Manuel Chocolate
Cabinda,LUA
Summary
Dynamic H2S Operations Coordinator with extensive experience at United Safety, excelling in safety training and compliance. Proven ability in risk analysis and effective communication, ensuring operational excellence and safety awareness. Adept at managing complex projects and leading teams to achieve high safety standards in the oil and gas industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
H2S Operations coordinator and HSE
Operatec
01.2018 - Current
- I manage and coordinate HAR/CSE and H2S operations at Chevron Camp.
Company Founder & Director
Prinsoil
Singapore
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I used to take care of all company's business in Angola and Singapore.
H2S, CO2 & SO2 Ops Senior Supervisor - TOTAL, ENI, SONANGOL, BP, REPSOL
United Safety
Angola
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Used to monitor all field operations, training the newcomers daily, maintaining equipment flow, following, and actively monitoring drilling operations on drill ships and jack-up rigs, giving sight orientation and briefing, participating in the business meeting, running drills, and reporting to my senior manager. Additionally, managed the company's operations in most rigs and represented the company to its clients.
H2S & CO2 Technical Support
USBS
Macae
01.2014 - 01.2015
- I used to train new hires, solving all technical issues on job sites, preparing all required tools and equipment for the projects, doing maintenance of both broken and old equipment and tools like compressors and breathing apparatus.
H2S & CO2 Field Engineer - TOTAL and Petrobras Fields
United Safety
Brazil
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted sight assessments before rigging preparing comprehensive packages for clients.
- Collaborated with teams to develop effective safety protocols and procedures.
- Trained staff on proper usage of safety tools and equipment.
- Monitored site conditions to identify potential hazards and risks.
- Installed and configured network hardware, software, and cabling for customers.
- Installed and maintained safety equipment on various job sites.
H2S & CO2 Specialist
United Safety Brazil
Petrobras Field
01.2013 - 12.2013
- I used to rig up and rig down entire H2S and CO2 packages on drill ships, giving sight orientations or safety briefings, full H2S awareness training, writing reports every day, monitoring rig operations, actively participating in the safety meetings, and was always the company representative onsite training and coaching local coworkers.
H2S Ops Supervisor and HSE Advisor - TOTAL and ENI Fields
United Safety
Republic of Congo
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted Visitor Orientations and H2S Refresher Trainings, completing all necessary paperwork.
Monitored rig activities to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Actively participated in safety meetings, providing relevant insights for continuous improvement.
Routinely rigged up and rigged down equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
Facilitated daily onsite safety meetings to promote a culture of safety awareness.
H2S Senior Supervisor and Instructor
United safety
Kish
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Conducted H2S awareness courses, rigged up and rigged down both cascade and H2S detection systems, represented the company on-site, trained and supervised local coworkers, reported findings, participated in safety meetings, and provided relevant input.
H2S Junior Sup and instructor
United safety
Chevron Field
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Taught H2S awareness course to improve safety knowledge among personnel.
- Configured and deconfigured cascade system and H2S detection system for operational readiness.
- Reported daily on safety metrics and equipment status to ensure compliance.
- Conducted site orientations for new employees to promote safety protocols.
- Participated in pre-tour safety meetings to address potential hazards.
Human Resources Representative
JEMBAS
01.2006 - 01.2008
- I used to take care of all HR related issues and paperwork in Malongo office.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of The People
California, USA03-2028
Psychology -
ISCED (University)
Cabinda, Angola01.2008
Human Sciences -
PUNIV Centre
Cabinda, Angola01.2004
Skills
- Business management
- Business communication
- Nebosh
- Supply chain
- Logistics
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Job Success
- Workplace Basics
- Oil and Gas Safety
- Health Professional
- General English
- Ergonomics
- WHMIS
- First Aid
- Confined Space Entry
- Emergency Response Plans
- Portable Gas Detection
- Fall Protection
- Hoisting and Rigging
- Forklift Operation
- Occupational Health and Safety
- H2S Emergency Response
- QA/QC Systems Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Company Policy
- Personnel Protection
- Bauer Compressor Maintenance
- Petroleum Safety Training
- Auditor Training
- Back Injury Prevention
- Breathing Air Systems
- Safety Meetings
- Fixed Gas Detection
- Survival Training
- HUET
- Helicopter Underwater Egress
- H2S Safety Specialist
- Advanced Detection Theory
- Advanced Calculations
- Incident Reporting
- Risk Analysis
- Site Hazards
- Marine Systems
- Senior Trainer
- Receiving Systems
- Respiratory Protection
- Safe Operating Procedures
- High Angle Rescue
- H2S Instructor
- HSE
- BOSIET
- Fire Watch
- Boat Transfer
- Swing Rope
- DETCON
- MESHGUARD
- Rope Access
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/08/82
- Gender: Male
Certified Skills
- Business Management Mini Diploma
- Business Communication Certificate
- NEBOSH training participation Certificate
- Certificate of Completion Career in Supply Chain
- Certificate of Completion Logistics Foundations
- Certificate of Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Certificate
- Job Success Certificate
- Workplace Basics Certificate
- Oil and Gas Safety and Health Professional by OSHA Academy
- General English certificate (CEFR)
- Ergonomics and the Modern Office Environment
- WHMIS certified Trainer
- T.D.G. certified Trainer
- First Aid 1 (First Aid & CPR) Level 'C'
- Confined Space Entry & Rescue
- Emergency Response Plans
- Portable Gas Detection Instrument Operations
- Fall Protection
- Hoisting and Rigging
- Forklift Operator
- Occupational Health and Safety
- H2S Emergency Response Systems, Theory, Planning and Activation
- QA/QC Systems Control
- Equipment Maintenance and Servicing
- Company Policy & On-site Mission
- Personnel Protection Strategy & Equipment Deployments
- Bauer Compressor Field Maintenance Certified
- Petroleum Safety Training (PST)
- Auditor Training Program
- Back Injury Prevention Program
- On/offshore Breathing Air Systems
- Preparing & Conducting Safety Meetings
- Fixed Gas Detection Systems/ Breathing Air Systems Rig Application
- Basic Survival Training
- HUET Training
- Helicopter Underwater Egress
- H2S Safety Specialist 'Planning the Worksite' Module
- Advanced Detection Theory/System Applications/Equipment
- Advanced Calculations/Air Math/Air Systems/Flow Theory
- Incident/Accident Reporting & Investigation
- Assessment, Risk Analysis
- Site Hazards/Risk Exposures
- Marine Systems and Rigging
- Senior 'On the Job' Trainer
- Receiving/Deployment Systems
- Respiratory Protection IAW CSA-Z94-4.93
- Safe Operating Procedures Manual/Exam
- High Angle Rescue Level 1 & 2 (Grip Rescue & Safety)
Language Skills
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Portuguese
Native
Native
Certification
ISO 19011:2018
Accomplishments
Webinar - Data Driven Decision Making Understanding Numbers in Everyday Life Webinar 1
Timeline
H2S Operations coordinator and HSE
Operatec
01.2018 - Current
Company Founder & Director
Prinsoil
01.2018 - 01.2020
H2S, CO2 & SO2 Ops Senior Supervisor - TOTAL, ENI, SONANGOL, BP, REPSOL
United Safety
01.2015 - 01.2017
H2S & CO2 Technical Support
USBS
01.2014 - 01.2015
H2S & CO2 Field Engineer - TOTAL and Petrobras Fields
United Safety
01.2013 - 01.2014
H2S & CO2 Specialist
United Safety Brazil
01.2013 - 12.2013
H2S Ops Supervisor and HSE Advisor - TOTAL and ENI Fields
United Safety
01.2011 - 01.2013
H2S Senior Supervisor and Instructor
United safety
01.2010 - 01.2011
H2S Junior Sup and instructor
United safety
01.2008 - 01.2010
Human Resources Representative
JEMBAS
01.2006 - 01.2008
MBA - Business Administration
University of The People
Psychology -
ISCED (University)
Human Sciences -
PUNIV Centre