Luis Antonio Soto
About Luis Antonio Soto
Luis Antonio Soto is a Senior Planning Engineer at Aker Solutions with extensive experience in project planning and management in Norway.
Current Role at Aker Solutions
Since 2020, Luis Antonio Soto has been serving as a Senior Planning Engineer at Aker Solutions in Stord kommune, Norway. He has extensive experience coordinating major projects, including working as a Decommissioning Senior Planning Engineer for the Johan Castberg FPSO project since June 2021 and serving as a Warranty Planner for the Eldfisk 2/7s project starting from August 2020. His responsibilities include overseeing various phases of project planning and ensuring seamless integration across multiple teams.
Previous Experience at Various Companies
Before his current role, Luis Antonio Soto worked at Kvaerner as a Senior Planning Engineer from 2019 to 2020 in the Bergen Area, Norway. He also held positions at KAEFER Energy AS as a Project Planning Engineer / ISO Engineer from 2018 to 2019, and at Casa Di Spania as General Manager - Daglig Leder for 4 months in 2016. Additional roles include his time with Head Energy AS as an ISO Detail Planning Engineer in 2014 and a long tenure at Aker Solutions in various capacities—from Specialist Engineer Planning to Information IT/IS Manager for M&M projects.
Educational Background
Luis Antonio Soto holds a Master of Information Science and Media Studie from the University of Bergen (UiB), which he completed in 2014. Additionally, he earned a Postgraduate degree in Planning in the supplier industry from Høgskulen på Vestlandet / Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation in information science and economical planning that is greatly relevant to his roles in project planning and engineering.
Project Involvement and Contributions
Throughout his career, Luis Antonio Soto has been involved in significant projects and implementations. He implemented a total plan for the insulation factory for the Njord, Johan Castberg, and Johan Sverdrup projects. Moreover, he played a crucial role in coordinating the integration of Safran and Mips applications, including the setup of user fields, to enhance project management processes.
Experience in Insulation and Project Planning
Luis Antonio Soto has relevant experience in insulation planning, particularly for the Johan Castberg project on a temporary basis from August to September 2019. This expertise complements his broader experience in project planning and engineering within the oil and gas industry. His technical skills and hands-on approach make him a valuable asset in managing complex engineering projects.