Alfonso Manzo
Falkirk - Scotland -UK
Summary
Highly experienced Mechanical Supervision and Construction, Commissioning management with a career spanning over 30 years in mechanical assembly, piping systems, and hydraulic/pneumatic installations across the oil & gas, steel, construction, and manufacturing industries. Extensive hands-on expertise in machine installation, plant maintenance, and commissioning. Known for precision work, safety compliance, and strong team collaboration on high-spec projects worldwide.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dpd Driver
DPD COURIER
06.2025 - 02.2026
Senior Mechanical Supervis.Commissioning manager
John M. Henderson / POSCO
Pohang
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Mechanical installation of charge cars, pushers, transfer cars, and quench cars at the COB6 Plant.
- Conducted precision fitting and alignment of mechanical systems and moving parts.
- Assisted in final commissioning phases and fault-finding.
- Pohang - South Korea
- Monitored programme performance against key performance indicators KPIs, adjusting strategies to achieve desired results.
- Coordinated resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilisation of personnel, finances, and materials for successful programme execution.
- Conducted regular programme evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to meet performance targets.
Mechanical Supervis. / Commissioning manager
Tata Steel
Port Talbot
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Led mechanical installations for new dust hood machine, ductwork systems, and refurbishment of structural bridges.
- Oversaw mechanical contractors and ensured proper alignment, welding, and fitting of steel and ducting components.
- Supported commissioning of equipment and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Morfa Coke Project (Port Talbot)
- Monitored programme performance against key performance indicators KPIs, adjusting strategies to achieve desired results.
- Engaged with senior management to report on programme status, risks, and achievements, securing ongoing support and resources.
- Coordinated resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilisation of personnel, finances, and materials for successful programme execution.
- Coordinated daily operations and training for planning and development staff.
Mechanical Supervision – Overhead Electrification Wiring Train
ISS Labour Ltd / ALSTOM UK
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Carried out Supervision mechanical assembly and fitting of wiring trains for railway electrification projects.
- Ensured mechanical components were properly mounted, aligned, and tested in accordance with OHL requirements.
- EGI Project / SDA
Mechanical Fitter – Hydraulic Systems
UCC Coffee
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Fitting and testing of hydraulic modules in a production environment.
- Carried out assembly of valves, piping, manifolds, and pressure testing.
- Hydraulic Module Assembly
On-site Mechanical Fitter
Mono Ltd
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for installation and mechanical maintenance of rotating equipment, pumps, and pipework systems.
Hydraulic Technician – Offshore Gas Line Installation
RAK Petroleum
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Mechanical and hydraulic construction manager/Supervision of gas lines, pump systems, and associated pipework offshore.
- Conducted installation and maintenance under strict HSE guidelines.
- UAE
Site manager/ Installation Supervisor
Bertolotti SpA
01.2009 - 08.2014
- Mechanical installations of conveyors, cranes, plough feed systems, and rolling transfer cars.
- Key projects: ArcelorMittal (Belgium) – Installation of coke belt conveyors, POSCO (Indonesia) – Installation of plough feed and conveyor systems, Oman Aluminium – Automatic coil transfer systems, Metrolink Manchester – Sand systems for train braking, Alenia Aerospace – F35 platform mechanical installation, Tata Steel – Hydraulic beam transport systems, Ilva SpA – Packing line and lamination roll transfer systems.
- Multiple Global Projects
Mechanical Supervisor
Bianchi SpA
01.2006 - 12.2008
Mechanical Supervisor
Fantini CM
04.1992 - 01.2006
- Mechanical site supervisor for metro and high-speed train projects including ETR 500, TAF, Metro Roma, and work in Chicago & Boston.
- Rail Projects (Italy/USA)
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Esselunga SpA
05.1985 - 04.1992
- Food Industry
Mechanical Technician
PBB
04.1982 - 04.1985
Education
Mechanical Engineering Diploma -
Istituto Tecnico Industriale Leonardo da Vinci
Firenze01-1982
Skills
- Route Planning
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Load Management
- Commissioning Support
- Machinery Installation
- Offshore & Onshore Installations
- Reading Mechanical Drawings & Schematics
- Mechanical Blueprint Reading
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Route Optimisation
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- SMSTS (CITB) – Site Management, Expired
- First Aid at Work – Level 3, Expired
- VCA / VOL – Health & Safety Certificate, Expired
- ArcelorMittal – Oil & Gas Diploma: Piping & Hydraulic Systems, Active
Languages
Italian
English
Spanish
Timeline
Dpd Driver
DPD COURIER
06.2025 - 02.2026
Senior Mechanical Supervis.Commissioning manager
John M. Henderson / POSCO
01.2023 - 06.2025
Mechanical Supervis. / Commissioning manager
Tata Steel
05.2019 - 01.2023
Mechanical Supervision – Overhead Electrification Wiring Train
ISS Labour Ltd / ALSTOM UK
08.2016 - 05.2019
Mechanical Fitter – Hydraulic Systems
UCC Coffee
02.2016 - 08.2016
On-site Mechanical Fitter
Mono Ltd
07.2015 - 02.2016
Hydraulic Technician – Offshore Gas Line Installation
RAK Petroleum
08.2014 - 06.2015
Site manager/ Installation Supervisor
Bertolotti SpA
01.2009 - 08.2014
Mechanical Supervisor
Bianchi SpA
01.2006 - 12.2008
Mechanical Supervisor
Fantini CM
04.1992 - 01.2006
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Esselunga SpA
05.1985 - 04.1992
Mechanical Technician
PBB
04.1982 - 04.1985
Mechanical Engineering Diploma -
Istituto Tecnico Industriale Leonardo da Vinci