Luis Rodriguez
About Luis Rodriguez
Luis Rodriguez is the Flow Assurance Technology Supervisor at ExxonMobil, with a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston and the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Luis Rodriguez currently serves as the Flow Assurance Technology Supervisor at ExxonMobil, a position he has held since 2017. Based in Houston, Texas, he oversees the application and development of flow assurance technologies. His role involves ensuring the uninterrupted flow of hydrocarbons from reservoirs to processing facilities, managing potential blockages and flow issues that can impact production efficiency. This position leverages his extensive background in chemical engineering and process management.
Previous Experience as Offshore Facilities Engineer
Before his current role, Luis Rodriguez worked at North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.) as an Offshore Facilities Engineer from 2016 to 2017. For 10 months, he was based in Atyrau, Kazakhstan, where he focused on the design, installation, and maintenance of offshore facility infrastructure. His responsibilities included ensuring the safe and efficient operation of offshore oil and gas production units, emphasizing reliability and safety standards in one of the industry’s most challenging environments.
Past Role as Process Engineer at ExxonMobil
From 2009 to 2016, Luis Rodriguez worked as a Process Engineer at ExxonMobil in the Houston, Texas Area. Over seven years, he specialized in optimizing chemical processes, improving efficiency, and reducing operational costs. His work involved detailed process simulations, troubleshooting, and project management to support various refining and chemical production units. This role allowed him to develop a strong foundation in process engineering and operational excellence.
Education and Chemical Engineering Background
Luis Rodriguez holds a Master of Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, completed from 2004 to 2008. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in chemical processes, engineering principles, and applied research, preparing him for various roles in the oil and gas industry.