YOBELIS ROSSI

Over 29 year of highly experience in estimating and project control in the Oil and Gas industry (upstream and downstream), during all project phases including Conceptual, Select (Feasibility), Front End (FEED), implementation (Definition); construction; Commissioning, Startup, and Turnaround. Strong technical ability combined with communicative skills, to lead estimate development, good analytical and computer skill. Bilingual (Spanish and English). High expertise working with Aspentech Cost capital Estimator, RIB, RSMeans, Office, SAP etc.

• AACEI – the association for the Advancement Cost Engineering International (Member 40767)
• Venezuelan Engineers Association (C.I.V 91.057)

• FLUOR CORPORATION, Sugarland, TX, Principal Project Estimator, 05/2012, Present, Developed multidisciplinary cost estimates for capital projects ($15MM to $12B) at different Project stages, and supported projects in the Change Management activities using Aspentech- CCE (v12), RIB Construction suite, and in-house system (ICE). Coordinated project information between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start up, including but not limited to equipment pricing, directs and indirect, specialty subcontracts, etc; Completion of material takeoffs; escalation, risk analysis and generated a set of standard cost and quantity metrics for Onshore (Upstream /downstream) and Offshore projects to support the cost estimate review process., MPC Garyville, Lousiana, U11/U12 revamp, Lead Estimator, MPC Kenai LNG Import terminal Revamp, Screening estimate, Lead Estimator, MPC El Paso, Texas, FCC revamp, Lead Estimator, MPC Garyville-Louisiana, Propane Dehydrogenation conceptual Estimate -Lummus licensor/project estimator, MPC Galveston Bay SHGP-ARU Condensate Recovery Definition Estimate, Lead Estimator, MPC Los Angeles Carson and Wilmington, Intertie Definition Estimate _New Boiler Unit - Civil Estimator, MPC Galveston Bay Refinery, Gap assessment in Emergency isolation Valve (EIV), Safety Instrumented System (IS), Layers of protection Analysis (LOPA) – Feasibility Estimate (Revamp): role: Lead Estimator, MPC Galveston bay Ref. UU3 Logic replacement Definition estimate, role: Lead Estimator, MPC Galveston Bay Boiler Feed Water Expansions Project Feasibility, role: Lead Estimator, MPC LAR Fuel Gas treatment (Feasibility-Revamp), Lead stimator, MPC Galveston Bay Ref, Piperack evaluation project – Definition Estimate – lead estimator, MPC Galveston Bay Refinery, UU3 Logic Definition Estimate Revamp – lead estimator, MPC Los Angeles Carson and Wilmington, Intertie and Electrification Definition Estimate - Civil Estimator, Huracan Ida (2021) damages assessment, Louisiana, Robertson Co SA – Entergy Facilities – Detailed Estimate – Lead Estimator, Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC), LAR Fuel Gas recovery Revamp Feasibility/ Definition – Revamp -estimate, GBR, Piperack revamp Definition Estimate, Garyville refinery, Sat Gas Plat Revamp Definition Estimate, Proposal - Crude/Vacuum Unit / DCU Unit (PEMEX New Refinery Dos Bocas-Tabasco-Mexico) (2.5 USD Billions), Mexico, EPC Proposal – joint venture with ICAFluor (Mexico). Assigned in Mexico – Project Awarded, Chayvo Well expansion CWS (4 Oil wells and 1 Gas injection well), Lead Estimator Class IV Estimate, Acrylonitrile Plant (70Kta) – Cornerstone Chemical, Lead estimator for Class V – EPC estimate), Crude Feasibility Revamp project (Marathon Galveston Bay), responsible in estimate revamp existing Heater and piping replacement, Proposal - Mozambique Rovuma LNG proposal JV (JGC, TechnipFMC & Fluor), Responsible in proposal estimate Construction indirect cost (USD$ 2.5MM). Project Awarded, Marathon Petroleum Company, LP / Blanchard Refining Company LLC. South Texas Asset Repositioning (STAR program) (USD$2.5B), Responsible in developing estimates from Feasibility (MPC), Feed, EP for Revamp and turnaround for Unit Pipestill 3B, Trunkline LNG Export, LLC - LNG Lake Charles Liquefaction Project Class II - (USD$ 8 billion), Responsible in estimate brownfield revamp/upgrade LNG plant, Orlan Offshore Platform Gas Lift Project (Eleven well gaslift added) – Class IV (USD$ 30MM) – Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL), Responsible in estimate Revamp EP estimate, Chayvo North Project – Class IV (USD$ 15MM) – offshore platform revamp, Exxon Neftegas Limited (ENL) – Location: ONSHORE / UPSTREAM facilities revamp Sakahlin Island, Russia, Gas Oil Hydrotreater (GOHT) Project Phase II – Class III (USD$30MM), BP Products North America (Whiting Business Unit) – revamp project, Proposal - LNG Mozambique Gas Development. Anadarko Moçambique Area 1, Limited) – (Class II) (USD$2,5 Billions), Responsible in estimate pre/commissioning/ start up for new LNG plant in Mozambique, Petrixo Oil Refinery and Petrochemical complex (300KBD). Class IV – (USD$2,5 Billions), Ras Al Khaimah, United Arabic Emirates, Responsible in estimate EPC cost for process plant: FCC, Coker, Ethylene recovery, Crude, distillate, Diesel Hydrotreater, Sulfur recovery, etc., Project: BP husky -Toledo Feedstock Optimization - Class IV, Toledo, Ohio, Responsible in estimating MEROX unit, BP-Husky -Toledo Future fuels NHT studies - Class V – Six options, Toledo, Ohio, Project: LNG BpTT beachfield upgrade project- Class V & Class III, bp Trinidad & Tobago, Responsible lead and estimate EPC cost for LNG revamp
• FOSTER WHEELER USA CO, Houston, TX, Lead Project Estimator, 11/2010, 05/2012, Developed multidisciplinary cost estimates for capital projects ($100MM to $10 Billion) at different Project stages and supported projects in the Change Management activities. Elaborating Risk analysis procedures to be applied to each one of the cost estimates prepared in the cost estimating group.), Lead project estimator supporting REFICAR (Colombia), Cartagena (Jun2009-Jan 2010) (USD$ 20 Billion)– Class III. EPC for grassroots process units, (25 units), offsites and utilities of the Cartagena refinery Expansion project. Estimate was developed by CB&I, and Foster Wheeler was performing the project management and Reviewing, validating estimates prepared by engineering contractors (CB&I), Changes Order and scope changes.
• AMERICA ENERGY CO. LTD, Baton Rouge, LA, Senior Project Estimator, 07/2007, 11/2010, Prepared estimate plan. Reviewed design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness and coordinated with the project to develop additional estimating bases when information is incomplete. Collected, verified, and integrated of work scope into the cost estimate including labor rate derivation, installation rates, productivity analysis, and associated engineering and construction costs. Compared and analyzed scope, quantities, and cost data between projects. Benchmarked estimates by carrying out validation and verification of previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices using high level norms and industry standards. Developed escalation model where required and assist with the development of owners cost. Elaborated Risk analysis procedures to be applied to each one of the cost estimates prepared in the cost estimating group., ECOPETROL (Colombia), Barrancabermeja (Jan09-Jun09), EPC Cm for grassroots process units, offsites and utilities of the Barrancabermeja Ecopetrol Refinery Expansion project., Class IV, FlintHill Coke drum replacement, Project consist of EPC Cm Flint hill Coke drum replacement and upgrade., Class IV, Shell solution-PDVSA: Cardon Venezuela - HDT2 Debottlenecking XPDP - Option 1/3A-5/6, 1MM$ (Feb/2009), PBF energy turnaround project - plants: FCC, Alky, Poly, CNHTU, Butamer, Ether, (49MM$) (Jan 09)
• JACOB ENGINEERING/ Manpower Services LTD, Aruba-Netherland Antilles, Turnaround Cost estimator, 11/2005, 06/2007, Provided cost estimating services for US$ 180 Million for the Maintenance project and Turnaround works in Aruba Valero’s Refinery (Hydrogen plant), Visbraker plant, Delayed Coker plant, Crude Plant, Electrical Substation, Water treatment Plant., Coordinating, consolidating, and finalizing Cost Estimates from FEED to implementation (detailed Estimate) CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) and OPEX (Operational Expenditures), Reviewed and validated estimates prepared by Third Engineering contractors, Reviewed and validated cost estimates for changes orders and scope changes, Participated in bid evaluations and contract negotiations, Maintained cost estimate data base
• FOSTER WHEELER & TECNOCONSULT, JOSE-Venezuela, Cost estimator, 10/2003, 06/2005, Provided project cost estimating services for US$ 400 Million for Debottlenecking & Main Shutdown project for SINCOR heavy Oil Upgrader Plant., Coordinated, consolidated, and finalized the detailed design Cost Estimate for Debottlenecking & Main Shutdown project for SINCOR Upgrade., Provided cost & man hour input to Cost Control, Planning and Project Risk Analysis, Assisted contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required., Evaluated and analyzing the commercial Bids (Construction Firms) for comparison, Generated cost estimates as necessary for variances, change orders, preliminary estimates, and statistical analysis., Maintained a log of variances and scope change requests, Prepared cost estimates totaling $10M for changes and additions to the project., Assisted in preparing and implementing project wide WBS/CBS (cost structure), then monitored, reported and forecasted project cost using SAP and other cost management tools, Ensured project close outs have cost report and breakdown, and that cost estimating database is updated
• PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA S.A. (PDVSA), Venezuela, Cost Estimator Supervisor, 07/2002, 02/2003, Responsible in providing cost estimates and control for the project portfolio of US$600 Million in various projects in the eastern region. Main projects related to upstream oil plants, Crude Oil pipeline system, Pump station, Terminal storage tanks, and Piers/dock system. Etc., Responsible in planning and coordinating the task-force estimate development on behalf of the project group, and carried responsibility for successful on-time completion of the cost estimate deliverables., Responsible for leading the cost estimating team in the estimating department. Providing on the job training (mentoring) for specific processes and practices to other Estimators, Supported in developing estimating standards and procedures. Compiled, summarized, updated and maintained estimate and historical cost data, Assisted engineering disciplines in making decisions based on cost. Ensured that cost estimates were in accordance with client and Industry Standards, Performed providing benchmarking against other projects., Elaborated escalation formulas. Change order estimates. Analysis of claims., Performed commercial bid analysis and contract negotiations, Evaluated cost estimates and detailed proposals made by other estimators and subcontractors, Budget variances analysis, Other duties included training, supervising, and evaluating cost engineering personnel, coaching them to improve their professional skills, Safety Responsible for personal safety and safe working practices. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.
• PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA S.A. (PDVSA), Venezuela, Scheduling & Cost control supervisor, 01/2002, 07/2002, Provided project cost control and planning duties totaling US$250 Million for several projects at Punta de Mata Oil field (Petroleos de Venezuela S.A)., Responsible for Conceptual, Basic, detailed engineering, scheduling, and control, Established standards and procedures for planning, scheduling, and controlling, Performed cost control, trending, performance measurement & project reporting, Prepared bi-weekly and monthly reports
• PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA S.A. (PDVSA), Venezuela, Cost Estimator, 05/1995, 12/2001, Provided project cost estimating services for all projects related to to Upstream Oil & Gas operational plants, PIPELINES, Refining and petrochemical plants, Cryogenic Plant, Power generation plant, Electrical transmission and distribution, Wastewater treatment plant, Dock/Piers. etc, Developed cost estimates from Class V (Screening) to Class II (FEED), and detailed estimates (Bidding estimates- class I) for grassroots plants, revamps, expansions, and turnaround, based on equipment list and engineering specifications., Prepared the total project basis estimate, Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines, Developed labor rates based on union rates and burdens and benefits detailed costs., Developed productivity factors for different locations based on U.S. gulf coast., Vendor’s quotes request for cost estimating purposes., Ensured consistency between the cost estimate, the execution strategy, the project schedule and the WBS., Arranged and conduct department, discipline, and project estimate reviews, Prepared cash flow modeling and trending based on project schedule., Elaborated escalation formula to be included in the Instruction to bidders’ document., Estimated potential deviation notice and changes order., Provided cost & man hour input to Cost Control, Planning and Project Risk Analysis, Analysis of claims and change order estimates, review, and negotiation, Developed inputs to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Cost Instructions to Subcontract, and Evaluation criteria., Reviewed & Approved Contractors monthly applications (site measurement records) and issued payment certificates., Interfaced with company and client project estimating and cost control teams to facilitate a fully integrated scope/schedule/budget project control function., Attended weekly progress meetings and prepared minutes of meetings reports, Cost Estimating training Instructor in the International Center for Project management – (CIED – PDVSA)