Carlos J. Yamamoto

Experience

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  Pemex

  Jan 1978 - Jan 1979

  Marchant Marine Officer at Pemex Fleet

  • 1979 Second and Chief Officer at clean products and crude oil carriers• 1978 Third Officer at clean products tankers

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  Pemex

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1989

  • oversaw crude oil exports operations in Mexican oil terminals (100+ crude oil tankers/month) • developed Pemex SOP’s and HSE standards for crude oil export• planned and implemented flow measurement systems in four Mexican crude oil terminals• represented PEMEX-PMI in the American Petroleum Institute – COPM biannual conference • managed the operations of all petrochemicals imports in Mexico• oversaw scheduling, tankers nominations/vetting, vessel agents and inspector’s nominations • oversaw scheduling of tank trucks and railroads • loading master pioneer in Mexico• developed SOP’s and regulations for tankers mooring, tankers loading, flow measurement systems in mother vessel, custody transfer, amongst others.• oversaw a team of four loading masters at four offshore positions for tankers operations • Vessel Traffic System pioneer in Mexico, • developed the department, including SOP’s and local regulations

  • General Superintendent, Crude Oil Export Operations

    Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  • General Superintendent, Petrochemicals Operations

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

  • Port Captain Operations, Cayo Arcas Marine Terminal (offshore)

    Jan 1981 - Jan 1985

  • Leader Operator, Vessel Traffic System (VTS)

    Jan 1980 - Jan 1981
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  P.M.I. Comercio Internacional, S.A. de C.V.

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2007

  • lead and managed loss control and demurrage teams for all International trades• accountable for claims settlements for crude oil, refined products, petrochemicals and gas• negotiated shipping clauses of crude oil and refined products• developed the tankers demurrage team • recruited and trained professionals for shipping and marine claims• chaired the Committee of Measurement API - COPM • oversaw all trade claims at PMI• developed the Area to industry standards and best practices • developed loss control programs in PMI• negotiated shipping contracts and oil terminals agreements • recruited professionals, and set up technical training and SOP’s • chaired the Spanish Translation Working Group at the API - COPM

  • Claims and Loss Control Vice President

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  • Claims and Loss Control Manager

    Jan 1989 - Jan 2000
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  Bureau Veritas

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2016

  Vice President North Latin America

  Reported to the President of Bureau Veritas Commodities at corporate headquarters in Houston, TX. managing Country Managers in Colombia, Curacao, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama and Mexico, with the following main responsibilities:Overview• accountable for commodities operations and laboratories network at NLA • managing strategic planning• prepared annual budget, business plan and financial targets for the business lines: oil & gas, minerals, agriculture, coal, and environmental services• new growth projects and managed capital of investment• ensure cash collection performance and optimized HR organization • managed relationship with major key accounts• ensure QHSE standards are maintained as per company policy• manage P/L estimated $35m with 8 direct reports and 900+ employees Main Achievements• 2009 to 2013 duplicated the amount of revenue and profit of the NLA region• 2013 to 2015 steady growth of two digits in profit• developed Mexico west coast commodities business in 4 years to 30% of total revenues.• grew Panama Environmental business from green field to laboratory of $2.5+m/year in revenue• developed Ecuador Oil &Gas business in 4 years from cero to $1m+ per year in revenue• developed a Management Induction Plan for middle management. Show less

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  Yamamoto Consulting, LLC

  Aug 2016 - now

  President

  YCLLC is an oil and gas management consulting firm with offices in Houston and Mexico City. Specialized in today’s Mexican operational challenges. Energy Reform in Mexico opens new opportunities for business and we strive to offer solutions using our experience and good connections in this industry.Our mission is the operational excellence, helping our clients to make improvements in their performance with best international standards and practice, but observing the local regulations.YCLLC focus in couching and advice international companies, oil operators and traders in Mexico. Show less

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  FLOWSIS, SOLUCIONES EN MEDICIÓN OIL & GAS

  May 2017 - now

  Socio Fundador

  FLOWSIS, distribución, venta y soluciones en medición de flujo de hidrocarburos. Integramos tecnologías de vanguardia desarrolladas por fabricantes líderes en el mercado, para brindar una solución integral a sus requerimientos. FLOWSIS, distribution, sales and solutions for hydrocarbons flow measurement. We integrate the latest technologies developed by leading manufacturers in the market, to provide an integral solution to your requirements.