Sebastian Valdez
About Sebastian Valdez
Sebastian Valdez is the Telecommunications & Operations Technology Coordinator at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in communication systems and infrastructure for remote locations.
Title at ExxonMobil
Sebastian Valdez serves as the Telecommunications & Operations Technology Coordinator at ExxonMobil. His duties involve managing the backbone network, which includes microwave, fiber optic, and satellite systems, as well as network equipment, video systems, and 2-way radio systems. He focuses on maintaining the communication systems and infrastructure necessary for production and critical control networks in remote locations.
Professional Experience
Sebastian Valdez has a diverse background in telecommunications and engineering, with experience spanning various roles. From 2015 to 2018, he worked at Altec S.E. as Communications Projects Leader in Bariloche, RN. Prior to that, he served as a Field Engineer at Emerging Markets Communications from 2014 to 2015, traveling worldwide to implement communication solutions. Between 2012 and 2014, he was a Telemetry Engineer at Petrogas S.A. in Rincon de los Sauces, Neuquen, where he focused on wireless telemetry systems for wells and production facilities. Additionally, he took on the role of Team Leader for Software and Network Projects at Policia del Neuquen from 2008 to 2012. Earlier in his career, he was a Communications Engineer at Quinar SRL and a Software Engineer at Motorola Argentina.
Education and Expertise
Sebastian Valdez is an Ingeniero en Telecomunicaciones, having studied Telecommunications Engineering at Universidad Blas Pascal. He has extensive experience in implementing communication systems and infrastructure. Valdez also designs automation and SCADA systems for field operations, helping to digitize and streamline various processes. He is adept at deploying, operating, and maintaining solar and fuel generation energy systems as well.
Responsibilities at ExxonMobil
In his role at ExxonMobil, Sebastian Valdez administers digitization tools and designs automation and SCADA systems for field operations. He oversees the implementation and maintenance of wireless telemetry systems, ensuring continuous and reliable communications in remote and challenging environments. His responsibilities also include maintaining the backbone network that supports these operations, involving technologies like microwave, fiber, satellite, and more.