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Ana Carvalho Simões

Landas,59

Summary

Experienced professional engineer specializing in development processes with a strong focus on innovative solutions and enhancing system efficiency. Recognized for creating collaborative work environments, successfully leading projects to completion, and adapting to changing technical demands. Proficient in software development, mechanical design, and adept at problem-solving. Highly regarded for reliability and a results-driven mindset.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

B20/11 Planning & Development Engineer

TotalEnergies E&P Angola
04.2023 - Current


  • Strategic and Operational Planning

- Responsible for coordinating and integrating long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational needs. This includes: Long-Term Plan (LTP) and annual Work Program & Budget (WPB) by consolidating technical and cost inputs, preparing and delivering Field Development Plan, collaborating/ coordinating Kaminho FID dossier


  • Project Development and Coordination

- Responsible for coordinating petroleum architecture and development studies for B20/11 including Kaminho and North Pole feasibility study Phase 2 and subsequent studies to come, to valorize the future development (concept screening)


  • Interface Management

- Acting as a liaison between the affiliate, project and Exploration teams for coordination of short, mid and long-term activities (studies, ongoing and future operations)

- Acting as liaison with JV Partners and Concessionaire ensuring swift and smooth process for approval dossiers (service Contracts, FID, agreements) and Institutional Meetings

- Ensuring that stakeholder expectations are embedded in project execution and that contractual gates are respected


  • Blocks Daily Management

- Collaborate with HSE team in preparation of necessary Environmental licenses for the readiness of B20/11 (ESIA, desktop EBS) providing required technical support

- Bridge between affiliate and exploration team in HQ for B16/21 studies (Block prospectively update)

- Budgeting, Cost control & Financial Planning: leading annual budget exercises (IB, PDC03/5/9/11) for B20/11, participating in internal and external audits and financial reviews

- Contributing in Kaminho Fiber Optic Project dossier with Project team, for preparation of the CFT, execution and installation phases, including management of external interfaces with regulatory bodies

SURF PROJECT ENGINEER B20&21

TOTALENERGIES, S.A
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Follow-up, coordination, and preparation of Call For Tender documentation and Bidders' clarifications process.
  • Preparation of the Project Execution Plan for the SURF Package.
  • SURF interface management: coordination of interface topics with other project's packages (SPS and FPSO).
  • Preparation of Affiliate's delegated SURF scope of work.
  • Key achievements:
  • Lead MAVINGA Preliminary Studies for SURF package.
  • Coordination and technical support of Fiber Optic cable installation Front-End Engineering Design.

INTEGRATED PLANNING ENGINEER

TOTALENERGIES EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ANGOLA
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Coordination of affiliate's integrated operational planning (short, mid, and long-term): drilling, projects, seismic and exploration activities.
  • Management of constraints, priorities, and arbitration process.
  • Affiliate's budgetary exercises integrated operational planning coordination: Initial Budget, Revised Budget, and Long-Term Plan.
  • Deputy Business Continuity Plan coordinator - regular BCP process maintainability; BCP cell activation, action plan coordination, members mobilization and follow-up of BCP actions during Covid-19 crisis.
  • Support HR Develop and Empower People initiative: develop Job Shadowing project.

FIELD SUPPORT VESSEL SUPERINTENDENT

TOTALENERGIES EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ANGOLA
04.2018 - 10.2020
  • Onshore lead and coordinator of Field Support Vessels' subsea Installation, Maintenance and Repair operations, and installation projects - QA/QC of procedures, equipment and personnel mobilization, planning coordination, expenditures follow-up, coordination of vessel permits and operational licenses renewal.
  • FSVs' contracts management, budget and monthly expenditures follow up.
  • FSV 5-year workload forecast coordination.
  • Key achievements:
  • Demobilization and remobilization of Field Support Vessel (BE805) for dry dock, and mobilization of substitute vessel (BE802).
  • Coordination and mobilization of TEP Congo's Field Support Vessel Far Sleipner (sublet to TEPA).
  • Coordination of BE805 assistance to Kaombo SURF campaign.
  • Technical support for Field Support Vessel contract extension.

WELL JUMPER PROJECT & PLANNING ENGINEER

TOTALENERGIES EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ANGOLA
03.2015 - 04.2018
  • Follow up of Well Jumper engineering, fabrication, transportation, and installation activities.
  • Key achievements:
  • Fabrication and engineering contracts set-up for Kaombo post First Oil Injection Well Jumpers.
  • Budget estimation, Well Jumpers fabrication and installation operations follow-up: Rosa FDP Well Swap, Girassol Miocene M14, Dalia Phase 2, Pazflor and CLOV Field Development Plan, CLOV Phase 1 projects.
  • Offshore follow-up of installation and wet storage operations.
  • Local authorities (MIREMPET) wet storage request package preparation and coordination.

CADET SUBSEA

TOTALENERGIES EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ANGOLA
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Theoretical and On Job Training - offshore Installation, Maintenance and Repair operations.
  • Key achievements:
  • Technical support offshore Block 17 subsea operations (onboard Field Support Vessels): procedures preparation, tooling preparation supervision for Installation, Maintenance and Repair activities, XTrees and Well Jumpers installation.

Education

Post-Graduation - Business Management

ISCTE
Lisbon, Portugal
04-2024

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

UTC
Compiègne
03-2014

DUT - Industrial Maintenance

IUT Cherbourg
Cherbourg
06-2010

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Operational planning
  • Project management
  • Negotiation
  • IMR operations
  • CFT/ Contract set-up
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Risk assessment

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Hobbies

Tenis, hiking, pilates, pottery, sociela work

Timeline

B20/11 Planning & Development Engineer

TotalEnergies E&P Angola
04.2023 - Current

SURF PROJECT ENGINEER B20&21

TOTALENERGIES, S.A
09.2021 - 04.2023

INTEGRATED PLANNING ENGINEER

TOTALENERGIES EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ANGOLA
10.2019 - 09.2021

FIELD SUPPORT VESSEL SUPERINTENDENT

TOTALENERGIES EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ANGOLA
04.2018 - 10.2020

WELL JUMPER PROJECT & PLANNING ENGINEER

TOTALENERGIES EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ANGOLA
03.2015 - 04.2018

CADET SUBSEA

TOTALENERGIES EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION ANGOLA
06.2014 - 03.2015

Post-Graduation - Business Management

ISCTE

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

UTC

DUT - Industrial Maintenance

IUT Cherbourg
Ana Carvalho Simões