Martin Morles
About Martin Morles
Martin Morles is the Future Grow Project Process Plant and Gathering Stations I&C Lead at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in instrumentation and control engineering across multiple countries.
Current Role at Chevron
Martin Morles currently serves as the Future Grow Project Process Plant and Gathering Stations I&C Lead at Chevron in Houston, Texas. In this role, he manages and oversees the instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering activities for the project. His responsibilities include ensuring that the I&C engineering work scope is completed on schedule and collaborating with operations stakeholders to align the project. He is also responsible for managing a team of engineers and designers across different locations, ensuring effective communication and project completion.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Martin has an extensive history with Chevron, having worked in various roles and locations. He served as the MSP E&I HUC Lead from 2015 to 2017 in offshore Angola, handled the same role for the MSP I&C from 2009 to 2015 in Houston, and was the Lead Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer for the GIP Delta Turbo-Controls Upgrade from 2006 to 2009. Martin also held positions as an I&C/Facilities Engineer in Boscan Field, Maracaibo, Venezuela from 2003 to 2006. His extensive experience at Chevron includes project leadership and technical expertise in multiple complex initiatives.
Experience at PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.
Before joining Chevron, Martin accumulated significant experience at PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. He worked in several roles such as Instrumentation & Control Engineer at the gas plant from 2002 to 2003, Instrumentation Control Engineer from 2000 to 2002, Instrumentation and Control Design Engineer from 1994 to 2000, and Instrument and Control Construction Engineer from 1989 to 1994 in La Salina, Venezuela. His roles at PDVSA involved the design, construction, and engineering of instrumentation and control systems.
Educational Background
Martin Morles holds an MBA from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, which he obtained between 2009 and 2011. He also earned a degree in Electronica from Universidad Simón Bolívar, graduating as an Ingeniero in 1988. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical engineering and business administration, supporting his leadership roles and complex project management responsibilities.
Global Experience and Skills
Martin Morles has extensive global experience, having worked in five different countries: Angola, Korea, United Kingdom, India, and Venezuela. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, which enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse team environments. Martin has a proven record of managing large teams, including 52 engineers and designers in New Delhi and 10 engineers in Houston for the Future Growth Project. He is a published author and patent holder with a deep knowledge of gas turbines, petroleum and gas systems, power plants, and pipelines.