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Covington, Louisiana, United States

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

As the Project Director for Predictive Maintenance and Reliability Programs at Hornbeck Offshore, I am accounted for the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive fleetwide program aimed at enhancing the reliability of critical vessel systems. My role involves:• Strategic Oversight: Reviewing and optimizing the company’s preventative maintenance systems to ensure they meet the highest standards of efficiency and reliability.• Technology Integration: Evaluating and recommending advanced predictive maintenance solutions to minimize unplanned maintenance and operational disruptions.• Data-Driven Decision Making: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintaining high-integrity data to support maintenance planning and operational accountability.• Certification and Compliance: Achieving American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification for vessels, reducing the need for routine inspections and extending maintenance intervals.• Collaboration and Leadership: Working closely with executive management, maintenance teams, and technical services to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.With over 20 years of experience in preventative maintenance programs in maritime environments, I bring a strong background in engineering, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Leveraging technology and data to ensures that our fleet operates at peak performance, reducing costs and enhancing service delivery to ensures that our fleet operates at peak performance, reducing costs and enhancing service delivery.

Rio De Janeiro, Brasil

SAAM Towage, the premier tugboat operator in the Americas, offers comprehensive port and offshore towage services across 75 ports and 13 countries, spanning from Prince Rupert, Canada, to the southern reaches of Chile. With a fleet exceeding 210 tugboats and a highly skilled crew, SAAM operates on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. As part of the broader SAAM Group, which boasts a presence in over 80 ports and 14 countries, SAAM Towage stands as the foremost port operator in the Americas. • Assume full responsibility for the maintenance of 68 tugboats in Brazil.• Contribute as a valued member of the Brazilian leadership team, actively participating in strategic decision-making processes.• Lead and oversee a team of 35 skilled professionals, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal performance.• Report directly to the CEO of Brazil and the Maintenance VP based in Chile, providing comprehensive updates on maintenance activities.• Manage and account for maintenance related OPEX, CAPEX, and the successful execution of drydocks.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

FAJE Soluções is an engineering company connected to the O&G industry.Looking to our clients demands when thei own staff cannot meet the high peak demands, we are able to offer experience together with project management solutions.Currently working as consultant for an important O&G player in Brazil as Project Manager.

Rio De Janeiro, Brasil

Altera Infrastructure (Rebranded from TEEKAY in Nov/19) is a leading global energy infrastructure services group primarily focused on the ownership and operation of critical infrastructure assets in offshore oil regions of the North Sea, Brazil and the East Coast of Canada. Altera Infrastructure has over 2000 employees, consolidated assets of $5 billion, comprised of more than 50 offshore assets, including FPSOs, shuttle tankers, towing vessels and a unit for maintenance and safety.• Passionate team leader of 10 multinational professionals and approximately 600 seafarers.• Accounted for the P&L of Brazil operations of 13 Shuttle tankers and 1 offshore unit, reporting directly to company’s COO.• Key person in the developing process of new talents in company (approx. 6 persons).• Constant participation in international (Norway, Philippines and Poland) seafarers conferences as a speaker.• Part of the senior leadership team of the company, with active role in developing and following up the company’s KPIs.• Assisting the commercial department on bidding process, reporting directly to the Managing Director in Brazil• Achieved a reduction of the total OPEX by 15% improving technical maintenance process and planning.• Project managed large repair events including afloat and drydocks in Brazil and Portugal - budgets of $3M USD each.• Implemented procurement department in Brazil and developed a new local supplier network.• Developed a new international logistics procedure, improving the total delivery time by 40% and reducing by 20% shipping costs for the local fleet.• Functioned as IT Manager and HR supporting Manager Director in Brazil, developing procedures and improving employees benefits and negotiating with providers.• Accounted for the Safety of local operations, with significant improvement of the safety records, including vessels without a major incident in more than 10 years.

Rio De Janeiro E Macaé, Brazil

Acquired by Solstad Offshore in 2017, Farstad was a major international offshore supplier, with offices in Norway, Brazil, Singapore, and Australia. More than US$470M revenue and a modern offshore vessels fleet.• Accounted for the technical management of 3 offshore vessels with Brazilian and Norwegian flags and approx. 150 sea farers. Reporting directly to the Fleet Manager• Implemented and improved the existing planned maintenance regime with DNV class society on 3 Brazilian flag vessels.• Accountable for successful execution of large vessel repairs (drydocks, US$ 2M each)• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and lecture of planned maintenance system (StarIPS).• Improved the budgeting process in partnership with João Batista, Ship Manager to reduce the overall OPEX.• Implemented the vessel internal inspection program, optimizing and reducing the repairs scope by identifying potential maintenances in early stages. (Estimated 15% of savings)• Frequent attendant of conferences and meetings in Norway

Macaé, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

BOS Navegação was acquired by Farstad ShippingSupporting the Ship Managers from Norway to follow up the operations in Brazil.Responsible for the technical inspection of the local fleet

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

DNV is the largest and most recognized Class Society in the world, with offices in more than 100 countries, revenue of US$ 2.3B globally and 12000 employees. • Promoted to full time position after only 11 months in the role, due to impressive learning curve and motivation.• Selected the first Engineering Intern after a long hiring freeze, becoming the youngest qualified surveyor in Brazil Office.• Hull specialist, working in more than 20 dry docks surveys and the construction of 9 offshore vessels, advising proactively the Owners to optimize the total repair time.• Top class student in the internal courses including, Machinery systems, Hull structure, Dynamic Positioning, International Maritime regulations (i.e. SOLAS, LSA, MARPOL), Welding, Non- destructive tests and others.

I've worked in 3 different Shipyards in Brazil (EISA, Promar/Vard and Aliança), following up the construcion of offshore vessels.At different

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

As trainee:•Survey of ships structural construction verifying compliance with international standards until its delivery;•Testing of machinery equipments and ship’s systems during the whole construction and delivery of the vessel;

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Norsul Shipping company is one of the most private Brazilian ship owners. Part of Lorentzen group who is in Brazil since 1953. Lorentzen group is the biggest shareholder of Aracruz Celulose S.A.At Norsul, I was initially hired as IT trainee, supporting the internal helpdesk service. After a an year, I gained the opportunity to work at Fleet Managing area which was my first contact with shipping business and technical maintenance.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Executive

Bachelor, Mechanical Engeneering

Mechanical Engineering