SAP
Bethuel Mares
Chemical Engineer - Industrial Management
Heroica Matamoros, Tamaulipas
Summary
Chemical Engineer with a proven track record at chemical companies, excelling in maintenance and projects management, process improvement, team management and budget oversight. High level of experience in regulatory compliance and cross-functional collaboration, successfully driving production increases and enhancing process safety. Recognized for strategic planning and problem-solving skills, delivering significant improvements in operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Maintenance and Projects Manager
Stepan Company
07.2023 - Current
- Management of the Maintenance, Warehouse, Utilities and Projects personnel (engineers and union workers) to reach desired PM/PdM/CM and budget KPIs.
- Analysis and management of CapEx and OpEx budgets to meet site and regional goals.
- Direct coordination of major equipment repair and replacement projects (CSTR Reactors, Annular Falling Film Reactors, Catalytic Converters, Boilers and Hazardous Materials storage tanks) with cross-functional teams.
- Direct coordination of production increase projects (Sulphonation and Quaternary Ammonium) and introduction of new products in collaboration with teams from multiple Stepan sites.
- Regular audits to ensure equipment compliance with API, ASME, NOM (mexican law) regulations and standards.
- High level collaboration with EHS&S and Regulatory departments as Sanitary Representative to manage site's chemical precursors (as a side position).
Process Engineer
Stepan Company
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed comprehensive plans with well-defined objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements to drive Sulphur Trioxide, Sulphonation and Quaternary Ammonium production processes effectively (Chemithon, Ballestra, Monsanto technologies).
- Conducted regular safety/efficiency reviews for production processes to monitor progress against objectives, adjusting plans as necessary to maintain target completion dates and lowering risks.
- Implementation of Management of Change system and PSM audits of main pillars.
- Process equipment (Heat Exchangers, Air Drying Towers, Compressors) replacement projects management to increase production volumes, reduce cycle times and comply with Process Safety Standards.
Process Engineer (HFI/H2SO4)
Orbia - Koura Global (Mexichem Flúor S.A. De C.V.)
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate losses and reduce downtimes in Hydrofluoric Acid and Sulphuric Acid production and purification processes (DuPont, Rhodia and Monsanto technologies).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in the execution of PHAs to identify and reduce risks according to PSM requirements and good practices.
- Designed and executed experiments and projects to identify process improvements, leading to reduced costs and increased energy efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design shutdown plans for routine maintenance and installation of new equipment.
- Implementation of PSM system.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Analyst
Orbia - Koura Global (Mexichem Flúor S.A. De C.V.)
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Improved overall efficiency by identifying and resolving quality control issues in Hydrofluoric Acid and Sulphuric Acid production processes.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough analyses and implementing corrective actions to reduce impurities from finished goods (distillation of acids).
- Maintained a safe working environment, adhering to safety regulations (STPS, OSHA) and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
Education
MBA - Industrial Management
Matamoros Institute of Technology
H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Matamoros Institute of Technology
H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México 05.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Budget management
Regulatory compliance
Process safety management
Cross-functional collaboration
Risk assessment
Data analysis
Strategic planning
Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Complete renewal of Sulphur Trioxide and Sulphonation units of Chemithon Technology plants.
- Achieved savings of ~300k USD/yr as a result of completion of process improvement projects.
- Process Safety improvements in Hydrofluoric, Sulphuric and Sulphonic Acid production processes.
Software
SVISION (CMMS)
Office365
Aspen
AutoCAD
Certification
Pressure Vessels
Timeline
Crysis Management
03-2025
ISO Internal Auditor
02-2025
Pressure Vessels
11-2024
Maintenance and Projects Manager
Stepan Company
07.2023 - Current
PSM Internal Auditor
09-2021
PSV Maintenance and Calibration
06-2021
Process Engineer
Stepan Company
08.2020 - 07.2023
Process Engineer (HFI/H2SO4)
Orbia - Koura Global (Mexichem Flúor S.A. De C.V.)
01.2018 - 08.2020
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Analyst
Orbia - Koura Global (Mexichem Flúor S.A. De C.V.)
10.2016 - 01.2018
MBA - Industrial Management
Matamoros Institute of Technology
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Matamoros Institute of Technology
05.2001 -
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