Hector Amaya

Global Technical Authority P&FE - Rotating Equipment Senior Advisor Hess Corporation

Conference Day 2 - Thursday December 4

8:15 AM Morning Keynote: Driving Reliability and Performance in Rotating Equipment: Strategies for a Resilient Future

As the energy sector navigates increasing operational complexity and decarbonization pressures, the reliability and performance of rotating equipment remain critical to safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. Drawing on decades of global experience, Hector J. Amaya will share strategic insights into how Hess Corporation is advancing asset integrity, optimizing lifecycle performance, and embedding resilience into its rotating equipment programs. This session will explore the intersection of technical excellence, digital innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in shaping the future of equipment reliability. 

 

  • Best practices for managing critical assets from design through decommissioning, with a focus on long-term value and risk mitigation. 
  • Leveraging advanced diagnostics, failure analysis, and cross-site learnings to prevent repeat issues and improve system reliability. 
  • How Hess is using condition monitoring, AI/ML, and digital twins to anticipate failures and optimize maintenance strategies. 
  • The role of global technical authorities in ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across diverse operations. 
  • Building the next generation of rotating equipment specialists through mentorship, training, and structured knowledge-sharing programs. 


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Hector.

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