Ben Hur Cruz
About Ben Hur Cruz
Ben Hur Cruz is the MEASA HQ HR Business Partner at Chevron, with over 20 years of experience in human resources and learning & development roles across various regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Current Role at Chevron
Ben Hur Cruz is currently serving as the MEASA HQ (Middle East, Africa, South America) HR Business Partner at Chevron. Based in Houston, Texas, Estados Unidos, he is responsible for handling HR business partnerships across multiple regions. His extensive background in human resources and the oil and gas industry positions him to effectively manage HR functions in one of the world's leading energy companies.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Prior to his current role, Ben Hur Cruz worked as an HR Advisor at Chevron's Latin America Business Unit from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he was based in Houston, Texas e Região, Estados Unidos, offering HR advisory services to the business unit. His experience in this role helped him develop a robust understanding of HR practices within the energy sector.
Human Resources Experience in Angola
Ben Hur Cruz has an extensive background working in Angola, where he was employed by several major oil and gas companies. From 2011 to 2019, he served multiple roles at the Cabinda Gulf Oil Company/Chevron Angola, ranging from Human Resources Business Partner to Analyst and Facilitator in Luanda. Additionally, he worked as a Training & Competency Coordinator at Cameron, a Schlumberger company, in 2010 and as an LMS Admin & L&D Advisor at BP from 2006 to 2010.
Early Career in Payroll
Ben Hur Cruz began his career in the oil and gas industry with Pride Foramer S.A, where he worked in payroll for five years from 2001 to 2006. This role marked the start of his extensive career in human resources and laid the foundation for his later transition into more strategic HR and Learning & Development positions.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ben Hur Cruz holds a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management, which he attained from CIPD Qualifications in 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from the University of Leicester, completing his degree in 2015. These qualifications have equipped him with the knowledge and skills essential for a successful career in human resources management.