Jorge ARGUETA VALDEZ
Guatemala City
Summary
With experience in the oil and gas sector, problem-solving and emergency response, with a proven track record at Perenco Guatemala Limited. Excelled in operations management and team leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and safety procedures. Expert in budget control and risk management, consistently achieving key performance indicators. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Refinery Manager (OIM)
Perenco Guatemala Limited
10.2017 - Current
- Verify the accomplishment of all policies of the group.
- More than 10 years without accidents with lost time injuries.
- Managed approximately 50k gpd fuels deliveries to Xan field
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements to produce asphalt and fuels.
- Attended planning meetings to coordinate the asphalt sales with Guatemala HQ sales team, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Designed budgets and cost estimates for projects with speed and accuracy while working closely with the operations manager to determine best courses of action.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Pipeline and Pumping Stations Manager (OIM)
Perenco Guatemala Limited
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for Pipeline integrity strategy.
- Controlled costs to keep the maintenance operating within budget.
- Coordinate the oil transports from Xan field to Piedras Negras Terminal.
- Prevent spills and damages to the environment that put in risk the reputation of the company.
- Establish performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those goals.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
General Supervisor, Xan Oil Field
Perenco Guatemala Limited
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Managed the maintenance and production operations of the field.
- Monitored wells and production daily.
- Achieving production objectives.
- Monitored the operational process.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Pipeline General Supervisor
Perenco Guatemala Limited
07.2009 - 02.2012
- Tracking the maintenance activities at the north and south pipeline.
- Contingency official in case of spills along the pipeline.
- Follow up budget execution to optimize the resources.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Pipeline Integrity Supervisor
Perenco Guatemala Limited
11.2006 - 07.2009
- Responsible to repair the Pipeline using a "hot-tap" machine TDW.
- In charge to schedule the maintenance routine to the different groups along the south pipeline.
- Official in charge in case of contingency as spills or sabotages.
Chahal Pumping Station Supervisor
Perenco Guatemala Limited
07.2005 - 11.2006
- In charge to coordinate the strategy of crude oil pumped from Chahal to Semox Pumping Station
- Maintenance of crude oil storage tanks, engine OVH, new projects follow up, HSE good practices.
- Prepared daily schedules for personnel and equipment to develop activities.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize pumps and equipment performance.
Trainee Engineer
Perenco Guatemala Limited
03.2004 - 07.2005
- Knows the organizational culture of the company.
- Traveled to job sites with senior personnel to aid in inspections and ongoing project observations.
- Maintained contemporary technical knowledge of engineering concepts.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on complex projects.
- Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
Non Destructive Technician and QA Inspector
Encontrol, S.A.
01.2000 - 03.2004
- X-ray welding inspector
- Welder instructor
- NDT Inspector
- Project Manager
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
University Landivar
Guatemala City06-2003
MEng - Mechanical Engineering
University of San Carlos De Guatemala
Guatemala City01-2000
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Key performance indicators
- Budget control
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Safety procedures
- Goal setting
- Operations management
- Task delegation
- Project planning
- Risk management
Spanish
Spanish
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- Oil spill contingency plan certification, Southampton, England.
- Certification in H2S work environments, Guatemala.
- Seminary PIMS, París, France. Perenco HQ
- Different methods to repair pipelines according to international standards, Quito, Ecuador.
Outdoors activities
Hiking, camping, mountaineering, cycling, dog walking and running.
Timeline
Refinery Manager (OIM)
Perenco Guatemala Limited
10.2017 - Current
Pipeline and Pumping Stations Manager (OIM)
Perenco Guatemala Limited
06.2015 - 10.2017
General Supervisor, Xan Oil Field
Perenco Guatemala Limited
02.2012 - 06.2015
Pipeline General Supervisor
Perenco Guatemala Limited
07.2009 - 02.2012
Pipeline Integrity Supervisor
Perenco Guatemala Limited
11.2006 - 07.2009
Chahal Pumping Station Supervisor
Perenco Guatemala Limited
07.2005 - 11.2006
Trainee Engineer
Perenco Guatemala Limited
03.2004 - 07.2005
Non Destructive Technician and QA Inspector
Encontrol, S.A.
01.2000 - 03.2004
- Oil spill contingency plan certification, Southampton, England.
- Certification in H2S work environments, Guatemala.
- Seminary PIMS, París, France. Perenco HQ
- Different methods to repair pipelines according to international standards, Quito, Ecuador.
MBA - Master of Business Administration
University Landivar
MEng - Mechanical Engineering
University of San Carlos De Guatemala
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