NATCHALA SANTOS

I began as a Maintenance Supervisor, but after four months, I was promoted to Maintenance Superintendent, assuming responsibility for the safety, financial, logistical, and operational aspects of maintenance activities.

• Promoted safety awareness and the application of the company’s Management System, control practices, and key policies, resulting in improved compliance and a reduction in incidents;
• Prepared concise reports in accordance with Management System requirements, paying due attention to document control;
• Ensured the efficient completion of all maintenance tasks;
• Ensured the timely and effective closure of relevant inquiries and audit actions;
• Ensured proper application of management-of-change procedures;
• Managed the operation of various quality systems at the departmental level, overseeing supervisors and subordinate staff;
• Managed welfare and disciplinary matters at the departmental level, ensuring compliance with integrated management systems and strengthening organizational culture;
• Established efficient unit operations, taking into account the health and safety of each worksite or project;
• Ensured full compliance with integrated management systems, as well as risk assessment and verification;
• Effectively supervised project personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers;
• Managed operations in collaboration with department heads to maximize efficiency and activity timing;
• Maintained cost control efficiency across all operations;
• Implemented effective cost controls and promoted cost awareness among others;
• Remained attentive to key issues regarding relationships with clients and subcontractors;

• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of emergency response techniques through drills and simulations;

• Demonstrated knowledge of the potential impact of incidents and scenarios on vessel safety and security;

• Contributed effectively to the preparation of useful drills and to post-drill/incident reviews and investigations.

• Oversaw the execution of bureaucratic processes and services related to imports and exports, ensuring adherence to deadlines and legal requirements.
• Led internal and external negotiations, contributing to the delivery of company needs and projects within required timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
• Ensured a continuous flow of materials by selecting optimal partners and suppliers and maintaining process compliance.
• Planned, coordinated, and executed activities related to the storage, maintenance, and transport of necessary materials, equipment, and machinery.
• Ensured process compliance within operations, improving efficiency and minimizing operational risks.
• Executed company plan activities while upholding ethical standards and corporate values.
• Ensured accuracy in the company's financial transactions.
• Managed purchasing processes and ensured adherence to purchasing processes and policies.
• Led technical teams to optimize the company's total direct and indirect costs, supporting margins and competitiveness while ensuring fostered collaboration between purchasing/export departments and internal clients to deliver results.
• Managed assigned categories to ensure long-term corporate sustainability, establishing procurement strategies and mitigating financial and labor risks through appropriate contracts.

• Managed inventory of computerized and visual warehouse stock to maintain optimal levels.
• Oversaw material intake and output in large warehouse, ensuring accurate tracking and organization.
• Coordinated recruitment and payroll processes for seasonal staff, ensuring timely onboarding.

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• Managed end-to-end HR and treasury administration, including resume screening, job posting, interview coordination, testing, medical exam scheduling, onboarding document collection, group activities, and individual interviews. Also administered payroll processes for new hires, benefits, vacation, terminations, and 13th-month salary; coordinated internal training; assessed material and resource needs; maintained workplace operations; and built onboarding programs plus performance evaluation analysis. In treasurer responsibilities, handled customer receipts and vendor disbursements, led daily treasury routines, completed cash reconciliation, processed and logged checks, moved cash from safe to bank, verified financial transactions, monitored budgets and cash flow, issued checks and invoices, managed cash allocation, supported capital planning, prepared required payment filings, recorded vendor invoices, tracked petty cash activity, and completed assigned management request.
• Produced consistent HR and treasury results through resume screening, recruitment posting, interview setup, test administration, medical exam scheduling, onboarding collection, group facilitation, and one-on-one interviews. Also handled payroll for new hires, benefits, vacation, terminations, and 13th-month salary; organized training; reviewed material and resource requirements; supported workplace administration; and completed onboarding program and performance evaluation analysis. In treasurer duties, processed customer collections and vendor payments, maintained daily treasury routines, completed cash reconciliation, recorded checks, transferred funds from safe to bank, verified transactions, monitored budgets and cash flow, issued checks and invoices, managed cash allocation, supported capital planning, submitted legally required payment documents, recorded vendor invoices, tracked petty cash transactions, and completed other management-assigned tasks.

• Coordinated on-shore and offshore training sessions to ensure comprehensive training delivery.
• Led internal training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Coordinated schedules and meeting calendars for PRIDE FORAMER administrative teams.
• Managed email correspondence and follow-up tasks for PRIDE FORAMER stakeholders.
• Organized records, files, and documentation for PRIDE FORAMER's office operations.

• Managed executive calendars and coordinated meetings across ESSA service teams.
• Prepared correspondence, reports, and internal memos for senior leadership.
• Organized travel, appointments, and logistics for executive business needs.
• Completed HUET training for helicopter underwater safety to ensure readiness for emergency situations – Helicopter Under Water Training, Completed basic fire fighting training to enhance response capabilities in hazardous environments – Basic Fire Fighting, Finished personal safety training course to promote a culture of safety and preparedness – Personal Safety Training

• Internal Auditor Training (ISO 9001 – Quality Management System, ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System, OHSAS 18001 – Occupational Health and Safety, and HACCP – Food Safety.
• Directed DNV Angola, marketing strategy across energy and assurance services.
• Built brand messaging for DNV Angola client and market audiences.
• Coordinated campaigns supporting DNV Angola business development goals.
• Generated client leads for certification services in integrated management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, HACCP), contributing to increased market penetration.