Bernardo Fino Martins C Eng.
About Bernardo Fino Martins C Eng.
Bernardo Fino Martins C Eng. is the 3GP Systems Completion Manager Steam Blow at Chevron in Tengiz, with extensive experience in engineering roles across various projects and locations.
Current Role at Chevron
Bernardo Fino Martins currently holds the position of 3GP Systems Completion Manager Steam Blow at Chevron, based in Tengiz. In this role, Bernardo leads a team tasked with executing steam blow programs, which involves using 265-ton/h Macchi boilers. His responsibilities also extend to managing construction activities with a workforce of approximately 300 people, ensuring smooth operational transitions and plant reinstatement activities.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before his current role, Bernardo Fino Martins has held numerous positions at Chevron. From 2022 to 2023, he was the 3GP Area Completions Lead for Steam & Boilers in Tengiz. Prior to that, from 2021 to 2022, he served as the Systems Completion Area Lead for the Wellhead Pressure Management Program. Between 2019 and 2021, he worked as a Site Manager and Commissioning Mechanical System Owner. From 2018 to 2019, Bernardo was a Mechanical Completion Engineer on the FGP project in Tengiz, and from 2013 to 2018, he was a Subsea Systems Engineer based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Bernardo Fino Martins has a rich educational background. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, which he began in 2022. He holds a Master's degree in Subsea Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, completed in 2013, and a Master's degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, completed in 2008. Additionally, he studied Civil Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague as part of the Erasmus program in 2007.
Early Career
Bernardo began his career at EDP as a Project Engineer in Portugal, a position he held from 2008 to 2013. Following this, he briefly worked at EDP Renováveis in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, in 2013, focusing on cable laying strategies for the Moray Firth project. He also gained experience at Sair da Casca in the Lisbon Area, Portugal, where he concentrated on energetic efficiency and climate change communication from 2009 to 2010.
Skills and Expertise
Bernardo Fino Martins is skilled in troubleshooting complex engineering issues and optimizing operational efficiency for both subsea and onshore major capital projects. He has expertise in aligning operations with plant startup and winterization needs. Moreover, he is known for his ability to communicate effectively and strengthen relationships across various functions, all of which contribute to driving cohesive and strategic operations.