Autocad
Ricardo Silva
Mechanical Engineer
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in FMCG planning and deployment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Language
Work History
Commissioning Engineer/Senior Project Manager
TNA Solutions UAE
- Working closely with the sales team producing concept layouts, creating and revising P&IDs, proposal budget costing and pre-sales support
- During engineering stage, identify components and devices to maximize project profitability by implementing concept of 0 site snags
- Prepare installation documentation guidance, engage with new partners and suppliers
- Support installation and commissioning of multi lines projects in the French Fries, Batch Frying, Cooling Systems, Mogul lines, Seasoning, Distribution and Packaging
- Gantt chart and project reporting.
Project Engineer/Manager
Flo-Mech Ltd UK
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Responsible for producing sets of plans needed for the implementation of a project
- Typical duties include discussing requirements with clients, developing engineering concepts, collaborating with other internal departments, coordinating engineer teams, analyzing project feasibility, and making sure projects are implemented in due time
- Cost control, fabrication partners new quotes and financial control of the project
- Project management skills, computer proficiency, time management and teamwork
- Proactive of the system design and final layout approval
- Gantt chart update of the engineering stage and installation period
- LOG report and maximum efficiency in controlling all the details of the project
- International experience in the Food Industry.
Project Manager
PPS, Recovery Systems Ltd UK
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Designing Installations in the Recycling and Energy-from-Waste Areas using Solidworks 3D and Autocad
- Create Mass Flow Charts and Data analysis
- Support main contractor in the early design stage
- Develop with the Client Engineering Team solutions for future upgrades and improvement in the installation
- Support the sales team in proposal documentation including equipment operation,maintenance and characteristics of the site proposed
- Input/output data analysis
- Material assessment and system improvement
- Suppliers Contact for ongoing or new projects
- Engineering improvement reducing maintenance and running costs
- Reviewed technical adequacy of plants layouts.
Project Manager
Econergy Europe UK
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Working on biomass systems from 30kW up to 500kW (experience in systems up to 5MW)
- Provide technical support to clients and colleagues
- Surveying of future projects and overseeing implementation of project design when necessary
- AutoCAD/Solidworks production of layout drawings for Biomass systems and operations
- Production of material lists and costs
- Management of servicing of biomass boilers and district heating systems (sometimes helping out)
- Management of part supply and site delivery
- Liaising with clients, sub-contractors and team engineers
- Fuel
- Cost/Energy Calculations and diverse technologies.
Technical Sales Engineer
Torbel S.A Portugal
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Designed, commissioned and managed to satisfactory completion projects in Europe on biomass
- Plants up to 5MW
- Control of the entire process, meeting with clients, contractors and suppliers
- Design boiler room, fuel store and others mechanical layouts
- Reviewed technical adequacy of plants and client's needs
- International Sales Engineer in Energy and Environment Systems
- Supervise and check detailed plans for the biomass project
- Manage and supervise contractors in accordance with site procedures and equipment/fuel delivery.
Contractor
Mecwide Holland
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Project Management of projects in Holland and Belgium
- Company introduction to new potential clients
- Client's meetings and negotiation for new contracts
- Attend to clients sites in the O&G
- Industry for safety meetings
- Financial Reports, Procurement and business development for the new incoming projects
- Working team management.
Education
Masters - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Superior De Engenharia Do Porto
Porto 09.2005 - 2006.07
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Politecnico Da Guarda
Guarda 09.2000 - 2004.07
Skills
Safety review
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Central Technical Services of PepsiCo in the development of Greenfields in Poland and Russia.
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Documented and resolved remotely installations during Covid-19 which led to great results and minimum production stoppage.
- Full Project Management of 7 Snacks line with an overall value of 20M USD each plant
Software
Solidworks
Rockwell
MS Office
Certification
Six Sigma - LinkedIn learning
Interests
Sports
Music
Cinema
Travel
DYI
Timeline
Six Sigma - LinkedIn learning
07-2023
Project Engineer/Manager
Flo-Mech Ltd UK
01.2017 - 01.2022
Project Manager
PPS, Recovery Systems Ltd UK
01.2015 - 01.2017
Project Manager
Econergy Europe UK
01.2014 - 01.2015
Contractor
Mecwide Holland
01.2013 - 12.2013
Technical Sales Engineer
Torbel S.A Portugal
01.2011 - 01.2014
Masters - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Superior De Engenharia Do Porto
09.2005 - 2006.07
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Politecnico Da Guarda
09.2000 - 2004.07
Commissioning Engineer/Senior Project Manager
TNA Solutions UAE
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