Christian Marin
Midland,TX
Summary
Experienced Petroleum Engineer with Specialization in Hydrocarbon Production and 6+ years of experience in artificial lift systems, strong focus in Variable Speed Drive (VSD) systems for ESP and ESPCP applications. Proven expertise in troubleshooting, repair, configuration, and testing of drives, including Axiom II (Yaskawa A1000), Intelek, M-15 and M-25.
Extensive hands-on experience supporting the full lifecycle of ESP systems, including installation, commissioning, optimization, and failure analysis of systems with PMM and induction motors.
Highly skilled in shop operations, including component level diagnostics, electrical testing, and quality control, aligned with HSE standard.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
VSD Shop Engineer
Levare US
Midland, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of Variable Speed Drives (VSD) for ESP and ESPCP systems.
- Execute component level analysis of power electronics, including boards, IGBTs, diodes and other control systems.
- Conduct functional testing and validation of drives prior to sending the equipment to the field
- Configure and optimize drive parameters based on well conditions and operational requirements.
- Collaborate with engineer development team to improve equipment functionality and reliability.
- Prepared detailed documentation for designs, processes, and testing protocols.
Field Specialist
Borets
Barrancabermeja, Colombia
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Perform installation, commissioning, and startup of Variable Speed Drive for ESP and ESPCP systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues during on-site visits.
- Configure and optimize drive parameters based on well conditions, motor type (PMM/Induction/Linear), and production targets following the customer requirements.
- Trained junior staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on VSD systems.
- Monitor real-time electrical parameters (voltage, current, frequency, harmonics) to ensure stable operation.
Field Specialist
Schlumberger
Bogota, Colombia
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Led end to end commissioning of ESP systems, including VSDs, ensuring the correct startup and stable conditions
- Optimize drive performance following well conditions and power factor.
- Prepare detailed service reports and technical documentation.
Field Technician
Borets
Villavicencio, Colombia
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Led field crews in ESP and ESPCP installation, ensuring adherence to quality and HSE standards for safe operations
- Interpreted electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic to troubleshoot and repair drives effectively.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose VSD failures using data available and electrical measurements.
- Monitor well performance and electrical parameters to ensure correct operation.
Education
Specialization in Hydrocarbon Production -
Universidad Industrial De Santander-UIS
Bucaramanga, Colombia05-2022
Petroleum Engineer -
Universidad De America
Bogota, Colombia04-2017
Skills
- Variable Speed Drives: Axiom II (Yaskawa A100), Intelek, M-15 and M-25
- Drive configuration and commissioning
- Power Electronics and electrical diagnostics
- Artificial Lift Systems: ESP, ESPCP (PMM, Induction, Linear Motors)
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Well monitoring and performance optimization
- Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Documentation preparation
- Quality assurance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Artifical Lift Application Engineering
Timeline
VSD Shop Engineer
Levare US
09.2024 - Current
Field Specialist
Borets
05.2023 - 08.2024
Field Specialist
Schlumberger
05.2022 - 09.2022
Field Technician
Borets
11.2018 - 05.2022
Specialization in Hydrocarbon Production -
Universidad Industrial De Santander-UIS
Petroleum Engineer -
Universidad De America