CLEITON CHALE
Matola City
Summary
Versatile Mechanical Engineer with expertise in design, maintenance, and project execution. Skilled in piping and steel structure engineering, with hands-on experience in system troubleshooting and optimization. Background includes ensuring workplace safety as an HSE Technician, precision drafting of steel structures and pressure vessels, and maintenance of mechanical systems in a combined cycle power plant. Proficient in AutoCAD Plant 3D, P&ID interpretation, and isometric drawings, delivering efficient, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions. Adept at leading projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to safety,quality, and industry standards.
Currently engaged in the relocation and construction of a coal fired power plant, overseeing piping systems, boilers, steam turbines, pumps, and auxiliary equipments.
Completed specialized training in Thermal Power Plants, enhancing technical expertise in power generation, energy efficiency, and plant operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Piping Engineer
Vulcan Mozambique International SA
01.2025 - Current
- Interpret and develop P&IDs, drawing, isometric drawings to support construction and ensure accurate installation of piping systems.
- Perform pipe stress analysis, hydraulic calculations, and material take-of to guarantee technical compliance and reliability of systems.
- Prepare BOQs, technical specifications, and requisitions for procurement, ensuring alignment with the project requirements and cost efficiency.
- Supervise piping fabrication, erection, and hydrostatic testing, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and quality procedures.
- Coordinate with civil,structural, electrical, C&I to resolve design clashes and align construction schedules.
- Monitor contractor performance, verify progress, and support claims validation and cost control to maintain project budget.
- Provide technical support during site execution, resolving engineering queries (RFIs) and ensuring safe and timely delivery of works.
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards during construction, contributing to safe work practices across the project site.
- Support the installation and commissioning of the main and auxiliary equipments for plant operation.
- Assist in preparation of progress reports, documentation, and as built drawings.
- Successfully delivered 5km of underground HDPE pipeline for raw water supply to the power plant, ensuring timely completion of critical utility system
Mechanical Project Engineer
Vulcan Mozambique,International SA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Create detailed 3D models of piping systems using AutoCAD/Plant 3D, ensuring compliance with P&IDs and project specifications.
- Generate isometric, orthographic, and fabrication drawings; prepare BOQs and technical documentation.
- Choose appropriate materials and ensure designs adhere to ASME, API, ISO, and SANS standards.
- Design steel frameworks, supports, and platforms; perform structural load analysis following AISC, Eurocode, or local regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, oversee installation/commissioning, troubleshoot issues, and maintain project schedules.
- Supervise testing, track progress, and provide reports to stakeholders, ensuring successful project handover.
Mechanical Engineer - Trainee
Maputo Combined Cycle Thermoelectric Power Plant
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Identified mechanical faults, analyzed root causes, and coordinated part replacements.
- Assessed noises, vibrations, and operating conditions of gas/steam turbines, motors, compressors, and pumps.
- Developed maintenance procedures, performed lubrication, oil/filter changes, and ensured adherence to O&M standards.
- Conducted inspections for leaks, corrosion, and connection integrity; performed pipe fitting and valve servicing.
- Assisted engineering teams, followed P&ID diagrams, and implemented Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for failures.
- Oversaw routine servicing of HRSG boilers and high/low-pressure feed-water pumps.
- Created step-by-step procedures, checklists, and reports to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.
Mechanical Engineer-Trainee
Protecna-Engineering and Steelworks Manufacturing
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Design and construction of large, welded, low-cost storage tanks pressure according to API 620 and API 650 standard;
- Fabricated steel tanks, horizontal cylindrical, single and double tanks for underground and above ground according to BS EN 12285-1 and BS EN 12285-2, respectively;
- Interpret international welding standards;
- Project cost estimates (labor, material, consumables, delivery, expenses general and others;
Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Pfuxela Executive Transport
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for carrying out regular inducts and awareness actions on occupational hygiene and safety;
- Promote the culture of Occupational, Hygiene and Safety within the company;
- Monitor the performance of the Health, Safety and Environment component;
- Identify and report non-conformities related to Health, Safety, and Hygiene as well as risks to safety and accidents in products, projects, processes and their possible causes by proposing preventive and corrective measures;
- Participate in the elaboration of objectives and quality management plans;
- Direct the Daily Security Dialogues-DDS;
- Identify hazards and proactively assess the risks of HSST;
- Report accidents and incidents;
- Ensure applicable HST regulations, rules and codes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Higher Institute of Transport And Communications -
01.2022
Thermal Power Plant - Engineering
Jindal Power Institute of Science And Technology
10-2025
Engineering of Project Managment - Engineering Managent
Rice University
United States Of America11-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Package
- AutoCAD 2D/3D
- AutoDesk Inventor
- AutoCAD Plant 3D
- AutoDesk Advance Steel
- Ftool
- Tekkla Structures
- Technical documentation
- Engineering software mastery
- Computer-aided design
- Structural analysis techniques
- Material selection expertise
- Fluid mechanics
Certification
- ASME B31 Series and pipeline Construction-L&T Edu Tech
- Pipe Material SelectionL&T Edu Tech
- Engineering Project Management-Initiating and Planning-Rice University
- Engineering Project Management- Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement-Rice University
- Engineering Project Management-Scope, Time and Cost Management-Rice University
- Piping Design Engineering & Piping Isometrics-WR Training Pro
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Mechanical Piping Engineer
Vulcan Mozambique International SA
01.2025 - Current
Mechanical Project Engineer
Vulcan Mozambique,International SA
05.2024 - 01.2025
Mechanical Engineer - Trainee
Maputo Combined Cycle Thermoelectric Power Plant
09.2023 - 03.2024
Mechanical Engineer-Trainee
Protecna-Engineering and Steelworks Manufacturing
04.2023 - 07.2023
Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Pfuxela Executive Transport
07.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Higher Institute of Transport And Communications -
Thermal Power Plant - Engineering
Jindal Power Institute of Science And Technology
Engineering of Project Managment - Engineering Managent
Rice University
References
- Antonio Mateus Chissano- VULCAN- +258 849009610
- Belchior Diquissone-EDM-CTM- +258 878774777