Experience

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  Pdvsa petroleos de venezuela s.a.

  Jun 1994 - Mar 2003

  Engineering manager / process & mechanical design engineer / facility & process safety engineer

  • Prepared Feasibility Studies (FEL-1), DBM (FEL-2), and EDS (FEL-3) for Distrito Lagunillas Oil and Gas fields. • Selected and supervised FEED consultants.• Involved in project budget planning, creation of contract strategies.• Participation in HAZOP and HAZID studies and Developed HSE management strategies• Developed Technical-economical assessments for Facilities planning to support 20 years forecast strategic plans for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Capital projects budgets of PDVSA, Western Division (Distrito Lagunillas Oil and Gas fields).• Process engineering duties included: preparing studies (conceptual and FEL); preparing complex system simulations; preparing PFDs & P&IDs; equipment and line sizing; participating in HAZOP reviews; providing design and construction support; and preparation critical design and operations documentation (line lists, operating manuals, etc).• Mechanical engineering duties included: Coordination with other Disciplines, processed and developed data sheets, specifications, requisitions, purchase and change orders, and bid evaluations of equipment budgeted up to CAD$ 15 MM: air coolers (SS), Shell and tube heat exchangers, Filed Erected tanks (50 M Bls), Reciprocant (API 614) and Centrifugal (API 610 and ASME 73.1) pumps, Drum Boilers, Fired and Indirect Heaters, Columns, Separators, Produced Gas Separators, IGF, DGF, WLS Clarifiers, Media and Nut Shell Filters, Flares, Chemical injection skids, Gas Conditioning Amine plant, TEG Gas Dehydration systems and column trays. QAQC in Vendor documents, Review Detail Engineering Documents from Consultants. Show less

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  Petrobras

  May 2003 - May 2005

  Facility, fel engineer and engineering manager

  La Concepcion, ACEMA and MATA Oil Fields: Productions facilities from 10 to 30 KBPD, Compression plants from 5 to 50 Mscfd and WT and WI plants from 10 to 40 KBPD, inlcuding wellpads, pipelines and gathering lines.• Involved in project budget planning, Performed FEEDs, and Selected and supervised EPC and other service contractors and consultants.• Internal and External Project interface coordination• Process Safety Engineer duties• Developed Technical-economical assessments for Facilities planning to support the 2006-2010 strategic plans (La Concepcion Oil field, western region).• Developed Technical-economical assessments, including dimensional simulations to support the 2005-2009 strategic plans (La Concepcion, ACEMA and MATA Oil Fields, western and eastern regions).• Developed debottlenecking technical studies to optimize oil and gas production. Show less

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  Repsol ypf

  May 2005 - Oct 2006

  Fel engineer and engineering manager & facility engineer

  Combined Cycle Power Plant 450 MW (2 GE Turbines), Gas Treatment (GT) Plant, 12"-Sch/STD X42 50 Km Gas pipeline. Including Gathering lines and interconnections to the GT plant • Involved in project budget planning, Performed FEEDs, and Selected and supervised EPC and other service contractors and consultants• Coordinated with operations and production / development engineering staff to ensure maximum production output• Internal and External Project interface coordination• Performed project management through daily coordination and communication of development priorities with the Construction team • Provided compelling advice to effectively influence key reservoir and development engineering decisions, and decision-making processes • Troubleshot and optimized the gas and oil processing facilities • Constant communication with facility operations staff on day-to-day operational issues • Promoted safety and environmental awareness, to be better than industry standard Show less

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  Suncor

  Nov 2006 - Dec 2011

  Secondee of JACOBSSAGD facility of 40 KBPD including WellpadsCoordinated and prepared the applicable documentation for Gate 2 – (FEL-2), Supporting the Development of DBM stage. Managed and coordinated the interfaces among new and existing facilities in MR1 Plant (process and E&I Tie-ins), internal stakeholders (Drilling, Reservoir, Operations, etc) and 3rd party services (Enbridge, TransCanada Pipelines, TransCanada Energy, ATCO)Gap Analysis between In Situ and Oil Sands (Suncor Corporate) Project Execution procedures (Project Management, Quality Assurance, SCM, Project Control, Engineering, Construction) in order to select the most suitable Standards for the project.Assisted MR2 Project Manager in both Technical and Project Management issues.Stewardship of the DBM Study Log.Supporting the Assessment of Setting up of the Technical Standards and Specifications.Supporting the Re-evaluation of the Scoping Study (or Feasibility Study) based upon a design competition (including design, technology and construction strategy) among potential contractors in order to define the best way (OPEX and CAPEX) to deliver this project. Show less • SAGD facility 125 KBPD - SOR ~3.5• Supported the Developing of the RFP Construction contracting plan for FB3/4• Coordinated development of all related bidding packages, Request for Quotation (RFQ's) and Tender Request documents to contract the site early works, shop pipe fabrication, yard module assembly, site construction and other services for the scope of work for FB3 and FB4 projects • Participated in responding to tender queries, and contributes towards tender evaluation, negotiation and award.• Supported Tender Evaluation Committee in identifying and assessing capability, resources and strengths of Contractors and Vendors• Ensured work was carried out in accordance with contract requirements and all related contract deficiencies were resolved• Ensure compliance of contract terms and conditions related matters with corporate, legal, ethics, regulatory, and HSE.• Coordination of the Scope Change Management System.• Managed, Coordinated, Resolved and Answered Construction Queries• Provided updates on key activities for Monthly Reports and weekly meetings• Coaching and managing the EWP/CWP team; making work priorities, ensuring timeliness and quality for the construction packages, reporting and maintaining of the EWP/CWP Log.• Gathering lines, well pads and FB3, FB4, FB5 and FB6 tie-ins coordination (interface among projects)• Assisted FB4 Project Manager in Technical and Project Management issues.• Participation in 30%, 60% and 90% Model Reviews • Managed the transition of the Engineering Design into Construction Work Packages for Suncor Firebag Stages 3 & 4 for all Central Process Plant (CPP)• Managed, Coordinated, Resolved and Answered Construction Queries• Performed Quality Assurance and Quality Control on the Construction work Packages (CWP) and Engineering Work Packages (EWP) issuance process Show less

  • FEL Engineer for MacKay River 2 project - Suncor Energy

    Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Firebag 3 & 4 Project Engineer & EWP/CWP lead - Integrated Org Suncor-Jacobs (JACOBS Secondee)

    Nov 2006 - Mar 2011
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  Totalenergies

  Jan 2012 - now

  Offshore & Onshore Conventional and Deep Water Upstream and midstream production facilities – Project Phases: Prospect (Explo), Feasibility (FEL0), Conceptual (FEL1) and Pre-Project (FEL2) StudiesReseves/Resources = ~1.3GMBoe, Production 100% ~ 100 kbo/d and 25 Mscm/d. OPEX 300-400 M$/year, CAPEX 100 M$/year, Capital Project expectrum: 0.1 to 1.3 G$• Fill-in Development and planning General Manager position• Lead Development and planning team• Lead and coordinate Development Studies with Headquarters:o Contribute to data gathering and the development of specifications, and approve study content, deliverables, planning, and budget set up by OT/CL.o Monitor the development studies carried out by OT/CL. Prepare the sanction dossier for new projects, as well as the Field Development Plans.• Prepare and lead in-house Studies – Derogation needed• Asset / Project Risk management • Support Project Business reviews in the full cycle of COMEX (Specialist in COMOT / COVAL / CORISK). Specialist in CORISK Grid. Show less Supervise/manage Company site reps on 5 yards with respect fabrication and construction activities for jacket, TDD, topsides and AMD2 module, brownfield structures and spools Support the preparation of the offshore campaign and lead in executionMonitor and control Contractor construction achievements with respect to contractual requirements, in safety, technical requirements, planning and so on.Oversee the interfaces related to the project by ensuring that the defined scopes and applicable procedures are followed.Liaise with Contractor representative on sites for all technical issues and act as Company Site Representative Maintain and control safe working practices within the project team and Contractor organization.Set-up and constantly review of monitoring tools for scheduling, technical compliance with scope of work and specifications, safety, and report any deviation.Provide all necessary technical support to the Head Interface, Project Control Engineer and Contract Engineers as required.Perform quantity surveillance activities for approved variations.Contribute to the implementation of the project management documents (Project Execution Plan, Quality Manual, etc).Coordinate the timely reporting of contractor’s activities to the companyCoordinate logistics marine means to support the Offshore campaign. Project Risk management leader: update in a quarterly basis the Risk Reqister and lead Country authorities, Headquaters, Partners and project internal Committees and/or Risk assessment workshops.Member of the COVID 19, BCP and Full Field Shutdown Task force teams. Key achievements: 1) Complete remobilization plan to Construction barge from skeletal Crew (47 Pax) to 200 Pax in less than 2 weeks post C19 outbreak. 2) Delivered the Risk Management outcomes too NAPIMS to guarantee proper project funding. Use of the PCF as interdepartmental tool to succeed the implementation of construction activities during the Shutdown Show less Provide assistance to CSE & CSE affiliates on regards to HSE, Development & Operations to optimize the value of CSE assets, while complying to E&P governance standards for CSE exercises like Budget, Long term plan, Prime, Business review.Action as DIG HSE Director for the CSE affiliatesProvide engineering & project management support to all projects in the CSE area acting as Project Director in HQ.Represent CSE in main Project technical validation meetings (QR, ComDEV) DIG focal point for the performance initiatives: Consolidation Cost Culture (3C), LEAN, HSE, Integrity & Major Risks, Digital, & KFA; & as alternative DIG focal point: Simplification & Innovation.Support and validate project contracting strategy Key achievements: Led implementation of cost reduction measures for Dunga Phase 3 project, and led CSE affiliates to meet the OPEX cost reduction targets for 2 consecutive years. Show less • Development and Project Lead - Canada – Apr 2015-Jan 2018FortHills Asset (OBO/Onshore/Bitumen/Mining). Project Phase: Execution/C&SU.Operator: Suncor Energy. CAPEX (100%) = ~18GCAD$, Production (100%) ~ 180 kbo/d.• Represent TEPCA at FH Execution & Operations Committees.• Corporate Planning: prepare of technical information (i.e. echeanciers/costcards) to support corporate exercises (LTP, Prime, Budget, BR, and approval processes)• Affiliate leader of HSE, Risk Management, KFA & Profitability roadmap process.• Verify Operator’s project planning & monitor execution / commissioning performance• Support studies of Sustaining / development projects (Manless Trucks, Tailings ponds)Key achievements: Support implementation of GS dilution due to significant cost overrun. Show less Surmont Asset (OBO/Onshore/Bitumen/In Situ SAGD). Project Phase: Development (FEL 0 to 3) for Central Process Plant, Wellpads and Field Infrastructures.Operator: ConocoPhillips Canada (CPC). 1-2 engineers under my supervision.• Projects: Surmont Phase 3 (150kb/d), Surmont Phase 2 debottleneck (addition 30kb/d)• Planned & led all relevant technical committees / gate reviews i.e. ComAD, QRs.• Collaborative work with CPC Teams to provide technical support.• Conducted all development studies related to new technologies assessment.• Provided Technical Support on new and browfield Projects on execution stages: Surmont 2, S1 Debottleneck and Wellpad 103.Key achievements: Promoted/Led wellpads optimization study. Savings: ~3G$ (300 wells) Show less

  • Facilities Planning Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Ikike project Logistics operations and Construction Manager and Risk Management Specialist

    Feb 2021 - now

  • CSE Direction Geographique Technical, HSE and asset performance Sr. Engineer

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Development, HSE and Project Lead

    Apr 2015 - Feb 2018

  • Sr. Development and Technical Lead

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2015