Karina Vitale
About Karina Vitale
Karina Vitale is a Subsea Engineer on the Flexibles and Umbilicals Team at Chevron in the United States.
Current Position at Chevron
Karina Vitale is currently a Subsea Engineer on the Flexibles and Umbilicals Team at Chevron in the United States. She has been with Chevron in this role since February 2014. In this position, she is responsible for supporting the Tahiti Vertical Expansion (TVEX) project in the Gulf of Mexico as the Umbilical Engineering Lead. Her duties include developing and delivering the Corporate Business Plan for Flexible Pipe and Umbilicals, encompassing OC growth, and supporting Business Units with differentiated technologies.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Karina Vitale has held several key positions at Chevron. From 2010 to 2014, she worked as a Reliability & Integrity Engineer in the United States. Prior to that, from 2007 to 2010, she was the Surface Equipment Reliability and Integrity Process (SERIP) Project Manager in Angola. Earlier in her career, she served as LL-652 Maintenance Coordinator from 2003 to 2007 in Venezuela. Each role allowed her to build expertise in various engineering and project management disciplines.
Educational Background
Karina Vitale studied at Universidad del Zulia, where she earned her degree in Industrial Engineering. She attended the university from 1999 to 2004, completing the five-year program. Her academic background in industrial engineering laid the foundation for her subsequent career in the oil and gas industry.
Project Involvement
Karina Vitale plays a pivotal role in the Tahiti Vertical Expansion (TVEX) project in the Gulf of Mexico. As the Umbilical Engineering Lead, she is responsible for overseeing the engineering aspects related to umbilicals, ensuring their optimal functionality and integration within the project framework. Her involvement is crucial for the successful expansion and operational efficiency of the project.