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Hector Alvarez

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Last update: 06.09.2022

Process Engineering Leader

Graduation: not provided
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Limited professional) | Spanish (Limited professional)

Attachments

CV_HV_Sept2020_Rev0 resume.doc

Skills

Visualization, API, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word, Project, LP Model, ProII, Inplant, Dynsim, Hysis, HCAMS, PIMS, HTRI, HAZID, HAZOP, SIS/SIL, 3D Model. Crude Oil Refining Process. Planning.

Project history

09/2015 - Present
Process Engineering Leader
Petroleos De Venezuela, S.A. (Energy, water and environment, >10.000 employees)

  •  Lead configuration studies for major Greenfield and Brownfield refinery investment.             
  • Analysis and evaluation of different kind of crude oil blends and feasibility studies.
  • Review of Refinery LP Models of each study case in order to get the more optimum process scheme.
  • Review of the cost estimation and the economical evaluations.

10/2007 - 09/2015
Process Engineering Leader
Pertoleos De Venezuela S. A. (Energy, water and environment)

  • Conducting technical BID evaluation developed by the PMC contractor for Procurement and Construction companies.
  • Participating in risk studies as HAZID, HAZOP, SIS/SIL and 3D Model review for CDU, VDU, DCU and NHT/CCR.
  • Responsible for development of existing CDU and VDU revamp study.
  • Performing technical reviews of Process engineering deliverables developed by engineering consultants / contractors, ensuring design quality in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
  • Attending to the review meetings and workshops with licensors and consulting companies, in order to review documents, schedule, available resources, planning, etc.
  • Completion of Basic Engineering Design Guide document, Basic Engineering Design Data document and Design Basis of process units.
  • Supporting to other managements of the project: finance, procurement, construction, planning, etc.
  • Participate in layout reviews, model review, design reviews, and technical workshops.
  • Supporting to other PDVSA projects.
  • Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers.
  • Perform economic/financial evaluation for feasibility studies for different facilities.
  • Responsible for coordinating the feasibility study of integration between refinery and petrochemical facilities.
Providing technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up.

01/2003 - 10/2007
Process Enginneer
Petroleos De Venezuela, S.A. (Energy, water and environment, >10.000 employees)

  • Providing support services and troubleshoot any problems guarantying expert advice and assistance to Operation's organization in order to increase profits and efficiency, reducing operation costs and identifying identification opportunities.
  • Advising and supporting technically to the operation’s department during normal operation, start-up and shutdown of process units.
  • Originate and carry out engineering studies to determine potential problems and remedies to existing problems, solve complex technical problems, increase revenue, optimize processes, protect the environment, or improve safety.
  • Technical support to the maintenance department during Refinery Turnarounds (minor and major). Perform process calculations and assessments.
  • Review and evaluate the capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their acceptability to perform major services.
  •  Working on or with task forces assigned to investigate incidents or to determine root cause of some issue.
  • Coordinating of special activities and studies as: Test Run, catalyst regeneration of Platforming and Isomerization units, catalyst loading during Shutdown & Turnaround.

Local Availability

Only available in these countries: Venezuela
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