Joseph de Almeida
**** ******** ****** ****, ****, TX 77449 - USA
+1-281-***-**** ************@*******.***
Dual Citizenship: United States & Brazil
PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT ENGINEER
Highly accomplished engineering project manager with 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Demonstrated track record of leading highly complex project lifecycles, with key authority over stakeholder engagement, requirements management, scope, planning, contractor management, budgeting, and execution for deeply technical installation, expansion, fabrication, and commissioning projects. Proven ability to balance multiple priorities to achieve on stakeholder goals. Strong international background working on multinational and global initiatives, including working across languages and cultures. Deep technical expertise spanning installation of rigid pipeline, flexible, umbilical, manifold, jumper, platform, subsea tree, and MOBO, and divers and ROV interventions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management Team Building & Leadership Project Engineering Stakeholder Engagement
Quality Management Systems (QMS) Health, Safety & Environmental Contractor Management Budgeting
Tooling Design & Implementation Fabrication Subsea Installation (Flowlines, Umbilicals and Risers)
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Risk Analysis Subsea Tree Client & Stakeholder Representation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENESIS OIL & GAS CONSULTANTS, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2012-Present
Fully owned subsidiary of Technip S.A., offering value-driven engineering for clients in the oil industry.
Project Manager
As primary point of contact with Shell Brazil for the Engineering Frame Agreement (EFA), represented both Genesis and the client throughout multiple projects. Provide project oversight and direction throughout all phases, working with stakeholders to achieve key milestones in accordance with project plans, schedules, and budgets. Ensure successful delivery of requirements for all initiatives, including the MOBO intervention campaign, BC10 Phase III (load-out and sea-fastening of jumpers, fabrication of rigid jumpers, pre-commissioning of flow-lines, and PLET installation on multiple platforms), BC10 MOBO intervention, BC10 GE hydrate remediation, Bijupira and Salema redevelopment, and BC-10 Phase II. Key tasks included installations, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Selected Achievements:
Prevented delays on the rig during the MOBO project by implementing best practices and procedures while promoting knowledge sharing between stakeholders.
Facilitated the hydrate remediation project by partnering with Genesis and Shell engineers, stakeholders, and suppliers to design and manufacture custom-made intervention tools on schedule.
Delivered all key project stages on time, on budget, and with a 0% accident rate against highly stringent standards and complex requirements.
Successfully integrated with the Shell client team to provide in-office support and represent the client during offshore installation.
Secured a 4-year contract extension with Shell as a result of outstanding performance, with repeated commendations from Shell management.
WELLSTREAM (GE OIL & GAS), Brazil & The Netherlands 2011-2012
Designers and manufacturers of flexible pipeline systems for the oil and gas industry.
Project Manager
Coordinated project management, planning, scope, and engineering for design and installation of lay equipment for the Agile vessel, as part of a major vessel conversion and equipment installation project. Led all equipment procurement, logistics, and deployment. Maintained high standards of quality and safety. Liaised with the client on all project requirements. Managed relationships with third parties and suppliers.
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WELLSTREAM (GE OIL & GAS), continued:
Selected Achievements:
Rapidly brought a completely new team up to standard to successfully deliver on project objectives.
Coordinated a highly complex conversion to transform an old Russian vessel into a flexible lay vessel; overcame challenges of poor vessel condition through a full rehabilitation and installation of new equipment.
Attained a promotion from Engineering Specialist to Project Manager in recognition of excellent performance and outstanding results.
STOLT / ACERGY / SUBSEA 7, United States, France, Congo, Angola, Trinidad Tobago 2001-2011
International offshore engineering and construction company focused on seabed to surface.
Lead Installation Engineer
Partnered with project personnel and team members on offshore installation activities in Angola, Brazil, Trinidad, and numerous other locations for clients such as Chevron, Petrobras, BHP, Duke Energy, UNOCAL, Shell, and Exxon. Managed all procedural documentation, engineering, drafting, and project scheduling. Worked with subcontractors to define and document specifications. Conducted project risk assessments. Managed materials ordering and purchasing. Developed procedures and task plans for the offshore phase. Oversaw all offshore installations.
Selected Achievements:
Projects: ALNG project, Petrobras Subsea Manifold Installation, Mexilhao project, FRADE, PRA-1 Tie-In Project, Tombua Landana, BG14GI Pipeline, PetroSA, Angostura Pipeline project, Hubline Pipeline project, Unocal Dole / Pilsner / Corona, CSOE, Marshall Madison.
Progressed through multiple roles of increasing authority and skill, beginning in the U.S. and expanding into global projects with expanding levels of complexity.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration in Project Management (2016)
Fundacao Getulio Vargas
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English (fluent) Portuguese (fluent) Spanish (intermediate)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office AutoCAD MathCAD Microsoft Project