VIRIATO MIGUEL
Mechanical Engineer | Instrumentation & ICSS Specialist|
Summary
Offshore Operations Technician with hands-on experience in oil and gas production facilities, supporting safe and efficient operation of rotating equipment, power generation systems and process utilities. Strong background in production monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, shutdown/startup activities and compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) and HSE standards. Recognized for operational discipline, safety awareness and ability to respond effectively to plant upsets in high-risk environments
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Field Production Technician
Chevron CABGOC
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed routine production operations and plant surveillance to ensure safe and stable offshore performance.
- Monitored turbine-driven generators, compressors, pumps and power generation units to maintain operational continuity.
- Responded effectively to process upsets by adjusting operational parameters and supporting troubleshooting activities.
- Supported crude stabilization, gas treatment, produced water treatment, gas injection and subsea production systems.
- Executed safe startup and shutdown procedures in accordance with plant operating standards and PTW requirements.
- Conducted routine inspections and testing of Fire & Gas systems to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in fiscal and internal metering equipment monitoring and reporting.
- Maintained strict adherence to HSE policies and offshore operational procedures.
Instrumentation & ICSS Technician
Chevron CABGOC
07.2023 - Current
- Supported operational continuity through maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.
- Assisted in shutdown (TAR) activities and system restoration following ESD/PSD events.
- Collaborated closely with operations teams to ensure safe and reliable production performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
ISPTEC
Angola01.2022
Instrumentation & Process Control Certification -
Chevron Mwanza Center
USACertificate of Technical Studies - Instrumentation And Control Technician
EDACO
Angola12.2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - ELETRICAL CIRCUIT AND DESIGN
EDACO
Angola12.2022
Skills
Turbomachinery & Rotating Equipment
- Gas Turbines (Solar, Rolls-Royce, Baker Hughes – Nuovo Pignone)
- Gas Compressors (Dresser-Rand, Kobe Steel)
- Air Compressors (Atlas Copco)
- Hydraulic Power Units (FRAMO)
- Power Generation Systems & WHRU
Control & Safety Systems
- DCS & SCADA: Honeywell EPKS / TDC3000, Yokogawa Centum VP
- SIS / IPS: Safety Manager, Triconex, HIMA, ProSafe-RS
- F&G Systems: Detronics, Autronica
- HIPPS & Emergency Shutdown Systems
Field Instrumentation
- Control & choke valves (Emerson, Fisher, CCI)
- Pressure, Flow & Level Transmitters
- Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus
Maintenance & Reliability
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Shutdown (TAR) & Commissioning
- Maintenance Backlog Optimization (JDE)
- Asset Data Structuring & Spare Parts Management
Certification
- IWCF Level 1
- BOSIET & OGUK
- Hazardous Location (Hazloc)
- PLC & Electro-Pneumatics Installation
- First Aid & Fire Fighting
Languages
- English
- Portuguese, Native
- English, B2 (Professional Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Instrumentation & ICSS Technician
Chevron CABGOC
07.2023 - Current
Field Production Technician
Chevron CABGOC
02.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
ISPTEC
Instrumentation & Process Control Certification -
Chevron Mwanza Center
Certificate of Technical Studies - Instrumentation And Control Technician
EDACO
Certificate of Technical Studies - ELETRICAL CIRCUIT AND DESIGN
EDACO