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Arao Maciala

Luanda

Summary

Results-driven Senior Turbine Mechanic with a strong focus on mechanical troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and project coordination. Committed to safety compliance and regulatory standards, ensuring successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Turbine Mechanic

CHEVRON
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead a team of Skilled techs and perform a Power turbine and compressor Bundle overhaul, for Gas industrial and facility.
  • Conducted Detailed analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical systems to identify and resolve issues.
  • Ensure all Mechanical jobs comply with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide customized solutions.
  • Prepare and present proposals, budgets, and timelines to my management.
  • Worked on Sanha (North wind project, to avoid overheating to the Compressor units), since planning /Implementation/FAT/SAT (factory acceptance test/site acceptance with Siemens, until went online and unit full loaded.
  • Pump maintenance

Customer collaboration

.Languages

Portugues Fluently

English Fluently

Franch Beginner

Lead Mechanic in Special Project Team

CHEVRON
01.2011 - 01.2020
  • Coordinating caterpillar engines and Waukesha gas and diesel engines overhauls.

Mechanic

CHEVRON
Cabinda
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • I was appointed to go for training for engines, compressors, and pumps maintenance and repair training.

Pressure Control Equipment Specialist

Halliburton Company
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Attended numerous trainings and positions, such as performing training, Open Holl and case doll and Explosive training.

Second Engineer

Sona Tide Company
01.2005 - 01.2006

Education

marine engineering training -

Cape Technic School
South Africa
01.2004

High school -

Instituto Medio polytechnic of Cabinda
01.2001

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Engine overhaul
  • Power turbine operations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project coordination
  • Safety compliance
  • Team coordination
  • Seal replacement
  • Gearbox servicing
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Bearing inspection
  • Rotating equipment maintenance
  • Generator inspection
  • Safety procedures
  • Corrosion prevention
  • Rotating equipment
  • Gearbox maintenance
  • Compressor maintenance
  • Gas turbine assembly
  • First aid and CPR
  • Torque wrench usage
  • Technical data analysis
  • Lubrication systems
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Measuring equipment usage
  • Fuel system maintenance
  • Mechanical principles
  • Gas turbine overhaul
  • Rigging procedures
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Valve repair
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Pump maintenance
  • Customer collaboration
  • Engine overhauls
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Torque wrench operation
  • Hand tool proficiency

Timeline

Senior Turbine Mechanic

CHEVRON
01.2020 - Current

Lead Mechanic in Special Project Team

CHEVRON
01.2011 - 01.2020

Mechanic

CHEVRON
01.2008 - 01.2010

Pressure Control Equipment Specialist

Halliburton Company
01.2006 - 01.2008

Second Engineer

Sona Tide Company
01.2005 - 01.2006

marine engineering training -

Cape Technic School

High school -

Instituto Medio polytechnic of Cabinda
Arao Maciala