DIRECTOR OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - SITE MANAGER - KEEPON - INSTALAÇÃO E MANUTENÇÃO - GRUPO SOTECNISOL - Lisboa, Portugal
(2025-02)
- Plan and coordinate construction site activities, overseeing execution, analyzing costs and revenues, as well as identifying variances, and implementing necessary corrective actions to ensure execution quality in line with defined technical specifications
- Coordinate the HVAC and Electrical disciplines to ensure alignment with the project timeline and site requirements
- Coordinate with support departments, particularly regarding the identification of needs for physical resources (equipment and materials) as well as human resources
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Client/Owner regarding contract compliance, proposing and negotiating any changes to the project and/or work schedule and execution processes
- Respond to requests from external entities, including regulatory bodies, inspections, and external audits, providing all necessary support and information
- Lead regular meetings with the site team and subcontractors to assess project progress and define preventive or corrective actions
- Prepare periodic reports on the financial and operational performance of the project
- Based on company policies and legal and contractual requirements, define, implement, and monitor project plans, and inspect processes related to Quality, Environment, and Health & Safety
OPERATIONS MANAGER - NEXHOS ÉNERGIES - Lisboa, Portugal
(2024-06 - 2025-01)
Head of Operations and Project Manager – PV (Photovoltaic) Projects
- Project Leadership: Led and managed the execution of photovoltaic (PV) projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
- Contract Management: Administered contracts with clients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance, effective communication, and dispute resolution
- Procurement & Budget Control: Oversaw procurement processes, managed project budgets, and tracked costs to ensure financial efficiency and project profitability
- Technical Design Oversight: Directed the technical design of PV systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
- Operations & Maintenance (O&M) – PV Plants: Managed and led the operations and maintenance activities for photovoltaic (PV) plants, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime
OPERATIONS MANAGER - LEGENDRE ENERGIA - Lisboa, Portugal
(2022-09 - 2024-02)
Head of Operations and Project Manager – PV (Photovoltaic) Projects
- Project Leadership: Led and managed the execution of photovoltaic (PV) projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
- Contract Management: Administered contracts with clients and subcontractors, ensuring compliance, effective communication, and dispute resolution
- Procurement & Budget Control: Oversaw procurement processes, managed project budgets, and tracked costs to ensure financial efficiency and project profitability
- Technical Design Oversight: Directed the technical design of PV systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
- Operations & Maintenance (O&M) – PV Plants: Managed and led the operations and maintenance activities for photovoltaic (PV) plants, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - ELECTRICAL SWITCHBOARDS AND SMALL METALWORKING - CISEC - Malveira, Portugal
(2020-06 - 2022-09)
Director of Budgeting, Engineering, and Production – Mechanical and Electrical Departments. Head of Sales and Business Development – Mechanical and Electrical Units
- Leadership in Budgeting, Engineering, and Production: Managed the budgeting, engineering, and production operations across both mechanical and electrical departments, ensuring cost control and operational efficiency
- Sales Department Leadership: Directed the sales department and maintained strong relationships with key clients to drive revenue growth
- Supplier Negotiations: Led negotiations with suppliers, ensuring the procurement of high-quality materials and services while maintaining cost-effectiveness
- Business Development Leadership: Drove business development initiatives in the mechanical and electrical departments, identifying new market opportunities
- Electrical Switchboard Project Management: Managed the design, assembly, and execution of electrical switchboard projects, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with client specifications
- Design and Assembly of Modular Power Substations (E-Houses): Oversaw the design, assembly, and pre-testing of customized low and medium voltage modular power substations (E-Houses) for the oil and gas industry
- Mobile Power Stations for the Mining Sector: Led the design and implementation of mobile power stations, providing flexible and reliable energy solutions for the mining industry
- Low Voltage Switchboards for Energy Plants: Managed the design and execution of low voltage switchboards for energy production plants, ensuring optimal performance and safety
- Maintenance of Electrical Switchboards: Supervised the maintenance of electrical switchboards, implementing preventive measures to ensure operational continuity and minimize downtime
PROJECT MANAGER - CISEC - Malveira, Portugal
(2007-04 - 2020-06)
Electrical Design and Project Management – Electrical Switchboards for Industry and Power Generation
- Design and Engineering: Led the electrical design and project management of electrical switchboards for industrial applications and power generation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications
- Network Communications Design: Responsible for designing network communication systems (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and MODBUS) in electrical switchboards, ensuring efficient integration and performance
- Head of Engineering – Major Projects: Main UPS and HVAC, REN Data Center – Riba d'Ave; Ermesinde Data Center – 2nd Phase; Water Treatment Production Site, TOTAL – Gabon
- Led engineering teams, overseeing the design, implementation, and commissioning of electrical switchboards in high-profile projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality and safety standards
- Head of Engineering and Technical Direction – Construction and Commissioning: Managed and directed the construction, site assembly, cable connections, and commissioning of electrical switchboards for major industrial projects, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency
- Motor Control Center and Power Control Center Revamping, GALP Energia Refinery – Sines
- Cogeneration Project, GALP Energia Refinery – Matosinhos
- Gas Compression Facilities, OMV – Austria
- Cogeneration Facilities, NAVIGATOR Company Units – Setúbal and Cacia
- Phosphate Mining Facilities, OCP – Khouribga, Morocco
SALES ENGINEER - CABLAIRE - Lisboa, Portugal
(2006-01 - 2007-03)
Sales Engineer – Electrical Equipment
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - SELF EMPLOYED - Coimbra, Portugal
(2005-03 - 2005-12)
Electrical Engineering activities related with electrical and telecommunications projects
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - SIEMENS - Sabugo, Portugal
(2003-01 - 2005-02)
- Electrical Design and Power Transformer Calculations: Electrical design and technical calculations of power transformers, ensuring systems meet specifications and regulatory standards, with a focus on efficiency and safety
- Preparation of Proposals in the Sales Department: Creating technical and commercial proposals, including product specifications, cost estimates, and customized solutions to meet client needs
- Involvement in the Kaizen Process: Participation in Kaizen improvement process in power transformer production, focusing on process optimization, waste reduction, and increased productivity
- Technology Transfer Process: Involved in the technology transfer process between a Croatian factory and a Portuguese power transformer factory, aimed at improving processes and integrating best industrial practices
