Chemical Engineer Management Consultant

Carlos E. Crespo

Oil & Gas Industry Chemical Engineering Strategic Operations

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Katy, TX 77450

Senior Refining Consultant Technical Manager Chemical Engineer Driving growth, transformation and agility through dynamic leadership, cross-functional engagement, proactive planning and effective execution.

Accomplished, results-driven, detail-oriented Oil & Gas Professional and Chemical Engineer with a proven track record of enhancing performance, promoting oil & gas services and equipment, and streamlining refinery operations. Consistently leverages strong technical analysis, project scoping, business development and relationship building expertise to successfully facilitate significant and sustainable business growth. Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills combined with a highly analytical and collaborative mindset. Background of managing end-to-end project cycles, driving internal growth and creating a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Refinery Asset Evaluations

Project Scoping & Needs Analysis

Process Analysis & Systems Optimization

Sales & Business Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Refinery Benchmarking & Configuration

Relationship & Partnership Building

Workflow & Process Improvement

Project Management & Oversight

Top-Tier Communicator & Visionary

Refinery Engineering & Economics Analyst

Established Oil & Gas Industry Expertise

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOLOMON ASSOCIATES • 2018 TO 2021 • DALLAS, TX

Business Management consultant for the energy industry, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Senior Refining Consultant

Provided consulting and benchmarking services for clients in the refining industry focused in Latin America, improving overall competitiveness and efficiency. Served as an economic, planning, and forecasting subject matter expert for oil industry projects, consulting on business performance improvements, strategic planning, and global optimization imperatives and directly contributing to the transformation, growth, success and profitability of clients. Built global energy supply/demand and pricing models and participated in consulting projects, presentations and workshops throughout Latin America.

Spearheaded a successful 2-year program to systematically examine customer operations, segment client performance by categories, collect and disseminate data, and compare performance metrics with over 85% of worldwide refineries. After analyzing and vetting data, created performance improvement plans for each client with clear directives on increasing site efficiency and profitability.

Refinery Consultant • Private Practice • 2015 to 2018

Served as Petroleum and Petrochemical Consultant for small to medium sized refinery projects and engineering companies in South America, drawing up proposals and plans for improved site efficiency and performance. Improved the refining process and capabilities, streamlined operations and enhanced project management on-site.

HONEYWELL UOP • 2007 to 2015

Multinational company developing and delivering technology to the petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical production, and major manufacturing industries.

Sales Account Manager • 2012 to 2015

Developed robust relationships with a portfolio of petrochemical industry clients throughout Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay, promoting license and technology transfer sales, connecting with key business executives and preparing sales reports. Developed commercial proposals, contracts and service agreements and coordinated technical proposals. Coordinated technical support and services provided to customers, cultivating strong relationships that facilitate future business. Liaised between customers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of solutions. Participated in Invitations to Bid (ITB) for both the public and private sectors.

Revamped refinery in Argentina from the ground-up, selling over $15 million in equipment on top of royalties earned. Conducted technical proposal that won the bid, negotiated with the client and served as main point of contact between senior management and the customer.

Developed a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts.

Delivered exceptional client service on a day-to-day basis.

Senior Consultant • 2007 to 2012

Conducted various configuration and optimization studies for existing refineries and petrochemical complexes. Evaluated existing refinery assets and coordinated efforts to develop and deliver efficiency improvements.

Conducted detailed configuration studies for 3 major Latin American customers which resulted in significant product/license/unit sales for the company.

Undertook a comprehensive Refinery Design Basis Study to determine the most efficient method to process crude and assess feasibility of building a new refinery.

Conducted a full-scope Synthetic Crude Oil Evaluation Study to determine the most efficient method to process crude that has been blended with synthetic material. Formulated detailed transportation and processing strategy to deliver comprehensive evaluation for each stage of the refining process.

Project Manager • Inelectra SACA • 2005 to 2006 • Buenos Aires, Argentina

PDVSA • Venezuela

Venezuelan state-owned oil and natural gas company.

Refinery Technical Manager • 1999 to 2003

Took charge of 5 departments: Process Engineering, Laboratory, Reliability, Major Projects and Planning & Economics. Planned, coordinated, and executed projects to solve operational problems, optimize product quality and guarantee stable and reliable operation of the refinery.

Decreased operating costs from $1.97 to $1.77/Bbl from 1999 to 2002. Increased refinery margins from $0.8 to $1.46/Bbl.

Increased revenues by $10.4 million in 2000, $10.3 million in 2001 and $4.5 million in 2002.

Increased operational benefits by $12 million annually through continuous process optimization.

Senior Refining Advisor • PDVSA • Caracas, Venezuela

Economic Evaluation and Process Development Supervisor • Corpoven • Caracas, Venezuela

Conversion and Treatment Operations Superintendent Process Engineering Superintendent Planning and Economics Analyst • Corpoven • El Palito Refinery, Venezuela

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Universidad Simón Bolívar – Chemical Engineer

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