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LENIN ZARATE DIAZ

LENIN ZARATE DIAZ

Mechanical Engineer | Project Management Specialist | Business Management Specialist
Bogotá

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with Specialization in Project Management and Business Administration, currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Project Management.

Over 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry leading EPC, FEED, and detailed engineering projects. Strong background in project management, contract administration, cost control, QA/QC, commissioning, and multidisciplinary construction management (mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, and instrumentation).

Proven expertise in fire protection systems design under NFPA standards, piping stress analysis, construction supervision, and contract management. Experienced in delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with ASME and international engineering standards.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Facilities Manager IMC

SUMMUM PROJECT
01.2024 - Current
  • Full lifecycle project leadership in multidisciplinary construction projects.
  • Scope, schedule, and cost control using earned value methodology.
  • Led the technical and commercial bidding process, coordinating with engineering and procurement teams to deliver comprehensive project estimates. Detailed engineering review and quality assurance.
  • Contract administration and invoice validation.
  • Risk monitoring and mitigation strategies.
  • Coordination between client, contractors, and inspection teams.
  • Construction

Mechanical Inspector (Technical controller)

ACI PROYECTOS
  • Supervised contractor compliance regarding technical specifications and safety standards in production station construction.
  • Monitored physical vs. scheduled progress, identifying critical path deviations to implement corrective actions.
  • Reviewed and approved 'As-Built' documentation and mechanical completion dossiers.
  • Review of calculation reports and technical specifications.
  • Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) verification.
  • Pre-commissioning and commissioning matrix compliance.

Mechanical Inspector (Technical controller)

VQ INGENIERIA
  • Supervised contractor compliance regarding technical specifications and safety standards in production station construction.
  • Monitored physical vs. scheduled progress, identifying critical path deviations to implement corrective actions.
  • Reviewed and approved 'As-Built' documentation and mechanical completion dossiers.
  • Review of calculation reports and technical specifications.
  • Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) verification.
  • Pre-commissioning and commissioning matrix compliance.

Mechanical Engineer / Contract Administrator

MANSAROVAR ENERGY
  • EPC contract management and control.
  • SAP work order management and invoicing.
  • Cash flow monitoring and budget control.
  • Procurement coordination and contractor evaluation.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams for the delivery of surface facilities and piping systems.
  • Supervised workshop fabrication of static equipment, pressure vessels, and pump skids procurement

Mechanical & Piping Works Lead Coordinator

SUMMUM ENERGY SAS

Lead for static equipment and piping installation; interaction with auditing/inspection (interventoría) to ensure technical scope compliance, progress measurement (work progress reports), technical deviations, and review of construction procedures and technical documentation.

Project control (scope, time, cost, and other project areas) to meet client contractual terms.

Supervision and interconnection of equipment assembly; commissioning of auxiliary systems.

Technical personnel management and leadership of piping & mechanical teams for site meetings and committees.

Commissioning support and final project delivery to the client (including protocols, as-built drawings, and final reports).

Project Director

FPE Ingeniería & Proyectos
  • Fire protection system design and implementation under NFPA standards.
  • Technical-commercial proposal development.
  • Detailed engineering and commissioning supervision.
  • Performed stress and thermal analysis using specialized software (AutoPipe, Caesar II) to ensure structural integrity.
  • Development of Techno-Economic Proposals

Project Engineer

PRODESEG S.A
  • Specialized Engineer in the design of fire suppression and detection systems under NFPA standards.
  • Lead Assembly Engineer for networks, equipment, and piping of fire protection systems in process plants, ensuring compliance with scope, cost, and schedule.
  • Client Management & Quality Leadership: Validated construction procedures and technical documentation for welding and construction under ASME .
  • Commissioning & Startup: Provided support for the pre-commissioning and commissioning of fire protection systems.

Education

Master’s - Project Management

Universidad Viña Del Mar
Chile
05.2001 -

Master’s - Project Management

Universidad EAN
Bogotá, Colombia

Specialization - Business Management

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA Y PEDAGÓGICA DE COLOMBIA
Tunja, Colombia

Specialization - Engineering Project Management

U. DISTRITAL
Bogotá, Colombia

Engineer - Mechanical Engineer

U. DISTRITAL
Bogotá, Colombia
05.2001 -

Skills

Fire protection system design (water, foam, CO₂, clean agents) – NFPA

Piping stress analysis – CAESAR II

3D modeling – CADWorx Plant & P&ID

Multiphase hydraulic analysis – PipePhase / Piepesoft

Finite Element Analysis – ALGOR

Workshop fabrication supervision (pressure vessels, tanks, piping prefabrication)

Expert in developing and executing Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Plans for different projects facilities and pipelines

Additional Information

CERTIFICATIONS y TRAINING

PMP Course Preparation
Advanced Excel
Business Intelligence & Power BI
Financial Management for Projects

Timeline

Facilities Manager IMC

SUMMUM PROJECT
01.2024 - Current

Master’s - Project Management

Universidad Viña Del Mar
05.2001 -

Engineer - Mechanical Engineer

U. DISTRITAL
05.2001 -

Mechanical Inspector (Technical controller)

ACI PROYECTOS

Mechanical Inspector (Technical controller)

VQ INGENIERIA

Mechanical Engineer / Contract Administrator

MANSAROVAR ENERGY

Project Director

FPE Ingeniería & Proyectos

Mechanical & Piping Works Lead Coordinator

SUMMUM ENERGY SAS

Project Engineer

PRODESEG S.A

Master’s - Project Management

Universidad EAN

Specialization - Business Management

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA Y PEDAGÓGICA DE COLOMBIA

Specialization - Engineering Project Management

U. DISTRITAL
LENIN ZARATE DIAZMechanical Engineer | Project Management Specialist | Business Management Specialist