João Mendes
About João Mendes
João Mendes is a Supervisor at Aker Solutions with extensive experience in subsea operations and a background in electrical engineering and oil and gas drilling.
Company
João Mendes is currently working at Aker Solutions, holding the position of Supervisor. He joined the company in 2010.
Previous Employment
Before his tenure at Aker Solutions, João Mendes worked at Pride Foramer from 2002 to 2006. During his time there, he specialized in subsea tools.
Education and Expertise
João Mendes completed his education in Engenharia Elétrica e Eletrônica at the Independent University of Angola, graduating in 2014. Prior to this, he studied Drilling and Production of Oil and Gas at the National Instituto of Petroleum, graduating in 2000. His education has grounded him in the technical aspects of electrical and subsea engineering.
Subsea Engineering Expertise
João Mendes has extensive experience in testing and installing Xmas Trees on wellheads at subsea locations. He is also responsible for redressing, testing, installing, and retrieving ROV tools subsea. His duties ensure that all workshop plant and equipment, including test equipment, are suitable for use and regularly maintained.
Technical Skills and Training
João possesses skills in pressure and electrical testing on FCM/SCM and has extensive experience in their offshore installation and retrieval. He has undergone specialized training in helicopter underwater escape techniques (HUET) and holds certifications in overhead crane operation and Rigger/Slinger API RP 2-D.
Languages
João Mendes is fluent in Portuguese and English and has basic proficiency in French, enhancing his ability to work in multi-lingual environments.