Career Summary

Dr. Perez has seven years on materials selection and evaluation, asset integrity, fit for service, corrosion analysis and cathodic protection background for multiple offshore and onshore projects. He has developed and reviewed specifications and technical reports for the energy industry in reference to API, ASME, DNV and ISO Standards.  He has a PhD on Mechanical Engineering with a background in electrochemistry, statistical analysis, materials, corrosion analysis/management, fracture mechanics and asset integrity. He is a Member of API 17 group and Co-chair of API SCC 17U task group. He has recently co-author “Chapter 28 – New Steels and Corrosion Resistant Alloys” of book “Trends in Oil and Gas Corrosion Research and Technologies - 1st Edition.” Technical hardware specialist including, trees, pipelines, connectors, valves, flanges, induction bends, welding, fittings, coatings and umbilicals for material selection, corrosion analysis, cathodic protection. Prior experience includes teaching/research graduate assistant, technical sales and maintenance/inspection of industrial equipment.

Representative assignments include:

UNIVERSAL PEGASUS INT./ INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT                                      2010 – Present

·        Jindal Saw Ltd, Mississippi, USA. Technical Qualification. Statistical analysis on SAWH and Coil Mills evaluation for mechanical, dimensional properties of test pipes, personnel, fabrication and testing equipment evaluation.

·        MAN Industries Ltd. Qualification program covering LSAW – JCOE, LSAW_ E- Roll Bend and two SAWH mills located in Anjar, India.

·        JSW Steel Corp. Qualification program covering  UOE Mill at Baytown, TX USA

·        Engineer III, Valley Crossing Pipeline Project. Material Evaluation, CP analysis, develop of Technical Specifications, coating evaluation.

·        Hess- PSD6 Materials Engineer. Pipelines, corrosion analysis, coating evaluation.

·        Engineer III, Spectra, Technical Specifications (Spanish) Technical Translations to Spanish.

·        Engineer III, DGE Offshore, Santa Cruz corrosion assessment.

·        Engineer III, Noble Swordfish, Corrosion Assessment existing assets.

·        Hess- Conger Cathodic Protection CP Remediation evaluation.

·        Corinthians Pipe Works (CPW) Co., Ltd Mill Qualification, Thevis, Greece LSAW statistical analysis evaluation for mechanical, dimensional properties for test pipes, personnel, fabrication and testing equipment.

·        Shandong ShengLi Steel Pipe Co., Ltd Mill Qualification, Zibo, China. Statistical analysis on DSAWH and Coil Mills evaluation for mechanical, dimensional properties of test pipes, personnel, fabrication and testing equipment  evaluation.

·        Engineer, TMK-IPSCO-GIPI, HF-ERW Pipe Mill Qualification - Middle East- Oman. Statistical analysis on ERW pipe mill evaluation for mechanical, dimensional properties of test pipes, personnel, fabrication and testing equipment evaluation.

·        Vaalco – Etame Corrosion Analysis, Material selection evaluation for sour services.

·        Engineer, Solan, Saudi Arabia - UK Subsea Storage Facility Fracture analysis evaluation per FFS - API RP 579.

• Engineer III, Conger Pennstate Redevelopment Project, Hess Corporation - Material specifications (flexible flowlines, valves, flanges and fittings). Review material requirements for subsea trees.

• Engineer III, Gulf of Mexico Developments, Eni - Material Specifications (Linepipe, Welding, valves, connectors, bending, coating).

• Engineer III, Appaloosa Pigging Loop Corrosion Analysis, Eni - Material Selections.

• Engineer III, Allegheny South, Eni - Review corrosion analysis and material requirements.

• Engineer III - Evaluation of CRA Clad manufactures.

• Engineer III, Perla Cardon, Eni, Repsol Venezuela - Development of Asset Integrity Management, Corrosion Management Plan, Risk Based assessment for Offshore and Onshore Piping and Equipment. Development of Philosophy reports, Risk Matrix, Corrosion Management Plans.

  Engineer III, Tubular Bells, Hess - Inspection Titanium Stress Joints.

  Engineer, FMC Project, Exxon - Technical Validation Analysis for Subsea valves.

• V&M Offshore - Material evaluation for sour corrosion operations (from well to topsides) per MR0175

• Engineer, FLGL- Hess, EG - Material selection for Tees and Jumpers. Technical clarification and supplier evaluation equipment. Lead Engineer for Materials.

• Engineer, ATP-BWI, Clipper - Interface PLET Specification and coating specifications, jumper welding specification, Hotstab Specification. Procurement and tracking. Review /approval vendor’s supplier Technical queries /deviation request. Subsea valves requirements and procurement.  

• Engineer, ATP-BWI Clipper - Subsea Valve Specification for 2 in 10K (API 6A/17D PR2 PSL 3G), Technical Date Sheet for 4 in 10 K subsea valves. Technical Data Sheet for 0.5 in controls Valves. Developing extended FAT procedure for flowline 10 K 4 in valves cycling testing. Direct interaction with Valve fabrication for material overlay selection.

• Engineer, Deepwater Development, Eni, Gulf of Mexico - Preparing and reviewing Eni Company Specifications for subsea systems. Anticorrosion, Thermal Insulation, Linepipe Welding, Structural And Linepipe Fabrication.

• Engineer. API SCC 17U Co - Chairing API SCC 17 U group for Subsea Wet and Dry thermal insulation systems. Organizing team group, participating and gathering industry and operators  technical information towards a recommended industry practice for thermal insulation systems.

• Engineer, FLGL, Hess, EG - Development of Material Specifications and Technical reports for FLGL retrofit system. Corrosion Analysis of FLGL system. Material selection for Tees and Jumpers. Technical clarification and supplier evaluation for pipeline and fitting equipment. Lead Engineer for Materials-Linepipe-Fittings.

• Engineer, Modec-Woodside Browse LNG project - Material Engineer. Material selection and corrosion control FEED phase. Topsides/Structures/Risers - internal / external corrosion evaluation and material selection analysis/ minimum maintenance design requirements for unmanned platform.

• Engineer, Tubular Bells, Hess - Material Evaluation Corrosion analysis for Topsides system.

• Engineer, Pegasus 2, ENI - Internal Corrosion Analysis, Material Evaluation,. Cathodic Protection analysis. Generating and reviewing Technical Specifications/Data Sheets. Participate in procurement of 5k Subsea API 6A/17D Gate valves.

• Engineer, Murphy-Thunder Hack Oil and Gas subsea Gas Lift Injection System - Material Review.

• Engineer, VME - Material Reports Glycol Injection system.

• Engineer, Murphy-Dalmatian Oil and Gas subsea Tie Back - Material Specifications and Technical reports regarding welding and fabrication of jumpers / flowline and subsea structures/ PIP specification.

• Engineer, Bluewater Cheviot - Fit for services assessment for 60 in conductor lower flange. Technical evaluation flexible risers.

• Engineer, Longhorn III, Triton and Devils Tower Southwest Projects, ENI - Procurement work and Vendor Technical Clarifications for subsea valves, linepipe, Hotstabs, and Umbilicals; Update Specifications for Subsea connectors; Update Specifications for Subsea 4130 Linepipe; Work in clarifications and scoring models for subsea valves, linepipe, Hotstabs, and Umbilicals. Developing Technical specifications for Pipeline coating. Corrosion Analysis. Material evaluation, Cathodic Protection.

• Engineer, ATP Bluewater Industries Gomez Phase 3 - Development of Request for Quotations, vendors lists, and Purchase orders for Connectors, Flanges, Fittings and Hotstabs.  Developing Material Requirements Table, Master Interphase Register; Development of technical specifications for ATP Bluewater Gomez Phase 3C for Connectors.

• Engineer, Ceiba Projects, Hess - Procurement connectors and fittings. Structural specifications for Flexible Jumper Replacement; Development of Master Document List and Master Interphase and Specification for Flanges and Fittings. Development of specification for Induction Bending, Welding Procedure Qualifications.

• Engineer, Hess Akon North - Corrosion Evaluation Report.

• Engineer, Nobel Raton South - Specifications for subsea connectors, Material Evaluation, Technical evaluation for subsea connectors.

   

  2006-2009

  FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

• Teaching Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Developed methods to optimize power performance using real time data acquisition data. Generation of optimal control methods based on maximum power tracking. Generated and performed standards for experimental studies conducted in several laboratories at the Mechanical Engineering Department at FAU. Worked with controls, dynamic systems to improve operations and maximize performance. Synthesis and integration multiple electrochemical devices, battery solar array systems and fuel cell systems. Engineering Instructor in classes such as Solar Engineering, Statics, Strength of Materials, and Experimental Methodology. Hands on experience with troubleshooting of equipment, installation, design and fabrication of machinery. Design of electro pneumatic systems.

  2005-2006

  Hoerbiger Corporation of America

• Intern Engineer - Research, development, and production of compression, automation, and drive technologies. Research team member focusing on compressor valve redesign. Developed product specifications and bill of materials to support customer sales. Prepared manuals for experimental equipment (such as viscometers). Worked with databases, determine and study the causes of valve failures. Assisted with implementation of a new database for manufactured equipment. Tested and evaluated new materials for valves.

  1998-2000

  NeumaPeru - Michelin

• Project Coordinator - Managed the design, manufacture, and distribution of tires sold worldwide to meet a variety of vehicle requirements. Oversaw sales and service for mining, industrial and transportation customers. Tracked performance, and generated technical reports by industry usage and tire brand

  1997

  Westfalia Peru Gea

• Project Coordinator. Operations And Service: Preparation of periodical maintenance programs for Westfalia-GEA equipment. Periodic maintenance programs, emergency services and installation of new equipment

  1997

  Southern Copper Corporation

• Project Coordinator - Design of Mechanical Maintenance programs, repair of pumps and heat transfer systems, reinforcement of machines by Welding, CAD Drawings, and CNC, development of CAD drawings for operation of CNC machining and welding tools and corrosion control.

  Certifications:      

   

• AWS,  Accreditation of quality of welding certification

Education

• Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 2009

• Dissertation title: Study of Pulsing Flow of Reactants in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)

• M.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 2006

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton 2004.

• B.S., Maintenance of Industrial Machinery, TECSUP, Lima, Peru 1997

   

   

Skills

• Statistical analysis, Experimental Design, Prototype Design, Computer Assisted Drawings/ Designs, 3D printing, Manufacturing Processes (Metal Transformation, Machinery operation, Welding Processes), Electrical & Electronically Circuits (PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits).

• Expert level and experience in computer programs Minitab (Proficient), SPSS(Proficient),ANSYS FE/CFD (Proficient), LabView (Proficient),  MATLAB (Proficient), Solidwork (Proficient),  ProE (Proficient), Simulink (Proficient),  Maple(Proficient), Design Expert(expert), MS Office (Proficient).

• Ability to integrate and combine technologies computational results with experimental analysis, validation of program subroutines, validation of mathematical approximations using real time data acquisition and controls

• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

• Problem solving, strategic planning, control systems development, system integration, process reengineering

• Finite Element Analysis, Aerodynamics-Acoustics, Fluid Dynamics, Turbo machinery, Thermodynamics, Machine Design, Chemistry, Elements of Machinery (Pumps, Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Gear Converters, Vibration Analysis, Internal Combustion Engines, Electrical motors, Control Systems)

   

Activities and Honors

• API SC 17 U Co- Chairman, 2011-present

• Technical group for API 17U regarding Wet and Dry insulations for offshore applications

• Latin America and Caribbean Scholarship LACCEI

• Undergraduate Scholarship

   

Affiliations

• American Petroleum Institute. (API RP 17 U Recommended practices for wet and dry insulations)

• Tau Beta Pi. Engineering Honor Society   

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• Society of Automotive Engineering

• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

   

Licenses

• Engineer Intern – NEECS #1100009394

   

Publications

• R.T Hill and A. Perez - Chapter 28 –New Steels and Corrosion Resistant Alloys - “Trends in Oil and Gas Corrosion Research and Technologies - 1st Edition.” July 2017

• R.T. Hill, F. A. Ramirez and A. Perez  “Material Selection and Corrosion Control for Topsides and Utility Piping and Equipment” NACE 2012 Corrosion Conference & Expo.

• Perez, A, Abtahi, H, and Zilouchian, A. “Comparative CFD Models of Water Blockage and Removal in a PEM Fuel Cell Channel.” Renewable Energy Int. Journal. In Press, Corrected Proof.

• Perez, A, Abtahi, H, and Zilouchian, A. “Experimental Analysis of Pulsing Techniques in a Proton Exchange Fuel cell.” Journal of Power Sources.

• Perez, A, Abtahi, H, and Zilouchian, A. “PEM Fuel Cell Based Power Plant for Robotic Applications." Florida Conference on Recent Advances in Robotics and Robot Showcase.” In FCRAR 2009. Jupiter, Fl, 2009.

• Perez, A, Abtahi, H and Zilouchian, A, “Determination of Optimal Frequency of a Pulse Width Flow Modulated Fuel Cell,” SHPE NTCC Conference 2008.

• Perez, A, Abtahi H, and Zilouchian A. “Pulse-Width Modulation of Hydrogen Delivery for PEM Fuel Cells.” In Renewable and Advanced Energy Systems, POWER2008-60161: Vol. 2008. Lake Buena Vista, Florida: ASME, 2008.

• Perez, A, Masory, O, and Glegg, S. “Analysis of Factors Contributing to the Sound Generated by Airboats.” Miami, Fl, 2006.

• Perez, A, Masory, O, and Glegg, S.  . “Factorial Analysis on the Sound Generated by Airboats.” In LACCEI 2006. Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, 2006.

• Elishakoff, I., and A. Perez. “Design of polynomially inhomogeneous bar with a tip mass for specified mode shape and natural frequency.” Journal of Sound and Vibration 287, no. 4-5 (November 4, 2005): 1004-1012.

• Elishakoff, I., and A. Perez. “Erratum to "Design of a polynomially inhomogeneous bar with a tip mass for specified mode shape and natural frequency": [Journal of Sound and Vibration, 287 (4-5) (2005) 1004-1012].” Journal of Sound and Vibration 295, no. 1-2 (August 8, 2006): 458-460.

   

Languages:

• English

• Spanish

Employment History

UniversalPegasus International, Inc.                                                                  2010 – Present

Engineer

Florida Atlantic University                                                                                 2006 – 2009

Teaching- Research Assistant

Hoerbiger Corp.                                                                                                2004 – 2004

Intern Engineer

Michelin Tires Lima, Peru                                                                                  1998 – 2000

Project Coordinator