Wellington Junior De Oliveira Torres
Perth
Summary
Electrical Engineer with 15+ years’ experience in heavy industry, automation, and maintenance leadership across oil & gas, steel, and industrial plants. Strong background in project delivery, RCM, shutdown coordination, and SAP PM. Proven ability to improve asset reliability, reduce OPEX, and lead multidisciplinary teams in high-risk environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
VIJA Automation
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Led commissioning and start-up activities for electrical and automation systems, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.
- Delivered process optimisation initiatives using Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), improving production efficiency and reducing operational expenditure (OPEX).
- Provided hands-on PLC troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation support, improving system reliability and minimising production interruptions.
- Planned and coordinated shutdowns, outages, and critical-path activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of works.
- Managed upgrades, system modifications, and obsolescence issues across electrical and automation assets.
- Conducted technical and economic feasibility studies, developed project budgets, and performed cost–benefit analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and communicated project risks, progress, and constraints to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintenance Supervisor
Wilson Sons
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Led Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) and FMEA initiatives, improving asset reliability and reducing unplanned downtime across critical operations.
- Developed maintenance scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments in line with operational and HSE requirements.
- Implemented preventive, predictive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance strategies to maximise equipment availability and performance.
- Coordinated contractors and internal teams to deliver maintenance activities safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site standards.
- Designed maintenance scheduling policies covering annual plans, shutdowns, and weekly prioritisation, optimising resource allocation.
- Managed spare parts and maintenance inventory strategies, ensuring availability of critical components and minimising delays.
- Led continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives through process optimisation and technology integration.
Electrical Engineering Analyst
ArcelorMittal
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Conducted inspections and audits of electrical installations and production equipment, identifying non-conformities and implementing corrective actions.
- Led RCM and FMEA activities in collaboration with the Operational Readiness team, improving reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
- Supported commissioning and start-up of electrical systems in new steel production facilities, ensuring safe integration and operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans, reducing downtime and optimising maintenance costs.
- Ensured compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards through regular audits and risk assessments.
- Utilised SAP PM and MM modules for maintenance planning, inventory control, and work order management.
- Improved PLC logic and industrial network performance (Profibus DP and Ethernet), enhancing system reliability.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
USIMINAS
10.2008 - 06.2015
- Performed detailed inspections of electrical equipment and installations, identifying defects, non-conformities, and reliability risks to support corrective and preventive actions.
- Planned electrical maintenance activities based on inspection findings, asset history, and Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
- Analysed asset availability and maintenance history using RCM methodologies to improve maintenance planning and equipment reliability.
- Developed maintenance job plans and workflow processes in collaboration with technical inspection and planning teams.
- Managed SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) data, including work orders, master data, reporting, and maintenance performance tracking.
- Implemented and controlled preventive and predictive maintenance plans, reducing corrective maintenance and production costs.
- Managed spare parts and critical inventory, ensuring availability and effective stock control.
- Monitored maintenance costs, workload distribution, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination to support efficient project delivery.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
01.2022
MBA - Operations and Industrial Maintenance Management
University of Fortaleza
01.2019
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
University of Pythagoras
01.2014
Technical Course - Electrotechnical
JK Technical School
01.2007
Skills
- Project & Maintenance Management (RCM, TPM, FMEA)
- Electrical Power Distribution & Instrumentation
- PLC Programming & Industrial Networks (Profibus, Ethernet)
- SAP PM & MM
- Shutdown & Commissioning Management
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Feasibility Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- HSE & Compliance
- Scheduling and planning
- Team collaboration and leadership
Languages
English
Portuguese
Timeline
Project Engineer
VIJA Automation
08.2020 - 08.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Wilson Sons
10.2018 - 09.2020
Electrical Engineering Analyst
ArcelorMittal
06.2015 - 09.2018
Electrical Maintenance Technician
USIMINAS
10.2008 - 06.2015
MBA - Operations and Industrial Maintenance Management
University of Fortaleza
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
University of Pythagoras
Technical Course - Electrotechnical
JK Technical School
MBA - Project Management
Fundação Getúlio Vargas