Background

With 10+ years of international experience in offshore oil and gas operations, I am a results-driven professional specializing in production optimization, subsea systems, and HSE compliance. His expertise spans well testing (PBU/riser tests), shutdown campaigns, and QA/QC inspections, with a proven track record of boosting efficiency (e.g., 98% daily uptime, 15% cost savings). Notable roles include: Offshore Field Technologist Engineer at TotalEnergies, ensuring ISO 14001/50001 compliance and zero environmental incidents. Subsea QA/QC Inspector, reducing project delays by 15% through rigorous audits. Subsea Engineer in Norway, achieving 100% compliance in equipment fabrication. Certified in H2S Awareness, First Aid, and Confined Space Safety, I combine technical prowess with leadership—training teams and troubleshooting complex systems across Angola, Norway, and Canada. Fluent in 5 languages, he thrives in multicultural environments. Education: M.Sc. Aeronautical Maintenance, ISAE-SUPAERO (France) B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Agostinho Neto (Angola) Passion: Merging engineering precision with sustainable practices to drive operational excellence.

Job experience

• July 2024 - present
  Warehouse Stock Assistant
  The Salvation Army, Toronto
  

  Toronto, ON, Canada

  • Assisted with truck deliveries and stock management and inventory, improving storage efficiency by 20% through effective organization and stock verification.
  • Verify product codes, quantities, expiration dates or other information required.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment that met health and safety standards at all times.

• July 2019 - May 2024
  Offshore Field Technologist Engineer
  TotalEnergies Angola
  

  Block17-FPSO CLOV, Angola

  • Managed subsea wells and oil, gas, and water production and processing, applying technical expertise to optimize production and chemical management during plant shutdowns, leading to consistent daily efficiency above 98%.
  • Ensured ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management) systems implementation and followed-up, thus zero environmental incidents. Conducted 50+ safety audits and risk evaluations, ensuring 100% compliance with Company standards.
  • Conducted subsea and topside valve testing during downtime, ensuring production continuity and system integrity.
  • Performed Subsea Control Systems and Production processing troubleshooting.
  • Conducted Pressure Build-Up (PBU) and riser tests, resolving production shortfalls and improving well performance.
  • Executed 5+ Shutdown (SD) campaigns, TBR (Time-Based Replacement), and CUS (Condition-Based Upgrade) activities, completing projects 15% ahead of schedule and minimizing production shortfalls by 12%.
  • Delivered daily reporting and KPIs on oil & gas production and water injection wells, driving decisions that maintained target outputs and operational accuracy.

• August 2016 - July 2019
  Subsea Production Systems QA/QC Inspector
  TotalEnergies Angola
  

  Luanda, Angola

  • Spearheaded quality control inspections for manufacturing and testing phases, ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing project delays by 15%.
  • Reviewed and approved 300+ test work packages, ensuring seamless integration of equipment into production systems.
  • Participated in 30+ project audits, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance with Company Referential and Specifications and international standards. Maintained a 100% audit closure rate for reported deficiencies.
  • Conducted safety talks and training sessions, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• April 2015 - July 2016
  Subsea Production Systems Engineer
  TotalEnergies Gestion International
  

  Oslo, Norway

  • Oversaw engineering documentation (1000+) ensuring compliance with Company General Specifications and non-conformity reporting, improving equipment readiness by 20%.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance measures, reducing equipment downtime by 10%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve operational efficiency.
  • Supervised the fabrication and testing of XTrees, Manifolds, SDUs and SSIVs modules, ensuring adherence to QA/QC and HSE policies. Achieved 100% compliance with project specifications during fabrication and testing phases.
  • Monitored contractor performance, ensuring timely delivery of subsea equipment and resolving technical issues during construction and installation phases. Improved contractor efficiency by 12% through proactive problem-solving and technical support.

• July 2014 - April 2015
  Subsea Operations Engineer Onshore
  TotalEnergies Angola
  

  Luanda, Angola

  • Coordinated production forecasts and maintenance schedules, ensuring 95% on-time equipment deliveries and project completions.
  • Achieved 100% of the annual target (437 NCRs – Non-Conformity Reports) within a month, exceeding expectations by 60% by successfully transitioned them from Word Format to SAP software.
  • Efficiently treated and closed 75% of NCRs, demonstrating strong problem-solving and resolution skills.
  • Performed first-level troubleshooting for subsea systems, including chemical injection networks, risers, and flowlines. Identified and resolved 30+ anomalies, reducing downtime by 10% and ensuring system integrity.

• September 2012 - July 2014
  Offshore Driller Assistant
  TotalEnergies Angola
  

  Block17 Ensco DS-2 Rig, Angola

  • Conducted commissioning tests (Wells PBU-Pressure Build-Up, Xmas Tree Valves Leak and Function Tests), Gas levels monitored, cleaned-up and handed-over to Production Team on the FPSO (Floating, Production, Storage, and Offloading) platforms and equipment inspections, ensuring zero downtime during key production phases by proactively addressing equipment issues.
  • Developed operational procedures for Drilling and subsea activities.
  • Conducted subsea equipment installation, yearly inspection campaign, maintenance, troubleshooting and mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems repair ensuring the work completion at minimum time and cost and then, prepared reports summarizing field equipment installation and tests.

• April 2010 - September 2012
  Maintenance Engineer
  SonAir
  

  Luanda, Angola

  • Managed flight test data analysis and maintenance, repair and inspection logs, improving system reliability by 12%.
  • Coordinated work orders and spare parts inventory, ensuring timely availability of resources.
  • Maintain Aircrafts Certification records and reports.

Education

• ISAE-SUPAERO Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace, Toulouse, France
  Master of Aeronautical Maintenance and Support
  

  2010 - 2011
• Universidade Agostinho Neto (UAN), Luanda, Angola
  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  

  2003 - 2009

• Makuntima Zesalo
  Canada Safety Training Centre
  638586431280
  

  August 2024 - present

  Driver Safety
• Makuntima Zesalo
  Canada Safety Training Centre
  638586398130
  

  August 2024 - present

  Aerial Lifts
• Makuntima Zesalo
  Canada Safety Training Centre
  638608338150
  

  September 2024 - present

  TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG) BY GROUND
  TRAINING CERTIFICATE
• Makuntima Zesalo
  Canada Safety Training Centre
  638585642290
  

  August 2024 - present

  Confined Space Awareness CSA
• Makuntima Zesalo
  Canada Safety Training Centre
  638586294270
  

  August 2024 - present

  WHMIS
• Makuntima Zesalo
  Canada Safety Training Centre
  638586225850
  

  August 2024 - present

  H2S Awareness
• Makuntima Zesalo
  Canada Safety Training Centre
  638586370240
  

  August 2024 - present

  Fall Arrest Protection