Victor Mambo
Matola
Summary
Experienced maintenance leader with a strong background in preventive maintenance management and team leadership at Mozal Aluminum Smelter and Mozambique Brewery company. Proven track record in enhancing plant reliability and optimizing maintenance strategies to meet departmental KPIs. Skilled in cross-functional coordination and economic evaluation of projects, committed to driving operational success and ensuring safety compliance
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Reduction Maintenance Superintendent
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
Maputo
11.2018 - Current
- Lead maintenance operations for reduction plant equipment and infrastructure.
- Define short, medium, and long-term maintenance strategies aligned with business sustainability.
- Managed maintenance costs and optimized resource allocation to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Oversee execution of maintenance processes and performance monitoring.
- Lead, coach, and mentor maintenance teams to achieve performance targets.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration between maintenance and production teams to support efficiency and production targets.
- Ensure achievement of departmental KPIs and operational objectives.
- Monitored implementation of improvement initiatives and strategic plans to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and controlled maintenance budgets.
- Conducted technical and economic evaluation of engineering projects.
- Defined equipment maintenance strategies and evaluated effectiveness.
- Optimized maintenance activities and operational efficiency.
- Led long-term maintenance planning initiatives.
- Supervised implementation of corrective and improvement actions.
- Built strong collaboration with operational departments to support production targets.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards, maintenance procedures, and operational schedules.
Casthouse Maintenance Superintendent
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
Maputo
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Lead maintenance operations for reduction plant equipment and infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, maintenance procedures, and operational schedules.
- Define short, medium, and long-term maintenance strategies aligned with business sustainability.
- Managed maintenance costs and optimized resource allocation to enhance budget efficiency.
- Oversee execution of maintenance processes and performance monitoring.
- Lead, coach, and mentor maintenance teams to achieve performance targets.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration between maintenance and production teams to support seamless operations.
- Ensure achievement of departmental KPIs and operational objectives.
- Monitored implementation of improvement initiatives and strategic plans to ensure alignment with operational goals.
- Developed and controlled maintenance budgets.
- Conducted technical and economic evaluation of engineering projects.
- Defined equipment maintenance strategies and evaluated effectiveness.
- Optimized maintenance activities and operational efficiency.
- Led long-term maintenance planning initiatives.
- Supervised implementation of corrective and improvement actions.
- Built strong collaboration with operational departments to support production targets.
Reliability Engineer
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
Maputo
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Developed FMEA analyses for critical equipment and components.
- Performed statistical analysis of equipment failures to improve maintenance strategies.
- Ensured all equipment had aligned maintenance plans based on failure modes.
- Optimized planned maintenance systems.
- Designed preventive maintenance processes.
- Implemented engineering spare parts strategies.
- Developed equipment hierarchy and criticality databases within CMMS.
- Reviewed financial metrics and reliability indicators to assess equipment performance.
- Led engineering project implementation following project management standards.
- Maintained a safe and risk-free working environment.
- Developed technical training programs to enhance employee capabilities and improve team performance.
- Developed and updated engineering standards.
- Directed plant engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, and operations activities.
- Coordinated research and development initiatives.
- Managed departmental budgeting and cost control.
- Monitored project progress, expenditures, and performance reporting.
Engineering Manager
Cervejas de Mocambique
Maputo
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Directed implementation of engineering projects in accordance with project management standards.
Maintained safe and risk-free working environment through proactive measures.
Developed technical capabilities of employees to enhance team performance.
Ensured healthy industrial relations to foster positive workplace culture.
Maintained integrity of control systems for optimal operational efficiency.
Updated engineering standards to reflect current best practices and compliance.
Optimized maintenance systems to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Coordinated research and development initiatives to drive innovation. - Led engineering teams to enhance aluminum smelting processes.
- Managed project schedules and resource allocation effectively.
- Coordinated maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
Cranes Maintenance Supervisor
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
Maputo
09.2008 - 02.2013
- Conducted regular inspections, identifying potential hazards within the area of responsibility.
Initiated equipment modifications informed by maintenance feedback analysis to enhance efficiency.
Forecasted operational deviations and risks, implementing proactive measures.
Scheduled urgent maintenance interventions in collaboration with planning and production teams.
Ensured efficient crane maintenance operations, minimizing downtime.
Trained and developed maintenance personnel to improve skill sets. - Supervised daily maintenance operations across Mozal Aluminum facilities.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery.
- Trained and mentored maintenance staff on safety protocols and procedures.
Potroom Maintenance Supervisor
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
Maputo
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Supervised maintenance of potroom equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
Conducted inspections and performance monitoring to uphold safety and efficiency standards.
Coordinated unplanned maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
Initiated improvement modifications based on detailed intervention analysis.
Developed competencies within maintenance team to enhance skill sets. - Supervised maintenance team to ensure efficient operations of smelting equipment.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for all staff.
Reduction Shift Maintenance Supervisor
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
Maputo
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Enabled production to meet shift targets by enhancing equipment reliability.
- Advanced operational improvement and innovation initiatives to drive efficiency.
- Assisted reliability improvement initiatives and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Supervised employees and contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Ensured compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
- Fostered safe working environment through targeted employee training and awareness programs.
- Performed crane maintenance following task lists and procedures.
Crane Technician
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
Maputo
04.2003 - 01.2005
- Performed crane maintenance following task lists and
procedures.
Contributed to operational improvement and innovation
initiatives.
Supported safe working environment practices. - Inspected crane systems for mechanical issues and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on cranes to ensure operational readiness.
- Diagnosed electrical faults in crane systems and executed repairs.
Gas Treatment Center Operator
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
Maputo
02.2000 - 04.2002
- Maintained continuous and efficient operation of Gas Treatment Center systems to minimize downtime.
- Documented defects and operational deviations to facilitate timely resolution.
- Promoted safety compliance within operational teams to uphold regulatory standards.
Education
MBA - In Progress
Wutivi University
03-2026
Associate's Degree - Industrial Management Engineering
Technical University of Mozambique
Mozambique12-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Medium Level Certificate – General Mechanics
Maputo Industrial Institute
Mozambique06-1999
Skills
- Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance management
- Reliability engineering
- Asset lifecycle management
- Reliability centered maintenance (RCM)
- Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Root cause analysis (RCA)
- Maintenance planning and scheduling optimization
- Execution optimization
- Equipment criticality assessment
- Plant reliability improvement
- Technical evaluation of engineering projects
- Economic evaluation of engineering projects
- Maintenance budgeting and cost control
- Performance monitoring
- CMMS management
- Equipment hierarchy development
- BOM development
- Industrial safety compliance
- Risk management practices
- Team leadership and coaching
- Cross-functional coordination
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Watching Movies
Languages
- English
- Portuguese, Fluent
- English, Fluent
Qualifications And Activities
- Project Management
- Asset Care Management
- Autonomous Maintenance Implementation Facilitator
- Yellow Belt Accreditation (Continuous Improvement)
- Business Communication Skills
- Computer Literacy (MS Office & CMMS Systems)
- Excellent Presentation and Communication Skills
- Valid Driving License
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Reduction Maintenance Superintendent
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
11.2018 - Current
Casthouse Maintenance Superintendent
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
05.2015 - 11.2018
Reliability Engineer
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
10.2013 - 04.2015
Engineering Manager
Cervejas de Mocambique
03.2013 - 09.2013
Cranes Maintenance Supervisor
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
09.2008 - 02.2013
Potroom Maintenance Supervisor
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
02.2007 - 09.2007
Reduction Shift Maintenance Supervisor
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
01.2005 - 02.2007
Crane Technician
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
04.2003 - 01.2005
Gas Treatment Center Operator
Mozal Aluminum Smelter
02.2000 - 04.2002
MBA - In Progress
Wutivi University
Associate's Degree - Industrial Management Engineering
Technical University of Mozambique
Some College (No Degree) - Medium Level Certificate – General Mechanics
Maputo Industrial Institute