Sebastião Pitra
Cabinda,Angola
Summary
A highly skilled professional with a strong ability to remain calm under pressure and excel in problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and public speaking expertise, fostering effective team building and leadership. Proficient in inventory management and troubleshooting, with a solid knowledge of software applications. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive organisational success and achieve career growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Field Engineering Intern
graduated in Mechanical Engineering
Zaire/Soyo, Angola
2019.03 - 2026.01
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
Motor man
Hercules Jack Up Rig
Cabinda, Angola
2009.01 - 2012.10
- Followed strict maintenance schedules diligently, preventing unexpected mechanical failures.
- Performed minor welding tasks when required for immediate repair work.
- Participated in fire drills to enhance onboard safety procedures.
- Assisted in overhauling engines during off-season periods, ensuring readiness for next voyage.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring smooth operations.
- Operated heavy duty machinery, enhancing productivity at sea.
- Conducted routine machinery inspections for optimal operation.
- Enhanced knowledge of marine engines by attending regular training courses.
- Took charge of oiling and greasing machinery parts, ensuring longevity of equipment use.
- Replaced worn out parts to maintain peak operational efficiency.
- Improved vessel safety with regular checks on emergency equipment.
- Supported engineers in complex repairs, reducing downtime significantly.
- Monitored gauges and dials regularly to prevent potential breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Collaborated with other crew members to ensure effective communication at sea.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in engine and machine rooms, promoting a safe working environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail whilst performing routine engine maintenance.
- Restored equipment to operational condition by removing and replacing or repairing components.
- Inspected mechanical components to identify issues and determine proper corrective actions.
- Conducted planned maintenance to prevent equipment outages.
- Assembled mechanical components, controls and power systems.
- Monitored field safety standards and kept procedures in line with optimal approaches for mechanical inspection, maintenance and repair.
- Tested functionality of complex components, verifying operation according to specifications.
- Observed manufacture of equipment and components, monitoring compliance and assessing performance against targets.
- Interpreted blueprints to correctly assemble and dismantle mechanical equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Higher Polytechnic Institue Of Soyo (ISP-soyo)
Angola 2019.03 - 2026.02
NVQ Level 1 - Oil Well Drilling/Petroleum Extension (PETEX)
The University of Texas At Austin
United States10.2025
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Leadership
- Inventory management
- Knowledge of [Software]
- troubleshooting
Languages
Portuguese
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Certification
Well Site Preparation and Drilling Safety - Osha Academy
Well Site Completion and Servicing Safety - Osha Academy
Oil and Gas Hazard Awareness - Osha Academy
Offshore Oil and Gas Safety I - Osha Academy
Timeline
Field Engineering Intern
graduated in Mechanical Engineering
2019.03 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Higher Polytechnic Institue Of Soyo (ISP-soyo)
2019.03 - 2026.02
Motor man
Hercules Jack Up Rig
2009.01 - 2012.10
NVQ Level 1 - Oil Well Drilling/Petroleum Extension (PETEX)
The University of Texas At Austin