He's amassed experiences across various areas of the company since his start at the age of 19, and through a hunger to keep learning and growing, today he serves as commercial manager in
Born into a family of farmers who resettled in
He characterizes this period as 'times of struggle, gratitude, and, of course, a touch of luck.' Just two months into his tenure at the company, he was promoted to quality inspector, conducting dimensional inspections of pipe threads. After transitioning to the coating mill, he assumed responsibility for quality inspections of sandblasting within a year of joining the company.
'I had the opportunity to work within all the mills at Confab and understand each stage of the process,' Guedes shares. 'I began at Mill 6, applying grease to the end of the pipes. From there, I grew and seized new opportunities, significantly contributing to my development. All the activities I've undertaken have been essential in shaping my career and enabling me to become the professional I am today. My time in production served as a valuable learning experience, providing insights into products, quality standards, norms, material specifications, and safety,' he explains.
Currently serving as a commercial manager, Guedes looks back on the pivotal moments in his career and shares that shortly after joining the company he became a father. Recognizing the need to redouble his efforts to provide the best for his family, the young father, who worked the third shift, embarked on his academic journey with the support of his wife.
'It became clear to me that I needed to study and prepare more. So I studied for the next 12 years without interruption, until my graduation in business administration in 2008,' he recalls. During his final year at college, he started postgraduate studies in project management followed by another program in strategic business management. Despite completing both programs, he felt something was still lacking. He then enrolled to study mechanical production engineering. Shortly after, an opportunity arose to join the supply chain team, where he remained for almost four years.
Another crucial point in his career was moving from operations to administration: 'It was a huge change because they involve very different processes and behaviors. I received a lot of support from individuals who guided me and assisted me at the outset of this transition. I am deeply grateful to all them,' he says and he highlights that the connections he made throughout his career have played an essential role in developing his potential.
In 2014, he assumed the role of sales engineer in the commercial sector and relocated to
During his time with the commercial team, one standout experience was the Zohr offshore project in
Looking ahead, Guedes acknowledges ongoing challenges in his role overseeing industrial sales and distribution. 'My main professional goal is to expand our market and operations in
Outside of work, he finds joy in exploring the trails of the
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