Julian Santaella
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Multiphase Meter Measurement Engineer with over 10 years of experience in oil and gas production operations, specializing in multiphase flow measurement, PVT analysis, fluid characterization, production data evaluation, and measurement assurance. Experienced in meter validation, commissioning, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and production surveillance for offshore and onshore assets. Advanced user of PVTSim and Multiflash with a strong background in hydrocarbon fluid behavior, well testing, fluid sampling, and customer-focused technical support.
Overview
2
2
Languages
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiphase Meter Measurement Engineer
TechnipFMC
Houston, TX
05.2026 - Current
- Provide technical support for multiphase and wet gas metering systems supporting offshore and onshore oil and gas assets across the Western Hemisphere.
- Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and reconfiguration of subsea and topside multiphase metering systems.
- Perform meter validation, health checks, performance assessments, and measurement assurance activities to ensure measurement integrity and reliability.
- Develop and maintain PVT models and fluid descriptions for multiphase flow measurement applications.
- Analyze production and well test data to evaluate meter performance and support operational decision-making.
- Prepare technical reports, validation studies, and engineering assessments based on field and production data.
- Collaborate with reservoir, production, and operations teams to address flow measurement and production allocation challenges.
- Deliver customer training and technical support related to multiphase metering technologies.
Staff Technician
Alpine Polytech
Fort Worth, TX
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Analyzed technical issues to develop effective solutions, ensuring high-quality standards were met.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated procurement of tools and parts to ensure availability for operational needs.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
- Documented test results and maintained accurate records in laboratory information systems.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Inspected laboratory equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Operations Coordinator /Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Sika
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated daily operational activities, workforce planning, and resource allocation to support business objectives.
- Conducted quality control testing and laboratory audits to ensure compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
- Analyzed operational and quality performance metrics and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
- Performed root cause investigations and implemented corrective actions to improve efficiency and product quality.
- Supported employee training, skill development, and process standardization activities.
- Maintained compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and operational performance.
SURFACE WELL TESTING FIELD SUPERVISOR
OILSERV
Basra, Iraq
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Supervised field operations teams, ensuring timely project completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Resolved customer complaints, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty; conducted site checks and utilized computerized applications for accurate documentation.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Directed projects, aligning operations with schedule and quality requirements.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty. Completed site checks and leveraged computerized applications to document or record findings.
- Conducted quality checks on surface well testing reports to ensure accuracy before delivery to clients. on surface well testing report delivery to the client.
OILFIELD SENIOR FILED SPECIALIST
OilSERV
Basrah
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Led the PVT Sampling Team in collecting reservoir samples under reservoir conditions and maintained tools while reporting directly to the client.
- Assisted the Testing Data Acquisition team with preparation, maintenance, and delivery while operating in the field as a DAQ Specialist and reporting directly to the Testing Coordinator.
- Assisted the Multiphase Flow Meter team with preparation, maintenance, and delivery while supervising field operations and reporting directly to the Field Service Manager.
SURFACE AND BOTTOM HOLE PVT SAMPLING Specialist
OilSERV
Basrah
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Sampling Supervisor, collection of reservoir Samples at reservoir condition, Tools maintenance and report direct to the Field Service manager, validation on site; bubble point and collection of Well head and Separator Samples.
- Support to Testing data Acquisition team, preparation maintenance and delivery. field Operation as DAQ Specialist, Report directly to Testing Coordinator, Equipment used for surface well testing ( Fekete) Down hole data Acquisition ( Metrolog and Spartek).
- Developed and implemented enhanced operational procedures to improve project efficiency.
- Conducted risk assessments and safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
FLUID ANALYSIS SPECIALIST
Schlumberger
Anaco
12.2005 - 12.2010
- Managed operations of Physico-Chemical Lab, overseeing various analyses and experiments., Oil Characterization; API, Water and Sediment Content Determination by Centrifuge Method, Water by Distillation, Dehydration, Density Pour Point, Flash Point, Kinematic Viscosity, Sediments by Extraction, Asphaltenes and Wax Content, etc.. Water production analysis.
- Assisted PVT Lab by conducting experiments and validating test results., Resaturation of reservoir samples, Validation, constant composition expansion ( CCE), Bubble point, Liquid and Gas Chromatography.
- Assisted PVT Sampling Team in gathering and processing samples for analysis., Surface and Down hole Sampling.
- Operated in both onshore and offshore environments to conduct necessary fieldwork..
Education
Associate in Engineering Technology - Advance Chemical Technician
Instituto Universitario Politecnico JAA
El Tigre, Venezuela12-2005
Skills
- Multiphase Flow Metering
- Wet Gas Metering
- Meter Validation
- Measurement Assurance
- PVT Modeling
- PVT Analysis
- Production Data Analysis
- Flow Measurement
- Flow metering
- Well Test Analysis
- Commissioning
- Troubleshooting
- Technical troubleshooting
- Production engineering practices
Languages
Spanish (Expert)
English (Experienced)
Timeline
Multiphase Meter Measurement Engineer
TechnipFMC
05.2026 - Current
Staff Technician
Alpine Polytech
03.2025 - 05.2026
Operations Coordinator /Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Sika
08.2022 - 06.2024
SURFACE WELL TESTING FIELD SUPERVISOR
OILSERV
12.2018 - 08.2020
OILFIELD SENIOR FILED SPECIALIST
OilSERV
04.2012 - 04.2016
SURFACE AND BOTTOM HOLE PVT SAMPLING Specialist
OilSERV
12.2010 - 01.2012
FLUID ANALYSIS SPECIALIST
Schlumberger
12.2005 - 12.2010
Associate in Engineering Technology - Advance Chemical Technician
Instituto Universitario Politecnico JAA