Dave Ramirez

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX

Over a decade of experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at a major independent oil and gas exploration and production company. A proud Houston native raised in the Energy Corridor, grew up surrounded by the city’s booming energy sector. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2009 and later obtained Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas. Responsible for the design, reliability, and integrity of critical mechanical equipment across offshore platforms, onshore production facilities, and pipeline compressor stations. Expertise includes rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, and gas turbines), pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems operating in high-pressure, high-temperature, and sour service environments. Focusing on failure analysis investigations, implements predictive maintenance programs using vibration analysis and condition monitoring, and drives reliability improvements that have reduced unplanned downtime by 25% over the past three years. Well-versed in API, ASME, and ISO standards and play a key role in capital projects, facility upgrades, and root cause analyses following major equipment incidents. Known for my practical, field-oriented approach and my ability to collaborate effectively with operations, drilling, and HSE teams in fast-paced environments. An active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).