Andres Eduardo Rivas

Asset Management Professional

+51 979 107 767

rivasandr@gmail.com
Lima, Perú

Experience

Asset Management Sr Manager, GIE, 1 Feb 2022 – 1-Feb 2024. Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador,
Colombia

• Manage and support team of 10 multi-disciplinary engineers providing Mechanical

Integrity Assessment services for a 2500km oil pipeline network in Colombia following
best practices as recognized inASME B31.8, ASME B31.4, ASME B31G, API RP1183,
API RP 1176, API 579. Fitness for service studies for corroded and cracks in pipelines
• Technical Lead for technical due diligence for Oil&Gas offshore field comprising 70 fixed
platforms and an onshore Oil field with 300km pipelines in northern Peru.
• Project Manager implementation an Asset Management app for largest Gas Distribution
Company in Peru.
• Act as focal point for corrosion management expertise and ensure that relevant reports and
data are reviewed and communicated accordingly.
• Lead root cause analysis workshops and failure investigation with client representatives.
• Business development for the Andean Region Office. Led a team of 20 employees in
achieving a 50% increase in sales over an 18-month period.
• Developed and implemented project management best practices that improved team
efficiency by 20%

Asset Management Sr Manager, GIE, 1 Feb 2010 – 30 Jan 2022. Chile, Peru, Ecuador
• Project Manager GE APM® Asset Management implementation, Taxonomy upgrade at
ENAP’s 2 Refineries @105kpbd. Deployment, testing, training, and ISO 55000 processes
consulting.
• Responsible for reviewing, assessing, and updating integrity management and inspection
data for covered equipment, devices & systems (e.g., pressure systems, pipelines, structures
& safety instruments etc.) and developing program documentation, risk assessments, and
Written Schemes of Examination.
• NDT digital transformation for a 0.7Mt/yr Ethylene plant and 0,6MTn/yr polyethylene
plant. This initiative increased 25%wrench time improvement.
• Meridium® V3.4 Mechanical Integrity implementation at 100kbd refinery at Esmeraldas
Petroecuador. RBI implementation achieved a 10-day reduction in turnaround time.
• Meridium® Mechanical Integrity implementation at Pluspetrol Gas Treating facilities.
Resulting in 50% inspection budget reduction
• Implemented RCM and RBI at Repsol Lago Amargo oilfields resulting in savings of 1,9
MUSD through OPEX reduction and failure elimination.
• Increased Revenue from 2 to 8 MUSD, leading a 100 professionals team deployed in 4
countries.
Asset Integrity Principal, GIE, 1 Feb 2005 – 30 Jan 2010. Ciudad del Carmen Mexico
• Implemented a Mechanical Integrity and Reliability Program for Maritime Terminal
Pajaritos, PEMEX. I led 25 professionals to deliver on-time and on-budget, RCM programs
 and RBI inspection plans resulting in 1,5 MUSD savings in non-value maintenance &
inspection tasks.
• Implemented Criticality Analysis, RBI inspection plans, and piping surveys for 150 fixed
offshore platforms at Cantarell Pemex field. The inspection plan resulted in 12 MUSD
savings through failure elimination and resource optimization.
Asset Integrity Management Consultant, GIE, 1 Feb 2000 – 30 Jan 2005. Argentina
• Implemented a system for managing small bore piping integrity in TGN gas compression
stations. Resulting in a 100% injury reduction in 2 months and an 80% failure rate
reduction in 8 months
• Developed and implemented full-scale experiments to validate RSTRENG safe pressure
calculations, and multiple sleeves interaction for TGN buried pipelines. This experiment
allowed a significant reduction in repairs resulting in 25 MUSD over 5 years.
Pressure Vessel and Piping Inspector, GIE, 2 Jan 1998 – 30 Jan 2000. Argentina
• Monitored and updated process control plans to ensure compliance with customer
specifications and industry standards.
• Maintained accurate records of all inspection activities, resulting in improved traceability
and compliance.
• Performed root cause analysis of asset defects and identified corrective actions to prevent
a recurrence.
• Conducted rigorous inspections of 20 TGN compressor stations (375kHP) and 120
metering stations resulting in 7% less unplanned maintenance.
• Lead 12 inspectors distributed in 10 states.
Research Assistant, CONICET, 1 May 1988 – 30 June 2000. Mar del Plata, Argentina
• R&D boiler chemical processes. Supervised chemical cleaning of 6 50MW boilers.
• Root cause analysis for Power and Oil&Gas customers. Corrosion testing and NDT
development.
• Assisted in writing interim reports, and research papers. Published original work.

Education

Mar 1987-Mar 1996

Bs Sc Chemistry, National University Mar del Plata

2009
Reliability Diploma, Universidad Austral.
2017
Programa de Gestión de Directorios – PGD 2017 - Cátedra PwC Governance – IAE Business
School

Professional Certifications
API 580 Cert ID 56951
Risk Based Process Safety Id #1835eccf-fcee-4f6a-a1ae-d968c64ea423

Skillset

Advisor, Problem Solving, Ability to Multitask, Time Management, , Asset integrity

management, Corrosion, Risk Based Inspection, RCM, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, RAM,
Cost Control, Risk Management, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Project
Management, Budgeting, Solution Design, Meridium, GE Digital APM, SIEMENS PSAIM,
SAP PM.
Publication
Weld failures in sleeve reinforcements of pipelines https://doi.org/10.1016/S1350-
6307(99)00049-7 Eng, Failure Analysis,1999
Local collapse of gas pipelines under sleeve repairs https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-0161(00)00026-
0, The International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Aug 2000
Influence of multiple sleeve repairs on the structural integrity of gas pipelines
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-0161(02)00063-7, The International Journal of Pressure Vessels
and Piping, Nov 2002
Local collapse of gas pipelines under sleeve repairs, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-
0161(00)00026-0 The International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, April 2000
Integrity Effects of Multiple Sleeve Repairs on Gas Pipelines, IBP0641 presented at 3rd
Seminar on Pipelines , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 2001
Análisis de riesgo y desarrollo de planes de integridaden planta endulzadora de gas, Ing.
Esteban Rubertis, Ing. Martín Toscano, Lic Andrés Eduardo Rivas. CIMM 2006 Bogotá
Análisis del Proceso de Creacion de Spin-Offs Academicos, el Caso GIE SA. J L Otegui, A E
Rivas. Conferencista Invitado, Cuarta Conferencia Internacional de Mecánica y Segunda de
Mecatronica, CIMM 06, Bogota, Colombia, Set. 20-22.
“Evaluación de las causas de fallas en gasoducto por colapso interno bajo refuerzo de unión
recta”, J.L.Otegui, S.Urquiza, A.Rivas, A.Trunzo. IEV 98, Minas Uruguay 1998
“Evaluación de riesgos en Estaciones de Medición y Regulación de Gas”, C. Manfredi,
A.Rivas, W.Seri . IEV 98, Minas Uruguay 1998
“Evaluación de Integridad de recipientes en planta compresora de gas natural”, J.L.Otegui,
C.Manfredi, A.Rivas, W.Seri, I. Kiersenblat, 23 Seminario de Inspecao de Equipamentos. Rio de
Janeiro .Brasil 1997
“Análisis de falla de selladores antiexplosivos en conectores eléctricos de planta compresora
de gas ”, J.L.Otegui, C.Manfredi, A.Rivas, W.Seri, I. Kiersenblat, 23 Seminario de Inspecao de
Equipamentos. Rio de Janeiro Brasil 1997
"Ceramic Roof Tiles Degrade in a Marine Environment" A.Pellicano, A. Rivas, S. Simison
and S.R. de Sánchez. 1995, Vol 34, Num 9, pp 64-65 ; ref : 3 ref
ISSN 0094-1492
Control en planta de limpieza química de generadores de vapor. A.Steckinger, A.Rivas,
A.Pellicano. XVI Jornadas Metalúrgicas. SAM ‘92 . Mayo 1992 - Rosario Argentina.

Professional Recognition
PASA Technology Award. Best Technological Contribution 23º Seminario de Inspección de
Equipamiento – Río de Janeiro.
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ANDRES EDUARDO RIVAS

HAS MET THE ESTABLISHED AND PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS FOR API CERTIFICATION AS AN

API 580 RISK BASED INSPECTION

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE DEFINED IN THE API Recommended Practice 580

CERTIFICATION NUMBER 56951

ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION DATE January 31, 2015

CURRENT CERTIFICATION DATE January 31, 2024
EXPIRATION DATE January 31, 2027
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Date of Completion: Mar 27, 2023
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THE REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE MAR DEL PLATA

(National University of Mar Del Plata)

School of Exact and Natural Sciences

Av. Camino Real 985, San Isidro, Lima, Perú RUC 15507082171 ù +511 4211860, ù +51992759954 Ø û lizagonzalezg@gmail.com

Whereas Andres Eduardo Rivas 3 born in Mar del Plata, province of Buenos Aires -
has completed the prescribed course of study and graduated on December 15, 1995.

Now therefore, pursuant to the provisions of the University Law and Bylaws, the
President of the University and the Dean of School issue this Bachelor of Science
Degree in Chemistry with all the honors, rights , and privileges appertaining thereto
in the city of Mar del Plata, on March 1, 1996.

(Signature) (Ribbon (Signature)

Dean of the and seal) President of the
School University
(Signature) (Signature)
Secretary of the Secretary of the
School University

(Signature) (Signature)
Holder Seal-keeper

Record No. 9671

General Record Book of Degrees No. 6
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(Seal) Degrees & Authentications

School degree No. 926
ID No. 18.454.502
Date of birth November 11, 1967
Av. Camino Real 985, San Isidro, Lima, Perú RUC 15507082171 ù +511 4211860, ù +51992759954 Ø û lizagonzalezg@gmail.com

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MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

I hereby CERTIFY that the preceding signatures are

consistent with those in our records.

Buenos Aires, November 25, 1997

(Signature)
Juan Carlos Consentino
Head of the Administrative Control Division for Degrees,
Qualifications and Evaluations
National Directorate of University Management

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(Seal)
MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
I hereby CERTIFY that the preceding signature that reads
Juan Carlos CONSENTINO is consistent with the one in our
records.

Buenos Aires,

(Signature)
Rosa Ibañez
Ministry of the Interior
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THE REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship

Av. Camino Real 985, San Isidro, Lima, Perú RUC 15507082171 ù +511 4211860, ù +51992759954 Ø û lizagonzalezg@gmail.com

APOSTILLE
(Convention de la Haye du 5 octobre 1961)

1. Country: Argentina
This public document
2. Has been signed by Rosa Ibañez
3. Acting in the capacity of Authentications Officer
4. Bears the seal/stamp of Ministry of the Interior
Certified
5. At Buenos Aires
6. On July 14, 2011
7. By the Authentications Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
International Trade and Worship
8. Number 131947/2011
9. Seal/stamp 39
10. Signature: Paula Melisa Tomas 3 Authentications Division 3 Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship

Type of document: DEGREE

Holer of the document: Andres Eduardo RIVAS

(Bar code) 2011131947

(Bar code) 4260B7B2B746B96E3EBD540361F1D06F

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(National University of Mar Del Plata)

TRANSCRIPT

SCHOOL : Exact and Natural Sciences

Av. Camino Real 985, San Isidro, Lima, Perú RUC 15507082171 ù +511 4211860, ù +51992759954 Ø û lizagonzalezg@gmail.com

FULL NAME : Andres Eduardo Rivas

DATE OF BIRTH : November 11, 1967
PLACE OF BIRTH : Mar del Plata
PROVINCE OF : Buenos Aires
REPUBLIC OF : Argentina
MILITARY DISTRICT : --
ID TYPE / NUMBER : Argentinian ID (D.N.I.) No. 18.454.502
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA : Chemical Technician YEAR OF GRADUATION: 1986
HIGH SCHOOL NAME : ENET No. 1
PROGRAM : Chemistry BSc
PLAN : 8401(1984) GRADUATION DATE: 15/NOV/95
LAST SUBJECT : Ecological biochemistry
STUDENT CODE : Q388
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No. SUBJECT RECORD GRADE DATE BOOK PAGE

01 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I 0129 03 04/AUG/87 002 080
02 ALGEBRA 0141 06 07/AUG/87 002 087
03 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I 0172 05 15/DEC/87 002 104
04 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY 0198 08 09/MAR/88 002 118
05 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II 0307 10 14/FEB/89 002 180
06 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 0349 08 10/MAR/89 002 202
07 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 0376 08 09/AUG/89 002 216
08 PHYSICS I 0515 06 05/OCT/90 002 299
09 PHYSICS II A 0026 05 21/DEC/90 003 017
10 PHYSICS II B 0113 08 09/AUG/91 003 064
11 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 0195 09 06/APR/92 003 110
12 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 0311 06 01/MAR/93 003 173
13 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 0348 08 20/MAY/93 003 193
14 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II 0003 10 30/JUL/93 004 003
15 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 0053 08 21/DEC/93 004 029
16 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 0055 09 22/DEC/93 004 031
17 COMPUTING AND STATISTICS 0097 07 15/MAR/94 004 054
18 BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY I 0134 09 25/AUG/94 004 075
19 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF CHEMISTRY 0169 09 21/DEC/94 004 094
20 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 0209 09 24/MAR/95 004 116
21 INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY 0245 09 23/AUG/95 004 137
22 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I 0250 10 25/AUG/95 004 140
23 ECOLOGICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 0271 08 15/DEC/95 004 152
24 DEGRADATION OF MATERIALS (ENG. SCHOOL) 0021 09 06/DEC/95 001 012

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UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE MAR DEL PLATA

(National University of Mar Del Plata)

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Av. Camino Real 985, San Isidro, Lima, Perú RUC 15507082171 ù +511 4211860, ù +51992759954 Ø û lizagonzalezg@gmail.com

SCHOOL : Exact and Natural Sciences

PROGRAM : Chemistry BSc
FULL NAME : Andres Eduardo RIVAS
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE : 8.00 (Average, passed subjects only)
NUMBER OF SUBJECTS FAILED : 1
ADMISSION YEAR : 1987
GRADUATION YEAR : 1995
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS : 6.99
COMPLETED STUDIES ON : 15/DEC/1995
ADMITED TO THE DEGREE OF : Chemistry BSc
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Average, passed subjects only : 8.00. I attest.

(Signature)
Silvia L. Vilanova
Academic Secretary
EXACT AND NATURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL

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(Signature) (Signature)
Silvia L. Vilanova Gustavo R. Daleo
Academic Secretary Dean
EXACT AND NATURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL EXACT AND NATURAL SCIENCES SCHOOL

(Seal)
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE MAR DEL PLATA

I hereby CERTIFY that the preceding signatures are

consistent with those in our records.
Mar del Plata, February 29, 1996

(Signature)
Maria Eugenia Daneri
Degrees & Authentications
Commissioned by R/R 1053/94
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(Seal)
MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION
NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

I hereby CERTIFY that the preceding signatures are

consistent with those in our records.
Av. Camino Real 985, San Isidro, Lima, Perú RUC 15507082171 ù +511 4211860, ù +51992759954 Ø û lizagonzalezg@gmail.com

Buenos Aires, November 25, 1997

(Signature)
Juan Carlos Consentino
Head of the Administrative Control Division for Degrees,
Qualifications and Evaluations
National Directorate of University Management

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(Seal)
MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
I hereby CERTIFY that the preceding signature that reads
Juan C. CONSENTINO is consistent with the one in our
records.

Buenos Aires, January 29, 1998

(Signature)
Rosa Ibañez
Ministry of the Interior
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