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Eliana Serna
Douglassville, PA 19518 elianasernag@gmail.com https://ve.linkedin.com/in/elianasernag 610.906.2292

Process Engineer Geologist Engineer

Over 9 years of dynamic, results-driven experience in the oil industry.

Key Qualifications

Strong skills in process engineering, geology, exploration, design, processing, refining,

upgrading, and geosteeering wells in the Orinoco Oil Belt.

Dedicated to identifying and solving existing problems in plants by performing expert analysis of
operational variables, in order to develop technical solution recommendations.

Expert knowledge of the overall process of extraction and processing of crude to obtain the
necessary final products.

Key player in driving successful teamwork performed on more than 30 planned wells.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Pro II, and PipePhase.

Professional Experience
Phoenixville School District - Kindergarten Learning Center
SPANISH TEACHER, AUGUST 2016 - PRESENT
Teach six separate classes weekly to kindergarten students.
Developed all prep work for and introduce new lessons every week; created visual aids,
board games, flashcards, bingos, and all course materials.
Developed an intuitive connection with students, tuning in to their specific learning needs,
and providing clear, concise, and complete hands-on exercises.
Experienced in developing and implementing an appropriate curriculum and panning highly
effective lessons.

PDVSA Petroanzoategui, Upgrader Jose Upgrader

PROCESS ENGINEER, 2014 to 2015
Remained dedicated to analyzing and evaluating all systems corresponding to atmospheric
distillation, vacuum distillation, delayed coke, and gas generation.
Obtained yield of products by thoroughly evaluating systems in order to optimize processes
by developing and implementing expert recommendations.
Built and proposed productive and lucrative solutions to complex technical problems.
Exhibited expert task allocation, coordination, and supervision all directed toward the
achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
PDVSA Petrolera Sinovensa, Blending Plant Jose Upgrader

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PROCESS ENGINEER SUPERVISOR, 2011 to 2014

Gained extensive experience in the determination of accurate behavior patterns.
Demonstrated excellence in ensuring seamless operations of the plant, and guaranteeing the
highest quality of products generated.
Consistently streamlined the process of identifying, defining, and working through the details
of operational problems in order to provide the necessary means for systematic resolution.
Accurately determined behavior patterns of different variables by completing elaborate
statistical follow-ups.
Excelled at making expert technical recommendations to all levels of the organization;
increased profits and productivity.

PDVSA Petrolera Sinovensa, Upstream Facilities Morichal

MAINTENANCE AND WELL SERVICE LEADER, 2008 to 2009
Prepared effective and efficient technical proposals for wells completion and workover with
Progressive Cavity Pumps (BCP) and Electrical Submersible Pump (BES)
Developed and defined requirements; presented and defended proposals; supervised
execution of proposals.
GEOLOGIST, 2006 to 2008
Improved the development of designs for horizontal drilling; increased efficiency of
geosteering and monitoring of planned wells.
Managed and maintained the full data lifecycle needs for drilling; made accurate predictions
at the exploration stage.

Education and Training

Master of Science, Extra Heavy Oil Production, Upgrading & Refining
INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE PETROL, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
Bachelor of Science, Geologist Engineer
UNIVERSIDAD DE ORIENTE, Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela
Languages: English (Advanced), Spanish (Native).
Trained in: Basic Principles of Risk Engineering, SAP-MM Creation of Material Requisitions, &
Course of Corrosion and Materials in Oil Plans.