ABB 800xA DCS
José Paulo
Controll Room Operator
Luanda
Summary
Act as a DCS Operator in onshore or offshore industrial environments, focusing on commissioning, start-up, and operation of natural gas plants, contributing with technical knowledge in instrumentation, process control, and automation to ensure safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Control Room Operator – Commissioning, Start-up & Operation
Saipem Angola
03.2025 - Current
- Operate the ICSS/DCS, Fire & Gas, and ESD systems.
- Monitor and control gas compression, conditioning, and utility systems to maintain stable plant operations.
- Adjust process parameters to optimize plant performance, gas quality, and energy efficiency.
- Initiate plant shutdowns or start-ups in line with approved procedures and Permit-to-Work requirements.
- Manage chemical injection and treatment systems, checking daily rates and reporting deviations to the Production Supervisor.
- Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for new systems or plant modifications efficiency.
- Execution of loop test, functional test and start-up of the following equipment:
- Monitoring and operation of systems through the ABB 800xA DCS, including:
- Slug Catcher;
- Heat Exchangers;
- LP Separator;
- Gas Turbines;
- Control and supervision of BDV, PV,FV, SDV (Shutdown Valves), ESDV (Emergency Shutdown Valves) and other safety systems.
- Monitoring of operational variables: pressure, temperature and flow in real time.
- Respond to alarms, support emergencies, coordinate field operators, and ensure compliance with OE standards.
Process Panel Operator (CCR)
CIF CEMENT – ICOLO BENGO
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Controlled industrial processes via HMI panels in real-time.
- Adjusted parameters to optimize production and quality.
- Responded immediately to alarms, identifying causes and making corrections.
- Performed preventive inspections on equipment (pumps, valves, sensors).
- Recorded operational data in spreadsheets and management systems.
- Collaborated with maintenance and engineering teams for continuous improvement.
Education
Electromechanical Engineering
Óscar Ribas University
01.2019
Skills
Loop testing
Functional testing
Equipment start-up
Compressor operation
DCS monitoring
Real-time data analysis
Safety system supervision
Temperature control
Vibration analysis
Pressure verification
Alarm response
HMI control
Process control
System monitoring
Alarm management
Teamwork
Certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Availability for offshore/onshore work
- Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- High adaptability to environments with high technical demands
- Committed to quality, safety and operational reliability
Software
DCS SIEMENS
Timeline
Control Room Operator – Commissioning, Start-up & Operation
Saipem Angola
03.2025 - Current
Process Panel Operator (CCR)
CIF CEMENT – ICOLO BENGO
11.2022 - 01.2025
Electromechanical Engineering
Óscar Ribas University