Alvaro Chan, P.E.
Failure Investigations Manager
Alvaro Chan, P.E., is a Materials and Mechanical Engineering Consultant with Viking Engineering and brings more than 25 years of experience in metallurgy, materials engineering, failure analysis, laboratory testing, and technical consulting. Throughout his career, he has supported the energy industry in engineering, product development, asset integrity, and operational reliability roles across North and South America. His background spans laboratory research, failure investigations, technical support, product commercialization, and business leadership, providing him with a unique perspective that bridges engineering excellence with practical business solutions. As a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, Alvaro helps clients address complex materials and mechanical engineering challenges while improving equipment reliability, performance, and long-term asset value.
Areas of Expertise:
Materials Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigations
Asset Integrity & Reliability
Mechanical Engineering Consulting
Laboratory Testing & Analysis
Corrosion & Materials Evaluation
Product Development & Qualification
Materials Selection & Performance Assessment
Equipment Reliability Improvement
Technical Troubleshooting
Research & Development
Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer
Energy Industry Operations & Support
Education:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina "Santa María de los Buenos Aires"
Master of Science (M.S.), Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso
Professional Engineer (P.E.), Texas
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
License No. 97603
