Years of professional experience Non - Metals
Carlos Faria
Jubail,Eastern Province
Summary
Forward-thinking Engineer with excellent skills in metals and non metals fabrication processes seeking and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Practical, highly skilled individual demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking. Optimises cost-effective operations and improves safety by scrutinising existing practices. Proven success fulfilling complex project briefs on-time and under budget. Specialises in Fabrication, Erection and maintenance of existing piping and PCE installations metallic and non-metallic accomplished in innovating fresh designs incorporating cutting-edge approaches. Focused Fabrication SME accustomed to monitoring adherence to quality standards. Addresses non-conformances and develops actionable solutions to enhance overall quality. Astute problem-solver with proven ability to identify shortfalls.
Overview
14
14
4
4
years of post-secondary education
17
17
Years of Professional Metallic Experience
Work history
Reliability FRP SME
Sadara Chemical Company
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
01.2015 - Current
- Trained and successfully developed team of 50 laminators and plastic welders to exceed KPI targets and effectively deliver Quality FRP & Dual Laminate FRP repairs and alterations.
- Proposed new solutions to meet changing customer needs and objectives to offer added value.
- Develop the technical capabilities of the Reliability Department in FRP application and design by tutoring individuals and training graduate engineers.
- Participate in spare parts optimization for FRP materials.
- Served as a SME in FRP failures and repair techniques during RCI’s.
- Lead and participate in advanced troubleshooting for FRP issues.
- Led technical delivery teams with in-depth understanding of processes and techniques to deliver high-quality solutions on FRP
- Supervised 40 direct reports with daily support, regular goal-setting and appraisals.
Project Manager Vendor FRP / Dual laminate
Kurotec-KTS
Stade, Germany
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Acted as single point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders to manage delivery of orders for manufacturing FRP & Dual laminate FRP piping and PCE.
- Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
- Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
- Identified and deployed resources with individual responsibilities for project completion.
- Embedded lean governance operating models, valuing ownership, predictability and transparent delivery over pre-prepared project reporting.
- Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
- Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
- Used business intelligence reports to manage project financials, initialize project invoicing and revenue recognition.
Construction Superintendent
Siemens VAI
Ijmuiden , Netherlands
06.2009 - 08.2012
- Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with contractors, subcontractors and key stakeholders, negotiating best-possible project progression.
- Identified and implemented safety, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Liaised with project manager to address third party, environmental and public relations issues.
- Held construction and installation teams accountable for performance against specific schedules and man-hour budgets aligning contractors on joint venture project on non metals and metals piping and PCE installations.
- Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
- Reported on progress, problems and information requirement
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations on FRP & Metallic joint venture piping installations and site operations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Fabrication Supervisor
Siemens AG
Newport , South Wales
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Supervised all installation phases to timely prepare and install boiler tubes.
- Maintained clean, organized working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal safety risk.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
- Inspected incoming materials to verify quality and quantity with order information.
- Directed production team of 25 pipe fitters, continuously improving efficiency.
- Implemented measures to boost productivity, reduce waste and cut costs.
- Directed risk assessment activities to pinpoint and mitigate potential showstoppers.
- Controlled and requisitioned raw material inventory to prevent shortages.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - FRP & Dual Laminate
MTI (materials Technology Institute) USA
Jubail, Eastern Province 08.2023 - 08.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Construction Project Management
Emeritus Institute of Management
New York 05.2018 - 11.2018
Certificate of Higher Education - FRP in Service inspections
MTI (Materials Technology Institute) USA
Baton Rouge 02.2016 - 02.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 02.2001 - 07.2004
Certificate of Higher Education - Welding Inspector - Level 2
TWI-World Center For Materials Joining Technology
TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington - Cambridge UK 09.2009 - 09.2009
Skills
Dedicated multilingual team player with a collaborative leadership style that fosters long-term partnerships with stakeholders, clients, owners, senior leaders and teams Developed manpower both internal and external subcontractor resources on FRP and Thermo Plastics
Enhanced internal capacity for fabrication processes at SADARA Chemical Company by providing specialized training services to teams of Technicians and developing standard operating procedures
Passionate about people leadership and development, coaching mentoring project teams to deliver excellence in large-mega-projects and transformation initiatives
- Customer-focused
- FRP troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Multilingual Professional
- Problem-solving FRP
- Communication skills
- Welding Inspection Metals / Non-metals
- In Depth Knowledge of ASME, ASTM, ANSI,API standards
- Time management
Languages
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
Dutch
Upper intermediate
German
Elementary
Spanish
Beginner
Afrikaans
Advanced
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - FRP & Dual Laminate
MTI (materials Technology Institute) USA
08.2023 - 08.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Construction Project Management
Emeritus Institute of Management
05.2018 - 11.2018
Certificate of Higher Education - FRP in Service inspections
MTI (Materials Technology Institute) USA
02.2016 - 02.2016
Reliability FRP SME
Sadara Chemical Company
01.2015 - Current
Project Manager Vendor FRP / Dual laminate
Kurotec-KTS
02.2012 - 12.2014
Fabrication Supervisor
Siemens AG
05.2010 - 08.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Welding Inspector - Level 2
TWI-World Center For Materials Joining Technology
09.2009 - 09.2009
Construction Superintendent
Siemens VAI
06.2009 - 08.2012
Diploma of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
02.2001 - 07.2004
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