Carmen Paredes
Tulsa,Ok
Summary
Proficient Project Engineer with more that 20 years of experience driving successfully projects coordination to completion in the oil and gas industry. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.
Eager to learn new technologies and methods to enhance performance and deliver value to clients.
Specialties: Strategic Planning and Customer Service, Bids Management, Multicultural Offices' Relationships, Project lead engineering, Engineering Staff Management, Analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Document Management and Design Build Analysis, Collaboration, and Decision-Making
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Engineer
Self-Employ - Freelance
02.2023 - Current
- Technical advice and Data Management for companies in Venezuela and Argentina.
- Development of dashboards that allowed supervision and management of projects through key performance indicators (KPI), control of deliverables, resources, and finances.
Project Engineer
SECIN
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinate development of projects for Pan American Energy (PAE) company in Argentina, surface facilities for crude oil sale conditioning (gas pipelines, metering station, crude oil treatment plant projects).
- Technical development of projects, was achieved without losing general objectives, completing projects according to schedule, which allowed PAE to build and start-up facilities avoiding fines for not compliancy.
Project Engineer
WORLEY
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Coordinate Projects for CHEVRON and GALAXY, providing technical expertise, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Defined the feasibility and conceptual project stages of Accommodation camps and Pilot Ponds and Pilot Plant for Sal de Vida Lithium Brine Project.
- Defined the production scheme and coordinated Engineering for Yacimiento El Trapial Shale Oil Production (100 % achieved and approved to satisfaction).
Projects Advisor
TEKOA INGENIEROS SA
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Technical advice for projects in Venezuela, in process and environmental areas.
- Responsible for Annual Budget Preparation and coordination of new businesses and projects between Venezuela and Argentina.
- Coordination with Business Development group to support promotional activities in geographical areas, especially in Argentina.
- Proposals Preparation for projects resulting from marketing and negotiations.
- Support in preparation of plans and execution schedules, budgets, etc. Interface with Argentina Customers and Tekoa Office in Caracas
Project Manager
TECNOCONSULT
11.2010 - 01.2017
- National & International Project Management.
- Projects in Venezuela, Caribbean Islands and projects developed in conjunction with TECNOCONSULT office in Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi, using remote work techniques for project and document control.
- Successful coordination, planning, assurance of human resources, material, and budget for execution of all project activities.
- Technical Manager of National and International Offers: coordination, planning, consolidation, and alignment of multidisciplinary team.
- Project Engineer Pacific Refinery Project - PDVSA Ecuador, leading a group of 40 people in the process area and completing the design of the service units. FEED. Client: SK E&C Corean Company
Environmental Engineer Consultant
ARQUIAGRO
01.2010 - 10.2010
- Development of environmental impact studies for different sections and camps associated with construction of Tinaco – Anaco railway in Venezuela.
- Environmental impacts were identified and prevention and mitigation measures were formulated that project owner must comply with to make project environmentally viable.
- Obtained and maintained permits and plans for construction.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by preparing accurate documentation for government agencies.
Project Engineer
CAS
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Coordinate Process and Piping for Project Low Sulfur Diesel and Gasoline in La Teja Refinery for ANCAP – Uruguay / AESA - Argentina.
- Review of equipment design through P&IDs and Equipment and Instruments Data Sheets, identifying errors in design and inconsistencies between documents. Achievement: 100% consistency in documents and plant design.
Project Manager
TEKOA INGENIEROS
03.2003 - 10.2008
- Coordinator of Processes and Environmental Area, Strategic Planning, and Marketing
- Successfully managed Multidisciplinary Projects for oil and petrochemical industry and environmental development of mining industry.
- Formulation of environmental adaptation plan for CORPOELEC Electric Corporation facilities in short and medium term
- Updated country's electrical energy production with best environmental practices, avoiding deterioration of environment.
Manager - Process & Environmental Engineering Dept
TECNOCONSULT, S.A.
09.2001 - 03.2003
- Managed 47 process engineering staff for conceptual, FEED, detail design, quality assurance, and construction/startup of US$100+ million capital projects for O&G, Refining, and Petrochemical projects, such as:
- Catalytic Naphtha Hydrotreatment of CRP ISAL Technology - PDVSA.
- CRT Naphtha HDT project (ISAL). Morichal Upgrader Utilities and Offsite Package – PDVSA (Venezuela).
- Rucio Viejo Plant Upgrade Study. Total Oil & Gas (Venezuela). Implementation improved project delivery procedures, quality, and workflow by more than 50%.
Project Manager / Process Discipline Leader
TECNOCONSULT
05.1998 - 09.2001
- Managed and coordinated various projects for Oil and Petrochemical Area.
- Support to process engineering group.
- Assistance and consulting for PDVSA projects.
Process Engineer / Discipline Leader
PDVSA -INTEVEP, S.A.
09.1989 - 04.1998
- Participated in development of Conceptual and Basic Engineering Projects, PDVSA – INTEVEP own technologies (Center for Research and Development of Petroleum Venezuela - PDVSA).
- Participated in development of projects with environmental vision: ISAL - DISOL - AQUACONVERCION - HDH.
- Identified bottlenecks in production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result.
Education
Diploma in Project Management. Professional - Project Management
CAPACITARTE - UBA Buenos Aires University
Argentina09.2020
Specialization in Business Management. Mention Finance. Graduated with honors - Business Management
Simón Bolívar University
Venezuela01.2002
Chemical engineer. Class Fourth Place - Chemical Engineering
Los Andes University
Venezuela07.1989
Skills
- Project Management
- Scheduling and Planning
- Quality Control
- Project Estimation
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Document Management
- Schedule Management
- Engineering Design
- Project Scoping
- Engineering
- Estimating and Bidding
Professional Profile
Process Engineer combined with a specialization in Business Engineering, Finance, and 34 years of professional experience, climbing positions of increasing responsibility in three areas of performance: Process Design and Technical Assistance, Consulting and Management of Engineering and Environmental Projects, Strategic Planning - Marketing
Other Knowledge
Microsoft Office advanced, ProjectWise, AutoCad basic. NavisWork basic
Recent Courses
- Agile methodologies
- Data Analysis Power BI
- Data Science (studying)
Work Authorization
Fully work Authorized - No Visa Sponsorship Required
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Project Engineer
Self-Employ - Freelance
02.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
SECIN
03.2022 - 12.2022
Project Engineer
WORLEY
07.2019 - 02.2022
Projects Advisor
TEKOA INGENIEROS SA
09.2017 - 06.2019
Project Manager
TECNOCONSULT
11.2010 - 01.2017
Environmental Engineer Consultant
ARQUIAGRO
01.2010 - 10.2010
Project Engineer
CAS
01.2009 - 12.2009
Project Manager
TEKOA INGENIEROS
03.2003 - 10.2008
Manager - Process & Environmental Engineering Dept
TECNOCONSULT, S.A.
09.2001 - 03.2003
Project Manager / Process Discipline Leader
TECNOCONSULT
05.1998 - 09.2001
Process Engineer / Discipline Leader
PDVSA -INTEVEP, S.A.
09.1989 - 04.1998
Diploma in Project Management. Professional - Project Management
CAPACITARTE - UBA Buenos Aires University
Specialization in Business Management. Mention Finance. Graduated with honors - Business Management
Simón Bolívar University
Chemical engineer. Class Fourth Place - Chemical Engineering
Los Andes University