About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3807394
PROCESS ENGINEER | REFINING & HEAVY OIL CONVERSION | PILOT PLANT & PROJECT EXECUTION
Core Expertise
- Process design and simulation for refining operations using PRO/II and Aspen Plus.
- Risk assessment and mitigation via HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA methodologies.
- Development and kinetic modeling of emulsified heterogeneous catalysts for heavy oil conversion.
- Thermal integration and energy optimization across refinery process units and upgraders.
- Turnaround planning, inspection coordination, and technical assistance during major shutdowns.
Project Background
- Supported Basic and FEED phases for a multi-unit heavy oil upgrader project.
- Led pilot plant operations for catalyst evaluation, stability testing, and performance validation.
- Provided technical assistance for sulfur recovery, amine treating, and crude distillation units.
- Performed process troubleshooting, commissioning support, and operational optimization during plant shutdowns.
- Prepared engineering drawings, material requisitions, and construction work packages to support field teams.
Key Skills
- PRO/II | Aspen Plus | HTRI
- HAZID | HAZOP | LOPA
- AutoCAD | MATLAB | Microsoft 365 | SPC
- Pilot plant operations | Catalyst testing | Kinetic modeling
- Thermal integration | Energy optimization | Turnaround planning
Education
- Chemical Process Engineer — IUT Dr. Federico Rivero Palacio
- Higher University Technician in Chemical Processes — IUT Dr. Federico Rivero Palacio
Awards & Recognition
- Author, book on Aquaconversion process technology and related technical papers
- Published studies on sulfur concrete prototypes and unconventional uses of elemental sulfur
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned process engineer with 15+ years in refining and heavy oil conversion plus 3+ years in project engineering. Brings combined strengths in pilot-plant catalyst development, FEED support, and hands-on construction and commissioning. Proficient in process simulation, risk analysis, and field coordination to accelerate project delivery and resolve operational issues.
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