Raul Ramones

Background

About Raul Ramones

Electrical Specialist | Oilfield, Refinery & Petrochemical Industries Over 30 years of extensive experience in maintenance, commissioning, and startup within the oilfield, refinery, petrochemical, and utility sectors. Expertise spans electrical and instrumentation disciplines, including: • Electrical Systems: Substations, transformers, generators, switchgear, MCCs, protective relays (SEL/GE/ABB), large synch motors until Large Induction motor VFDs GE, Yaskawa AB Flex LV, ABB Siemens GM150/G120/S120 large air & water cooler medium voltage VSDs, LCI/VSI and power distribution systems (480V to 230kV). UPS, Battery, MV/HV cable EPR/XLPE • Relay Protection & Troubleshooting: Line current, motor protection, feeder protection, transformer differential relays, microprocessor relays, AC/DC wiring, one-line/three-line diagrams, and schematics. Skilled in logical/communication settings, acceptance testing, and protection settings for synchronous motors. • Project Exposure: Upstream/downstream oil and gas, Cogen (STG/GTG), cryogenic processes, sour gas treatment, and heavy oil projects in multicultural environments. • Codes & Standards: Strong knowledge of ANSI, IEC, NEC, NEMA, and API standards. • Software Proficiency: SKM and other engineering tools; computer literate in Windows applications. • Design Expertise: Low- and medium-voltage switchgear (up to 34.5 kV) and substation design. • Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish. • Key Strengths: Strong troubleshooting skills, disturbance analysis of fault of power systems, adherence to budgets/schedules, and multicultural collaboration. Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)