Claudio Vunda
About Claudio Vunda
Claudio Vunda is an Offshore Maintenance Planner with extensive experience in electrical engineering and maintenance management. He has worked at bp for nearly a decade, contributing to high schedule compliance and mentoring teams in maintenance planning.
Work at BP
Claudio Vunda has been employed at BP since 2014, serving as an Offshore Maintenance Planner for 10 years in Offshore Angola, specifically on the PSVM FPSO. In this role, he has developed and implemented work plans, schedules, and estimates for various maintenance activities, including revamping projects and turn-around activities. He has also facilitated weekly meetings with Activity Integration and Maintenance Team Leads to ensure effective planning of preventive maintenance and corrective work orders. His contributions have led to consistent schedule compliance exceeding 90% and the elimination of backlog in maintenance activities.
Previous Experience at BP Angola
Claudio Vunda worked at BP Angola as a Discipline Electrical Engineer for a period of 6 months in 2012. During this time, he was based in Luanda and contributed to various electrical engineering projects. His experience at BP Angola provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that he has carried into his current role.
Education and Expertise
Claudio Vunda studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Durban University of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, he attended Coastal FET College in Durban, South Africa, achieving a National N Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2009 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with the technical expertise necessary for his roles in the engineering and maintenance sectors.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
In his current position, Claudio Vunda mentors Operations and Maintenance Teams on Work Order Management and Planning, as well as two-week scheduling. He successfully stood in as Maintenance Team Leader during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing critical activities such as the Marine Ballast system actuator valve repair and Emergency Generator Overhaul and Commissioning. His leadership during this challenging period highlights his capability to manage complex tasks under pressure.
Early Career at SAPREF
Before joining BP, Claudio Vunda worked as an Electrical Engineering Technician at SAPREF from 2008 to 2010 in the Durban area of South Africa. This role provided him with practical experience in electrical engineering, contributing to his professional development and understanding of the industry.