Bio
Expert in Process Management and Engineering
Eng. M.Sc. Willians José Arévalo Loreto
A versatile and experienced professional, committed to executing his roles to ensure quality, safe facility operations, and achievement of established objectives.
Postgraduate Degree in Gas, Petroleum and Petrochemicals
Metropolitan University – French Petroleum Institute
Caracas, 1994
Career Development
1985–1990 – Private Sector
Supervisor in Boiler Water Treatment and Cooling Tower Systems for Paper, Sugar, and Chemical Industries.
Process Engineer – Puerto La Cruz Refinery and San Roque Refinery (RSRQ)
April 1990 – December 1992
- Optimization of JET-A1 production
- Solvent extraction processes
- Paraffin plants
- Application of process simulation packages
Process Engineering Leader – SISOR System Project (Multiple Crude Loading and Receiving System), RPLC
1995–1996
Conversion Supervisor – RPLC
1996–1997
- Optimization of Heavy Gas Oil feed to FCC
- Catalyst selection
San Roque Supervisor – Paraffin Specialty
1998–1999
Start-Up Leader – Reforming, Hydrotreating, and Sulfur Units – Valcor Project, RPLC
2000–2002
Leader – Process Stream Valorization Project – Puerto La Cruz Refinery
- Integration of Reforming, Hydrotreating, and Sulfur Units
- Optimization of naphtha, kerosene, and diesel production under the new refining scheme
Operational Activities Coordinator – RPLC
December 2002 – April 2003
- Development of training plan for new operators and engineers
Operations Manager – Puerto La Cruz Refinery
May 2003
Appointed by Refining Division to Evaluate Extra-Heavy Crude Conversion Technology in Norway
2004
Member – RPLC Bidding Commission
2005–2006
Deputy Refinery Manager (REP)
January 2007
- Implementation of Mechanical and Human Reliability Plans
- Leadership and control of scheduled plant shutdowns
- Development of occupational safety and hygiene strategies
General Manager – El Palito Refinery
January 2014 – 2017