Professional Engineer Project Engineer Project Manager

Francisco M. Santos, P.E.

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Title Senior Pipeline Engineer Offshore Project Engineer Client Representative Education BS, Maritime Systems Engineering (MASE), Texas A&M University, 2007 Languages English, Spanish

Certifications Professional Engineer (Texas), License Number 124707 Software &

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MathCAD AutoPIPE Caesar II AGA/PRCI Stability Fledermaus Route Planner OFFPIPE DNV StableLines Microsoft Project & Visio AutoCAD Summary Accomplished Senior Pipeline Engineer and Technical Lead with over 18 years of global experience designing, analyzing, and delivering subsea production systems for deepwater oil and gas projects. Provides technical expertise in mechanical pipeline design, flowline and riser analysis, jumper design, stress assessments, and complex routing studies across conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering phases. Recognized for producing high-quality technical deliverables, mentoring engineering teams, and driving design integrity in complex environments, including HPHT and hybrid flexible/rigid systems. Senior Subsea Engineer and Offshore Construction Lead with extensive field experience in managing pipelay campaigns (both rigid and flexible), umbilical campaigns (dynamic and static), jumper tie-ins, subsea equipment installations, and construction vessel operations, including tree commissioning, start-up, intervention, and integrity management. Skilled in managing engineering contractors and fabrication/installation vendors while aligning multidisciplinary project teams. Experienced in interfacing with CVAs, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure operational safety, technical compliance, and alignment with project objectives. ENGINEERING CONSULTANT – HOUSTON, TX

Senior Project Engineer Client Representative October 2015 to Present Project & Installation Leadership: Project engineer and client representative across multiple deepwater and international projects, leading SURF scope execution from detailed engineering through fabrication, offshore mobilization, and installation. Supervised delivery of flowlines, risers, umbilicals, and subsea structures, including PLETs, jumpers, and holdback systems. Managed subcontractors and Certified Verification Agent (CVA) to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (BSEE, DOI, DOT) and directed offshore execution efforts from planning through successful installation.

Advanced Mechanical Design & System Engineering: Led mechanical design of export pipelines and infield flowlines across FEED, detailed design, and construction & installation phases. Completed and approved critical engineering calculations, including wall thickness, stability, lateral buckling, end expansion, cathodic protection, span assessment, and minimum radius requirements. Applied advanced design tools (Caesar II, AutoPIPE) for flowline/jumper stress analysis. Supported development of hybrid systems, pigging studies, and pre-commissioning strategies for flexible and rigid configurations.

Client Interface & Commercial Strategy: Technical liaison between operators (Hess, Shell, Talos, Total) and major installation or midstream contractors. Supported bid evaluation, technical queries, and contract alignment across pipeline, fabrication, and installation scopes. Assisted commercial teams by contributing technical input for economic models and supporting midstream service negotiations, particularly in HPHT environments. Field Engineering & Offshore Execution Support: Participated in and led multiple offshore campaigns across pipelay vessels, light construction vessels, and fabrication yards. Managed and executed miscellaneous installation scopes, including hydrate remediation, precommissioning, jumper retrievals, mattress and mudmat installation, flying lead deployment, tree commissioning, and survey operations. Key Projects (Newest to Oldest)

Hess Goldeneye (GOM) – Flowline, riser, and hang-off assembly lead; managed design during conceptual engineering; supported line pipe manufacturing and steel stress joint evaluations.

Hess Black Pearl (GOM) – SURF installation lead; full-scope delivery (flowlines, risers, umbilicals, PLETs, titanium stress joint); interface between CVA, project team and regulatory body. Francisco M. Santos, P.E.

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Repsol B29 (GOM, Mexican Territory) – Conceptual pipeline and tie-in design; commercial and technical comparative assessment and system optimization.

BHP Trion (GOM, Mexican Territory) – FEED flowline/pipeline lead; hybrid system pigging study, pre- commissioning strategy, invitation to tender development.

Total North Platte (GOM) – Export system and infield flowline design technical lead; midstream providers, topside, and subsea team interface; commercial alignment for 20K HPHT system.

Talos Tornado 3 / Boris IV (GOM) – SURF package lead; offshore execution for rigid and flexible flowlines and umbilical installations, tree commissioning, and hydrate remediation.

Shell Powernap (GOM) – Mechanical design and stress analysis lead (jumpers, flowlines).

Shell Colibri (Trinidad) –Gas export pipeline lead; riser/flowline design and bid evaluations.

DeNovo Iguana (Trinidad) – Manifold and pig receiver stress analysis.

Zachry Freeport LNG (Onshore TX) – Site project engineer and QA/QC for hydroblasting scope; daily coordination and tracking.

Chevron Jansz-Io (Australia) – Installation planning; scenario development for deepwater riser campaign. GENESIS OIL AND GAS CONSULTANTS – HOUSTON, TX

Senior Specialist – Pipelines June 2011 to October 2015 Strategic Engineering Oversight & Design Verification: Pipeline lead and technical authority on major pipeline export systems, overseeing verification of FEED work and execution of detailed engineering. Managed design for pipeline wall thickness, stability, routing, span mitigation, buckle arrestors, curve stability, and cathodic protection, incorporating geophysical and metocean inputs. Led feasibility and sizing studies for long-distance, high-pressure oil and gas pipelines, including pipe-in-pipe systems, SCRs, and shallow-to-deep transitions. Client-Facing Leadership & Contractor Management: Key interface between clients (Shell, TransCanada, PDVSA) and installation contractors (Technip, Saipem), managing day-to-day technical and commercial interactions. Reviewed and approved contractor deliverables, responded to technical deviations, and ensured alignment with project objectives. Represented client interests in constructability reviews, HIRAs, HAZIDs, and fabrication status meetings across North and South America. Project Planning, Cost Estimation & Logistics: Developed detailed Cost-Time-Resource plans for construction phases, supported material tracking and logistics, and managed international fabrication scope. Directed transportation of pipeline assets between Venezuela and Trinidad and ensured execution plans aligned with budgets and schedules. Led development of feasibility reports summarizing design, cost, routing, and installation strategy.

Key Projects (Newest to Oldest)

TransCanada PRGT (British Columbia, Canada) – Pipeline lead for marine system; managed FEED verification, design oversight, and CTR planning.

Shell Cardamom (GOM) – Dual pipe-in-pipe flowlines and SCRs; construction and contractor management.

Shell Four Corners (GOM) – Feasibility study and pipeline sizing for export system concept screening.

Shell Appomattox/Delta House (GOM) – Mechanical design and construction management for export pipeline.

PDVSA Dragon/CIGMA (Venezuela) – Export riser and pipeline design; international contractor coordination and logistics support.

J P KENNY – HOUSTON, TX

Pipeline/Project Engineer May 2007 to June 2011

Engineering Analysis & Design: Performed analyses, including wall thickness calculations, jumper stress/load assessments, span evaluations, and VIV checks to support the design integrity of subsea flowlines, jumpers, risers

(rigid and flexible), and related structures. Used AutoPIPE and OFFPIPE extensively to verify compliance with operational and regulatory standards across multiple projects with varying water depths and pressures. Francisco M. Santos, P.E.

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Offshore Operations & Project Support: Client representative during offshore campaigns involving pre-lay AUV surveys, ROV operations, and installation of jumpers, risers, flowlines, manifolds, and PLETs. Supervised installation, troubleshooting, and data collection to ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance. Led miscellaneous offshore efforts, including ADCP retrieval, flying lead replacement, and subsea tree fluid sampling. Incorporated permitting and environmental considerations, such as chemosynthetic benthic community avoidance, during routing and survey planning.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: Developed and reviewed key design documents, including field layouts, P&IDs, general arrangements, flowline specs, bid packages, and design reports. Coordinated pipeline permit applications, DWOPs, and regulatory submittals to ensure local and international compliance. Contributed to as-built documentation and post-project lessons learned. Project Coordination & Vendor Management: Managed project execution from pre-FEED through construction, overseeing schedules, procurement, and material logistics. Engaged with vendors and subcontractors to resolve technical queries, issue POs, and ensure timely material delivery. Contributed to offshore execution planning and mentored junior engineers in jumper analysis and pipeline design best practices. Key Projects (Newest to Oldest)

Anadarko Lucius (GOM) – Wall thickness calculations (flowlines and steel catenary risers), specification production, jumper spool design.

Anadarko Caesar Tonga (GOM) – Full lifecycle project scope management, multiple engineering analyses, offshore surveys and installation.

Anadarko Boomvang Nansen (GOM) – Offshore visual survey for a subsea tree leak. Managed ROV fluid sample collection for lab analysis.

Anadarko Mawson/Byrd (GOM) – Offshore pre-lay survey, Deepwater Operations Plan (DWOP) preparation.

Anadarko EB 602 #13 / Nansen Replacement Umbilical (GOM) – Flowline design checks, layout/drawing creation, jumper analysis, regulatory permitting, offshore work.

Anadarko Cheyenne East (GOM) – Free span analysis, field layout, permitting support.

Anadarko Drysdale / Don Larson (GOM) – Jumper analysis, drawing reviews, offshore installation.

Anadarko Redhawk #3 (GOM) – Jumper analysis review and training, span analysis verification.

Anadarko Ticonderoga #2 MeOH Line Remediation (GOM) – Offshore STFL removal/replacement, controls coordination.

Anadarko Boomvang/Redhawk/Constitution (GOM) – ADCP data retrieval and troubleshooting offshore.

Anadarko Peregrino (GOM) – Flexible riser minimum allowable radius analysis.

Anadarko Cheyenne 3 (GOM) – Jumper analysis/design, bid package review.

Anadarko Shackleton/DP1 (GOM) – Pipeline design, bid package creation, span/jumper analysis.

Anadarko Ticonderoga Expansion (GOM) – Drawing and design report production, as-built updates.

Anadarko Northwest Nansen (GOM) – Drawings and report production/checking, scheduling.

Chevron Olokola (West Africa) – 48-inch gas export line span analysis.

Callon Entrada Field Development (GOM) – Drawing/report checking, VIV analysis for hull piping.

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