Douglas J. Giménez M.
About Douglas J. Giménez M.
Douglas J. Giménez M. is an Inspector Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and project management. He has worked for various companies, including PDVSA and Applus+, and specializes in failure analysis and mechanical integrity evaluation.
Work at Applus+
Douglas J. Giménez M. has been employed at Applus+ as an Inspector Engineer since 2020. In this role, he is based in Valparaíso, Chile, where he focuses on the development of failure analysis and mechanical integrity evaluations of process equipment. His responsibilities include providing comprehensive recommendations to address root causes of equipment issues. His expertise contributes to the overall safety and efficiency of operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at PDVSA
Prior to joining Applus+, Douglas worked at PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2004 to 2017. During his 13 years at PDVSA, he gained significant experience in mechanical engineering within the oil and gas sector in Venezuela. His role involved overseeing mechanical systems and ensuring their reliability and performance.
Education and Expertise
Douglas earned his Engineer's degree in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering from Universidad Fermín Toro, where he studied from 1994 to 1999. He later pursued a specialization in Project Management at Universidad Católica Andrés Bello from 2000 to 2003. His educational background, complemented by his professional experience, equips him with the skills necessary for developing and implementing inspection and monitoring plans for static equipment.
Career at Y&V and Enaex
Before his tenure at Applus+, Douglas held positions at Y&V and Enaex. He worked as a Junior Project Engineer at Y&V from 2002 to 2004, where he contributed to various engineering projects in Caracas, Venezuela. Subsequently, he served as a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer at Enaex for 10 months in 2018-2019 in Provincia de Antofagasta, Chile. His roles in these companies further enhanced his project management and engineering skills.