Our Team

It’s composed of expert professionals with extensive experience in the development of Multidisciplinary Engineering projects.
Thereupon, we will summarize the profile of some of OPUS, Associate Engineers’ leaders.

MR. LEWINS MONTEVERDE

Civil Engineer /
General Director /
27+ Years of Experience

MR. LEWINS MONTEVERDE

Civil Engineer – Universidad del Zulia – 1996
IGEZ Management Training – Universidad Metropolitana – 2009
Over 27 years of professional experience.

Has performed in Commercial Management and General Management in engineering consulting companies.

Has practiced as a structural and hydro sanitary project engineer, construction inspector engineer, commercial manager, and project coordinator for the following areas: Food Industry, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Residential and Commercial, Fluvial, and Sports Installations; forming, teaching, and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams for services in Venezuela, Perú, and Chile. Construction Inspection leader for international events (Central American and Caribbean Games 1998 – America Cup 2007).
Founder of the company OPUS Associate Engineers.

MS. YNESMAR MARCANO

Civil Engineer /
Structural Projects Leader /
25+ Years of Experience

MS. YNESMAR MARCANO

Civil Engineer – Universidad del Zulia – 1995
Knowledge Broadening Course in the Structural Engineering area- Universidad Central de Venezuela – 1997
Formation as work team coordinator (IGEZ -2015)
Over 25 years of professional experience.

Has served as designer and civil leader in multidisciplinary jobs in the area of Structural Engineering, Draining projects, Roadway and soil movement projects, Irrigation systems control projects, Drinking and sewage water services projects, and Projects of rehabilitation and repairing of structures.
Experience in civil project surveys with re-engineering, control, and supervision aims, elaboration of technical-commercial offers, and management of local and international design codes and norms.

MR. ROBERTO SAVELLI

Civil Engineer /
Hydraulic Projects Leader /
30+ Years of Experience

MR. ROBERTO SAVELLI

Civil engineer, Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela – 1988
Master’s in Science in Hydraulic Engineering and Specialization (Postgraduate) in Hydraulic Engineering.
International Institute for Infrastructural, Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering (IHE), Holanda, Países Bajos – 1996
Over 30 years of professional experience.

Expertise in fluvial, maritime, and port hydraulics, hydro sanitary webs, and submarine emissaries. Projects, evaluation, and supervision of dredging, measurements, hydro-oceanographic, design of navigation channels, navigation aids, stabilization and protection of coasts and rivers, Environmental Impact Study, and supervision plans. More than 20 years of teaching in the Coasts and Ports Engineering area.
Mastery of most applications related to Fluvial, Coastal, and Port Engineering.

MR. CÉSAR RIVERA

Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical and Industrial Plants Leader /
45+ Years of Experience

MR. CÉSAR RIVERA

Mechanical Engineer Universidad del Zulia – 1975
More than 45 years of professional experience.

Expert in food processing plants for human and animal consumption.
Has performed as a design engineer, leader, and adviser in diary, concentrated animal food, drinks, and meat plants projects, including their service areas, some of these being turnkey projects.

Expertise in the design and control of sewage water treatment plant projects for the food industry.

MR. JOSÉ SALAZAR

Geotechnical testing and studies Adviser /
40+ Years of Experience

MR. JOSÉ SALAZAR

Civil Engineer – Universidad del Zulia – 1977 Specialist in soil and pavement (Geotechnics), concrete, and asphalt.
Specialization in Managerial Development Project – Safeguarding of the Quality under the ISO-9000 norms.
Specialization in Managerial Development Program – Consultation Management.
More than 40 years of professional experience.

Management Director of the GEOTECNIA company (an ally of OPUS, Associate Engineers).
Civil engineer specialized in soil mechanics, foundations engineering, and roadwork structure engineering.
Has performed exploratory soil studies for the realization of soil movement projects, foundations, and pavement structures, fixing of enclosing sheeting in docks, and others.
The soil studies and laboratory trials are made according to the specifications in the A.S.T.M. norms.

Executor of soil and pavement studies for the design of foundations and pavement thickness in projects. Consultant and advisor in projects and constructions in industrial, oil, petrochemical, government, and residential areas, both in the private and public sectors.

Senior Member of the South American Geotechnical Association.

MR. WALDO ZAMBRANO

Civil Engineer/
Roadway and Soil Movement Leader/
45+ Years of Experience

MR. WALDO ZAMBRANO

Civil Engineer – Universidad del Zulia – 1972
Master’s in Engineering Sciences University of Texas – Austin 1976
More than 45 Years of Professional Experience.

Has performed as a design engineer, coordinator, and technical assistant in roadway and systematized soil movement, in both public and private institutions for more than 70 projects.
More than 40 years teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in roadway and transportation.
Proficiency in most applications related to roadway and transportation.

MR. JOSÉ NOGUERA

Mechanical Engineer /
Maintenance Leader in Industrial Plants/
28+ Years of Experience

MR. JOSÉ NOGUERA

Mechanical Engineer Universidad del Zulia – 1997
More than 28 years of professional experience.
Expert in the Maintenance of Industrial Plants and Mounting of Metal-mechanic Equipment.
Operational Processes Manager such as in Reparation of Valves, Metal-mechanic Manufacturing, Abrasive Cleaning and Industrial Lining, Non-Destructive Testing, Health-Oriented Services (Labs, Imaging, ICU, NICU), among others.
Leader of QMS implementation processes, internal processes external contracts audits, and establishment of Management and Risk Identification of KPIs.

MR. ANDRÉS OTERO

Civil Engineer /
Specialist in Structural Engineering /
19+ Years of Experience

MR. ANDRÉS OTERO

Civil Engineer – Universidad Central de Venezuela – 2004.
Specialization in structural engineering - Universidad Central de Venezuela - 2012.
MSc Earthquake Engineering with Disaster Management – University College London - 2017
More than 19 years of professional experience.

Experienced in the design of resilient and economically effective structural systems, including residential, commercial, industrial, health-oriented, cultural, and hotel buildings, as well as oil chemistry installations, among others. He also possesses dexterity in the development of design and seismic evaluation projects based on performance, applying the FEMA P-58 and ASCE 41 specifications.
Has developed investigations involving non-linear behavior of structures, focused on the improvement of the seismic response of existing buildings, exploring adequacy alternatives associated with the economic and societal impacts in its implementation.

MS. LAYRET MONTEVERDE

Industrial Safety Adviser/ Occupational Health / +28 Years of Experience

MS. LAYRET MONTEVERDE

Surgeon - Universidad del Zulia - Venezuela 1996 Graduate in Health Management - Universidad del Zulia and CEUJAP - Venezuela Industrial Protection and Safety Specialist Trained in NLP, Coaching Professional broadcaster (LUZ Venezuela 2016) With more than 28 years of experience dedicated to Occupational Health, Training/Accompaniment, Management, Coordination, Counseling, and Consultations regarding integral medical services in transnational companies belonging to the Oil industry, the food and drinks sector, and general health (among others). Specialist in the development and analysis of preventive and corrective programs in the Occupational Health area, as well as National and International Quality Norms and Procedures. Criteria management for the selection of personnel, trans-occupational evaluations, and retirement (Pre-employment Post-employment, Periodical, etc.) Ergonomic Evaluations and Workstation Analysis. Advises OPUS Engineers in Industrial Safety and Occupational Health subjects.

MR. ÓSCAR BRICEÑO BARBOZA

Chemical Engineer /
Engineer specialized in solar saltworks /
15+ Years of Experience

MR. ÓSCAR BRICEÑO BARBOZA

Chemical Engineer Universidad del Zulia 2009

Oscar Briceño Barboza is a seasoned chemical engineer with over 15 years of experience in solar salt operations, corrosion engineering, and project management. He holds a Master's degree in Corrosion from the University of Zulia, Venezuela. His career spans leadership roles in managing sea salt facilities across Spain and Venezuela, optimizing production, and overseeing large scale technical and financial operations.

Oscar has expertise in developing solutions for infrastructure integrity, equipment reliability, and sustainability in industrial processes.

MR. LEONARDO BLANCO

Draftsman Technician /
Specialist in survey of buildings and Industrial Plants /
27+ Years of Experience

MR. LEONARDO BLANCO

Project Technician -Cad Instructor, with more than 27 years of professional experience.

Technician experienced with in-site jobs, the survey of installations both on earth and in lake (oil installations).
He has given formation courses in the blueprint digitalization area, as well as being the coordinator of technical rooms.
Has participated as a planner in the execution of housing, commercial, oil, healthcare, sports, and industrial projects, providing his experience in these projects’ graphic representation.
Has participated in the conceptualization of projects, given his wide in-site experience. Specialist in industrial plant surveys, with experience both in Venezuelan and international projects.

MS. ANGÉLICA OÑORO

Project Coordination / Commercial Analyst / +20 Years of Experience

MS. ANGÉLICA OÑORO

Civil Engineer – Universidad del Zulia – 2004 Masters in construction project management More than 20 years of professional experience Experience in commercial services and budget proposals Experience in project control and execution, assessment development, and resident engineering in multiple construction projects, as well as teaching experience on a university level in Road and Commercial Analysis. Has practiced planning and control roles on multidisciplinary projects. Has participated in ISO 9001 auditing processes, achieving a favorable organizational culture of companies with standardized methodologies. Mastery of Microsoft Project, Lulowin Software, and Autocad. Skills in adequate communication management with clients.

MR. LUIS TEN

Mechanical Design of Industrial Plants / +15 Years of professional experience

MR. LUIS TEN

Mechanical Engineer Universidad del Zulia – 2009 More than 45 years of professional experience, focused on Plant Maintenance He has participated in several design projects for animal feed processing companies, mainly in Dryers, Pulverizers, Coolers, Blowers, Conveyors, Elevators, Crushers, Coaters, Post Cooking, Shakers, Pelletizers, Conditioners and Silos. He has participated in the design and installation of air conditioning systems with direct expansion and chilled water systems, pumping systems, mechanical ventilation, compressed air systems and fire extinguishing systems, at residential, commercial and industrial levels. Expert in the area of air conditioning, with active participation in mechanical design in the area of food processing plants (human and animal consumption).

MS. SANDRÉ PANTALEÓN

Industrial Engineer/
Project Management Specialist/
20+ Years of Experience

MS. SANDRÉ PANTALEÓN

Industrial Engineering – Universidad José María Vargas – 2002
Specialization in Project Management Universidad Católica Andrés Bello –2006
More than 20 years of professional experience.

Professional experience in the Oil and gas industry, renewable energy, and civil infrastructure and services (aqueducts and sewage), exercising administrative, operative, and technical roles in different stages of the project: Engineering, recruitment, construction, and launching.
Solid knowledge in project management, process and project assessment, operational strategies, planning, programming, control and monitoring of projects, cash flow, CAPEX/OPEX, earned value, KPI management, and organizations and third-party asset management.
Has developed abilities in operational and financial tools management, data administration, and project control. She has further amplified her knowledge with studies in NIIF-NIC norms, Finance Management, Quality Management, and Project Assessment and Auditing.

MS. HILDA MORALES

Civil Engineer /
Hydrosanitary Projects’ Leader /
40+ Years of Experience

MS. HILDA MORALES

Civil Engineer – Universidad de Oriente – 1981
More than 30 years of professional experience.
Dedicated to Investigation since 1993, in the area of environmental and hydraulic sanitation in the Environmental Studies Center FUNDAUDO.
University Teacher in the Universidad de Oriente, Núcleo Anzoátegui, in the Sanitary, Hydraulic, Project Management, etc. Areas.
With professional experience in the area of Sanitary and Hydraulic evaluation, design, and construction of domestic and industrial wastewater treatment plants, both for public organizations and the oil industry, assistance and execution of urban engineering in the civil discipline, sanitary installations, and fire extinction systems for buildings and urban areas, domestic gas installation system, coordination and assistance of masterplans in urbanism projects.

MS. KARINA URDANETA

Electrical Engineer /
Leader in Electrical Projects/
20+ Years of Experience

MS. KARINA URDANETA

Electrical Engineer - Universidad del Zulia 2002
Masters in Mantainment Management (UNEFA) 2015
Masters in Electrical Engineering in La Universidad del Zulia (LUZ) in 2017
More than 19 years of professional experience in the Oil Industry, Petrochemical, Agro-Alimentary Sector, Commercial Sector, and Residential Sector.
Management of numerous interdisciplinary projects in all previously named areas where she has not only presented the role of analyst engineer, but of coordinator, manager, and adviser as well.
Participation in the execution of projects as a resident engineer and/or electrical supervisor applied to Compressor Plants, Grounding Systems, and Power Backup Systems.

MR. JOSÉ FERRER

Chemical Engineer /
Agro-alimentary processes leader /
45+ Years of Experience

MR. JOSÉ FERRER

Chemical Engineer – Universidad del Zulia – 1975.
Master’s in chemical engineering, LUZ – 1982.
More than 45 years of professional experience.
Experience in Engineering, Investigation, and Development in Biotechnology, Food Technology, fluid mechanics, Environmental Microbiology, Industrial Fermentations, Mass Exchange, Heat Exchange, and agro-alimentary Processes.
Courses in the region focus on the Bioconversion and Utilization of Biodegradable Substrates, Technology and Toxicology Management, and chemical Food contamination.

MR. JOSÉ LEONARDO ROMERO

Maintenance Engineering Specialist / +15 Years of Experience

MR. JOSÉ LEONARDO ROMERO

Mechanical Engineer– Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica de las Fuerzas Armadas – 2009. More than 15 years of professional experience in maintenance management in the food industry, in canning factories, fish oil factories, and corn flour factories; as well as in the petrochemical industry in the processing of methane gas to produce methanol. Exercising positions in technical, supervision, planning, and managing areas. Wide knowledge in implementing maintenance management systems; diagnostic; assets prioritization; failure mode and effect analysis application; indicators use and assessment; engineering projects planning and execution; financial information management; and personnel leadership. Graduate in applied maintenance planning in industrial processes. Universidad Simón Bolívar – 2012. Masters in Management Sciences with a mention in Finances – Universidad Nororiental Privada Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho – Ongoing.

MR. IDÍGORAS RODRÍGUEZ

Mechanical Engineer/
Specialist in Integrated Quality, Safety, and MA Management Systems /
30+ Years of Experience

MR. IDÍGORAS RODRÍGUEZ

Mechanical Enginee, Universidad del Zulia– 1997
Diplomat in Integrated Quality, Safety, and MA Management Systems, URBE – 2015
More than 30 Years of Professional Experience Specialist in the static equipment inspection area.

Coordination/Execution of ongoing inspections and reconditioning in Processing Plants, Gas Plants, Refineries, Flow Stations, Raw Oil and derivative storage Tanks, Heaters, Boilers, and Line Systems.
Supervision of welder qualification trials.
Coordination/Execution of inspection Jobs with internal tools in oil, gas, and poly pipelines.
Wide knowledge of the design norm used in the oil industry: API Codes, ANSI/ASME, ASTM, PDVSA, DEP SHELL, AWS, Quality System ISO 9000. Management of tools for the elaboration of static equipment maintenance plans via the use of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).

MS. KAREN PÉREZ

Welding Process Assessment / +18 Years of Experience

MS. KAREN PÉREZ

MS. MARIANELA CASTILLO

Electrical Engineer /
Leader of Eléctrical Substations Projects of Low, Medium, and High Tension /
35+ Years of Experience

MS. MARIANELA CASTILLO

Electrical Engineer – Universidad del Zulia – 1985
More than 35 Years of professional experience.
Has performed as a design engineer, coordinator, and technical adviser in electrical projects of low, medium, and high tension, in both public and private institutions for hydrocarbon companies, refineries, compression plants, beer and food processing companies, and water plants, in more than 50 projects.

Proficiency in most applications related to the assessment of power, conduits, and ground webbing systems.

MR. ZEBIO SOGLIANI

Electrical Engineer /
Leader of Maintenance and Execution Projects of Industrial Plants /
29+ Years of Experience

MR. ZEBIO SOGLIANI

Electrical Engineer – Universidad del Zulia – 1983 MSc. In Management of Projects’ Maintenance and Execution. -1998
Certified NFPA 70E Inspector
Counts with more than 30 years of experience in the design and installation area of electrical systems in low and medium tension, automatization of industrial projects.
Experience in Maintenance and Projects Management, in massive and agro-industrial consumption industries.
Wide experience in the development and implementation of electrical safety programs.
Led the implementation of the NFPA 70E norm on a national level and for a worldwide leader company in agriculture-based food for its plants in Venezuela (2009-2018) and Ecuador (2018-2021), guaranteeing compliance with the electrical safety protocols in the workplace.
Has managed and applied quality, indicators, costs, environment, and safety standards.
Expertise in the development of capacitation plans for the personnel in the field.

MR. NORBERTO ROLDÁN

Geodesist Engineer /
Topography and bathymetric services Leader /
20+ Years of Experience

MR. NORBERTO ROLDÁN

Geodesist Engineer Universidad del Zulia 2002
Licensed in Fondonorma Quality Management Systems – Corporate Chamber, Maracaibo 2015
Masters in industrial projects management at the Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín 2019
More than 20 years of professional experience in the areas of Oil Exploration, Construction, and Public Planning.

He has performed mainly in the areas of strategic planning and project management, which demand a high ability for technical response – operation and inspection of projects, and topographic surveys.

Specialization in the design of documentation applied to geodesic operations under the ISO-9001:2015 norm and in the elaboration of geodesic software whose use is recognized by authorities in the field.

MR. PEDRO VALERA

Mechanical Engineer /
Leader in Oil & Gas Projects /
30+ Years of Experience.

MR. PEDRO VALERA

Mechanical Engineer Universidad del Zulia 1990
High level of experience in the areas of Multidisciplinary Projects, Construction, Inspection, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, and maintenance in the Oil and Gas industry.
Expertise in planning, programming, control, and coordination of industrial projects.
Expertise in the design of processes piping systems static equipment, and service packs. Study of constructability, control, and assurance of safety.
Expertise in Process installation maintenance, implementation of maintenance philosophies, optimization of production processes, installation of static and rotary equipment, and maintenance of pipes and pipeline systems.
Expertise in on-site engineering and fixing of pipes and pipelines.

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