Erivaldo Lopes
Luanda
Summary
Seasoned Asset Integrity Planning Engineer with extensive experience at Oceaneering, specializing in project management and equipment maintenance ans inspection. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and implementing process improvements through expert use of project management and effective team collaboration. Delivered substantial cost reductions and efficiency gains in high-pressure environments while prioritizing safety and applying strong problem-solving skills. Career objectives focus on driving further innovations in asset integrity and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Integrity Planning Engineer
Oceaneering
Luanda
03.2024 - Current
- Ensure effective planning for all inspection activities, i.e., Pressure Systems, Pipelines and Structures
- Identify any potential conflicts/SIMOPS between different workstream involved in a project's execution.
- Schedule and monitore Inspection Planned Maintenance Work Orders to ensure proper alignment with CMMS data set.
- Evaluate project outcomes upon completion, documenting lessons learned and best practices for future reference.
- Provide technical assistance and information to staff regarding planning program areas and ordinances.
- Enhance production efficiency through successful capacity planning models.
- Evaluate existing processes and identified areas for improvement to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develop and maintained project schedules using MS Excel and Primavera P6.
- Assist in the preparation of inspection workpacks for site inspection and repairswith application of API 510, 570 and 580, as required .
- Prepare and presented detailed reports and updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions.
Maintenance & Preservation Coordinator
SAIPEM
Luanda
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Maintain $30M yearly and 2-yearly worth budget plan of all operation and maintenance activities
- 2021 shutdown/TAR planning from preparation through execution on both Kizomba Norte and Sul FPSOs
- Responsible for spare-parts inventory synchronization between warehouses, FPSO stores and CMMS System
- Support Warehouse team with spare-parts movement between warehouse and FPSO
- Monitor implementation of Maintenance Plan for activities as per industry best practices as well as OEM's recommendations through update in CMMS
- Support issuing and creation of MOC for maintenance deferment, ensure it follows Company Procedure as well as tasks Risk Assessments for the jobs offshore
- Prepare monthly reports on CMMS and Capital & Insurance spare inventory status
- Analyse historical data and Conduct RCA for equipment across all maintenance disciplines
- Prepare look-ahead schedules for each department according to established maintenance program
- Support planning and scheduling aspect of all preventive maintenance work with Operations and Technical Manager
- Confer with supervisors to determine status of all planning maintenance, notify onshore team for support or arrangement on vendor for third party certification activities
- Monitor overdue work orders in AMOS, ensure all overdue work orders are being deferred with approval and justification
- Monitor the work order reporting and closure progress in AMOS, ensuring all preventive and corrective maintenance works conducted are reported in AMOS and subsequently translated into the unit's Daily Report
- Assist in AMOS CMMS system updates, data clean-up and other continuous improvement activities
- Support CMMS system data input for both Preventive and Corrective Maintenance works on FPSO
- Provide and support development on maintenance strategies
- Monitor and plan preservation of stored materials both in onshore and offshore warehouses as well review preservation plan as per operations demand
Planning Engineer
OPS Angola (SBM)
Luanda
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Develop and manage an annual operations and maintenance budget exceeding $50M, along with 3-year and 5-year budget plans for all related activities, supporting an average daily production of 70 kbpd.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee major maintenance and shutdown activities, including the NGOMA 2018 Shutdown, UWILD campaign, Tank Inspections & Repairs, Siemens Turbine replacements, and ATEX Inspections.
- Prepare lookahead schedules for each department in alignment with the established maintenance program, ensuring all activities are planned and executed efficiently.
- Support and maintain the CMMS (AMOS) by inputting and updating data for both Preventive and Corrective Maintenance works, ensuring spare parts inventory synchronization between warehouse and FPSO stores.
- Monitor work order progress, including overdue tasks, ensuring that all maintenance works (preventive and corrective) are reported and closed in AMOS and reflected in the unit's Daily Report.
- Manage the approval and justification process for deferred work orders in AMOS, and collaborate with supervisors and the onshore team to arrange vendor support or third-party certification activities.
- Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reports on CMMS status, Capital & Insurance spare parts inventory, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure the safekeeping and accessibility of maintenance reports and checklists, facilitating audit readiness at all times.
Material Coordinator (Block 18 & 31)
Actemium/Cegelec (under BP Angola)
Luanda
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Coordinate and report on material status with contractors, vendors, and on/offshore teams, ensuring efficient sourcing and delivery for oil plant production (90 kbpd).
- Lead efforts to improve materials inventory accuracy and warehouse management, overseeing a team of coordinators and collaborating with core functions.
- Prepare and deliver SAP training to Engineering, Reliability & Maintenance, and Operations departments.
- Manage materials for major maintenance activities and provide periodic progress reports.
- Develop and maintain End-to-End Material Reports, linking Work Orders data with materials stock and procurement information.
- Propose revised execution dates for activities based on materials lead time.
- Design and implement a Supplier Query workflow (in SharePoint) and deploy a cloud tool for managing procurement queries.
QA/QC Engineer
KPS Engineering, S.A.
Luanda
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Quality, Administration, and Engineering departments.
- Develop, review, and approve quality procedures for the company and on-site equipment, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Conduct on-site visits for PID reviews and audit technical drawings and manuals, specifically for the Barra do Dande Oceanic Terminal.
- Implement and improve quality control procedures to enhance product efficiency and reliability.
- Analyze data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement in production processes.
Discipline Mechanical Engineer
BP Angola
Luanda
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Provide technical support to both onshore and offshore teams (150 BOED-GTP FPSO and 170 BOED-PSVM FPSO), responding to technical queries and offering inspection and maintenance procedures.
- Perform ASME S8D1 & S8D2 pressure vessel and ASME B31.1 piping calculations, as well as fitness-for-service assessments per API 579-1 and ASME FFS-1.
- Design, rate, and simulate shell-and-tube and plate heat exchangers using HTRI Software, ensuring compliance with API 662-1 and ASME standards.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts to optimize mechanical systems, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
- Collaborate with QA/QC engineers on the procurement and inspection of plate heat exchangers, ensuring adherence to API 662-1 and ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 standards.
- Produce, review, and approve maintenance procedures and reports for mechanical equipment to support 90 kbpd oil plant production.
- Review and approve mechanical equipment specifications and designs for FPSOs, ensuring compliance with safety, reliability, and project objectives.
- Implement cost-saving measures by optimizing maintenance schedules and sourcing alternative suppliers.
Mechanical technician
SAPREF Refinery
Durban
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting on complex mechanical systems, including centrifugal pumps, steam turbines, compressors, and boilers, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and minimal downtime.
- Conduct vibration analysis, shaft alignment, balancing, and calibration of mechanical systems to prevent damage and ensure efficient operation.
- Manage pipe flange installations and maintenance (ASME PCC-1 & 2), including flange de/spading, gasket fabrication, and pressure testing of pump seals and piping systems.
- Analyze and repair mechanical equipment using technical drawings, diagrams, and routine maintenance procedures, improving equipment reliability and productivity.
- Lead pressure and trip tests on mechanical systems, including steam turbines, at specified performance thresholds to ensure operational readiness.
- Oversee ISO 9001:2000 Inspection and Quality Control (QC) to maintain high standards in maintenance and equipment performance.
- Coordinate with maintenance engineers, fitters, technicians, and artisans on equipment overhaul, pressure/leak testing, and safe operation for refinery systems (2.7 billion liters of petrol/year).
- Managed materials and supplies in the SAPREF central stores, ensuring timely availability for maintenance activities.
Education
Master of Project Management - MEP
JP Jacobs International
London, United Kingdom08.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa12.2014
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Durban, South Africa12.2011
Grade 12 - National Senior
Abbotts College
Cape Town, South Africa12.2009
High School - Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
Cruz Linda College
Luanda, Angola12.2005
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Safety knowledge
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance and Inspection
- Data analysis and Modelling (Power Query, Power BI)
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Outlook
- Project Management Software (Primavera P6, Ms Project)
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Portuguese, Native
Certificationscourses
- Basic Safety Training (BST), OMITC, Luanda, 2023
- Fire Fighting Design Training, JP Jacobs International University, 2023
- Data Modelling for Power BI, SQLBI, 2022
- Mastering DAX Language, SQLBI, 2022
- Data Modeling for Power BI Workshop, Pragmatic Works, 2022
- Project Management, High Skills, 2021
- Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk, 2014
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
Basic Safety Training (BST), OMITC, Luanda (2023)
Fire Fighting Design Training, JP Jacobs International University (2023) Data Modelling for Power BI, SQLBI (2022)
Mastering DAX Language, SQLBI (2022)
Data Modeling for Power BI Workshop, Pragmatic Works (2022) Project Management, High Skills (2021)
Inventor Advanced Assembly Modelling, Autodesk (2014).
Introduction to Solid Modelling, Autodesk (2014).
Affiliations
- Assistant bricklayer
- Assistant car mechanics
- Play Capoeira
Accomplishments
- Design Planning and Workpack workflow for Kizombas' fields
- Redesign the preventive jobs in CMMS (AMOS) at SAIPEM as a Maintenance Coordinator which led to a role of Maintenance Leader
- Design a Supplier Query System in Sharepoint to tackle huge inflow of queries when worked for BP Angola as Material Coordinator
- Help design Technical Query system in Sharepoint to manage technical issues from offshore while working as a Mechanical Engineer at BP Angola
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Asset Integrity Planning Engineer
Oceaneering
03.2024 - Current
Maintenance & Preservation Coordinator
SAIPEM
03.2021 - 03.2024
Planning Engineer
OPS Angola (SBM)
01.2018 - 02.2021
Material Coordinator (Block 18 & 31)
Actemium/Cegelec (under BP Angola)
09.2016 - 12.2017
QA/QC Engineer
KPS Engineering, S.A.
05.2015 - 12.2016
Discipline Mechanical Engineer
BP Angola
04.2013 - 04.2015
Mechanical technician
SAPREF Refinery
01.2012 - 01.2013
Basic Safety Training (BST), OMITC, Luanda (2023)
Fire Fighting Design Training, JP Jacobs International University (2023) Data Modelling for Power BI, SQLBI (2022)
Mastering DAX Language, SQLBI (2022)
Data Modeling for Power BI Workshop, Pragmatic Works (2022) Project Management, High Skills (2021)
Inventor Advanced Assembly Modelling, Autodesk (2014).
Introduction to Solid Modelling, Autodesk (2014).
Master of Project Management - MEP
JP Jacobs International
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Grade 12 - National Senior
Abbotts College
High School - Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
Cruz Linda College
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