For Online Commercialization. Current status: improving users’ interface and code protection). Among products are:1-Light hydrocarbons flash calculation software development.Completed the mathematical simulation using equations of state and numerical methods. This software represents an alternative (to more expensive commercial simulators) that allows engineers obtaining quick estimates of the thermodynamic conditions of multicomponent blends of light hydrocarbons (e.g. gas with condensates). 2-Thermal Equations Solver Software DevelopmentDeveloped a spreadsheet for preliminary estimations of design parameters used in thermal oil recovery processes (e.g. Heat Injection Rate, Steam Breakthrough Time, and Production Well Temperature). II) Internet Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Implemented SEO strategies (including content generation and site development) for different business sectors (e.g. oil industry services, R&D, security).III) Business DevelopmentGeneration and presentation of proposals. Production of Internal operational procedures.IV) Acero Engineering, Project Septimus Gas Plant in BC. (Feb 2010)High level cold eye review of engineering documents (i.e. process simulation) of an existing 25 [MMscfd] gas plant. Performed analysis of operating conditions and provided suggestions for de- bottlenecking the deethanizer tower. Show less

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  SGS Canada

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  Tehcnical & Project Manager - Senior Engineer-Applied Research and Testing Facility (Pilot Plant)

  • Supervision of Engineering Team (Including performance assessment, technical objectives & task assignment, schedule management, mentoring, policy compliance).• Addressing client queries and requirements and conducting regular meetings.• Business development (peer review and update of economical proposals).• Developed standard procedures and technical documents (i.e. Hazop, lab analysis and operational procedures, Management of Change, building declassification, operations log book system, technical test report for clients).• Prepared project narratives for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program (SR&ED).• Engineering calculations.• Conducting daily tool box meetings. Show less

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  ALBMAN Engineering

  Jul 2013 - now

  Engineering Services

  • For PC-CUPS (May 15, 2014-May 18, 2015): Conceptual/Basic Engineering for the Ultra Dispersed Catalyst Manufacturing Unit / Desalting Vacuum Distillation Section. Reviewing and advising all engineering calculations and Hazop meetings.• For Hot Tec Energy Inc. (Oct-Nov.2013): Co-Facilitator in a Specialized Technology Exchange Program on Air Injection-Based Oil Recovery Processes presented to Ecopetrol Professionals. Prepared and delivered module on Asphaltene Deposition Problems.•For Full Creative Designs' clients (current): Graphic design and Internet services. Management/Administration. Show less