Mario R. Guerra, P.E.
Viking Lab Services Director
Mario has over 18 years of experience in the areas of metallurgy, welding engineering, failure analysis, corrosion engineering, environmental assisted cracking, fracture mechanics, sour service fit for purpose testing and evaluation, materials specification development, and HPHT equipment materials engineering design.
The majority of his experience is in the oil and gas industry working for subsea equipment manufacturers, operators, and prestigious upstream engineering consulting firms. Early in his career he also worked in the metals industry for the world's largest aluminum company and the world's largest aerospace company as a Materials & Process Engineer for NASA’s International Space Station Program.
Areas of Expertise:
Metallurgy & Materials Engineering
Failure Analysis & Materials Testing & Selection
HPHT Equipment Materials Engineering
Sour Service Fit for Purpose Testing
Corrosion Engineering
Welding Engineering
Fracture Mechanics
Education:
Mario holds a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri Rolla. He is also a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas.
Phone: 281.870.4016
