Rafael Ferraz

After 5 years of working as a marine engineer in one of the most competitive companies in the Brazilian offshore work market, I decided to reformulate my life and seek personal satisfaction instead of high incomes. Therefore, I engaged in the Centennial College Heavy Duty Service Technician Program to become a licensed service technician and work as a Heavy-Equipment Maintainer in Ontario province; like everything that I do, I tried my best as a student, reaching a 4.0 GPA in the program, 3rd position in the college skills competition, and 5th position on provincial skills competition.
Furthermore, considering my previous experience as a marine engineer, I realize that I have a very wide range of possibilities in front of me besides just working with heavy equipment. I have solid experience with thrusters, diesel generators, rotary spindle, gear, lobe and centrifugal pumps, reciprocating diaphragm and piston pumps, multistage and spindle compressors, servo pumps, side/azimuth thrusters, coolers, centrifugal purifiers, and CJC units; Furthermore, I have been improving my skills related to automation, electronics, and electrical troubleshooting according to my Canadian work experience. Even though I am eager to learn about auto mechanics, I love to learn new skills, and I think engines are fascinating. I am looking forward to getting into this new trade, and I am sure I will do my best to consolidate my name in the Toronto maintenance and repair industry.

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