Operational Support: Gaining a Broader View of the FPSO Business

Gustavo Alvarez joined Altera Infrastructure in 2023 as a Mechanical Package Engineer and is based in the Trondheim office, where he works closely with the engineering team.

As a Mechanical Package Engineer, my responsibilities involve a hands-on approach with various suppliers of rotating and static equipment, ensuring that fabrication, testing, and delivery are completed in line with Altera’s high standards.

Since starting with the company, my experience has been extremely good and the people have been welcoming and open. A typical day in my role involves outlining the main tasks aligned with the project’s schedule, in collaboration with the engineering team. My primary responsibility is to monitor and follow up engineering activities from start to finish. This includes conducting technical evaluations of suppliers, analysing the efficiency of mechanical equipment, reviewing documentation, witnessing equipment testing, and ensuring that all phases of delivery comply with relevant standards. I believe that the most interesting part of what I do is that every day you can learn something new, and the people and social aspect of the company is an exciting and vital part of the day.

“I particularly value how open the company is to new ideas and continuous improvement in our work processes.”

The vision of leading the industry towards a sustainable future, combined with the diverse backgrounds of the people working here, makes Altera an attractive place to be a part of. I particularly value how open the company is to new ideas and continuous improvement in our work processes.

The best part of my role is the daily interactions with colleagues in different scenarios, learning from them both professionally and personally. My role at Altera has helped me to grow as a person, since moving to Trondheim with my family was challenging but very rewarding at the same time. On the professional side, working more towards operational support has given me a wider overview and experience of the FPSO business. This new chapter has opened my knowledge in a tremendous way since I started at Altera.

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