Hector Amaya

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. 

You will learn how to: 

• Apply best practices across the asset lifecycle - from design through decommissioning - to maximize long-term value and mitigate operational risk 
• Leverage diagnostics, failure analysis, and cross-site learnings to prevent repeat issues and drive continuous improvement in system reliability 
• Use condition monitoring, AI/ML, and digital twins to anticipate failures and optimize maintenance strategies for rotating equipment 
• Develop the next generation of specialists through structured mentorship, training, and knowledge-sharing programs that build technical depth and organizational resilience