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Quebec City, Qc, Ca

Quebec, Canada

In my current role as an engineer and project lead, I participate in engineering and programming mandates in automation, instrumentation and control. My role is be to contribute to different phases of engineering and work on site. I contribute to the development of the various deliverables that make it possible to carry out a mandate involving digital solutions. I have the opportunity to mobilize and supervise work and team in order to deliver the expected results, while enhancing my entrepreneurial side. My role include:• Define the scope of projects and service offerings.• Assign tasks to the technicians and draftsmen assigned to the project, review their work and evaluate the technical scope.• Get involved in commissioning.• Participate in the preparation of plans and specifications as well as detailed engineering deliverables (P&ID, location drawing, I/O, loop and motor control diagrams, cable and instrument lists, installation details). facility).• Participate in the programming of industrial automation systems (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS) and human-machine interfaces (HMI).• Carry out project monitoring in order to respect budgets and deadlines.

Canada

● Managing contract, negotiation, assigned project team, and clients ● Supporting the planning, design, and implementation of mid-range automation and PLC/SCADA projects ● Manage the delivery of client-services software projects, encompassing requirements analysis, UX design and production, software engineering, quality assurance, and delivery to market● Managing changes, risks, opportunities, and projects team structure● Technical support to the Software team in PLC/SCADA and TypeScript framework, whenever necessary programming the logic

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

● Negotiated and managed the plant target, implemented energy savings measure and reported the status to senior management● Initiated and achieved energy improvement, process control, and monitored projects to reduce energy costs. ● Developed and managed training programs for energy efficiency, established methodology on accurate energy consumption plant-wide● Collaborated with other plants worldwide to ensure the BMW group environmental targets ● Provided support to the accredited energy audit firms and supervised the internal energy audit● Prepared annual activities plan for management concerning financially attractive investments to reduce energy cost in the plant● Managed and lead a team of technician in plant optimization and training projectsAchievements Snapshot● Successfully reduced the plant energy consumption by 40% through energy-saving measures, new processes, accountability, and audits measures● Managed, coordinated, and supported the planning-to-realization of the first inhouse training cell with three robots, one PLC, and seven applications. ● Lead and managed the realization of the first in house MEAN application for plant monitoring and reporting. Built a team of programmers by helping turn our hobbies into business assets.

San Luis Potosí Area, Mexico

● Planned control systems, conception, and realization of the production lines● Coordinated and managed multiple projects that support Operational Excellence● Spearheaded planning, improvement of equipment and systems to optimize product quality, plant availability and reliability● Ensured timely interfacing in the technology circle with other BMW plants, while performing cross-technology consulting and cooperation● Established systems descriptions and Standard specifications for the new production lines● Trained new team members and supported the establishment of a new department and team building Project: G2x/G4x: New production line for the new BMW 3Achievements Snapshot:● Completed with success the electrical and automation design, planning, and realization of four BMW Bodyshop projects in three different continents valued at more than three million euros each for the rear-end, front-end, conveyors, framing lines and sub-assemblies. ● Conducted planning of IT systems within the industrial scope and focus on high-level systems such as IPS-L/T, PPZ, SAP, IPM, Profeb, VersionDog and IT infrastructure in Bodyshop● Successfully implemented measures to achieve Budget, Headcount, and equipment productivity targets, while configuring, programming, installing and coaching the IT and Control System by doing system planning, handling new projects, and achieving the plant targets● Exceeded targets, team goals and overall organizational objectives with a strong drive and focus● Developed strong functional and operational knowledge throughout the process in a professional and conducive manner

Shenyang, Liaoning, China

● Planned control systems, conception, and realization of the production lines● Coordinated and managed multiple projects that support Operational Excellence● Spearheaded planning, improvement of equipment and systems to optimize product quality, plant availability and reliability● Ensured timely interfacing in the technology circle with other BMW plants, while performing cross-technology consulting and cooperation● Established systems descriptions and Standard specifications for the new production lines● Trained new team members and supported the establishment of a new department and team building PROJECT: G2x/G4x: New production line for the new BMW 3 G38: New production line for the new BMW 5. G08: New production line for the new BMW X3. I was responsible for the control planning, conception, and realization of the production lines (rear-end, side frames, framing, and conveyor) and High-Level systems.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

● Optimized and improved equipment and systems to improve plant availability and reliability.● Supported the team in achieving product, process and system quality and volume● Supported the manager and implemented measures to achieve budget, headcount, and equipment productivity targets.● Ensured that all equipment is maintained in accordance with safety regulations and specifications● Networked with BMW counter-parts in other plants, standard departments, and suppliers. Achievements Snapshot ●Designed automated data collection and alarming for energy monitoring systems ● Successfully optimized throughput by 30% at the main production facility in the assembly plant by upgrading and automating production process in ford plant ● successfully completed up to 20 projects in two years period in various industries from design to final, commissioning to handover

Pretoria Area, South Africa

● Designed, programmed, and commissioned automation systems and provided maintenance support.● Wrote PLC specification and programming,● Planned and designed SCADA and HMI configuration and programming, including Wincc, Winccflex, and Zenon.● Designed machine control circuitry and motor control, including safety circuits;Achievements Snapshot ●Designed automated data collection and alarming for energy monitoring systems ● Successfully optimized throughput by 30% at the main production facility in the assembly plant by upgrading and automating production process in ford plant ● successfully completed up to 20 projects in two years period in various industries from design to final, commissioning to handoverSystem included: Profibus DP and PA, Profinet, Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC, Siemens Safety PLC; Zenon, Wincc and Winccflex SCADA and HMI system development; setup and commissioning of SEW VFD, MOVIMOT and MOVIDRIVE.Experience developed on HMI (WinccFlex, DELTA); Wincc and Zenon SCADA; S7 PLC (S7-200, S7-300 , S7-400 and S7-400F); Safety PLC; Mitsubishi FX series PLC, SEW drives And PLC data handling on TCP/IP, profinet with IPS-T, IPS-Q and IPS-L.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

• The installation, commissioning and maintenance of PC, PLC, instrumentsand sensors.• Assist student during practical session with Siemens and ABB PLCprogramming and design and experimentation of electronic circuits.Systems included: Profibus DP and PA, ABB PLC and HMI, Siemens PLC andPCs.Experience developed on ABB PLC (AC500:PM571) , including CP400 ABBHMI, Temperature and Pressure transmitter, Variable Speed driver, Softstarter, Profibus and OPC Server and Siemens Logo PLC.• The development and implementation of National Instrument projects with Compact rio, PXI unit.Experience developed on National Instrument (Crio 9004 and 9104) ,including PXI, FPGA and Labview graphical programming.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

My responsibility included:- Factory acceptance test and repair of military equipment- Support the SMT and through hole assembly of electronic equipment- Store and spare parts managementSystems included: UPS, Logic boards, Tracking devices, Meter readingboard, and others.Experience developed on test and repair of various military electronicequipment from different companies (Karl Zeiss, Denel and others).

Master'S Degree, Engineering Management, M.Eng

Solid knowledge and skills in effectively managing complex technical operations, dealing with the challenges and dynamics.

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical Engineering: Process Instrumentation And Control

Examen D'Etat, High School Certificate

Activities and Societies: Football, Basketball, Volleyball