Engineer Engineering

LUIS J. GUZMÁN

**** – **th Street SW +1-587-***-****

Calgary, Alberta T3C 1X1 ac4eie@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Junior Engineer with experience in field production operations for conventional heavy oil, process engineering, and safety in the Oil & Gas industry in Venezuela and Canada. Experienced in increasing heavy oil production by proper selection, operation and optimization of artificial lift systems. Working knowledge of monitoring and evaluating related facilities used for enhanced oil recovery and oil treatment (Field Batteries). Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (eligible for APEGA registration). Willing to relocate or travel throughout Alberta and Canada.

SUPPLEMENTARY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Skilled in production optimization by proper selection, operation, and stimulation of Pump Jacks (Sucker Rod Pumps) and PCP artificial lift systems for Conventional Heavy Oil based on input from Field Operations Team, Reservoir characteristics and well completion.

Skilled in production optimization, completions, and facilities optimization.

Skilled in performance evaluation and optimization of oil field gathering facilities, produced water treatment and field processing facilities.

Expertise on coordinating, monitoring and controlling requested maintenance activities for active wells and treatment facilities.

Proven ability to utilize and produce oil well production decline curves, reserves estimations, and production forecasts to prepare budgets.

Ability to monitor producing wells, batteries (field stations), field production operations,

Able to design and read Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).

Fluent in English and Spanish. Strong communication skills in both languages.

Extensive experience working within multicultural teams and environments.

Strong work ethic.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

AccuMap, WellView, HYSYS, AFE Manager, Valor, AutoCAD, Camino, Microsoft Office. SolidWorks, Visual and SAP.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Planner (Scheduler/Buyer) December 2015 – September 2017

KUDU INDUSTRIES INC. – CALGARY, CANADA

Coordinate work activities with other departments; Costumer services, Production, Quality, Warehouse and Engineering, to stablish production target dates and Assign optimal lead time for completion of incoming costumer orders.

Manage all material flow from purchasing end to the production floor. Prepare and release purchase orders for the requisition of raw materials, external services and supplies, assuring complete material supply for production requirements, as per schedule.

Extensive Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure requisition and delivery of raw materials, external services and supplies, ensuring complete and timely material supply for production requirements, as per schedule.

Interpret computer-assisted design engineering drawings (CAD) and specifications for machines and components.

Keep an efficient flow of communication with all stakeholders related to production issues, materials delay, safety hazards and concerns, and management directions affecting the daily operations.

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist June 2015 – December 2015

KUDU INDUSTRIES INC. – CALGARY, CANADA

Engineering Masters Updates, with proper matching between Visual (ERP System) and Kardex-PPG by ensuring all parts and drawings are correct for each sub-assembly and for the final product.

Ensure consistency between Engineering Masters, Drawings, Bill of materials and Work Orders for production.

Work with different departments to ensure correct and reliable flow of information in drawing, bill of materials and work orders.

Ensure consistency with naming conventions within Visual ERP system, updating all any old data, Review part's drawings for shop floor.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGNER MAY 2014 – PRESENT

KUDU INDUSTRIES INC. – CALGARY, CANADA

Ensures product compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Development and design of new PCP products based on inputs from New Product Development Team.

Building and testing prototypes, validation of products in field.

Generating design outputs and ensuring that these meet design input requirements.

Generating engineering drawings, engineering masters and parts maintenance using Solid Works and Visual.

Field visits to liaise with customers and Store Mangers to support collection of input data and product validation feedback. Work closely with multiple teams involved in development of new products/projects.

PRODUCTION ENGINEER (SAIT- COOP) AUGUST 2012 –MARCH 2013

CNRL, CONVENTIONAL HEAVY OIL – CALGARY, CANADA

Provided support to manage conventional heavy oil wells with Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP) in the Central Alberta region with daily production rate of 5000 bpd.

Collaborated with team members in Exploitation, Exploration, Land, and Field Operations to meet production and financial targets.

Worked closely with Field Operations to ensure production optimization and minimize operating costs.

Maximized heavy oil production by identifying, evaluating, and recommending recompletion and workover candidates. PCP pumps Selection for specific reservoir/well requirements.

Recommended optimum depletion strategies while working with team members from Exploitation and Exploration, with constant visits to the Field for meetings with Field Operations.

Provided preliminary scoping and design of proposed facilities, pipeline construction, and upgrades.

Sought out new adding volume projects to maximize heavy oil production by evaluating well performance; and recommending recompletions, WKO, and stimulation jobs.

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS ENGINEER OCTOBER 2007 – JANUARY 2012

PDVSA, DISTRITO CABRUTICA & MELONES OIL FIELD – VENEZUELA

Worked at the Orinoco Oil Belt as part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for 300+ active oil wells with artificial lift systems including progressing cavity pumps (PCP), Sucker Rod Pumps, and electric submersible pumps.

Worked with respective multiphase pumping system used to transfer crude oil to the processing facilities. Delivered a daily production rate of 95000 bpd while meeting required specifications.

Scheduled and supervised inspections of flow lines of diluent and oil wells. Identified failed equipment for maintenance and reported safety hazards.

Coordinated oil well production tests to optimize and control oil, gas, and water production.

Provided formal reports to upper management on daily crude oil production. Reported on daily production forecast compared to oil field performance including oil well production tests, artificial lift systems performance, and field equipment performance (multiphase pumps and processing facilities).

Monitored processing facilities and surface equipment performance including separators, dehydrators, degassers, oil storage vessels, and oil/gas gathering & treatment facilities.

Developed projects including the Re-engineering and Re-activation of a Produced Water Treatment Plant and Heavy Oil Recovery Facility.

Monitored and evaluated multiphase pump performance and optimized pump operational parameters in order to increase efficiency.

Ensured safe operating practices and compliance with legal and corporate requirements.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF APPLIED PETROLEUM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

SAIT POLYTECHNIC – CALGARY, ALBERTA 2015

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 2006

UNIVERSIDAD SIMÓN BOLÍVAR – CARACAS, VENEZUELA

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

SPORTS (SOCCER, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, HOCKEY, FOOTBALL), TRAVELS, MULTI CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND FESTIVALS, CAMPING AND HIKING

REFERENCES

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