Vicente Nunes

DIESEL / MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Vicente Nunes | CV
VICENTE NUNES
DIESEL / MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Phone: 928 070 874 | Location: Algarve, Portugal
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Diesel and mechanical maintenance technician with over 20 years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing diesel engines,
generators, and mechanical/electrical equipment. U.S.-trained Marine Mechanic with practical expertise in fault-finding, diagnostics,
preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs across marine and land-based generator systems. Experienced in independent
troubleshooting, urgent breakdown response, service contracts, and maintaining critical equipment. Seeking a mechanical, diesel,
electromechanical, or equipment-maintenance role in the Faro area, including Faro Airport.
KEY SKILLS
Diesel engines and generators • Mechanical maintenance and repair • Preventive and corrective maintenance • Fault finding and
diagnostics • Mechanical and electrical systems • Generator servicing • Pumps and auxiliary equipment • Breakdown response •
Equipment inspection • Maintenance scheduling • Customer and service-contract management • Safe working practices
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner / Marine Technician — Compression Tech Services Inc. | St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands | 20 years
• Maintained and repaired diesel engines and marine generator systems.
• Serviced land-based electrical generators under ongoing maintenance contracts.
• Diagnosed mechanical and electrical faults and carried out corrective repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Responded to breakdowns, performed equipment inspections, and managed customer service and maintenance schedules.
• Worked with superyachts and complex mechanical systems.
Superyacht Technician — Freelance
• Serviced and repaired diesel engines and onboard generators; diagnosed mechanical/electrical faults and completed preventive
maintenance and urgent repairs.
Yacht Delivery Crew
• Yacht deliveries along the U.S. East Coast and offshore passages; vessel inspections, watchkeeping, navigation, and operational
readiness.
Boat Captain / Marine Operator — Freelance | Algarve, Portugal
• Vessel operation, safety, routine mechanical inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Marine Mechanics — Marine Technology Program, Clover Park Technical College, Washington State, USA.
Former U.S. Coast Guard 100-Ton Captain's License.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Based in the Algarve • Interested in maintenance technician, diesel mechanic, electromechanical, and equipment-maintenance roles •
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

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