Rafael N Prata
Swakopmund,Erongo
Summary
Highly accomplished ROV Pilot with over 7 years of experience (2018–Present) in the subsea diamond mining sector at Debmarine, Namibia. Proficient in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex ROVs and Crawler Systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Committed to continuous professional growth and maintaining a high dedication to fleet-wide mining operations, ensuring all technical activities are executed flawlessly to meet organizational objectives in challenging deep-sea environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot
Debmarine Namibia (PTY) LTD
04.2018 - Current
Education
National Vocational Certificate Level 3 - Electrical Engineering (Millwright)
NIMT
Arandis, Erongo, Namibia01-2017
Skills
- Proficient hand-eye coordination for safe and efficient ROV operations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literate and proficient in the SAP PM module
- Effective teamwork and administrative skills
- Ability to work long, demanding shifts and remain focused under high-pressure conditions
- Quick learner and well organized
- Honest and Reliable
- Committed to all health and safety standards and regulatory compliance protocols in high-risk marine environments
Technical Skills
- Proficient in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ROVs, crawler operations, and diamond mining-specific tools
- Skilled in fault-finding, repair, and maintenance of ROV electronics, power supplies, motors (thrusters) and control systems
- High competence in processing sonar and acoustic data from subsea navigation systems to track and position the crawler with pinpoint accuracy.
- Knowledge of hydraulic principles, systems (pumps, valves), troubleshooting and maintenance
- Dredge pump overhauling
LANGUAGES
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Full Professional
References
- Daniel, van Schalkwyk, Former Supervisor, +264 81 361 9704
- Ivan, Odendaal, Senior Technician, +264 81 346 2891, +277 8 615 0154
Timeline
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot
Debmarine Namibia (PTY) LTD
04.2018 - Current
National Vocational Certificate Level 3 - Electrical Engineering (Millwright)
NIMT