Vitor Lopes

Background

About Vitor Lopes

Experienced Maintenance Manager with over 13 years of international experience leading maintenance operations for heavy equipment, trucks, light vehicles, and industrial plants across large-scale construction projects in Africa. Proven track record in maintenance planning and control, team leadership, and workshop management, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency under challenging field conditions. Skilled in developing and implementing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies, optimising spare parts inventory, and driving continuous improvement through 5S and Lean initiatives. Strong background in establishing and managing HME maintenance facilities and multidisciplinary teams in countries such as Ghana, Algeria, Congo, and Equatorial Guinea. Committed to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards, with hands-on experience in SAP (Maintenance Management Module) and other maintenance planning tools. Passionate about reliability, safety, and performance in construction operations. Willing to work in remote sites across Africa, Europe and Americas.