Leandro Silva Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As a Chlor Alkali Process Engineer at Lilac Solutions Inc., I've played a key role in advancing lithium brine extraction projects in North and South America, focusing on the innovative use of Chloralkali, Electrodialysis (ED), and Bipolar Electrodialysis (BPED) technologies. My expertise in integrating these technologies with Lilac's Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) Technology was crucial, particularly in analyzing and optimizing mass and energy balances, including CAPEX and OPEX.I led… Show more As a Chlor Alkali Process Engineer at Lilac Solutions Inc., I've played a key role in advancing lithium brine extraction projects in North and South America, focusing on the innovative use of Chloralkali, Electrodialysis (ED), and Bipolar Electrodialysis (BPED) technologies. My expertise in integrating these technologies with Lilac's Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) Technology was crucial, particularly in analyzing and optimizing mass and energy balances, including CAPEX and OPEX.I led the design and development of specialized Chlor-Alkali processes for Lithium Production, significantly advancing the field. My role included providing expert advice on Chlor-Alkali technology, both within the company and to external partners. I was actively involved in troubleshooting, and I led the assessment of converting Lithium Chloride or Lithium Sulphate to Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate using Electrolysis Technology.I undertook comprehensive analyses of production rates, efficiency, and impurity management, and managed hands-on project collaborations through periodic travel to contractor locations and project sites. My responsibilities also encompassed outreach to potential vendors and partners in the Chlor-Alkali industry, being in contact with companies such as INEOS, AKC, ThyssenKrupp, Veolia, Hargrove, Conve Corp, De Nora, and more.Additionally, I developed key project documents such as Mass and Energy balances, PFDs, MELs, and estimated CAPEX and OPEX for Chlor-Alkali Plants in the Americas. I led and managed Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, along with conducting market studies for strategic resource management. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

I work with R&D to develop new products to be applied to the diaphragm, membrane, chlorate, hydrogen, and correlated processes. Develop new business opportunities the related to Chlor-Alkali market as VCM and Oil & Gas Industries. Performing customer data analysis to validate the system operation, investigate process issues with customers, and ensure systems are optimal by performing customer inspections and maintenance. I also take part in the resolution of software and hardware problems with… Show more I work with R&D to develop new products to be applied to the diaphragm, membrane, chlorate, hydrogen, and correlated processes. Develop new business opportunities the related to Chlor-Alkali market as VCM and Oil & Gas Industries. Performing customer data analysis to validate the system operation, investigate process issues with customers, and ensure systems are optimal by performing customer inspections and maintenance. I also take part in the resolution of software and hardware problems with the development team. Providing technical support to Sales and Customers regarding the process, optimization, continuous improvement, and maintenance. Making systems integration, re-engineering response reports and follow-ups, and providing advanced training and services on predictive and optimization maintenance products are part of the role. Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Providing technical support to Sales, R&D, and Customers regarding process safety and optimization, continuous improvement, and maintenance, applied in the Chemical Industry. I am assigned to make systems integration, re-engineering response reports and follow-ups, provide advanced training and services on predictive and optimization maintenance products. Part of the team responsible for developing new products to be applied to diaphragm processes, membrane processes, chlorate process, and… Show more Providing technical support to Sales, R&D, and Customers regarding process safety and optimization, continuous improvement, and maintenance, applied in the Chemical Industry. I am assigned to make systems integration, re-engineering response reports and follow-ups, provide advanced training and services on predictive and optimization maintenance products. Part of the team responsible for developing new products to be applied to diaphragm processes, membrane processes, chlorate process, and correlated processes. Develop new business opportunities in the related market as VCM and Oil & Gas Industries. Show less

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Responsible to ensure the assembly lines were safe to work, productive and had required inventory. Maintaining production equipment and accessories from the conformal coating line. Monitoring and controlling processes using visual observation, process data, and testing. Identifying and solving problems in processes, products, equipment. Responsible for BGAs and QFNs components repairing on electronic circuits. Creating and operating the conformal coating production line. Provided training to… Show more Responsible to ensure the assembly lines were safe to work, productive and had required inventory. Maintaining production equipment and accessories from the conformal coating line. Monitoring and controlling processes using visual observation, process data, and testing. Identifying and solving problems in processes, products, equipment. Responsible for BGAs and QFNs components repairing on electronic circuits. Creating and operating the conformal coating production line. Provided training to operators on production lines. Promote a safe and healthy production environment and perform safe work practices following SIMDUT. Show less

Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil

Responsible for petrochemical industrial processes improvement through investment projects and management of annual budgets, such a new furnace combustion control project which reduced losses in 1,8k dollars per year. Sponsoring and managing projects that aimed at new technologies and labor efficiency in the naphtha and ethane cracking process, handling 22 cracking furnaces and effluent subsequent area, processing over 220 ton/h of naphtha. Managing ethylene and propylene productivity by mass… Show more Responsible for petrochemical industrial processes improvement through investment projects and management of annual budgets, such a new furnace combustion control project which reduced losses in 1,8k dollars per year. Sponsoring and managing projects that aimed at new technologies and labor efficiency in the naphtha and ethane cracking process, handling 22 cracking furnaces and effluent subsequent area, processing over 220 ton/h of naphtha. Managing ethylene and propylene productivity by mass and energy balance, advanced process control (APC), and data analysis, achieving in 2015 and 2016 ethylene production records. Management of issues relating to health, safety, and environmental performance using risk management, LOPA, SIL, and HAZOP study. Supervision of staff operations at several levels, including training and supervision of third parties. Direct interaction with other departments to ensure the progress of projects, processes, and production, with KPIs goals. Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and facilities of the cracking process and energy reuse. Show less

Jaguariúna, São Paulo, Brazil

Managed, planned, executed, and controlled a 5 million Euros greenfield project involving Process Engineering, Civil Construction, and Electro-Mechanics areas, attending financial objectives. It comprised the construction of a Chemical Plant, a Distribution Center, and an Administrative Building to attend the Latin American market. Overseeing activity related to government agencies: City Hall, Environment Agencies (CETESB and IBAMA), Fire Department, Regulatory Agencies (FDA, ANVISA, and… Show more Managed, planned, executed, and controlled a 5 million Euros greenfield project involving Process Engineering, Civil Construction, and Electro-Mechanics areas, attending financial objectives. It comprised the construction of a Chemical Plant, a Distribution Center, and an Administrative Building to attend the Latin American market. Overseeing activity related to government agencies: City Hall, Environment Agencies (CETESB and IBAMA), Fire Department, Regulatory Agencies (FDA, ANVISA, and Ministry of Agriculture), Civil and Federal Police, and Army. Team and supplier development by selecting, managing, guiding and training. Responsible for action plans, annual budgets, deviation analysis, cost variance, KPIs monitoring and controlling, and corrective actions. Managed and ensured the organizational and technical documents that would be maintained, secured, accessible, and distributed. Supported sourcing on raw material purchasing for the new factory startup. Acted as SAP Project coordinator and played the role of Super User. Trained at the chemical plant in Chicago, USA, in qualification for production execution in Brazil. Attending 2013 and 2014 Budget Committee Meeting in Chicago to budget development in order to define direct and indirect production costs, cost centers, investments, KPIs and targets. Implantation of a GMP Quality System based on regulatory agencies such as FDA, ANVISA, and MAPA. Show less

Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

Worked closely with project manager planning cycle time, budget variance, planned value (PV), actual cost (AC), cash balance, cost predictability, day to day project completion ratio, value-added, time for construction, and return on investment. Dealt with subjects related to Chemical Process Engineering, designing pipelines, reviewing PFD and P&ID, evaluating utility capacity, dimensioning pumps, tanks, and reactors capacity. Helped to develop and implement the PLC system. Assumed the role of… Show more Worked closely with project manager planning cycle time, budget variance, planned value (PV), actual cost (AC), cash balance, cost predictability, day to day project completion ratio, value-added, time for construction, and return on investment. Dealt with subjects related to Chemical Process Engineering, designing pipelines, reviewing PFD and P&ID, evaluating utility capacity, dimensioning pumps, tanks, and reactors capacity. Helped to develop and implement the PLC system. Assumed the role of Project Coordinator in SAP integrated system deployment. Enabled the activities related to regulatory agencies such as product registration, permit allowances, and compliance. Backed up sourcing to find suppliers for the new chemical plant. In conjunction with the Quality Department, we developed and implemented a GMP Quality System based on regulations of regulatory agencies such as FDA and ANVISA. Show less

Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil

As a co-founder, I helped to create a Follicular-Fertilizer Factory, hiring 10 people and using a federal-government subsidy. Developed a new business achieving 100k dollars revenues in the first year with a total investment of 104k dollars. Responsible for budget estimates, cash utilization, compliance with licenses and permits conditions. Developed local suppliers and defining sales staff and strategies. Monitored and controlled assets utilization, customer complaints, demand forecasting, and… Show more As a co-founder, I helped to create a Follicular-Fertilizer Factory, hiring 10 people and using a federal-government subsidy. Developed a new business achieving 100k dollars revenues in the first year with a total investment of 104k dollars. Responsible for budget estimates, cash utilization, compliance with licenses and permits conditions. Developed local suppliers and defining sales staff and strategies. Monitored and controlled assets utilization, customer complaints, demand forecasting, and time from order to shipment. Prospecting and development of new clients and business partners, paying visits to farms and agricultural production fields. Show less

São Bernardo Do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil

Responsible for compound and polymer extrusion processes and production lines. Optimized the production procedures by analyzing processes and compiling studies of the effectiveness of utilities (steam, vacuum, compressed air, and water), cutting devices, compound and polymer feeders, and polyamide reactor. Developed simulation models and test them for new polyamide compound formulas, working with chemists and control engineers to ensure the set up would provide the maximum output. Helped Supply… Show more Responsible for compound and polymer extrusion processes and production lines. Optimized the production procedures by analyzing processes and compiling studies of the effectiveness of utilities (steam, vacuum, compressed air, and water), cutting devices, compound and polymer feeders, and polyamide reactor. Developed simulation models and test them for new polyamide compound formulas, working with chemists and control engineers to ensure the set up would provide the maximum output. Helped Supply Chain and Operation on a daily basis discussing production and operation KPIs in SOIP meetings. Designed and managed a new extrusion line project of 6 million US dollars which provided an increase of 15.9 kilotons/year in production capacity. Show less

Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil

Assisted diamond-tool manufacturing being responsible for monitoring and controlling the chemical and electrochemical processes of nickel alloy deposition. Worked on a study and assessment of new processes to improve product specifications. Optimized production capacity dictated by equipment, using data analysis, risk assessments, new technology assessments, and Chrono analysis. Played the role of Leader Auditor for the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001), and Lean… Show more Assisted diamond-tool manufacturing being responsible for monitoring and controlling the chemical and electrochemical processes of nickel alloy deposition. Worked on a study and assessment of new processes to improve product specifications. Optimized production capacity dictated by equipment, using data analysis, risk assessments, new technology assessments, and Chrono analysis. Played the role of Leader Auditor for the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001), and Lean Manufacturing Coordinator. Applied Lean Thinking and methods such as 5S, TMP, TPS, Kanban, and Kaizen. Managed a project of a new line for copper galvanization in diamond grinding wheels. Responsible for elaborating and implanting the process control project for electrolytic and non-electrolytic nickel plating, reducing production costs by 2%. Show less

Hortolândia, São Paulo, Brazil

Activity in research and development of generic drugs and related products to the pharmaceutical market. Responsible for developing new laboratory analytical methods to be applied as a quality control procedure in GMP Standards. Managed laboratory accessories and reagent inventory. Supervised and controlling the first production batches of new developments. Created and distributed analytical reports for the pharmaceutical product registry according to regulatory agency standard (ANVISA).

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Development of an access control system based on COBOL, changing it to Delphi. Optimization of data processing applications for the Punch System, which was associated with a Payroll System. Supporting accounting and financial departments on information technology.

M.Sc., Chemical Engineering

Study of process parameters in diamond tools manufacturing using nickel electroplating techniques.

Project Management Professional, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering