Victor Andrade
Instrumentation & Control Lead @ MODEC
About
Professional with a solid background in the operation, maintenance, and optimization of automated control systems on offshore facilities, and with a growing focus on the broader coordination of multidisciplinary maintenance activities. Proven ability to ensure that automation systems, as well as other critical onboard systems, function efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards and company policies.Experienced in leading automation-related projects, system upgrades and new installations. Demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with consistent involvement in cross-functional teamwork and maintenance planning. Increasingly engaged in general maintenance operations, with a strategic and holistic view of asset integrity and operational continuity. Worldwide experiences acquired in Qatar, China, Peru, USA and Netherlands, focused on instrumentation project or commissioning.Adept at managing teams, aligning maintenance actions with production goals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety across departments. Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with a hands-on approach and readiness to take on new challenges involving full-scope offshore maintenance management.Mechatronics Engineer, with HSE Engineering Postgraduation and MBA in Projects Management.Advanced level of communication in English.
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Guyana
Oil & Energy
Controle de instrumentos, Trabalho em equipe, Comunicação, Operações offshore, FPSO (Unidade flutuante de produção, armazenamento e transferência), Comissionamento, Integridade de ativos, Descomissionamento, Confiabilidade, Engenharia de projetos, Otimização de processos, Melhoria de desempenho, Gestão de produção, Auditoria, Planejamento de manutenção, Indicadores-chave de desempenho, Avaliação de riscos, Sistemas de telecomunicações, Liderança de equipe, Radar
Experience

Offshore Instrumentation & Control Supervisor
Offshore
- Unit: Peregrino B - fixed wellhead platform; - Reports directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, representing the Automation discipline onboard; - Plans, supervises, and executes preventive and corrective maintenance activities; - Manages all systems related to ICSS, automation networks, and primarily the Fire & Gas (F&G) system; - Experienced in handling PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems, and leading automation-related projects; - Maintains accurate records of preventive maintenance tasks in SAP ERP, detailing work performed; - Coordinates with onshore and offshore teams to ensure timely and effective interventions; - Leads and mentors a team of technicians, ensuring technical quality and competency development; - Ensures full compliance with HSE regulations, including risk assessments and safety measures; - Responsible for NR-13 calibration activities and related documentation control; - Highlights: Led the review of all hazardous area inspection findings and developed a structured action plan to close outstanding issues. Also responsible for backlog revision and cleanup of outdated maintenance orders in SAP, ensuring accurate representation of maintenance KPIs for the Automation discipline.

Offshore Maintenance Engineer
- Unit: Peregrino B - fixed wellhead platform; - Responsible for planning maintenance activities on management system, as per company´s guidelines; - Experience with a focus on firefighting systems, marine salvage equipment (lifeboats, rescue boat, and accessories), manual and actuated valves, and facility systems (boilers, reverse osmosis, and effluent treatment systems); - Liaised with vendors for technical queries, scheduled mobilization and demobilization of specialized services; - Updated SAP ERP with correct part numbers and technical data in cases of equipment replacement or obsolescence; - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between maintenance actions and operational needs; - Monitored equipment performance trends and supported root cause analysis to prevent recurring failures. - Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory requirements across all maintenance interventions. - Highlights: Reviewed and optimized maintenance plans by eliminating redundant tasks and automating procurement processes for required parts. Identified equipment decommissioning opportunities and prepared technical recommendations for decision-making.

Operations Engineer and Production Optimization Coordinator
Rio de Janeiro e Região, Brasil
- Assigned to Peregrino FPSO operations support; - Acted as operations focal point for projects related to production optimization and performance improvement; - Facilitated daily operational meetings with offshore installations, aligning efforts across teams and driving strategies; - Monitored and supported onshore and offshore production improvement initiatives within the operations group; - Influenced maintenance planning to minimize production losses from scheduled well or equipment shutdowns; - Identified bottlenecks in production systems and recommended solutions to reduce constraints and improve output; - Participated in ANP (SGSO) audits, supporting documentation and operational compliance efforts; - Aligned POB (Personnel on Board) priorities with the OIM to support critical operations and maintenance activities; - Tracked and analyzed maintenance KPIs (e.g., timely execution, malfunction resolution) and proposed improvement; - Led malfunction risk assessment meetings with offshore leadership (OIM, Superintendents), ensuring risk mitigation; - Coordinated with procurement and logistics to expedite delivery of critical maintenance materials.

Telecom Commissioning Lead
- Unit: Peregrino C - fixed wellhead platform; - Led a team of 3 technicians, reporting to the E&I Commissioning Manager; - Responsible for commissioning telecom systems, including VHF radios, CCTV, radar, and LAN; - Proposed remote commissioning solution for the collision radar system, optimizing schedule and reducing costs; - Identified and addressed missing functionalities in the CCTV system, leading to contractual adjustments; - Coordinated testing, troubleshooting, and integration of telecom systems with safety and control platforms; - Ensured compliance with project requirements and HSE standards across all telecom commissioning activities.

Metering Engineer - Operations
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
- Managed FPSO Peregrino metering system as per ANP requirement; - Ensured calibration and inspection of metering systems met ANP deadlines and compliance standards; - Supported planning and tracking of metering work orders in SAP; - Acted as liaison with vendors for technical clarifications and logistics (mobilization/demobilization); - Oversaw daily routines of metering technicians, including XML data submission and proper documentation control; - Verified documentation compliance onboard, and supported equipment decommissioning as per ARIS procedures.

Metering Engineer
Rio de Janeiro e Região, Brasil
- Unit: FPSO Fluminense, Project: Metering system upgrade and commissioning; - Managed the project ensuring compliance with ANP requirements; - Direct interface with client to assess all instances of project: design, technical definition, logistics and finances; - Acted as local consultant for all Fiscal Metering affairs (automation, instrumentation, regulations, standards); - Ensured all calibration of metering equipment is within ANP-determined time window; - Guarantee ANP books are updated daily and available at all times for survey; - Supervise offshore metering technicians ensuring timely XML file submission and accurate data validation.

Application and Execution Engineer
Sorocaba e Região, Brasil
- Focused on Petrobras contracts related to Oil and Gas Metering System (offshore and onshore); - Jobs performed in Brazil, Peru, USA and Singapore (refineries, production and LNG terminals, FPSO P58, P63, etc); - Accountable for instrumentation, electrical and automation disciplines; - In charge of the development of automation architectures, control system, technical documentations; - Responsible for design and commissioning of Oil and Gas Metering Systems; - Metering System construction supervision included in work scope; - Development of tools to calculate flow rate uncertainty according to ISO Guide to Uncertainty Measurement; - On site technical support for commissioning or troubleshooting.

Commissioning Engineer
- Projects: Commissioned the following vessels' metering system - FPSO Cidade de Angra dos Reis (Petrobras/MODEC), Shell Pearl refinery (Ras Laffan, Qatar), FPSO P57 (Petrobras/SBM), FPSO Cidade de Santos (Petrobras/MODEC); - Creation and operation of application used to determine uncertainty of instruments; - Generation and review of technical documents (datasheets, instrument lists, electrical & layout drawings, P&IDs…); - Led the assembly of FPSO Cidade de Santos metering system in Chinese shipyard, in contact with client and suppliers; - Responsible for start-up and client support on issues related to fiscal metering systems; - Field tasks on commissioning phase, aiming for identifying and solving problems on mechanical and electrical components.

Project Engineer
- Responsible for customized engineering of metering systems; - Design solutions to meet International and Brazilian standards and still meet clients' expectations; - Accountable for instrumentation, piping and quality disciplines; - Expediting suppliers to meet delivery dates; - Client interface to identify requirements; - Survey suppliers' workshop to ensure delivery dates and identify improviments opportunities.
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