Mauricio Ramirez

About Mauricio Ramirez

I am a highly accomplished Energy Sector professional with 22+ years of expertise in optimizing asset management across upstream, midstream, trading, and downstream operations. I bring a proven track record in Colombia, Mexico, the U.S, and South Africa, delivering value through practical organizational discipline and a relentless focus on resolving complex business challenges.In leadership roles, I guide both business and technical teams toward prioritization, simplification, and quick-win opportunities. By fostering transparent communication and robust stakeholder management, I enable rapid, informed decision-making. My background includes developing comprehensive operational and safety procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to the highest industry standards. I also integrate economic evaluation into new project development across the Africa, Europe, U.S. and Latin America.

Experience

1. Crude Scheduler

   Vitol

   May 2019 — Present

   Oversee and manage domestic pipeline and terminal operations for the crude matrix, handling a capacity of 250 Kbopd and over contracts/month. • Coordinate and execute a comprehensive blending plan for more than 3 million barrels per month, encompassing 25 grades ranging from 20 to 60 API. • Take responsibility for maintaining and strengthening relationships with over 30 oil and gas companies, ensuring effective collaboration and partnership. • Develop and implement a robust Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) management system for trucking and terminal operations across Canada, the United States, and Latin America. • Provide valuable support to project management efforts in constructing a terminal in Matamoros, Mexico, boasting a substantial storage capacity of 300K Bls. • Assist management in evaluating and assessing new business opportunities in Latin America, including terminals, exploration, and production (E&P) companies, distillate supply, LPG plants, and Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRU) for LNG

Education

• Fundación Universitaria Manuela Beltrán

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

  2001 — 2006

• EADA Business School

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2014

• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2014