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Rafael Santos

Boca Raton,FL

Summary

Maintenance Supervisor at Porto Alegre Airport, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with Technical training in Aircraft Maintenance and specialization in Powerplant Group (GMP). Professional with solid experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial and building maintenance. Skilled in team management, extensive knowledge in the preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance environment with SAP and Engeman systems. Performance with the implementation of a PCM maintenance management system and Mix Telematics fleet control. Solid knowledge with escalator systems, elevators, treadmills, boarding bridges, baggage inspection X-ray systems, surveillance cameras and automated systems.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technical

Facta Business LLC
Boca Raton, FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained and repaired various mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, compressors and other related machinery.
  • Installed new pool equipment such as pumps, filters, lights and ladders.
  • Performed weekly pool cleaning and maintenance, including skimming the surface of the water, vacuuming the bottom, brushing walls and steps, backwashing filters, checking chemical levels and adding chemicals as needed.
  • Troubleshot electrical components related to pool operations such as timers, switches and circuit breakers.

Soldier

Army
Fort Benning, GA
07.2024 - 10.2024

Maintenance Supervisor

Fraport Brasil - Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Brazil
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Maintenance Supervisor at Porto Alegre Airport, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with Technical training in Aircraft Maintenance and specialization in Powerplant Group (GMP)
  • Professional with solid experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial and building maintenance
  • Skilled in team management, extensive knowledge in the preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance environment with SAP and Engeman systems
  • Performance with the implementation of a PCM maintenance management system and Mix Telematics fleet control
  • Solid knowledge with escalator systems, elevators, treadmills, boarding bridges, baggage inspection X-ray systems, surveillance cameras and automated systems.
  • Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
  • Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to resolve operational issues in a timely manner.

Maintenance Control Planning Analyst

Cia Zaffari
Porto Alegre e Região, Brazil
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Planning, control and maintenance of the Company's Industrial System;
  • Developed and maintained a database of planning information for the organization.
  • Analyzed current and past trends in key performance indicators to identify potential areas of improvement.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through data-driven insights.
  • Performed ad hoc analyses as requested by senior leadership team members.

Maintenance Control Planning Analyst SR

Grupo Zandoná
Porto Alegre e Região, Brazil
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Planning, control and maintenance of the group's industrial and automotive equipment.
  • Conducted research on industry best practices related to resource allocation and budgeting strategies.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through data-driven insights.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

TAP Air Portugal
Porto Alegre e Região, Brazil
08.2009 - 09.2013
  • Maintenance of aircraft (Airbus, Boeing, Embraer).
  • Tested electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other aircraft components for proper functioning.
  • Replaced worn out engine components with new ones according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Adjusted engine controls to ensure optimal performance of the aircraft.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks on aircraft, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
  • Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
  • Cleaned up hazardous materials from work areas following safety guidelines.
  • Updated technical manuals with latest information regarding changes in design or functionality of various parts.

Education

Mechanical Engineer - Bachelor

ULBRA
Brazil
12-2025

Production Engineer - Bachelor

Unigran USA
07.2025

Powertrain Group - Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Flight Aviation School
01.2011

Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Aircraft Maintenance Technician

EEPMA - School of Professional Education in Aeronautical Maintenance Otto Ernst Meyer
01.2009

Skills

  • Airport operations
  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Maintenance planning and control
  • Emergency Response
  • Team Supervision
  • Quality Control
  • Maintaining Components

Certification

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Soldier

Army
07.2024 - 10.2024

Maintenance Technical

Facta Business LLC
06.2022 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

Fraport Brasil - Porto Alegre
03.2018 - 01.2020

Maintenance Control Planning Analyst

Cia Zaffari
09.2016 - 02.2018

Maintenance Control Planning Analyst SR

Grupo Zandoná
09.2013 - 09.2016

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

TAP Air Portugal
08.2009 - 09.2013

Mechanical Engineer - Bachelor

ULBRA

Production Engineer - Bachelor

Unigran USA

Powertrain Group - Aircraft Engine Mechanic

Flight Aviation School

Aircraft Maintenance Technology - Aircraft Maintenance Technician

EEPMA - School of Professional Education in Aeronautical Maintenance Otto Ernst Meyer

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