Edgard Silva
Kelowna,Canada
Summary
Production and maintenance professional with extensive experience in onshore and offshore operations. Achieved a 98% compliance rate while exceeding production and reliability targets. Skilled in strategic problem-solving, team leadership, and streamlining maintenance processes to maximize efficiency.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Advisor Engineer
ROO
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee all routine and non-routine maintenance activities to maximize operations and minimize downtime.
- Effectively comply with a 98% compliance rate through implementation of multiple processes, preventative maintenance, and corrective actions.
- Successfully meet and exceed production, availability, and reliability targets.
- Managed contractor team and oversaw local ROO tech activities to ensure effective maintenance execution.
- Executed emergency repairs on equipment and systems during critical incidents. to fix flow line leaks, choke valve repairs, vessel repairs etc.
- Troubleshoot issues using root cause analysis until problem resolution.
- Executed safety critical activities punctually, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Self employed
Self employed
, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed residential maintenance and repairs, addressing small electrical jobs and plumbing issues to ensure safe and functional living environments.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Production and Maintenance Lead / Coach Engineer
BCG
, Iraq
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Achieved 98% compliance rate by implementing multiple processes, preventative maintenance, and corrective actions.
- Successfully meet and exceed production, availability, and reliability targets.
- Oversee all routine and non-routine maintenance activities to maximize operations and minimize downtime.
- Manage a high-performing team of technicians and operators including workflow delivery, scheduling, and training.
- Troubleshoot issues using root cause analysis until problem resolution.
- Managed inventory through creation of stock proposals and gap analysis.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with diverse departments to align strategies and prioritize workload.
CSU Mechanical Engineer
BGC
, Iraq
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Drove commissioning and start-up plan and pre-commissioning to streamline operations.
- Collaborated with project and operations teams to meet commissioning and start-up milestones.
- Successfully assisted in the production of punch lists, technical queries, and close out items with regard to commissioning.
- Ensured proper technical support including integrity reviews and improvement activities, shutdowns, maintenance, and availability.
- Supported project asset handover strategy, aligning with operations requirements.
- Served as subject matter expert delivering multifaceted requirements for commissioning and start-up projects across multiple locations.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance worker skills and competencies. to enhance their skills and competencies.
Mechanical Rotating Equipment Engineer
NCPOC
Atyrau, Kazakhstan
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Oversaw all operations of maintenance activities ensuring all preventative maintenance and corrective actions are completed in a timely manner to maximize uptime.
- Effectively supported onshore and offshore operations ensuring all rotating and reciprocating equipment works as intended.
- Coordinated maintenance for pumps and seals with service providers, facilitating contract negotiations to optimize service agreements.
- Managed staff by delegating workload, training, and scheduling to ensure operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored technicians and third party operatives including delivery of technical integrity tools.
- Implemented plant safety processes and policies to align with company standards and enhance compliance.
- Ensured proper management of budgets and forecasting through daily cost tracking review and approval.
Maintenance Team Leader
SPEX
Manila, The Philippines
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed a team of technicians including scheduling, workflow delegation, and staffing.
- Executed maintenance plans and coordinated weekly meetings with operations teams to align strategy and prioritize workload.
- Trained and mentored team on execution of technical integrity tools, enhancing technical skills and performance.
- Continuously identified areas for improvement with strong implementation of initiatives to deliver improvements.
- Contributed actively to ongoing reviews of HSES case and maintenance management systems, implementing assets and maintenance plans.
- Managed operations to ensure timely adherence to health and safety procedures.
Onshore Maintenance Engineer
Shell
, Nigeria
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Met and exceeded multiple targets as specified in the HSE plans.
- Effectively conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot multiple issues and concerns.
- Ensured proper operations of all rotating, reciprocating and static equipment.
- Utilized SAP to create and track repair orders, ensuring timely purchase of materials.
- Conducted weekly meetings with procurement department to streamline identification of materials needed for offshore operations.
- Managed day-to-day operations for budgeting, forecasting, and contract management within maintenance department.
Offshore Maintenance Supervisor
Shell
Venezuela
01.1998 - 01.2002
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Shell
Venezuela
01.1994 - 01.1999
Troubleshooter
Lagunillas
Venezuela
01.1992 - 01.1995
Mechanical Supervisor
PDVSA
Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela
01.1991 - 01.1994
Special Assignment
Cooper Energy Services
United States
01.1990 - 01.1994
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
PDVSA
Venezuela
01.1986 - 01.1991
Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical and Air Conditioning Systems
PDVSA
Venezuela
01.1985 - 01.1987
Project Engineer
PDVSA
Venezuela
01.1983 - 01.1986
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Ryerson College
Toronto, ONGeneral Course - English
Centennial College
Skills
- Performance optimization
- Production management
- Team leadership and project management
- Strategic problem-solving
- Technical innovation
- Organizational efficiency
- Detail orientation
- Results-driven approach
- Client relationship management
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
- Adaptability in challenging environments
- Business acumen
- Team performance enhancement
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Technology Profile
- Microsoft Office
- Project
- SAP
Timeline
Maintenance Advisor Engineer
ROO
01.2023 - Current
Self employed
Self employed
01.2019 - 01.2023
Production and Maintenance Lead / Coach Engineer
BCG
01.2016 - 01.2019
CSU Mechanical Engineer
BGC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Mechanical Rotating Equipment Engineer
NCPOC
01.2010 - 01.2014
Maintenance Team Leader
SPEX
01.2006 - 01.2010
Onshore Maintenance Engineer
Shell
01.2001 - 01.2006
Offshore Maintenance Supervisor
Shell
01.1998 - 01.2002
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Shell
01.1994 - 01.1999
Troubleshooter
Lagunillas
01.1992 - 01.1995
Mechanical Supervisor
PDVSA
01.1991 - 01.1994
Special Assignment
Cooper Energy Services
01.1990 - 01.1994
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
PDVSA
01.1986 - 01.1991
Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical and Air Conditioning Systems
PDVSA
01.1985 - 01.1987
Project Engineer
PDVSA
01.1983 - 01.1986
Mechanical Engineering -
Ryerson College
General Course - English
Centennial College