Gerardo Carrizales
About Gerardo Carrizales
Gerardo Carrizales is the Technical Support Manager for Heavy Crude Oil Upgrader at Chevron in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, with extensive experience in managing major capital projects within the oil and gas industry.
Current Position at Chevron
Gerardo Carrizales is currently serving as the Technical Support Manager for the Heavy Crude Oil Upgrader at Chevron in Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela. In this role, he oversees technical support activities specific to the heavy crude oil upgrading processes. His responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining optimal performance of the upgrader facilities.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before his current role, Carrizales held several key positions at Chevron. He was the Senior Project Engineer for the Kitimat LNG Plant MCP from 2014 to 2016 in San Ramon, California. Prior to that, he was involved as a Major Capital Projects Professional from 2011 to 2014 in Houston, Texas, and served as a Project Management Consultant from 2008 to 2010 in the same city. Earlier, he worked as a Major Capital Projects Senior Project Engineer from 2006 to 2008 in Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Career in Construction Management
Carrizales has an extensive background in construction management. He worked at Inelectra as a Construction Manager from 2005 to 2006 in Anaco, Anzoátegui, Venezuela. Additionally, he served as the Construction Superintendent at Petrolera Ameriven from 2002 to 2005, after serving as Engineering Discipline Lead from 2001 to 2002 in Caracas, Capital, Venezuela. His early experience includes a role as a Construction Superintendent at Vepica from 2000 to 2001.
Leadership Experience
Gerardo Carrizales has held multiple leadership positions throughout his career. Notably, he was the Director and Partner at Godoy Carrizales Construcciones C.A. from 1998 to 2000 in Puerto la Cruz, Anzoátegui, Venezuela. He has also held various leadership roles at PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. for 15 years, including Facilities Project Engineer, Project Planning and Control, and Construction Superintendent.
Educational Background
Carrizales has a solid educational foundation that has supported his extensive career. He earned his Master's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, attending from 1992 to 1994. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor's degree from Universidad Metropolitana (VE), where he studied from 1978 to 1982. His education has equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage complex projects and technical operations in the oil and gas industry.