PABLO A. GONZALEZ
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Petroleum Loss Control Specialist and Superintendent with more than 25 years of experience in the petroleum and petrochemical industry and over 5 years leading marine and terminal loss-control operations. Over the course of my career, I have worked throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Panama, and the Caribbean protecting client interests during vessel loading and discharge operations. I take pride in minimizing cargo discrepancies, reducing claims exposure, and making sure every transfer is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. I began my career as a Level III Petroleum Inspector and advanced into superintendent and loss-control roles through hands-on experience in ship/shore reconciliation, OBQ/ROB and bunker surveys, cargo sampling, contamination prevention, and marine terminal operations. I have worked with crude oil, refined petroleum products, LPG, bunker fuels, and other petrochemical cargoes, and I am comfortable coordinating directly with vessel crews, terminals, inspectors, customs officials, and clients to solve problems and keep operations moving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loss Control Specialist / Superintendent
INC Nautical LP
09.2025 - Current
- Direct 24/7 marine cargo transfer operations during vessel loading and discharge activities, ensuring compliance with ASTM/API standards, terminal procedures, and client requirements.
- Protect client interests during high-value marine cargo transfers by leading ship/shore quantity reconciliation, transfer-loss analysis, OBQ/ROB and bunker surveys, and discrepancy resolution efforts.
- Serve as the primary client representative during operations by advising on cargo blending, sampling, contamination risks, measurement issues, and claims exposure.
- Coordinate directly with Marathon Petroleum loss control representatives during vessel operations to minimize losses, report gains, and ensure accurate custody transfer.
- Lead coordination between vessel crews, terminal operators, inspectors, and clients across the United States, Canada, South America, Panama, and the Caribbean.
Petroleum Loss Control Specialist / Superintendent
Independent Contractor
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided independent petroleum loss-control and superintendent services for international clients during vessel loading, discharge, and custody transfer operations.
- Managed ship/shore reconciliations, transfer-loss analysis, OBQ/ROB and bunker surveys, and cargo measurement activities involving a broad range of crude oil and petroleum products.
- Advised overseas clients on cargo blending, contamination prevention, measurement discrepancies, and claims exposure.
- Coordinated vessel, terminal, customs, and inspection personnel across the United States, Canada, South America, Panama, and the Caribbean.
Loss Control Specialist / Superintendent
Antares Oil
Boston
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Directed marine gasoline blend loading operations in Boston while ensuring adherence to ASTM and API industry requirements, terminal procedures, and client requirements.
- Performed ship/shore quantity reconciliation, transfer-loss analysis, OBQ/ROB and bunker surveys to identify discrepancies, reduce claims exposure, and protect client interests.
- Witnessed shore tank and vessel gauging, verified cargo sampling procedures, and inspected cargo containment systems to ensure cargo integrity and accurate custody transfer.
- Coordinated with vessel crews, terminal operators, inspectors, and clients during high-volume gasoline blend operations.
Superintendent / Loss Control Agent
Petromar International
St. Croix
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed vessel blend loading operations in St. Croix, ensuring petroleum transfer operations met ASTM and API guidelines, terminal procedures, and client requirements during high-value marine cargo transfers.
- Assisted Limetree Bay with terminal inventory reconciliation, storage tank verification, and custody transfer activities to improve inventory accuracy and reduce transfer discrepancies.
- Led multiple vessel offloading operations in New Orleans and Alabama, performing cargo quantity calculations, ship/shore reconciliations, transfer-loss analysis, and discrepancy resolution.
- Served as the primary liaison between terminals, vessel crews, customs officials, inspectors, and clients to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate operations while minimizing contamination risks and claims exposure.
- Verified cargo sampling procedures, witnessed shore tank and vessel gauging, and inspected cargo containment systems to protect product quality and ensure accurate custody transfer.
Lead Petroleum Inspector
Intertek Caleb Brett
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Served as a Level III Petroleum Inspector performing petroleum and petrochemical inspections throughout the East Coast and Canada.
- Obtained samples and measurements from shore tanks, vessels, barges, railcars, and tank trucks, and calculated and certified cargo quantities.
- Completed reconciliation reports and transfer documentation while identifying and communicating discrepancies, transfer issues, and operational concerns.
- Verified that all measurement and safety equipment was calibrated and operational and assisted in training and mentoring inspector trainees.
Petroleum Inspector
AmSpec Services
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Sampled, measured, and documented petroleum and petrochemical products in shore tanks and marine vessels, including temperature and quantity verification.
- Calculated and certified transfer quantities and performed full reconciliation of vessel and shore tank measurements.
- Coordinated with client representatives, U.S. Customs, vessel personnel, and terminal staff to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient operations.
- Assisted in training inspector trainees and maintained compliance with all company, client, and industry standards governing petroleum inspection and custody transfer activities.
Petroleum Inspector
Intertek Caleb Brett
Port Everglades
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Performed petroleum and petrochemical inspections at Port Everglades involving vessels, barges, shore tanks, railcars, and tank trucks during loading and discharge operations.
- Obtained cargo samples, conducted tank gauging and quantity calculations, and prepared transfer documentation and reconciliation reports for a wide range of petroleum products.
- Verified that all measurement and safety equipment was calibrated and operational prior to each assignment and communicated discrepancies, transfer issues, and operational concerns to supervisors, terminal personnel, and clients.
- Coordinated directly with vessel crews, terminal operators, and Port Everglades personnel to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient cargo transfer operations.
Petroleum Inspector
SGS North America
01.2006 - 02.2011
- Maintained communication with office staff, terminals, and vessel personnel regarding job status, operational issues, and inspection activities.
- Assisted with inspection reports and laboratory analysis to verify petroleum and petrochemical products met customer specifications.
- Supported marine and terminal inspection operations involving petroleum and petrochemical cargoes.
- Performed tank gauging, cargo sampling, and quantity calculations for vessels, barges, railcars, tank trucks, and shore tanks.
- Prepared transfer documentation and reconciliation reports while identifying and communicating discrepancies and operational concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Curtis High School
Staten Island, NYMortuary Science - Some College
American Academy McAllister Institute
New York, NYSkills
Measurement & Qualification Expertise
Analytical & Investigative Skills
Knowledge of Industry Standards & Regulations
Operational & Technical Understanding
Communication and Reporting
Certification
- IFIA Certified
- Hazmat Certified
- Fire 1
- CPR Certified
- LPG Certified
- STS Operations Certified
- Crude Oil Certified
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Fluent in Spanish
- Domestic and international travel in the US, Canada, South America, Panama, and the Caribbean.
- Extensive experience supporting marine, terminal, refinery, and vessel operations involving crude oil, refined petroleum products, LPG, bunker fuels, and other petrochemical products.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Loss Control Specialist / Superintendent
INC Nautical LP
09.2025 - Current
Petroleum Loss Control Specialist / Superintendent
Independent Contractor
02.2023 - 08.2025
Loss Control Specialist / Superintendent
Antares Oil
01.2021 - 02.2023
Superintendent / Loss Control Agent
Petromar International
03.2020 - 01.2021
Lead Petroleum Inspector
Intertek Caleb Brett
01.2019 - 03.2020
Petroleum Inspector
AmSpec Services
06.2013 - 08.2017
Petroleum Inspector
Intertek Caleb Brett
02.2011 - 06.2013
Petroleum Inspector
SGS North America
01.2006 - 02.2011
Mortuary Science - Some College
American Academy McAllister Institute
High School Diploma -
Curtis High School