CONTACT INFORMATION:
Field Service Engineer ~ Maintenance Technician ~ Mechanical Supervisor ~ Service Engineer
* Over 30 years' experience in turbine technical service. * Expertise in assembly, repair, & service.
* Adept at commissioning, overhauling, and installation. * Highly familiar with field support functions.
* Able to setup and support production line equipment. * Multiple certifications and technical training.
* Hard working, detail oriented, and multi-lingual. * Skilled in leadership and problem-solving.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Costa Rica 2008
Granton Institute of Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering & Design (2007), emphasis in Gas Turbine Mechanics (2007)
S.A.C.M. Technical Institute, France
Trade Diploma, equivalent to Diesel Mechanic (1979)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cegelec: Lunda Angola block 17 offshore as Gás turbine Coordinator 2009 - Present
* Perform and coordinate maintenance of all gas turbine GE frame 5 Mark V logic and Siemens SGT400 RS logic 5000 equipment on offshore oil and gas production plant.
Saipem: Luanda Angola, Milano Italy, 2008-2008
* Carried out major overhauls of gas turbine installed rotors on GE Frame 5 gas turbines. Supervised local crew throughout process on offshore oil production COB F1 block 3 Angola
* Carried out major assembly of steam turbine. Installation of steam nozzles, rotor, all stator and rotor bladings, and rotor alignment. Supervised local crew throughout process. Franco Tosi Italy.
Dietsmann Monaco, Port Harcourt, Nigeria 2005 – 2008
Gas Turbine Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Leader / Field Service Technician
* Perform maintenance of all mechanical equipment on offshore oil and gas production plant.
* Maintain five Rolls Royce RB211 gas turbines, three for power generation and two for medium and high pressure compressors. Oversee activities of 30 local mechanics.
* Carry out and supervise repairs of pumps, compressors, and diesel engines. Coordinate with Rolls Royce technicians regarding major mechanical breakage on turbines.
* Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance and troubleshoot all equipment.
* Monitor spare parts inventory and purchase parts to ensure proper inventory at all times.
* Train local mechanics, assign daily tasks, set schedules, and evaluate employee performance.
* Design and implement maintenance policies and procedures to enhance efficiency.
Amec Spie Oil & Gas Services, Angola, Nigeria 2003 – 2005
Mechanical Supervisor / Field Service Technician
* Carried out major overhauls of gas turbine GE Frame 5 and start-up diesel engines. Removed, balanced, and re-installed rotors. Supervised local crew throughout process.
* Performed troubleshooting and identified and resolved major combustion issue for three GE gas turbines, determining temperature of air atomization process running too low.
Valves & PRV Mechanical Work Shop Manager
* Carried out repairs and sales of pumps, motors, engines, and spare parts to major customers such as Total, Schlumberger, Foramer, and Exxon. Supervised team of 15.
* Prepared and delivered repair and replacement cost quotations for customers.
* Produced more than $750,000 in annual revenue, more than double previous manager.
* Grew profits from below zero to 36% in first year, and to 42% in second year.
* Negotiated prices with customers and vendors to maximize profitability.
* Coordinated logistics for receiving department and managed spare parts inventory.
MISP Mécanique Industrielle, Montreal/Ottawa, Canada 2001 – 2003
Mechanical Supervisor
* Performed contract work maintaining and repairing manufacturing plant production equipment.
* Installed new production machinery for vehicle windshield plant.
* Carried out major overhauls and maintenance of mechanical equipment in cement factory.
* Supervised up to four mechanics per job and completed all projects on time.
Onan-Cummins (Solution Jupiter), Montreal, Canada 1999 – 2001
Mechanic
* Assembled Cummins mobile power generation sets on marine containers. Produced over 600 generator units in less than two years. Trained junior mechanics.
* Developed and implemented strategies to improve quality and production efficiency.
* Designed tools for transportation of equipment, facilitating assembly process.
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Inter Alsace Temporary Services, France / England 1997 – 1998
Mechanical Supervisor/ Field Service Technician
* Supervised disassembly of steam turbines in England and re-assembly in France.
* Managed two mechanics responsible for Rolls Royce steam turbines.
* Coordinated work and recognized for completing all projects within assigned time frame.
ACS Technique et Fluide, Europe / Asia / Czech Republic 1995 – 1997
Mechanical Supervisor / Technical Advisor / Field Service Technician
* Contracted to Alstom to work on installation, maintenance, repair, commissioning, modification, and troubleshooting of gas / steam turbines, Heat Generating Steam Recovery (HGSR), Co-generation, and various modules at several large power plants. GE Frame 5, Frame 6, Frame 9.
* Supervised teams of up to 12 persons per facility. Performed local staff training.
* Identified and resolved issues relating to performance, installation, and combustion.
* Performed troubleshooting during commissioning and start-up processes. Recognized for resolving major problems relating to atomization and other areas, resulting in cost savings.
* Saved company over $500,000 in future modifications for gas turbine in England.
General Electric of Canada, Oakville, Canada 1988 – 1993
Production Technician
* Maintained, repaired, operated, and performed troubleshooting of high-speed machinery, primarily hydraulics and pneumatics, on manufacturing line.
* Improved line production from 65% to 98.8%, achieving dramatic cost savings.
Operation Sea Reach, Central America / US / Caribbean 1986 – 1987
Chief Mechanic
* Supervised two mechanics on 132-ft. humanitarian aid cargo ship throughout Caribbean.
* Oversaw engine room operations and all on-board mechanical maintenance and repair.
* Resolved major issues, such as auxiliary DC generator overheating, broken main DC generator coupling, and AC generator water cooling pump breakage. Also overhauled engine.
World Vision Canada, Mali, Africa 1987
Field Service Mechanic
* Performed field maintenance on six trucks and 10 SUVs in harsh terrain and conditions.
* Supervised six local mechanics. Purchased all spare parts.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Mechanic, Dome Petroleum Ltd., Calgary, Canada 1984 – 1986
Pipe Fitter, Alco Gas & Oil, Edmonton, Canada 1980 – 1984
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Gas Turbine Engine Technology (IGTI-ASME USA) 2005
Gas Turbine Operation (IGTI-ASME USA) 2006
Gas Turbine Design (IGTI-ASMEU USA) 2007
Aircraft Power Plant Certificate CANADA 2005
Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology Certificate CANADA 2007
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Diesel & gas turbine assembly, co-generation with HRGS, overhauling, commissioning, installation, repair, modification, shaft alignment, and maintenance.
Set up and maintenance of production lines, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
Computers: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Corel Draw, Outlook Express, Internet, Acrobat, assembly/repair
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Memberships: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Languages: Fluent French, Spanish, English. Knowledge of Portuguese and studying Russian
Citizenship: Canada, Spain, and France.
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