OVERVIEW

Chemical Engineer with *+ years of processing engineering experience in the (Upstream and Midstream) oil and gas industry, Front End Engineering Design of NGL plants, Support process design packages (PDP) for licensing projects for IGCC Gasification Technology, New Product Development and R&D Projects. Held positions as Process Engineer, Field Services Engineer, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Laboratory Manager Trainee, R&D laboratory technician.

CORE STRENGTHS

Operating plant support

Feasibility studies, process scale-up, and detailed design.

Process design work (Developed HMBs, PFDs, P&IDs,Equipment Sizing, Instrument datasheets).

PHA, HAZOP and LOPA participation.

Six Sigma Green Belt

Evaluation of Alternatives and Engineering Studies.

Experienced on GC, UV, HPLC and Wet chemistry.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

S&B Engineers and Constructors Ltd, Houston TX

Process Specialist IV (02/15-09/16)

SXL Mariner East 2 Project for Marcus Hook Pennsylvania.

Area Process Lead Engineer for the SXL Mariner East 2 Project, working primarily with instrument data sheets, line lists, control valves, and equipment review for all ISBL utilities. Scope included a flare, cooling water tower, fire water system, Analyzer shelters, and other utility systems. Perform squad check for vendor’s packages. The Mariner East 2 Project (ME2) is an expansion of an existing facility currently under construction in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. The ME2 facility includes the capability of processing additional Ethane, dehydrating Propane and Butane, chilling the products for storage in low pressure tanks and loading the products for transport. (12/2015 to present)

NGL Fractionator for Lone Star NGL (Frac 3 and Frac 4), Mont Belvieu, Texas

Responsible for evaluating solutions for action items resulting from the project PHA/LOPA study. Participated in the P&ID review and HAZOP. Responsible for P&ID development, process utility equipment design, generating PSFI and line list conditions, and assisting in the documentation of solutions for recordkeeping. Performed squad check procedures for vendor packages. (02/2015-12/2015)

DCP Midstream (Duke ConocoPhillips), Houston TX

Process/ Hydraulic Engineer (04/14-01/15)

Worked as a Process-hydraulic Engineer to support NGL pipeline operations.

Performed Hydraulic Simulations in Winflow and SPS Stoner.

Sized equipment based on process requirements such as NGL Pump Stations, Metering Stations.

Provided process support to NGL Facilities at Marysville.

Prepare P&IDs and PFDs.

Participated in PSV’s validations for Marysville.

Developed entire hydraulic model for BlackLake Pipeline System in SPS.

Attended ASPEN Hysys 8.6 Process Modeling Training

Attended ASPEN Hysys 8.6 PSV Sizing Analysis Training

Developed equipment datasheets

S&B Engineers and Constructors Ltd, Houston TX

Process Specialist IV (09/11-04/14)

Technical involvement and execution of various projects for upgrades, revamps and grass root design of process systems in NGL fractionation plants, Central Facilities and gathering pipeline systems.

Perform Heat and Mass Balance calculations.

Size equipment based on process requirements

Provide process conditions for instrumentation data sheets.

Prepare P&IDs and taking them through multiple approval cycles and reviews including safety approval.

Run hydraulic calculations and Line sizing.

Participate in process safety management, including HAZOP and, PHA reviews.

Perform breathing and Out-breathing calculations per API standards.

S&B Infrastructure, Houston TX

Process Specialist IV

Key player for the front end process design and detail of a central facility and gathering system that produced 4000BPD of oil, 1500BPD of water and 10MMSCFD of gas. The scope included separators, a dehydration unit, coolers, a facility flare, a recirculation pump, oil pumps, compressors, fuel gas heater, a heater treater, tank battery and a LACT unit.

Assists with the process simulation, P&ID development and hydraulic calculations on 7 different central facilities which each produced 4000BPD of oil, 1500BPD of water and 10MMSCFD of gas.

Working on basic and detailed engineering for the modification and expansion of KONE gathering pipeline.

GE Gasification & IGCC Technology. Houston TX

Process Engineer-Field Service Engineer (12/07-09/11)

Gained operational experience on developing process models in PRO II.

Performed HMBs from raw data and simulations across critical battery limits of the operation.

Experienced on Equipment sizing (Syngas Scrubbers, Gasifiers, CSC, Lockhoppers), conversion, yield calculations and prepared plans alternative options for improvements.

Supported Feasibilities studies with various process integration configurations (AGR, shift reactor) using existing syngas composition in order to evaluate process capabilities for whole IGCC process Island.

Participated in plant level experiments and performed evaluations for inclusion of new equipment in the existing process island.

Conducted internal quality audits and reviews to ensure that procedures were being properly implemented.

Supported design practices (internal standards) and technical information letters.

Supported debottlenecking studies, pre-commissioning and startup efforts and test runs at gasification test facilities Global Research Center (GRC) California LA – Houston TX.

CORELAB –SAYBOLT, Houston TX

Lab Manager Trainee (10/2005- 12/2007)

Performed Analytical and physical test on incoming raw materials under ASTM standards.

Performed Crude oil assays (distillation) and quantity recalculations under ASTM standards.

Officially trained on Gasoline, Diesel, Marine Fuels and Aviation Fuels specs, testing and purchase per ASTM methodology.

IQ PRODUCTS AEROSOL PACKAGING, Houston TX

R&D Technician/Quality Supervisor (11/2001-10/2005)

Performed numerous product stability and validation studies.

Conducted test runs to optimize unit performance with responsibilities that include preparation of test procedures, collection and analysis of data, and implementing changes based on test results.

Monitored, analyzed and reported process abnormalities and process constrains to the plant management.

Experienced on GC, UV, HPLC and Wet chemistry.

Responsible for analytical testing of raw materials, batch samples and finished products for quality assurance.

Promoted as Quality Assurance Supervisor supervised and trained 5 production line inspectors.

Maintained, Implemented and Wrote SOPs for QC Inspectors.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Professional:

B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of America at Bogota, Colombia – 2000

US Citizen

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Certifications:

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) APOLLO Methodology (trained) 2011

Internal Auditor I for ISO9000 Quality Management System (certified) 2011

GSI -Gasification System Inquiry (Lead) 2008-2011

Quality Management System Representative (Trained) 2009

Six Sigma Green Belt (certified) 2008

Management Development Program (IT) 2007

Hazardous Waste Management DOT Regulation 2007

Hazardous and Dangerous Goods Shipping IATA (2007)

ASTM Standards (Trained) 2007

Software:

Microsoft Office, MS Excel,MS Power point, Visio

Aspen HYSYS 7.0-7.1 Process Simulation Software (Basis) & PROII (Basis)

Aspen Hysys 8.6 Process Modeling

ASPEN Hysys 8.6 PSV Relieving Sizing Analysis

SPS (Stoner Pipeline Software)

Winflow Hydraulic Modeling

Naviswork 3D Plant Model

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