Mr. Barrera has extensive expertise working as a Process Safety Management (PSM) Mechanical Integrity Consultant. His experience includes upgrading, developing, and implementing of PSM programs, and technical writing of maintenance procedures. Mr. Barrera also has developed expertise in implementing testing processes, documentation requirements, and follow-up PSM Audits/Assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA 29CFR 1910.119, which involved critical shutdowns, safety relief valves, fire protection systems, and the basic PSM Program.
Mr. Barrera is skilled in coordinating mechanical integrity American Petroleum Institute (API) inspections, which include the logistics, testing, and documentation of vessels, piping, and tanks. He has also performed risk based inspection analysis, equipment reliability assessments, and incident investigations. In addition he has directed the maintenance and inspection activities of contractors. His background also includes extensive expertise in all facets of corrosion mitigation. Mr. Barrera is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
- PSM Consultant – Performed gap analysis on maintenance program procedures, reviewed 65 OEM manuals for the analysis, took equipment photos for equipment list, and wrote maintenance procedures.
- PSM Specialist – Writing PSM policy, manuals, programs and procedures.
- PSM Consultant – Reviewed, evaluated, and revamped PSM manual as per OSHA 29CFR1910.119. Worked on highly complex Management of Change program to be simplified and put in compliance with OSHA, and reviewed operating procedures for changes/additions as required by OSHA.
- Safety Systems and Devices Coordinator – Responsible for implementation of Safety Systems Program (pressure relief valves, critical safety devices, and fire water systems) and the PPM – Pressure Protection Manager database (PRV/CSD specifications, sizing, and design basis criteria) in 33 fields and PSM facilities nationwide.
- Revamped and standardized Safety Systems and Devices program for production organization nationwide, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and individual affiliates’ specifications. Upgraded Mechanical Integrity Manual and revised procedures for safety systems and devices used in training. Participated in training over 165 employees and managers. Implemented safety systems and devices program through workshops, Net Meeting, and presentations in 33 fields and gas plants (completed project five months ahead of schedule). Developed new process for optimization of testing frequencies for pressure relief valves and critical safety devices that was adopted by the Production Organization; saving a projected 35% in costs while maintaining OSHA compliance. Piloted study evaluating use of new Electronic Valve Testing System for PSM facilities; persuaded management to implement system, saving approximately 40% in testing costs and improving safety procedures.
- Safety Systems and Devices Coordinator/Mechanical Integrity Technician – Assisted team in revamping Mechanical Integrity Manual for PSM facilities. Coordinated vessel inspection during plant turnaround, completing inspection safely and by deadline. Managed inspections for 1000+ vessels at three major gas plants, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company regulations, mitigating failures, met with Department of Labor representative, and avoided potential safety hazards. Directed contractors in execution of complete mechanical integrity inspection at gas plant, ensuring piping, vessel, valve, and tank safety. Inspected field vessels/piping and monitored repair work at vessel shops.
- Senior Engineering Technician, Corrosion – Mitigated oilfield/plant corrosion utilizing cathodic protection, chemical inhibition, paints, coatings, and nondestructive testing. Performed corrosion/hazards surveillance at gas plants and oil and gas fields in southeast Texas, recommending remedial action to management as needed. Coordinated wellhead radiographic inspections, hot piping inspections, vessel ultrasonic inspections, cathodic protection surveys, and chemical inhibition programs, photographing hazards, ensuring safety and operational integrity of equipment. Developed new inspection procedures for hot piping and vessel inspections, improving safety and reducing downtime by identifying near-failure components and accelerating repairs.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- Texas A&I University, Kingsville, Texas, completed two years, Pre-pharmacy
- Oklahoma Labor Department, Certificate of Competency – Vessel Inspection
- API 510 Vessel Inspection, API 570 Piping Inspection, API 653 Tank Inspection
- (API Certifications are not current)
- Professional development courses (list available)
SELECTED REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND INVITED LECTURES
Risk Based Inspection Assessment and Inspection Scheduling of Sasol North America, Inc. Lake Charles, Louisiana Chemical Complex, Alcohol Unit, with S. Hall, H. Tran, A. Kurlekar, D. Christie, APTECH Report AES 05095909-3-3 (April 2006).
Site Visit and Inspection of Southwest Kansas Processing Facilities, APTECH Report AES 05115997-3-2 (April 2006).
Risk Based Inspection Assessment and Inspection Scheduling of Sasol North America, Inc. Lake Charles Chemical Complex, Alcohol Unit, Interim Report II, with S. Hall, H. Tran, A. Kurkelar, APTECH Report AES 05095909-3-2 (March 2006).
Risk Based Inspection Assessment and Inspection Scheduling of Sasol North America, Inc.
Lake Charles Chemical Complex, Alcohol Unit - Interim Report, S. Hall, H. Tran, I. Sitton,
APTECH Report AES 05095909-3-1 (February 2006).
Risk Based Inspection Study at Pioneer Natural Resources USA Inc. at Southwest Kansas
Gas Processing Facilities, APTECH Report AES 05115997-3-1 (February 2006).
Risk Based Inspection Study and TML Optimization of Piping Circuits at Lucite International
(SAR Area Piping), APTECH Report AES 05085888-3-1 (December 2005).
Inspection of Glycol Dehydration Unit at Love-Heirs Facility in Mabin, Mississippi, APTECH
Report AES 05116010-3-1 (December 2005).
Site Visit and Structural Integrity Inspection of Electronic Billboard in Nuevo Laredo,
Mexico, APTECH Report AES 05115994-3-1 (November 2005).
Site Visit and Mechanical Integrity Inspection of Pawnee Gas Plant in Pawnee, Texas, APTECH Report AES 05085877-3-1 (August 2005).
Risk Based Inspection Assessment and Inspection Scheduling of Tesoro, Mandan Refinery,
Power Station, and the Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU), with H. Tran, APTECH Report
AES 04045397-3-3 (July 2005).
Site Visit and Inspection of Fain Gas Plant, APTECH Report AES 05055809-3-1 (July 2005).
Site Visit and Visual Inspection of Electronic Billboard in Nuevo Laredo, APTECH Report AES 05075851-3-1 (July 2005).
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