DELFINO KILANGA
LUANDA,ANGOLA
Summary
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Talented with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills, bringing more than 5 years of experience driving team and organizational success. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
FE Power & Automation Supervisor
CABGOC
LUANDA, ANGOLA
2020.01 - 2024.01
- Managed a diverse team of 34 personnel, including experienced and young Engineers (7 Engineers under professional internship program, 23 Engineers both I&E and Automation Control), and 4 I&E Designers.
- Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of team, ensuring tasks were completed to high standard.
- Acted as point of contact and motivation for employees.
- Coordinated employee schedules and handled resource management to remove barriers to productivity.
- Orchestrated critical projects addressing reliability issues, resulting in a substantial improvement in overall facility performance and uptime.
- Spearheaded initiatives to tackle equipment obsolescence, successfully modernizing key components and ensuring long-term sustainability, and reduce carbon emission (BBLT ProSafe, EK PLC Upgrade, BBLT and SNA/SNX Load Shed project).
- Oversaw the preparation and execution of Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) scopes for well hook-ups, contributing to seamless integration and operational success.
- Coordinated the automation and electrical support for various teams, ensuring smooth operations and troubleshooting issues promptly.
- Implemented advanced automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency, contributing to a streamlined workflow and reduced downtime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies, keeping the facility at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Successfully navigated project timelines, budgets, and resources, achieving project milestones on time and within allocated resources.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives, driving a culture of innovation and efficiency within the Facilities Engineering Power & Automation team.
FE Malongo & Mafumeira Supervisor
CABGOC
Luanda, Angola
2018.10 - 2020.01
- Led a team of Engineers both Mechanical and I&E to provide provide day to support to base business executing projects to improve reliability.
- Supported the drilling program on all mechanical and I&E scope for the well hook up to add production.
FE Turnaround Team Lead
CABGOC
Cabinda, Angola
2018.03 - 2018.10
- Prepared the TA coordinating all activities from Operations, Maintenance and Engineers.
- Coordinate the plan, procure materials.
- Coordinated SD (Toping plant, TWIP .etc...)
Malongo Dock Project Site Manager
CABGOC
Cabinda, Angola
2016.03 - 2018.03
- Site representative of the project manger
- Coordinate daily project activities (execution, safety etc...)
- Work with QA/QC for qualities control
- Approve invoice for milestone payment
FE Takula Asset Team Lead
CABGOC
Cabinda, Angola
2015.11 - 2016.03
- Managed a multidiscipline team of a total of 30 plus personnel to provide support to Takula asset team.
- Team was responsible addressing the mechanical and paint VWRs,
- Develop and execute all mechanical and I&E scope for the Well hook up to support the drilling program.
- Execute I&E projects for reliability improvement.
FE Takula Asset I&E Project Engineer
CABGOC
Cabinda, Angola
2014.01 - 2015.11
- Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.
- Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
- Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
- Checked client requirements and generated solutions from identified needs.
FE Terminal I&E Project Engineer
CABGOC
Cabinda, Angola
2012.03 - 2014.01
- Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
- Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
- Minimized significantly the overhead power distribution lines frequent SD due to lightning strikes by installing reclosers.
- Managed and executed the Remote Power station project.
- Was responsible of all load connection in the entire camp.
- Primary resource for all MCP executed project in the camp during that time for the I&E scope.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical
ISTA Ndolo
Democratic of Congo 1983.09 - 1987.09
Skills
- Leadership expertise
- Adept in personnel management
- Contract management
- Training and development
- Complex resource management
- Team organizer
- Very strong on all We Lead categories
- Good use of Chevron ways
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Timeline
FE Power & Automation Supervisor
CABGOC
2020.01 - 2024.01
FE Malongo & Mafumeira Supervisor
CABGOC
2018.10 - 2020.01
FE Turnaround Team Lead
CABGOC
2018.03 - 2018.10
Malongo Dock Project Site Manager
CABGOC
2016.03 - 2018.03
FE Takula Asset Team Lead
CABGOC
2015.11 - 2016.03
FE Takula Asset I&E Project Engineer
CABGOC
2014.01 - 2015.11
FE Terminal I&E Project Engineer
CABGOC
2012.03 - 2014.01
Bachelor of Science - Electrical
ISTA Ndolo
1983.09 - 1987.09