Leonel Carvalho

Background

About Leonel Carvalho

Experienced Technical and Maintenance Management Professional Highly experienced professional in Technical and Maintenance Management with a solid track record in the chemical and industrial gas industry, particularly at AIRLIQUIDE. Currently serves as Iberia Maintenance Manager (since July 2022), responsible for maintenance execution, asset integrity, and reliability performance, with a strong focus on HSE and process safety. Leads the implementation of maintenance strategy and policy, ensuring compliance with local regulations and acting as a technical reference. Previously, held the position of Site Manager at AIRLIQUIDE (2018 - July 2024), where they comprehensively managed the site, including local HR management, cost optimization, TAR planning, and legal compliance. Possesses expertise in leading reliability and vulnerability studies, implementing Industry 4.0 programs, and developing programs for the Hydrogen Mobility market. Also served as Plant Manager in Estarreja and Puertollano (2014-2018) and Deputy Plant Manager in Estarreja (2005-2014), with responsibilities including production planning and control, laboratory and HR management, and the implementation of reliability and efficiency programs. Began their career at AIRLIQUIDE as an Industrial Process Engineer (2004) and Operation Shift Supervisor (1998-2004). Prior to AIRLIQUIDE, worked as a Shift Supervisor at Portucel's Paper Production Unit (1996-1998). Academic Background Degree in Industrial Engineering - Instituto Superior de entre o Douro e Vouga Santa Maria da Feira Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Production Management - ISEP ENGINEERING INSTITUTE Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Production Engineering - Instituto Superior de entre o Douro e Vouga Santa Maria da Feira Skills Maintenance Management, Team Leadership, Cost Optimization, Project Management, Asset Reliability, Process Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Operations Management, Industry 4.0, Hydrogen Mobility, HR Management, TAR Planning and Management, Vulnerability Studies.