James Esteban is a Senior Technical Service Engineer for Criterion Catalysts and Technologies specializing in technical service and solutions for hydroprocessing applications. He is also the Criterion global Subject Matter Expert for naphtha hydroprocessing. In addition to background in other refinery processes, he has extensive experience in hydroprocessing applications for FCCPT, ULSD, ULSK, and naphtha.
James has served in his current role for 2.5 years, and prior to joining Criterion served in various roles at a refinery including Operations, Unit Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and Project Management over the course of 10 years. In his career he has guided daily operations as well as major projects including turnaround capital projects and major revamps. His focus and expertise have been hydroprocessing, but with a well-rounded refining background he is an asset to Criterion’s customers.
James holds a BS degree in Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines with 12.5 years of industry experience.