Ricardo Robles

Experience

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  PDVSA Petroregional del Lago

  Nov 2010 - Feb 2019

  * Consolidate and update the opportunities and development plan forthe field, to generate crude oil, gas and water forecasts to be produced,evaluating and estimating the savings associated with the projects andproceeding with the plan execution.* Monitor, study and control the reservoirs, through the collection ofwell data (pressure tests, production, special registers, PVT analysis)in order to interpret the information to evaluate the optimum fielddevelopment and identify potential improvement opportunities.* Estimate and validate the hydrocarbon reserves in the reservoirs;accounting to the volumes developed based on the existing assets,reviewing the recovery factor for each reservoir.* Generate the reservoir material balance model to identify theproduction mechanisms and quantify the reserves to be drained.* Perform pressure and transient analyzes to determine formationdamage and key reservoir parameters* Execute project maturation processes, through the collection andinterpretation of the data that allow the delimitation of the area to beobtained and identify prospectivity for new opportunities.* Elaborate, validate and update the reservoir dynamic models.Capture the necessary data as well as the identification of fluiddistribution, compartments and geometry of the area. Identify theproduction mechanism to predict future performance.* Verify and analyze the progress of drilling and / or well rehabilitationoperations in order to evaluate the results and calculate productivity.* Accomplish and carry out the activities, maintaining the company'sSIAHO standards and policies, to ensure the efficiency and safety ofoperations Show less

  • Reservoir Engineer

    Nov 2011 - Feb 2019

  • Reservoir Engineering intern

    Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
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  ROTORC Argentina

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2023

  Engineering and Training Leader / Technical Representative

  • Plan, organize, and control the necessary resources to ensure compliance with technical requirements in plant shutdowns and/or planned interventions at CILC YPF, in accordance with the contractual relationship.• Certify the work hours of the personnel in charge, through the compilation and documentation of work permits, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), daily reports, and timekeeping records.• Generate and implement training on Flanged Joints according to ASME PCC-1 2019, from their opening stage, assembly, torque, and testing, placing special emphasis on applicable hygiene and safety standards.• Analyze, develop, and keep updated procedures for the proper inspection of flanged joints following established regulations and/or current standards.• Ensure customer satisfaction and continuous process improvement through the implementation of the quality management system within the framework of ISO 9001:2015.• Ensure the correct calibration and/or certification of manual and energized torque tools (hydraulic or pneumatic), as well as pressure gauges, considering the corresponding uncertainty estimates.• Supervise flanged joints in the following planned shutdowns/interventions: November 2019 (approx. 5000 joints), March 2020 (approx. 500 joints), November 2020 (approx. 1900 joints), March and April 2021 (approx. 100 joints). Show less

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  Universidad Nacional de Cuyo

  May 2021 - May 2023

  Ad Honorem Auxiliary Teacher

  Chair: Heavy and extra-heavy crude reservoir operationsIntroductory level: Diploma in Integrated Reservoir Studies

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  Insutec

  May 2022 - now

  Professor

  Subjects: 1. Introduction to the oil and gas industry. Agenda: Reservoir Fundamentals, seismic prospecting, well drilling, completion, production and refining. 2. Professional practices. 3. Reservoir and fluid conditions4. Secondary Recovery Methods5. Terciary Recovery Methods (EOR)

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  Iskandia Energy Operating Inc. TEO, Inc.

  Jun 2023 - Dec 2024

  Reservoir Engineer

  - Participate in the Reserves yearly update process working together with the Operations andAccounting team, including the maintenance of internal database.- Use advanced numerical simulation techniques to forecast oil and gas production from existinghydrocarbon fields and possible new fields.- Collaborate with other technical professionals in devising economically viable development plansfor oil and gas accumulations as needed- Optimize recovery plans, including new well locations or projects involving enhanced recoverymethods as needed- Support the day-to-day operation of oil and gas fields as needed- Develop and execute data-gathering plans and use the results to develop projects to increaserecovery efficiency as needed Show less

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  Hethos

  Feb 2024 - now

  Reservoir Engineer Consultant

  As a reservoir engineer specializing in natural hydrogen exploration, I focus on characterizing and evaluating reservoirs to identify the presence and viability of hydrogen volumes. Through this evaluation, I can determine the areas most likely to generate natural hydrogen. My activities include the acquisition, processing, and analysis of geological, petrophysical, and geophysical data to assess surface and reservoir quality and potential.I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, integrating expertise from areas such as geology, petrophysics, production engineering, drilling, surface facilities, safety, and environmental engineering. This integrated approach enhances the accuracy of studies and reduces uncertainties in strategic decision-making for natural hydrogen exploitation. Show less