Maria Mercedes Reverol Merea

Experience

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  ATECSA

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Engineering Intern

  • Programmed two calculation sequences of ring type foundations for water storage tanks on C Sharp language, allowing the final user to select among API or COVENIN recommended procedures

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  PCI

  Oct 2010 - May 2012

  Structural Engineer I

  • Analyzed steel frames under extreme environmental conditions in coastal and seismic areas per API and PDVSA standards• Reviewed standard connection designs procedures for beam-girder, girder-girder and girder-beam-stiffener cases, including welded/bolted combinations per AISC manual• Designed reinforced concrete foundations for reciprocating pumps, vertical and horizontal equipment on clay soils, sandy soils and high water table conditions• Sketched, modeled and analyzed reinforced concrete trenches for electrical subsurface wiring on sandy soil conditions • Revised engineering drawings of steel, concrete and composite structures Show less

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  Aker Solutions

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Structural Engineering Intern

  • Designed/standardized lifting systems (padeye, yokes, connections & frames) for SUTAs using API and DNV recommended practices• Determined Mudmat foundation capacity per AISC specifications and specific soil data• Performed global analysis of SUTA’s under transportation, installation and operating conditions

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  Bennett Offshore

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Structural/ Hydrodynamic Engineering Intern

  • Designed jack-up type vessels using Ginie, Rhinoceros and ModelMaker software according to hydrodynamic properties, analyzed vessels using Autohydro and HydroD software

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  Aker Solutions

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2017

  Engineer II - Structural

  Projects: Murphy Medusa Manifold, Noble Big Bend, DGE Kodiak, FM O&G Distribution, Anadarko Ticonderoga, Camac Oyo, LLOG Crown and Anchor, OneSubsea Power Umbilical, Dalmation South, Noble LeviathanKey Contributions:- Process Improvement Initiative: Development of Global Cathodic Protection (CP) Specification (2015-2016); saved 35% of structural engineering project hours by streamlining the CP design in the subsea components- Product Improvement Initiative: Multi-quick Connect (MQC) Redesign (2016-2017); saved 15% of assembly cost by re-evaluating materials requirements and optimized design by incorporating lessons learned and new market technologies Experience:- Structural engineering lead for electrical/chemical/hydraulic subsea distribution equipment - Address queries from clients/manufacture/third parties during fabrication, load testing and assembly stages of projects- Develop standard specifications/procedures for Load Tests, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Functional Interface Test (FIT) and Operation and Maintenance Manuals (OMM)- Standardize Subsea Umbilical Termination Assembly (SUTA) Frame and Subsea Distribution Unit (SDU) designs using ABAQUS FEA Analysis and hand calculations - Standardize Mudmat designs per general GoM soil properties according to API RP 2 GEO using STAAD Pro Software - Perform global analysis of various subsea structures (Manifold, Yoke, EDU, SUTA) for In Place, Lift, Transportation, Installation, and Recovery cases using STAAD Pro and hand calculations - Review and producing engineering documents such as Design Basis, Analysis Reports, Calculations, Load Test Procedures, Functional Design Specifications, weight reports etc. - Review structural and assembly drawings of EDU, SUTA, GLUTA, SDU and Mudmats- Participated with Toastmasters Club as President (2016) and Vice President of Education (2017) Show less

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  Bleyl Engineering

  Dec 2017 - Feb 2019

  Project Engineer

  * Defining scope of work, cost estimates and schedules during feasibility studies and project concept phases* Preparing proposals for professional service agreements, contract specifications and bid document packages* Managing construction developments, working with owners, operators, contractors and inspectors from concept to execution of projects* Develop system layouts, rehabilitations and expansions of Water Treatment plants and Wastewater Treatment plants

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  Clarus Subsea Integrity

  Feb 2019 - Apr 2023

  Subsea Integrity Specialist

  Key Projects: Murphy Kings Quay, Murphy Cascade and Chinook, Murphy Delta HouseContribution Highlights: Life extension of rigid and flexible risers/flowlines, corrosion management support and data processing and interpretation* Perform risk-based assessments (RBA) including compilation of mitigation plans, inspection work scopes and monitoring requirements to generate the integrity management plan (IMP) for subsea production and controls equipment* Key performance indicator (KPI) development for corrosion and structural integrity of riser systems based on review of DFI data of combined fatigue, interference assessment and stress analyses* Prepare proposals for integrity management services of subsea assets, including DFI data review, risk assessment, limit criteria development and inspection support* Perform fatigue damage accumulation assessment for HPHT flowline systems, including historical data processing and predicted rate of damage* Execute life extension of flexible flowlines by assessing permeation, CP attenuation, corrosion rate, pressure sheath ageing and internal carcass assessment * Supervise structural in-service assessment of rigid jumpers using thermal cycles monitoring and positional survey data* Perform FFS for riser systems with active corrosion and/or changes in configuration or service* Deliver integrity management solutions for riser top tension monitoring based on buoyancy can pull force and absolute movement* Support chemical management programs for sweet and sour services via corrosion rate monitoring and flow assurance strategy execution* Prepare offshore inspection documentation including target areas of CVI, UT, ROV monitoring for jumper FIV, areas of expected wear and potential deformation * Planning and post-inspection assessment of ILI, LiDAR positional surveys, non-destructive testing (NDE), post hurricane inspection campaigns, general visual inspection and CP surveys Show less

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  Murphy Oil Corporation

  Mar 2023 - now

  Sr Asset Integrity Engineer

  * Develop and maintain integrity management programs, including inspection results, anomaly trackers and engineering assessments* Conduct risk assessment of pipelines, pressure vessels, tanks and other multiple onshore equipment* Manage inspection campaigns (ILI, NDE, API 510/570, CP surveys), pipeline replacement campaigns, PSV inspection and testing programs