Alexander Ruiz Palacio
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- IEngineering ManagerIsmocol de Colombia SAApr 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 1 month)Project: SOx Emission Control – Sulfur Plant Units, Barrancabermeja Refinery (GRB) Comprehensive solution for the construction of two Tail Gas Treatment Units (TGTU I and II) under GRB´s sulfur-plant conversion plan. • Directed multidisciplinary engineering (process, civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, piping, static and rotating equipment, and fire protection) including package units, interconnections, electrical rooms, and automation systems. • Oversaw application of engineering methodologies and documentation to verify FEED studies and develop them into detail-engineering deliverables, including technical studies and 3D models. • Supervised AFC construction deliverables, managed technical queries (TQs), and Tie-Ins and coordinated the in
- MProject Manager – Engineering and ConstructionMONTAJES JM TGI SAJan 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 year)Project: Subfluvial HDD Crossing (832 m. 12” x 0.500) Detail engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for the Cusiana–Apiay gas pipeline. • Managed full EPC scope for a Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) of TGI S.A. crossing under the Upía River from detailed engineering through commissioning. • Led mechanical design and execution of HDD installation, including pipe stringing, bore preparation, and pullback operations. • Supervised hot tapping and final tie‑ins, civil works, road restoration, and geotechnical riverbank protection. • Oversaw social and environmental management, including archaeological surveys, biotic assessments, geotechnical studies, private property negotiations, road access, and HSE compliance. • Faci
- EMechanical Engineering Specialist verified_user Verified experienceEcopetrolMay 2021 - Jan 2022 (9 months)Project: Specialized engineering services for field development and production projects. • Developed mechanical engineering deliverables for conceptual, basic, and detailed design phases within ECOPETROL’s change‑control and capital investment processes for field development and abandonment projects. • Supervised preparation of technical drawings, P&IDs, O&M philosophies, technical specifications, and construction work package documentation such as schedules, progress reports, and technical studies. • Reviewed and refined engineering concepts, scopes of work, management of change (MOCs), TQ responses, CR/ECT justifications, budgets, and execution deliverables. • Ensured alignment of project deliverables with investment planning and maintai
- PSenior Quality & Integrity EngineerPenspenDec 2019 - Aug 2020 (9 months)Project: Structural integrity services for hydrocarbon transportation infrastructure. • Led the verification, validation, and certification of CENIT (ECOPETROL) hydrocarbon transportation assets, focusing on pipeline uprating and service‑change projects. • Performed integrity and external load analyses in accordance with API RP-1102 to ensure safe crossings of buried pipelines beneath roads, railways, and critical structures. • Conducted technical assessments and feasibility studies for in‑line inspection (ILI) tool runs, optimizing inspection planning and readiness. • Developed integrity management strategies to ensure safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant operation of existing Midstream infrastructure.
- PSenior Asset Integrity Project SpecialistPROGASUR SA Freelancer with TXF Engineering SGSMay 2019 - Sep 2019 (5 months)Project: Consultancy for O&M integrity management diagnosis. • Led technical review and implementation of Bureau Veritas audit recommendations under the Excellence Matrix framework for O&M integrity management. • Identified improvement opportunities, aligned business strategies, and implemented risk‑control measures and information‑assurance protocols in accordance with PAS 55, ISO 55000, and ASME B31.8S. • Evaluated documentation and operational processes to ensure alignment with asset integrity and reliability best practices across gas infrastructure operations. • Provided consulting services to enhance the client’s asset integrity strategy through KPI development, regulatory compliance, and gap analysis.
- CSenior Integrity EngineerCenit Transporte y Logística de HidrocarburosSep 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 6 months)Project 3: Hydrocarbon Pipeline Infrastructure Maintenance. • Led integrity maintenance activities as technical authority, defining procedures, operational parameters, and quality standards to deliver reliable maintenance solutions for crude and multiproduct pipelines. • Provided oversight at Galán and Ayacucho stations, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with pipeline integrity protocols. Project 2: Framework Contract Structuring for Structural Integrity. Bogotá (Col) • Developed technical specifications, activity datasheets, procedures, and unit price analyses (UPAs) for structural integrity maintenance contracts across pipelines, plants, and stations. • Contributed to the strategic planning of corporate integrity and r
- OProject Oversight CoordinatorOleoducto Central SA OCENSAApr 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months)Project: AD-600 – Adaptations for Heavy Crude Transport (400 to 600 cSt @ 86°F). • Coordinated the project oversight team for development works at multiple pumping stations, including Cusiana, El Porvenir, Miraflores, La Belleza, Vasconia, Caucasia, and Coveñas. • Supervised instrumentation upgrades, installation of fast‑loop quality analyzers, auxiliary pumps, and pressure‑safety valves (PSVs) to support heavy crude transportation. • Led construction supervision and provided technical assurance for mechanical and instrumentation adaptations, ensuring readiness for commissioning. • Verified and coordinated detailed engineering deliverables, managed technical queries (TQs), and conducted materials and instrumentation assessments. • Directed
- ECommissioning and QA Projects EngineerEcopetrol SASep 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 4 months)Project: Technical Assurance for Exploration & Production (E&P) Projects. • Led QA/QC, pre‑commissioning, and start-up initiatives for the Vice Presidency of Technical Operations, aligning deliverables with Ecopetrol’s strategic objectives in Huila, Tolima, and Putumayo. • Directed the implementation of pre‑commissioning protocols and system characterization requirements in Midstream and Downstream projects, ensuring compliance to scope, schedule, and quality standards. • Resolved technical issues and optimized project workflows to meet corporate value and performance objectives. • Ensured execution of activities adhered to Ecopetrol’s QA protocols and pre-start-up safety review requirements.
- OConstruction Specialist Engineer verified_user Verified experienceOleoducto Central SA OCENSAJul 2014 - Sep 2014 (3 months)Project: “Delta 35” Pumping Capacity Expansion for Cusiana–Coveñas Central Pipeline. • Supervised mechanical assembly of booster, rebooster, and main pump units, increasing pumping capacity of the Pipeline to 35 KBD. • Verified and coordinated engineering deliverables, assembly, commissioning, and start-up activities across all pump units. • Oversaw installation of transformers, DRA skids, process piping, and flow meters at pumping stations in Caucasia, El Porvenir, Miraflores, La Belleza, Vasconia, and Coveñas. • Ensured compliance with technical specifications, construction schedules, and commissioning protocols.
- OFunctional Safety Project EngineerOLEODUCTO BICENTENARIO DE COLOMBIA SASJan 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year 3 months)Project: Oleoducto Bicentenario de Colombia (OBC) (230 km, 42”). • Coordinated final phases of process functional safety projects, providing technical assurance, commissioning, and start-up support for the Araguaney-Banadía pipeline. • Led integration of electrical, instrumentation, control, and communication systems in the sectioning bunkers and pump stations. • Oversaw complementary work packages including equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and final system integration. • Ensured compliance with functional safety standards, system reliability requirements, and technical dossiers documentation for start-up and commissioning activities.
- SProject Engineer - EngineeringSICIM COLOMBIA Sucursal de SICIM SpAOct 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 4 months)Project: Construction of the Oleoducto Bicentenario de Colombia (OBC). • Led the engineering department for the OBC pipeline construction project, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities across mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and control disciplines. • Reviewed and validated basic and detailed engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, codes, and project standards. • Evaluated design packages for pig launcher and receiver traps, CPRU remote units, fire protection and intrusion detection systems, instrumentation and control systems, and sectionalizing valve bunkers. • Assessed technical bids for mechanical accessories procurement and defined technical scopes for vendor contracti
- EIntegrity Projects EngineerECOPETROL SA ColombiaAug 2006 - Aug 2010 (4 years 1 month)Projects: Mechanical Integrity and Maintenance of Pipelines and Vessels. • Led asset integrity projects focused on static equipment—pipelines, pressure vessels, and storage tanks-enhancing system reliability thought RBI, RCM, and CBM methodologies. • Oversaw preventive and predictive maintenance programs across the Tibú, Zulia, and Cicuco production fields, ensuring asset availability and operational continuity. • Managed and audited third-party supervision contracts for mechanical inspections and maintenance of pipeline systems and surface facilities. • Certified pre-commissioning activities for pipelines and associated infrastructure, ensuring compliance with national regulations and corporate integrity standards. • Participated in the na
- MProject EngineerMASALTINI LtdaSep 2005 - Jul 2006 (11 months)Project 3: Engineering Proposals and Bidding Processes. • Led engineering and cost estimation areas, preparing technical and financial proposals with detailed unit price analyses (UPAs), project schedules, and resource allocation plans for surface facilities. • Supported QA/QC procedures and implementation of ISO 9000 standards. Project 2: Flowlines Replacement (16.2 Km. of 6” API 5L XS) - (via Consortium MT-HS) • Directed civil works and mechanical installations for the replacement of production and injection flowlines, including interconnections with existing surface facilities. • Managed pre-commissioning and start-up activities to ensure system operability. Project 1: San Miguel – Orito Pipeline Rerouting (5.6 km of 12” API 5L XS) - (vi
- CSite EngineerCONSORCIO (Consortium) ACACIASJun 2005 - Aug 2005 (3 months)Project: Replacement of Flowlines. • Supervised the construction and installation of five production flowlines and well clusters (6” and 16”) for newly drilled wells, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. • Oversaw the upgrade and reconfiguration of booster pump manifolds (16” and 18”) to improve flow efficiency and system throughput. • Led the launching execution of a 160 m, 16” of fluvial crossing with ballasted pipeline. • Coordinated pre-commissioning and start-up related surface facilities, ensuring seamless integration into existing infrastructure.
- CMaterials EngineerCONSORCIO (Consortium) CASTILLA IINov 2004 - May 2005 (7 months)Project: Dilution System Installation. • Oversaw the control, tracking, and supply assurance of mechanical, electrical, and I&C materials during the construction phase. • Supervised the installation of electrical heat tracing systems on 12” and 18” pipelines to ensure optimal operational operation conditions, flow assurance, and system reliability. • Coordinated the assembly and installation of horizontal and vertical pumps, prefabricated piping spools, and bypass piping systems. • Reviewed and validated construction engineering deliverables, and automated control system documentation to ensure technical compliance. • Provided technical oversight during pre-commissioning and ensured successful start-up of the dilution system.
- MProjects EngineerMG Ingeniería SAOct 2003 - Sep 2004 (1 year)• Project 4: Construction of Aerial Crossing for the Medellín-Cartago Pipeline Rerouting (2.1 Km. 10”). I coordinated pipelines works for right of way, stringing pipe, line up, clean up, geotechnical and environmental protection works; 280 m. Chirapotó river air crossing with towers of 22.5 m in 6" and 114 m clear span. • Project 3: Mechanical Maintenance of 13 Aerial Crossings, Araguaney – Porvenir (10”-12”). I managed the overall works coordination for protecting pipe surface with epoxy paint; mechanical cleaning, primer and finish coating with high solids polyurethane paint; QA/QC tests. • Project 2: Pipeline Preparation for ILI Inspections (12” - 18”). I managed the civil and mechanical works for launcher and receiver trap scrapers; f
- CSite EngineerCONSORCIO (Consortium) ANDINOSep 2002 - Sep 2003 (1 year 1 month)• Project 3: Construction of Well Flowlines (4” and 6”). I managed mechanical and civil works for assembly of lines, valves, fittings and facilities; multiple connections; pipelines support; QC materials and Rx tests • Project 2: Assembly and Expansion of Produced Water Treatment Plant. I controlled the assembly and interconnection of equipment for expansion of water treatment plant production and fluids treatment; CPI and IGF equipment’s, cooling towers, vertical centrifugal pumps, screw pumps; lines, valves and interconnection fittings from 2" to 16", Tie-Ins and QA/QC for ISO-9001 implementing. • Project 1: Installation of 8.000 Bbl Storage Tank and Mechanical Facilities. I supervised tank storage assembly and mechanical interconnectio
- GMechanic InspectorGREELEY AND HANSEN GEA AMBIENTAL CONSULTANTS CONSORTIUMNov 1999 - Dec 2000 (1 year 2 months)• Project: Construction and Expansion of Storage Tanks and Mechanical Facilities in Pumping Stations. Technical inspector of construction and QA / QC in expanding concrete tanks for water; 1000 Bls metal storage tank assembly; electromechanical valves in pumping stations; 8” – 24” steel water pipes and ductile iron pipes; control systems.
- OMaterials AssistantOdebrecht ColombiaJan 1994 - Aug 1999 (5 years 8 months)Led the materials department for inventory and fixed assets for projects including: Project 7: BP Exploration Pumping Stations Expansion: Porvenir, Miraflores, and Vasconia. Project 6: Miel I Hydroelectric Power Plant – Norcasia (Col). Project 5: La Loma Railway Rehabilitation – Santa Marta (Col). Project 4: Construction of La Loma Maritime Terminal – Santa Marta (Col). Project 3: Construction of El Salitre Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) – Bogotá (Col). Project 2: Construction of PTARC Wastewater Treatment Plant – Cali (Col). Project 1: Construction of Termocol Thermoelectric Plant – Cali (Col).
- WInterpreter (English - Spanish)WILLBROS GROUP COLOMBIA SASep 1989 - Aug 1990 (1 year)Project: Construction of the Alto Magdalena Pipeline, Tenay to Vasconia (400 Km, of 24”). Technical assistant in several phases for pipeline construction: pipes yard gathering, stringing pipe, trenching (backhoe and drilling with explosives), bending pipes, coating field welds, roadway crossings, hydrostatic testing and final cleaning up
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Specialization in Business Management.Universidad Central COJan 2001 - Dec 2001 (1 year)- Mechanical EngineeringUniversidad Central COJan 1995 - Dec 2000 (6 years)