Reza Looyeh
About Reza Looyeh
Reza Looyeh is a Senior Reliability Engineer at Chevron with over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in upstream and gas operations.
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Reza Looyeh is a Senior Reliability Engineer currently working at Chevron in the Bakersfield, California Area. He has extensive experience in managing the reliability of rotating equipment and machinery in major oil fields.
Work at Chevron
Reza Looyeh is responsible for setting and managing strategies to improve production reliability in Chevron's San Joaquin Valley Business Unit. His previous roles at Chevron include Engineering & Technical Authority Manager in Rumbai, Indonesia, from 2016 to 2019; Asset Integrity Advisor in Rumbai, Indonesia, from 2015 to 2016; Project Manager in Luanda, Angola, from 2011 to 2015; and Lead Engineer from 2006 to 2011.
Experience at Lloyd's Register
Reza Looyeh started his career in the oil and gas industry as a Senior Inspector - Project Manager at Lloyd's Register in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he worked from 2001 to 2006. This role laid the foundation for his expertise in managing the reliability of oil and gas operations.
Education and Expertise
Reza Looyeh pursued his higher education at several prestigious institutions. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Mechanics from Durham University, a Master of Science (MSc) in Offshore Engineering from Newcastle University, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran. His academic background underpins his extensive expertise in the oil and gas industry.
Global Work Experience
Over his career, Reza Looyeh has worked in various international locations, gaining diverse global experience. His roles have taken him to locations including Indonesia, Angola, and Scotland. This international exposure has contributed significantly to his understanding of both offshore and onshore process plants in the oil and gas sector.