1. Damian J. Belmontes
Lot # 3 Road Reserve, Palmyra Village, San Fernando Trinidad, W.I.
Home: (868) 652-6088 Cell: (868) 309-8972 Email: damian.belmontes@gmail.com
AUTOCAD TECHNICIAN | DRAUGHTSMAN | STRUCTURAL DETAILER | CHECKER | GRAPHIC DESIGNER
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Professional Draughtsman with over sixteen years of draughting and design experience on Construction, Oil & Gas
and Marine Engineering projects.
 Technical knowledge in design- detailing of steel, concrete, marine and oil structures.
 Knowledgeable in reading architectural, structural and engineering drawings.
 Skilled in the development of structural and specialized layouts, plans, and marine fabrications.
 Competent in the use of AutoCAD 2D for structural and fabrication drawings.
 Strong numeracy and computer skills. Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project,
Power Point, and Publisher), video editing programs (Cyberlink Power Director), 3-dimensional
architectural programs (Google Sketchup), Graphic design programs (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign).
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Versed in collating, documenting, reporting and
presenting findings / data.
 Strong interpersonal skills. Collaborative team player and a proven record for effectively supervising,
mentoring and training junior technicians.
 Project Management Diploma and AutoCAD Technician Diploma.
 Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design with honours.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Data Specialist (Staff) 06/2011 – present
Hull Support Services Limited, La Brea, Trinidad
 Produced a range of 2D and 3D structural visualizations of platform for client: Repsol YPF- Samaan
"Alpha", "Bravo", Teak "C", Teak "Delta" platforms
 Utilized and derived data from marine current meter in-field for client platform and diving reports
(Valeport Model 106 Meter)
 Printing and collation of drawings, binding of reports, video editing of Marine inspection reports- Repsol
YPF- Samaan “AD” and Samaan “AP” platforms, Teak "C", Teak "Delta platforms.
 Developed detailed inspection reports for marine structure inspections.
 Printing and collation of drawings, binding of reports, video editing of Marine inspection reports- EOG
Resources- Parula Platform, Toucan Platform, Bayfield Energy (Galeota) Limited- Inspection of Platforms
A, B, C and D
 Produced detailed mechanical drawings of in-house constructs for oil, gas and marine engineering
projects.
 Maintained electronic and hard-copy files and documents for the company's technical data, inclusive of
the generation of DVDs and CDs of technical data and the equipment log system.
 Oversaw and updated company maintenance schedule for specialized diving equipment: gas storage
units, hoses, dive umbilicals and miscellaneous equipment items.
 Oversaw and updated maintenance schedules for company database.
 Assisted Operations Manager of company with company logistics, project planning, mobilization and
demobilization procedures and other assorted operational duties.
 Held portfolio of Operations Manager in an acting capacity when necessary, inclusive of project
coordinating duties.
 Conducted weekly Operations meetings and generated weekly Operations meeting minutes.
 Trained junior employees in offshore data recording duties for assorted projects as required.
 Engaged in basic maintenance and function-testing of company Remote Operated Vehicle- Seaeye Falcon
Model 1273.

2. Draughting Technician / Data Recorder (Contract) 06/2010 – 06/2011
Hull Support Services Limited, Cunupia, Trinidad
 Produced a range of 2D and 3D structural visualizations of Bayfield Energy (Galeota) Limited. - Inspection
of Platforms A, B, C and D.
 Printing and collation of drawings, binding of reports, video editing of Marine inspection reports- Repsol
YPF- Samaan “AD” and Samaan “AP” platforms.
 Developed detailed inspection reports for marine structure inspections.
 Printing and collation of drawings, binding of reports, video editing of Marine inspection reports- EOG
Resources- Parula Platform, Toucan Platform, Bayfield Energy (Galeota) Limited- Inspection of Platforms
A, B, C and D
 Produced detailed mechanical drawings of in-house constructs for oil and gas and marine engineering
projects.
Draughting Technician / Data Recorder (Contract) 09/2009 – 05/2010
Hull Support Services Limited, Cunupia, Trinidad
 Produced a range of 2D and 3D structural visualizations of Bayfield Energy (Galeota) Limited. - Inspection
of Platforms A, B, C and D.
 Developed detailed inspection reports for marine structure inspections.
 Printing and collation of drawings, binding of reports, video editing of Marine inspection reports- EOG
Resources, Toucan Platform, Bayfield Energy (Galeota) Limited- Inspection of Platforms A,B, C and D
 Produced detailed mechanical drawings of in-house constructs for oil and gas and marine engineering
projects.
Structural Detailer 04/2002 – 07/2009
NuYorke Limited, D’abadie, Trinidad
 Fabrication of structural detail drawings using specialized joist and deck products for United States
clients.
 Checking for detailing projects using specialized joist and deck productions for fabrication in the United
States.
 Acted in a supervisory role. Assisted in training, mentoring and managing of rookie detailers.
 Assisted Operations staff supervisor in day-to-day functions to efficiently co-ordinate fabrication drawing
processes.
 Conducted regular technical assessments to ensure work is in accordance with the designed plans and
specifications.
 Interacted with US clients and provided expertise in solving fabrication challenges for detailing projects
for several Nucor Vulcraft global locations.
 Qualified in advanced detailing and checking at Nucor Vulcraft Alabama division
 Projects included: Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA, Open Door Home for Fritz Structural Steel, Al., U.S.A.
Draughting Technician / Data Recorder 11/1999 – 01/2002
Tucker Marine Services Limited, San Fernando, Trinidad
 Prepared structural and fabrication drawings for clients such as BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC and Trinmar
Operations
 Prepared and calculated materials take-offs and structural volumes of offshore platforms.
 Provided assistance in preparation of tenders and bids.
 Prepared clients’ brochures and presentations
 Developed site layout, grading, water, and sewer plans for commercial developments
Draughting Technician 08/1998 – 11/1999
Weldfab Limited, San Fernando, Trinidad
 Inspected fabricated structures and components. Ensure quality against specifications
 Provided assistance in preparation of tenders and bids.
 Projects included: Shutdown, Petrotrin, Pointe-a-Pierre, San Fernando
 Prepared complex design drawings from engineering sketches and/or oral instructions.

3. Draughting Technician 07/1997 – 06/1998
Spancrete Caribbean Limited, O'Meara Road, Arima, Trinidad
 Prepared fabrication drawings for pre-cast floor systems and products including stadium tiers, concrete
poles, bridge beams and culverts.
 Assisted in production of pre-cast units
 Assisted in site installation of pre-cast units
 Projects included: RBTT Roofing construction, Maraval, Port of Spain.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design, with Honours, 2014
College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT)
Diploma in Project Management, 2007
Cipriani College of Labour and Co-Operative Studies (CCLCS)
Certificate in Advanced Checking of Detailed Drawings, 2004
NUCOR Vulcraft Group, Alabama Division, Alabama, USA
Certificate in Detailing of Open Web Steel Joists, Joist Girders and Steel Deck, 2002
NUCOR Vulcraft Group, Alabama Division, Alabama, USA
Civil Engineering Technician, NEC Part I, 1997
San Fernando Technical Institute
General Draughtsmanship Technician Diploma, NEC, 1994
San Fernando Technical Institute
AutoCAD Technician Certificate of Performance, 1994
John Donaldson Technical Institute
University Of Cambridge- International Examinations- General Certificate of Education, June 1992
Presentation College, San Fernando
Caribbean Examinations Council- Secondary Education Certificate, 1991
Presentation College, San Fernando
 Technical Drawing- General Proficiency- Grade One (1)
Caribbean Examinations Council- Secondary Education Certificate, 1990
Presentation College, San Fernando
 English (A) General Proficiency Grade One (1)
 Mathematics General Proficiency Grade One (1)
 Biology General Proficiency Grade Two (2)
 Caribbean History General Proficiency Grade Two (2)
 Chemistry General Proficiency Grade Two (2)
 English (B) General Proficiency Grade Two (2)
 French General Proficiency Grade Two (2)
 Geography General Proficiency Grade Two (2)
University of Oxford- General Certificate of Education- Ordinary Level (Overseas), 1989
Presentation College, San Fernando
 Art Grade B