Jose A. Sanchez Rivera is an experienced leader in the petrochemical, oil, gas, and LNG industries with over 37 years of experience. He has managed operations for an LNG import terminal and 540 MW cogeneration power plant. Rivera also has experience as a technical writer providing training and writing services for various energy companies. He is proficient in areas such as LNG import and regasification, petrochemical operations, refinery operations, and health, safety and environmental.
Chemical Engineer with 40+ years experience in the Oil & Gas sector as an Upstream & Midstream lead process and facilities engineer with both extensive technical and project management knowledge.
Quality-focused, 28 year professional with strong hands-on expertise in managing critical QA/QC processes that support construction of high-volume power/ generation plants, FPSO conversions, and processes specific to Oil & Gas Industry including DNV Offshore Standards for Submarine Pipeline Systems, Subsea/Umbilical’s/Risers/Flowlines. Monitoring civil work on Gas Gathering Pipeline Stations, stringent trenching-post padding-backfill and compaction requirements.
Chemical Engineer with 40+ years experience in the Oil & Gas sector as an Upstream & Midstream lead process and facilities engineer with both extensive technical and project management knowledge.
Quality-focused, 28 year professional with strong hands-on expertise in managing critical QA/QC processes that support construction of high-volume power/ generation plants, FPSO conversions, and processes specific to Oil & Gas Industry including DNV Offshore Standards for Submarine Pipeline Systems, Subsea/Umbilical’s/Risers/Flowlines. Monitoring civil work on Gas Gathering Pipeline Stations, stringent trenching-post padding-backfill and compaction requirements.
Process Engineer having more than 13 years of experience in Oil and Gas based industry with exposure to detailed design EPCM and PMC Projects with clear understanding of managing the project within contract scope.
Process Engineer having more than 13 years of experience in Oil and Gas based industry with exposure to detailed design EPCM and PMC Projects with clear understanding of managing the project within contract scope.
Introduction to Floating Storage & Regasification Unit (FSRU)petroEDGE
Over the next 2 or 3 decades it is predicted that gas usage will grow at a much faster rate than oil and become the dominant energy source. Up to some 40% of gas comes from Offshore Fields. The transport of gas in the form of LNG is growing very fast – particularly for longer distance export routes. New offshore opportunities for gas production are being developed with the new technologies of Floating LNG (FLNG).
Inshore or Offshore FSRU’s provide safe, strategic and good location for the receiving terminals for LNG and provide the conversion of the methane from the liquid phase back to the gaseous phase to direct consumer usage.
This 2 day training course covers Gas and LNG activities – their Supply Chain from Onshore and Offshore Gas Fields to Market, with FSRU’s providing the last step by converting the LNG back to usable methane gas for local supply and use. Case Studies and videos will be used to illustrate lessons learned from past successful projects. A DVD of the powerpoint presentation and numerous Industry videos will be distributed with the lecture materials.
Topside processing systems features several different equipment that carry out distinct functions. These equipment are packaged into the modules which make up the whole topsides processing plants. It is the key that the equipment work safely and efficiently for which it was designed for and under a range of conditions including start-up and bad weather at the field location.
The petroleum industry uses Reforming as a primary process for quality improvement to meet final fuel specifications as well as hydrogen and LPG production for many intermediate processing units. This course covers the core elements of Reforming technology. Key variables that affect product yields and properties are described and their impact on the optimisation of the unit operation discussed. A framework is presented for troubleshooting operating problems and, throughout this discussion, participants are encouraged to describe their specific challenges.
Senior Pipeline/ Piping Mechanical Engineer Construction & CommissioningMohamed Mustafa
Highly ambitious and self-motivated Project Management Professional with over 10 years in the Oil & Gas Industry in the fields of Project Construction & Commissioning. All experience enhanced by multi-functional business trips in United Arab Emirates, Oman, Algeria and Egypt for large scale EPC projects with Major EPC and Petroleum companies’ region.
Senior Pipeline/ Piping Mechanical Engineer Construction & Commissioning
Jose Sanchez_Resume
1. Jose A. Sanchez Rivera
Executive Summary
Knowledgeable and energetic leader with proven ability to tackle diverse challenges and deliver strong operational
performance. More than 37 years of experience in the petrochemical, oil and gas industries. Experienced in
handling LNG and LPG associated with marine vessel unloading, dock facilities operations, liquefied storage, and
regasification operation. Performance, process and result driven towards safety, quality, efficiency and cost
effectiveness. Proficient facilitator and highly committed to teamwork empowerment and continuous improvement.
Professional Skills
Power Generation LNG Import and Regasification
Petrochemical Operations Technical Writer
Refinery Operations Health, Safety and Environmental
Professional Experience
M&H – Technical Writer and Consultant
November 2005 to present
Provided technical writing services to Williams Corporation for their LNG Facilities, NGL Fractionator and gas
pipeline compressor stations
Provided technical writing services to Targa Resources Corporation for their midstream NG and NGL facilities
Provided ExxonMobil operations personnel training regarding marine vessel offloading, storage, regasification
and pipeline gas distribution specific to the Adriatic LNG Offshore GBS Terminal
Lead operations advisor in the startup of a 3.0 MGD membrane potable water and 7.0 MGD water filtration
plants for the government of Puerto Rico
EcoEléctrica, LP – Operations Manager
January 2000 to October 2005
Managed operations and contractual availability of a 540 MW Cogeneration Electric Power Plant
Managed overall operation of the LNG Import Terminal
Coordinated contractor pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities of LNG Import Terminal
Developed and implemented a master training program for operations personnel
Coordinated an Availability Improvement Plan to increase and maintain power plant availability in accordance
with contractual agreements. Plan included a RAM study and Single Point Failure optimization program.
Enhanced and updated standard operating procedures
Gulf Chemical Corporation – Engineering Technician
September 1993 to January 2000
Responsible for refurbishment and commissioning of various idle chemical process units for refinery startup
Coordinated operational design, construction, and startup of a Marine Bulk Benzene Vapors Control System
Coordinated refurbishment of a Cyclohexane Unit and a Crude Condensate Vacuum Distillation Tower
Arochem International – Engineering Technician / Process Shift Supervisor
August 1988 to September 1993
Provided process operational / maintenance problems troubleshooting and plant optimization
Coordinated construction and commissioned a Hexane Isomerization Plant and a Pentane Hydrotreater Unit
Assisted engineers in design, development and construction coordination of refinery enhancement projects
Assisted in the design and conversion of the refinery Naphtha Unifiner Unit into a Pentane Hydrotreater Unit
Responsible for shift operation of a Crude Condensate Fractionation Unit
PPG Industries – Process Shift Supervisor / Terminal Supervisor
April 1971 to July 1988
Supervised shift operation of a Vinyl Chloride Monomer Plant
Responsible for daily predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance
Coordinated scheduled maintenance turnaround(s)
Accountable for operation of a bulk storage / multi-chemicals distribution terminal and dock facilities
Coordinated construction and commissioning of a isopropyl alcohol moisture dry out unit
19401 Tomball Parkway, Apt. 1012 | Houston, Texas 77070 | 787-374-1777 Mobile | josedoberman@gmail.com
2. Jose A. Sanchez Rivera
Key Project Experience
ExxonMobil / Ras Gas, Offshore Adriatic LNG Project: Startup of offshore LNG regasification terminal
EcoEléctrica: LNG Import and Regasification Terminal and 540 MW Cogeneration Electric Power Plant
Gulf Chemical: Design and construction coordination of a Marine Bulk Benzene Vapors Control System
Gulf Chemical: Design and construction coordination of a Tertiary Wastewater Treatment Plant
Gulf Chemical: Refurbishment of a 5,000 BPD Cyclohexane and 30,000 BPD Crude Condensate Vacuum
Distillation Tower
Arochem International: THD Unit conversion to 15,000 BPD Hexane Isomerization Plant
Arochem International: Naphtha Unifiner Unit conversion to 10,000 BPD Pentane Hydrotreater Unit
PPG Industries: Facility commissioning and startup of a 780 TPD Vinyl Chloride Monomer Plant
Continued Education
Gas Technology Institute: LNG training
Pitt-Des Moines: LNG Operator training
Distrigas Everett Terminal, Boston: LNG ship unloading and terminal operations training
Siemens Westinghouse: Combustion Turbine training
ABB Group: HRSG Operation training
AICHE: HAZOP and PHA techniques
EPA: Risk Management training
AICHE: Chemical/Petroleum Processes education training
Rochurst University: OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety
State University of New York Maritime College: International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISP) Code
19401 Tomball Parkway, Apt. 1012 | Houston, Texas 77070 | 787-374-1777 Mobile | josedoberman@gmail.com