Agostinho Francisco Gota

MECHANICAL ENGINEER | MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT

About Candidate

Location

Education

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Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering 2017
Engineering Institute of Technology

Graduated In Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) 2021
Engineering Institute of Technology

Work & Experience

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EHS SITE OFFICER / SENIOR HSE/ESHS ENGINEER December 10, 2023 - July 31, 2026
World Bank-Funded Urban Sanitation Project P161777 – Maputo AdeM, IP | Engidro–Fase–Sipca / CHICO

• Supported supervision of mechanical equipment, pumping systems, pipelines and associated infrastructure. • Inspected construction and installation activities involving mechanical systems and equipment. • Reviewed Method Statements, technical documentation, Risk Assessments and work procedures. • Monitored equipment-related activities, including safe isolation, PTW and LOTO requirements. • Coordinated with contractors and engineering teams on technical and site execution issues. • Supported equipment inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions. • Monitored contractor activities and safe execution of mechanical works.

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HSERQ CONSULTANT January 18, 2023 - November 30, 2024
MOZAL / SOUTH32 – Beluluane Industrial Complex | 2023 – 2024

• Conducted inspections of heavy industrial equipment, machinery and maintenance activities. • Monitored equipment condition and identified maintenance-related risks and control requirements. • Supported preventive and corrective maintenance activities from an equipment and safety perspective. • Supported PTW, LOTO, JSA/JHA and maintenance-related risk assessments. • Monitored contractor activities and compliance with site requirements. • Supported incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions. • Monitored safe maintenance practices for industrial equipment and machinery.

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MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR November, 2020 - May, 2021
TotalEnergies – Afungi LNG Project, Cabo Delgado | 2021

• Supervised mechanical construction, equipment installation and field activities. • Reviewed P&IDs, IFC drawings and 3D models for field execution and constructability. • Coordinated mechanical contractors and monitored work progress and quality. • Supported equipment installation, inspection and commissioning activities. • Monitored mechanical work execution and technical requirements. • Applied PTW, LOTO and risk-control requirements during mechanical activities.

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MECHANICAL / HSE SUPERVISOR June, 2019 - November, 2020
TotalEnergies – Afungi LNG Project, Cabo Delgado

• Supervised installation and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical building services. • Monitored mechanical equipment installation, testing and functional checks. • Reviewed engineering drawings and 3D models for field execution. • Coordinated contractors and monitored mechanical work quality and safe execution. • Supported equipment inspection, testing and commissioning activities.

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HSE SITE WATER BOREHOLE & INFRASTRUCTURE SUPERVISOR February, 2016 - May, 2019
ANADARKO, LNG PROJECT

Anadarko – Quitunda Resettlement Village Project, Cabo Delgado | 2016 – 2019 • Supervised installation and construction of water infrastructure, pipelines, boreholes and water tower systems. • Monitored mechanical equipment and associated installation activities. • Supported inspection of equipment, pipelines and mechanical systems. • Coordinated contractor activities and monitored work execution. • Supported safe operating and maintenance practices for mechanical systems and infrastructure.

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OFFSHORE MECHANICAL / O&M TECHNICIAN January, 2014 - December, 2015
ANADARKO, LNG PROJECT at USA & GULF OF MEXICO

Anadarko – Boomvang & Nansen Spar Platforms, Gulf of Mexico | 2014 – 2015 • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on offshore mechanical and production equipment. • Inspected, troubleshot and repaired pumps, rotating equipment and mechanical systems. • Supported equipment reliability, availability and operational continuity. • Performed maintenance activities under offshore PTW and equipment isolation procedures. • Identified equipment defects and supported corrective maintenance requirements. • Supported troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment during offshore operations.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT / MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR June, 2011 - March, 2013
Vale Mozambique – Mining Operations

Vale Mozambique – Mining Operations • Supervised maintenance activities for heavy mining equipment and mechanical systems. • Planned and monitored preventive and corrective maintenance activities. • Led troubleshooting, inspection and repair of mechanical equipment. • Coordinated maintenance teams and monitored equipment availability. • Supported identification of equipment defects and corrective maintenance requirements. • Supported maintenance planning and execution to maintain equipment availability. • Monitored equipment isolation and safe execution of maintenance activities. • Coordinated field maintenance activities and supported reliable operation of mining equipment.

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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN May, 2010 - May, 2011
Açucareira de Xinavane - Tongaat Hullet

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery, pumps and rotating equipment. • Conducted equipment inspection, troubleshooting, repair and mechanical adjustments. • Supported planned maintenance and equipment reliability activities. • Assisted with installation, overhaul and repair of mechanical systems. • Applied safe maintenance and equipment isolation procedures.

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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN January, 2005 - March, 2010
CFM Sul

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery, pumps and rotating equipment. • Conducted equipment inspection, troubleshooting, repair and mechanical adjustments. • Supported planned maintenance and equipment reliability activities. • Assisted with installation, overhaul and repair of mechanical systems. • Applied safe maintenance and equipment isolation procedures.

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Mechanical Technician February, 2003 - January, 2005
CETA – Construções e Serviços

Performed repair, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance of heavy and light vehicles and equipment. Diagnosed and rectified mechanical faults in engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension, steering, and other vehicle components. Conducted routine inspections, servicing, and maintenance to ensure vehicle reliability, safety, and operational availability. Assisted with the dismantling, repair, replacement, and reassembly of mechanical components. Supported troubleshooting and maintenance activities in the workshop and at operational sites. Maintained maintenance records and reported identified defects and repair requirements.