AUGUSTO MAKUTA
Oil and Gas Operator
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Oil and gas plant operator with 10+ years of experience in optimizing plant operations, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining equipment efficiency. Proven track in monitoring process and implementing improvement for enhanced productivity. Experienced in operating and maintaining various types of equipment, including pumps, compressors, and distillation towers. Proficient in process monitoring, troubleshooting and implementing solutions to improve efficiency. Skilled in safety compliance, hazard identification, with experience in HAZOP reviews and Management of change (MoC).
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in marine activity and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Coordinator
ESSO ANGOLA (Part of ExxonMobil)
- Supervise communication interface between onshore and offshore facilities (Block 15 Kizomba A, B and Xicomba project).
- Cost allocation through vessels control system (VLS)
Port Captain Assistant
ESSO ANGOLA (Part of ExxonMobil)
- Maintained vessels supplies (Fuel and miscellaneous), ensure appropriate cargo handling operations, mooring and bulk offloading process
- Interface between vessel crew and local authorities
Machine Operator
Lepage Bakeries
10.2019 - 07.2025
- Setting up and adjusting the dough divider machine
- Monitoring the machine’s operation to maintain proper weigh, speed and shape of the dough pieces.
- Quality control and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment.
Assembly Operator
Abbott Health Technology
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Accurately and efficiently assemble the various components of a Covid 19 test kit, adhering to strict quality control and safety standards
Machine Operator
Elmet Technologies LLC
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Operating high pressure Rolling Mills, Electrical press, conveyors as well and transfer devices
- Usage of measuring devices (micrometer, ruler, and tape measure) to determine metal sheets Width, Thickness, and length.
- Determine high temperature furnaces cycle according to the ingots size and composition.
Machine Operator
Panolam Pionite Plastic Industries
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Operating high pressure laminating presses
- Determine heat press cycle, standard operating, and Safety procedures
Oil and Gas Production Operator
TOTAL E&P Angola/ SONANGOL P&P
11.2006 - 02.2018
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, monitoring of equipment and processes involved in extracting oil and gas from wells and facilities.
Safety, Health, and Environment Coordinator
ESSO ANGOLA (Part of ExxonMobil)
05.2002 - 11.2006
- Maintain safety health and environment at workplace, hazardous materials management.
- Oversee personnel crew changes (By Helicopter and Surfer boat), personal transport system data entry (PTS).
- Providing training and resources to employees on health and safety best practices, emergency response and incident reporting
Drilling Clerk
TEXACO ANGOLA
10.2001 - 02.2002
- Drilling staff administration services support.
- Onshore and offshore cost allocation, Invoices codification and data entry
Education
Manufacturing Technician Certificate Program -
NTI
Lewiston, ME06.2019
GED/ HISET - undefined
Community Adult Education
Lewiston, ME06.2019
High School Diploma - Biology and Chemistry
Luwawanu High School ( DRC )
Republic Democratic Of Congo ( DRC )09-1998
Skills
- Workplace safety and communication
- Leadership and adaptability
- Standard operating and Safety procedures, strong attention to detail
- Mathematics skills include Measuring and weighing of decimals
- Advanced computer proficiency
- Blueprint reading and Production methods process improvement
- Mechanical fabrication and machines tools handling
- Administration office support
- Hazardous materials handling
- Team leadership
- Multitasking
Certification
- Midstream Oil and Gas Processing: From Wellhead to Refinery
- 2025: BOSIET Training (Rely On, Houston TX)
- API 14C Production Safety System Training
- 2006-2008: Basic Oil Production Surface Course with TOTAL E&P Angola
- HAZMAT management training
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assembly Operator
Abbott Health Technology
10.2020 - 12.2020
Machine Operator
Lepage Bakeries
10.2019 - 07.2025
Machine Operator
Elmet Technologies LLC
07.2019 - 08.2019
Machine Operator
Panolam Pionite Plastic Industries
04.2019 - 07.2019
Oil and Gas Production Operator
TOTAL E&P Angola/ SONANGOL P&P
11.2006 - 02.2018
Safety, Health, and Environment Coordinator
ESSO ANGOLA (Part of ExxonMobil)
05.2002 - 11.2006
Drilling Clerk
TEXACO ANGOLA
10.2001 - 02.2002
Port Captain Assistant
ESSO ANGOLA (Part of ExxonMobil)
GED/ HISET - undefined
Community Adult Education
Marine Coordinator
ESSO ANGOLA (Part of ExxonMobil)
Manufacturing Technician Certificate Program -
NTI
High School Diploma - Biology and Chemistry
Luwawanu High School ( DRC )
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