Vicente Ngunza
Camama,Luanda
Summary
I am an optimistic and determined professional with over 8 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Esteemed for my methodical thinking, complex problem solving and leadership, I am a readily available person to learn new skills and get new challenges in the industry. My experience includes maintenance activities, planning (readiness through execution), organizational processes, logistics and Engineering. I am eager to ensure the safe and efficient execution of any activity I am involved in through excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills to help the company to achieve an efficient and reliable plant, improve personal and process safety and operating efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6049
6049
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical maintenance technician
Azule-Energy
Greater Plutonio FPSO, Block 18
03.2023 - Current
- Execution of Preventive & Breakdown maintenance or troubleshooting on various electrical equipment and system (i.e. UPS, Turbines, Marine system, Galley equipment, LQ Lifts etc.).
- Start Up and Monitor Rolls Royce Dual Fuel Turbine Generator operations.
- Work on Uninterrupted Power Systems & batteries (Nicad & lead acids).
- Maintenance of different switchgears (vacuum contactors & breakers).
- Monitoring and maintenance of electrical apparatus and network.
- Producing/Reviewing of HV switching/isolation procedures.
- Protection Relays and devices Testing, use of OMICRON (Universal Relay Tester).
Electrical maintenance technician
BP Angola
Greater Plutonio FPSO, Block 18
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Execution of Preventive & Breakdown maintenance or troubleshooting on various electrical equipment and system (i.e. UPS, Turbines CP, Marine system, Galley equipment, LQ Lifts etc.).
- Start Up and Monitor Rolls Royce Dual Fuel Turbine Generator operations.
- Work on Uninterrupted Power Systems & batteries (Nicad & lead acids).
- Maintenance of different switchgears (vacuum contactors & breakers).
- Monitoring and maintenance of electrical apparatus and network.
- Producing/Reviewing of HV switching/isolation procedures.
- Protection Relays and devices Testing, use of OMICRON (Universal Relay Tester)
- Repaired complex electrical problems, enhancing overall functionality.
Maintenance and Planning Support Engineer
Tamash FZC
Torres Atlantico, Luanda
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Responsible for following and supporting Global Work Management processes and standards.
- Responsible for assisting in scope development for TAR/Campaign/Major Repairs- as requested
- Responsible for developing local maintenance scopes of work, and Site Operating procedures.
Fire and Gas Supervisor
Test Angola
Malongo Base, Cabinda
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Organize, manage and control the activities of the department and respective logistics for a team of 8 elements.
- Coordinate Fire and Gas technical team throughout daily activities.
- Perform Readiness check on work orders prior schedule, forecast 365DY FNG inspections and compliance.
- Installation, troubleshooting, and repairing of Fire and Gas safety systems including alarm panels and sensors.
- Review and submit time sheets to clients on weekly basis.
- Budget management and material acquisition.
- Assures compliance with health, safety, hygiene and environmental requirements in accordance with the legal provisions and Company’s internal regulations and directives.
Electrical Maintenance Planner
Actemium
Sonils Base & Torres Atlantico, Luanda
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Analyses all Maintenance Notification received and identify resources (Materials, special tooling, vendors, etc.).
- Plan Maintenance Orders (Corrective and Preventive).
- Prepare scope of work and set timeline for complex Maintenance Orders.
- Check scheduled activity readiness prior to the execution window.
- Lead and support other disciplines in a multi-task activity.
- Optimize Maintenance Backlog (Backlog liquidation): identify duplication, maintenance plan improvement.
- Identify Safety Critical Work and have them nested in the correct window for execution.
- Perform Preventive Maintenance Forecast and prepare activities from 8Q.
Electrical Technician (Apprentice)
Sapref
Sapref Refinery, Durban, South Africa
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Fault Finding on Electrical Switchgear in the form of motor control centers, soft starters and variable speed drives.
- Perform Proactive, Predictive, Preventive and Reactive.
- Maintenance task on various electrical equipment.
- Understanding of Work Permit system.
- Provide accurate maintenance history and closeout reports for all completed work as per company requirement.
Education
Bachelor - Electromechanical Engineering
Óscar Ribas University
LuandaHigher National Diploma - Engineering Field of Study- Heavy Current
Umbilo FET College
Durban, South AfricaHigh School - Mechanics specialized in Engines and Machinery
Instituto Médio Técnico 17 de Dezembro
LuandaSkills
- Complex problem-solving attitude, interactive and able to work in a multicultural environment
- Active listener, fast learner and team player
- Good leadership skills and capability to meet targets and provide feedback accordingly
- Vast knowledge on planning and work management
- I am very experienced in working with various electrical systems
Languages
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Affiliations
- Spend Quality time with my Family and Friends
- Road travelling
- New experience and food tasting
- Read & write stuff out of my head
- Listen to music
Accomplishments
- Testing and Replacement of Micom protection relay on Greater Plutonio FPSO, first time ever done with inhouse technicians allowing the displacing vendor and saving money to company.
- Developed work pack and was involved on the planning for the successful execution and commissioning of the PSVM Block 31 FPSO temporary Emergency Generator required during black-Start operations.
- Optimized periodic inspections on Block 18 Greater Plutonio FPSO Cranes into a single PM, addressed the issue to Engineering team and same approach will be done on BLK31 reducing many hours and maintenance costs.
- Planned and led to implementation of GTP first installation of LED lights, pioneer across BP Angola region that time.
- Replaced and commissioned alongside with ABB engineers new generation of AVR on Greater Plutonio FPSO Generator 1, first time ever done successfully.
- Outstanding Performance Throughout 2024
Certification
- CompEx Ex01-04, Credential ID Certification No.113634 (December 2023- December 2028) at HAZLOC Consultants & Training, South Africa.
- Chemical Operation level 1, accredited by the Chemical Industry Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), South Africa.
- Zest CFW-11 VSD and WEG motor training course, South Africa.
- Trade Test Certificate, Electrical engineering at Majuba College in New Castle, accredited by Department of Higher Education and Training of Republic of South Africa.
- Maintenance Planning Training, BP Angola Training.
Timeline
Electrical maintenance technician
Azule-Energy
03.2023 - Current
Electrical maintenance technician
BP Angola
09.2020 - 03.2023
Maintenance and Planning Support Engineer
Tamash FZC
06.2020 - 09.2020
Fire and Gas Supervisor
Test Angola
02.2020 - 06.2020
Electrical Maintenance Planner
Actemium
05.2018 - 02.2020
Electrical Technician (Apprentice)
Sapref
02.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor - Electromechanical Engineering
Óscar Ribas University
Higher National Diploma - Engineering Field of Study- Heavy Current
Umbilo FET College
High School - Mechanics specialized in Engines and Machinery
Instituto Médio Técnico 17 de Dezembro
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