Francisco Pacheco
Hydrographic Surveyor, Bsc. Electronic Engineer
Dallas,TX
Summary
A 13 year continuous experienced and highly specialized professional in marine positioning, deep/shallow water video survey, evaluation, installation, transportation and operation of marine equipment such as ROV, Side Scan Sonar, Deep tow vehicles among other Sub Sea equipment. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Engineer
Bert Instruments Colombia SAS
Cartagena, Bolivar
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
- Design and implement solution to custom hydrographic surveys.
- Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
Hydrographic Surveyor
Bert Instruments Inc
Miami, FL
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Design/Develop and testing of Deep Towed Vehicle platform called "BerTow" in Hollywood, FL USA it was also successfully tested in Colombia at BRAMA (PETROBRAS) well-site area
Remote Operation Equipment Analyst
PDVSA
Ciudad Ojeda, Zulia
05.2009 - 08.2015
- Analyzed unstructured information to derive key insights.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Performed budget management to review estimated with actual results and set realistic targets.
- Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
- Continuous mapping survey of Maracaibo Lake, identification of pipelines, debris and underwater structures using 4200 Edgetech Side Scan Sonar, 3200 Sub Bottom Profiler, Teledyne Seabat 7125 MB.
- Continuous Video Survey of structures located in Maracaibo Lake using a Sub-Atlantic Mohawk ROV and Deep Ocean ROV.
- Continuous hydrographic data processing using HYPACK since 2009 for single and multibeam echosounders.
- Continuous Video data editing of structures/marine accidents/pipelines from ROV, drop/deep towed cameras survey.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Manager
Universidad Rafael Maria Baralt
Cabimas 04.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineer
Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacin
Maracaibo 07.1996 - 10.2000
Skills
ROV
Video Editing SoftwarePositioning techniquesComputer ScienceHypack IncEdgetech Sub-bottom/Side Scan TrainingROV SystemsSubcontracting management
Project estimation
Technical analysis
Schematics understanding
AutoCAD proficiency
Accomplishments
- Design/Develop and testing of a Deep Towed Vehicle platform called "BerTow" in Hollywood, FL USA it was also successfully tested in Colombia at BRAMA (PETROBRAS) well-site area.
- Coral Reef ID and Mapping survey using SSS at RC-11, ECOPETROL Field (4200 Edgetech SSS), Colombia.
- Pre-Drilling survey video at RC-11, ECOPETROL Field using an ROV (Benthos Stingray ROV), Colombia.
- Coral Reef ID and Mapping survey using SSS at ORCA I, PETROBRAS Field (4200 Edgetech SSS), Colombia.
- Pre-Drilling survey video at ORCA I, PETROBRAS Field using an ROV (Benthos Stingray ROV), Colombia.
- Post-Drilling survey video at ORCA I, PETROBRAS Field using an ROV (SAAB SEAEYE), Colombia.
- Coral Reef ID and Mapping using SSS systems at BRAMA, PETROBRAS Field (Edgetech 4200 SSS), Colombia.
- Pre/Post Drilling survey video at BRAMA, PETROBRAS Field using a deep tow vehicle (BerTow), Colombia.
- Design and installation of an Electro-hydraulic winch with a towed camera system for INVEMAR @ Santa Marta, Colombia.
- Publisher: ACIPET (Association of petroleum engineers of Colombia) – Bogota, Colombia.
Publication: “Design and implementation of a real time subaquatic video survey equipment for deep waters off shore at
Colombian Caribbean Sea”. Winner of the innovation prize at the 5th ACIPET awards.
References
- Humberto Guarin, Phd “CEO @ Bert Instruments Inc/Bert Instruments Colombia SAS, USA-Colombia” Contact: hguarin@bertinst.com – +15053050779.
- Josmal Suarez, B.Eng “Opetarion Manager @ PDVSA, Venezuela” Contact: suarezjjg@pdvsa.com – +56987608298.
- Matthew Cook, "President" @ SeaView Systems, Inc, USA Contact: mcook@seaviewsystems.com - +17344179362
Timeline
Project Engineer
Bert Instruments Colombia SAS
01.2017 - 04.2021
Hydrographic Surveyor
Bert Instruments Inc
09.2015 - 12.2016
Remote Operation Equipment Analyst
PDVSA
05.2009 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Human Resources Manager
Universidad Rafael Maria Baralt
04.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineer
Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacin
07.1996 - 10.2000