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Senior Civil/Structural Engineer · Oil & Gas Project Manager · Oil & Gas Reliability & Integrity
Zaragoza, Spain
Worldwide
Civil Engineering - StructuresAbout me
Structural Engineer with over 26 years of experience in Oil & Gas. Extensive experience in PDVSA: from Project Engineer, through General Manager, International experience as Engineering Manager on EPC projects. Specializing in buildings and underwater structural pathology in marine terminals.
Building DesignCivil EngineeringCivil InfrastructureSteel DesignMarine EngineeringOil RefineryDesign EngineeringSteelmakingStructural EngineeringStructural DynamicsStructural SystemsProject ConsultingOil and GasSteel WeldingReinforced Concrete
Earthquake-Resistant Structural Engineering
Extensive expertise in the structural design and analysis of industrial and residential buildings, utilizing digital structural analysis tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, STAAD III, TEKLA, and IDEA StatiCa. Also experienced in post-earthquake inspection in accordance with ATC-20 standards.
EPC Project Management / PMO
A strong track record in managing capital investment project portfolios within the refinery and Oil & Gas sectors—from conceptual engineering through to commissioning. Trained in PMBOK, JCCP/TOYO Engineering, and methodologies focused on Value Engineering and Constructability.
Oil & Gas Asset Reliability and Integrity
Experienced in reliability and maintenance management for fuel distribution and marketing assets, applying RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), asset integrity analysis, ISO 55000-based management, and risk analysis for Oil & Gas facilities.
Commercial Diving and Underwater Structural Pathology
Certified as a Commercial Diving Instructor (INEA BIIB-683) and IMO 6.09 Instructor (IC-446), with a specialization in the structural pathology of marine terminals and instructor training.
Post-Earthquake Inspection and Assessment in Venezuela
Served as an ATC-20 inspector evaluator in the state of Carabobo, Venezuela, with experience in seismic forensic engineering for buildings and post-earthquake inspections across the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
Marine and Airport Infrastructure Management
Comprehensive management of critical infrastructure for crude oil export and the receipt of petroleum derivatives; oversight of major maintenance plans and capital investment projects for marine and airport terminals. Procurement and Management of O&G Process Equipment
Experience in the procurement of process equipment, quality management systems, and the coordination of detailed engineering phases for field-based gas utilization and treatment projects.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2002
Languages
EnglishGoodSpanishNative speaker
Project history
Consulting in structural and industrial engineering for the Oil and Gas sector, procurement of process equipment, quality management systems, seismic assessments of buildings, and post-earthquake inspections (Bulletin 61 ANIH/ATC-20) for the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Structural design and calculation of industrial and residential buildings. Earthquake-resistant engineering.
Comprehensive management of critical infrastructure for crude oil exports and refined product reception. Responsible for the technical and regulatory integrity of aviation fuel systems (Jet A1/ AvGas ) nationwide and the network of docks and marine terminals nationwide. Supervision of major maintenance plans and investment projects at marine and airport terminals.
Management of reliability and maintenance strategies for fuel distribution and marketing assets. Optimization of operational availability of filling plants, pipelines, and primary transport fleet.