Victor U. Garcia, P.E.
Texas Chemical Engineer, Chief Engineer and Owner of Nessa Engineering
Victor U. Garcia, P.E.- Texas Chemical Engineer, Chief Engineer and Owner of Nessa Engineering
Mr. Garcia is a professional engineer with background in ammonia, urea, biomass/used tires gasification and oil and gas midstream/downstream. With over 45 years of experience as a Chemical Engineer, He has skills in securing client projects, conducting business efforts, coordinating teams and negotiating solutions to problem issues across discipline lines. He strongly believes in continuous improvement and has strived to improve his skills and to be a top quality engineering leader. He is a skillful problem solver and is an enthusiastic mentor. Using engineering tools such as BRE ProMax, Aspen’s Flarenet Header, SimSci Pro II Vision, WinSim, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PANDA, He has conducted hydraulic calculations, established line lists, conducted equipment design/review, sized flare headers and equipment. He led the Process Safety Management (PSM) efforts for Agrium US and developed Management of Change (MOC) system, prepared costs estimates, conducted FEED (Front End Engineering Design) studies, and prepared the necessary PFDs and P&IDs.
During the time that OSHA rolled out their PSM Standard requirements he was selected to take the lead role and develop Agrium’s PSM. As the lead man for this mission he assembled a team consisting of management from Maintenance, Operations, Health/Safety, Engineering, and Environmental department. The team developed a MOC system to ensure that all potential projects were evaluated for PSM applicability.
A major accomplishment was the startup of a small company named Nessa Engineering Experts, LLC in October 2008 whose main function was to provide OSHA/safety related services, training and also engineering consulting services to industry. Mr. Garcia has gained vast experience in gasification and pyrolysis of tires, bagasse, wood, and other biomasses for the production of energy, steam, hydrogen, syngas, and ammonia.
In 1972 Mr. Garcia received my B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering from New Mexico State University, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States and currently hold a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license from the state of Texas. Over the course of his career he received additional training in engineering, simulation software, and Process Safety Management (PSM) and OSHA/EPA requirements.
James L. Simonton Ph.D.
DBA: Simonton Engineering LLCA Texas Limited Liability Corp
As a consultant to Nessa Engineering, We are excited to offer our services to businesses in need of expert guidance and support. Our consulting business is focused on delivering innovative solutions and measurable results for our clients.We specialize in providing practical solutions to difficult problems that the manufacturing industry is facing today and in the future. Problem areas such as: process and product control, workforce development, quality assurance, economic analysis, statistical analysis, predictive maintenance, logistics, FMEA, and system engineering. Additionally, We offer consulting resources such as training programs, workshops, and customized solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Our consulting business is built on the belief that every business has the potential for growth and success. To achieve this, We work closely with our clients to understand their goals and challenges, and develop customized solutions that help them achieve their objectives.My target market consists of small and medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing industry, who are looking to make their operations more efficient based on data and methodical research.
Our consulting services are tailored to meet their unique needs, and my approach is focused on delivering measurable results that align with their business objectives.Our consulting business is committed to helping businesses solve challenging problems that require rigorous analysis and careful calculations. With a focus on delivering innovative solutions and building strong relationships with my clients, we are confident in our ability to help businesses succeed and thrive in today’s competitive market.
Our Consulting services were created to provide practical solutions to difficult problems that the manufacturing industry is facing today and in the future. Problem areas such as: process and product issues, workforce development, Quality Assurance, Economic analysis, project management, statistical analysis, predictive maintenance, logistics, alternative energy solutions, and system engineering.BackgroundDr. Simonton's research interests include project management, systems engineering, operational research, engineering economics, statistical analysis, logistics, lean six-sigma, and quality assurance. His research continues to be involved in alternative energy research in the areas of electrical generation, biomass gas to liquids, and utilization of stranded or flared natural gases. Resulting from his work in biomass and natural gas to liquid, he has several patents in alternative energy related areas. His work has resulted in 22 journal articles, 6 technical reports, and 36 conference papers. In his corporate experience he served in positions ranging from night shift production supervisor to superintendent of operations and most positions in-between for manufacturing operations.PE license in Texas #99768 (currently inactive status in Texas
EDUCATION Ph.D. Industrial EngineeringTexas Tech University2004M.S. Systems and Engr. Mgt.Texas Tech University2001B.S. Textile Technology & Mgt.Texas Tech University1979
Venkat Pattabathula
Venkat Pattabathula is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ammonia and an accomplished Process Engineer with strong technical capability and business acumen in grey/blue/green ammonia, urea and hydrogen, Gas Processing and Energy Transitions. He has over 40 years of experience in team leading, study management, green and brownfield project execution, feasibility studies, technology evaluation, techno-economic assessment, optimization, and devising cost-saving measures.
He has succeeded in leading small-scale to mega-project execution, value engineering and improvement throughout all project phases. Venkat has led and managed multiple Energy Transitions feasibility studies in the last two years. Venkat's experience includes working in the nitrogen manufacturing industry in various parts of the world, such as Asia, North America, and Australia. He has an extensive experience in process design, engineering, and operation of world-scale ammonia/urea/H2 projects valued at more than US$ 800 million engineered by different process licensors and EPC companies.Venkat is a chartered professional engineer (CPE) of Engineers Australia and a registered professional engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), and a life member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Venkat was elected to the AIChE Ammonia Safety Committee in 2005 and has been on the committee since then. He is also on AIChE's Editorial Advisory Board of Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP) magazine.Venkat has published >140 papers on ammonia/urea/H2 process safety, plant incidents, and technology developments.
He also wrote a chapter titled "Ammonia" for the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. Venkat was recognized as a Google scholar.He holds a post-graduate degree (M.Tech) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and a certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.Venkat's main areas of interest are – technology selection, process design, project management, process safety, process engineering, HAZID/HAZOP (PHA) studies, plant retrofits, commissioning, troubleshooting, plant operation, renewable energy-related H2, NH3 projects, and energy efficiency improvements.Venkat started his consultancy firm, "SVP Chemical Plant Services" to provide technical services to the global hydrogen, ammonia, and urea industry.
Ing. Xavier Cevallos Saavedra
Mr. Cevallos has a strong connection with the agricultural industry through out South America and India. His experience as a governmental official and an active farmer brings a great deal of credibility to him. His current position as Manger of export operations for Azumiel S.A. gives him insight into the export business as well. He also has acted as the organic certifier for the French company Ecocert for export to the E.U. and Japan. Mr. Cevallos has also acted as machinery representative for Ashoka Machine Tool Corporation.
He has acted as a consultant for the sugar cane industry for many years. He served as Vice Minister of Agriculture for the Republic of Ecuador from 2007 to 2009. Prior to this he acted as a sugar can industrial consultant for over 20 years and has sat on the board of directors of three different companies. EDUCATION He holds B.S. degrees in Agronomy and Wildlife and Fisheries from Texas A&M University along with diplomas from University of Strathclyde, G.B,. in International Privatization and Public Reform and the Ruppin Institute, Israel, in Irrigation and Extension.SummaryOur consulting firm is well-positioned to provide exceptional services to our clients in industry. We have a highly experienced team through partnerships with individuals who have a track record of success in consulting, and we are committed to helping our clients achieve their business goals through innovative and effective solutions.
We believe that by leveraging our expertise in operations management and technology, we can help our clients optimize their operations, increase efficiency, and ultimately, drive growth and profitability.Through strategic partnerships, We are able to offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet our clients’ needs, from safety training, project management and process improvement to data analytics. Our goal is to establish long-term relationships with our clients and become a trusted partner in their success.We understand the challenges facing industry and are constantly adapting and evolving to stay ahead of the curve.
We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in my field, and we are excited to bring this knowledge to clients.Overall, we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients and achieve the business goals outlined in this plan. We are excited to embark on this journey and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
CARLOS DAVID CABRERA NOBOA
Mr. Cabrera has extensive experience in the development of sustainable agroindustrial projects with a great capacity for innovation to combine nature rescue mechanisms with clean technologies applied to the industry in general.
He has extensive experience in the sugar cane and alcohol industries, essential oils of all types, cocoa and others.
He is a researcher at the National Polytechnic School with several scientific publications in the field of photovoltaics, sustainable mobility and innovation for alcohol in renowned international magazines such as YACHANA, COOADTUR IV and OXFAM International. It has several international awards and recognitions in England, Spain, Italy, Chile and Ecuador in fields of innovation, it has innovation patents in several areas of technology for sustainability such as, ECOTRUEQUE Standard for circular economy, carbon neutrality and recycling for agribusiness , Solar Track Cycle, Protectors for Global Warming and sustainable process technologies for the Galapagos Islands. Creator and member of the CADO Consortium, CRACYP Ong, ORGANISNAC S.A, KORIGRUP S.A, he serves as technical consultant for CONSOLID AG Polymer Technology of Swiss origin for use in non-polluting roads.