Paulo Vasconcelos, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Oversees the design process from concept to production.• Manages outside vendors.• Tracks execution of scheduled deliverables and guides the design team accordingly.• Guides the design team in the right direction and takes the information back to management.• Leads and facilitates cross functional team meetings.• Manages multiple agencies and various internal relationships and disciplines.• Maintains accurate budget forecast with WWP management on all… Show more • Oversees the design process from concept to production.• Manages outside vendors.• Tracks execution of scheduled deliverables and guides the design team accordingly.• Guides the design team in the right direction and takes the information back to management.• Leads and facilitates cross functional team meetings.• Manages multiple agencies and various internal relationships and disciplines.• Maintains accurate budget forecast with WWP management on all projects.• Creates schematic designs as necessary to communicate project design intent. Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Acted as I&C Lead on small to large projects with varying complexity. Mentored small team of Engineers and Designers.• Interacted with project management, vendors, clients, and coordinated design members and fellow engineers to solve complex process engineering issues.• Supported Business Development Activities as required.• Reviewed & developed P&IDs in conjunction with Process and Mechanical Engineers.• Selected, applied and specified instrumentation required to support… Show more • Acted as I&C Lead on small to large projects with varying complexity. Mentored small team of Engineers and Designers.• Interacted with project management, vendors, clients, and coordinated design members and fellow engineers to solve complex process engineering issues.• Supported Business Development Activities as required.• Reviewed & developed P&IDs in conjunction with Process and Mechanical Engineers.• Selected, applied and specified instrumentation required to support processes.• Developed Instrument Data Sheets and lists, panel layouts and details.• Arranged I&C equipment on plan drawings and created single-line diagrams.• Developed Sequences of Operation for processes in conjunction with Process and Mechanical Engineers.• Verified that the design was consistent with industry-accepted practice, leading-edge technologies, and special client-preferred features.• Performed self QA/QC on deliverables, as well as on deliverables by other engineers.• Completed engineering studies and reports.• Participated in Services During Construction activities including RFI’s & submittals reviews, responding to design change notices, issuing field change bulletins, attending site walk-throughs, and issuing field observation reports. Developed operational and functional acceptance tests, developed record drawings and produced other system documentation.• Supported, by active participation, corporate and discipline-specific procedures, and policies.• Collaborated with global and US engineering counterparts with respect to technology advancements, lessons learned, and design techniques and calculations.• Contributed to the development of the Discipline knowledge base and standards.• Mentored junior engineers on basic engineering applications and principals.• Participated in client interviews & proposal development.• Reviewed 2D/3D designs for high technology facilities per project requirements, codes, specifications, and procedures. Show less

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

• Led and supervised all low voltage (I&C, LSS, Security and TELECOM) engineering and design efforts on multi-discipline & single I&C engineering projects within the AT (Advanced technology) Hub for the semiconductor industry.• Coordinated project workloads and activities where necessary by scheduling work and activities, monitoring and supporting engineering team to satisfy the anticipated workload and client requirements.• Delivered low voltage scope that met quality and design… Show more • Led and supervised all low voltage (I&C, LSS, Security and TELECOM) engineering and design efforts on multi-discipline & single I&C engineering projects within the AT (Advanced technology) Hub for the semiconductor industry.• Coordinated project workloads and activities where necessary by scheduling work and activities, monitoring and supporting engineering team to satisfy the anticipated workload and client requirements.• Delivered low voltage scope that met quality and design requirements, within project budgets.• Consistently met and exceeded client expectations. • Incorporated lessons learned into department procedures and systems.• Provided scope development, estimates and discipline review for key proposals.• Assisted with establishment of I&C organizational structure, mission, and operational strategy within both the CSI and AEP Practices.• Monitored skills and provided training/mentoring of I&C team (engineers and designers) on a consistent basis.• Monitored I&C capacity and worked with Leadership and the Recruiting team to fill recruiting needs. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Reduced project design fees in 50% by removing PA (Plant Air) FIT design and construction since Instrument Air (IA) would take all air load for the plant once a future project added a 3rd compressor.• Reduced total hours for SOO/SPT edit hours (from 100 to 33) during proposal review with A&E by providing clarifications to scope and proposing the A&E to use an existing SOO template.EXPERIENCE• Staff augmented I&C, LSS and Security PE assigned onsite to a… Show more ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Reduced project design fees in 50% by removing PA (Plant Air) FIT design and construction since Instrument Air (IA) would take all air load for the plant once a future project added a 3rd compressor.• Reduced total hours for SOO/SPT edit hours (from 100 to 33) during proposal review with A&E by providing clarifications to scope and proposing the A&E to use an existing SOO template.EXPERIENCE• Staff augmented I&C, LSS and Security PE assigned onsite to a high-tech client on the semiconductor industry (world's largest chip manufacturer) to support Factory Construction Enterprise (FCE) department;• Perform and assist with technical risk, engineering, and proposal reviews, including technical design documentation criteria;• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to guide General Contractors, A&Es and trades on design and construction services;• Consult with system owners and maintenance technicians on technical/design/construction issues to avoid future rework and to apply concepts of safe design;• Mentor/train the company I&C team on client-specific internal procedures, guidelines, and standards.• Influence, consult, advocate, and lead efforts for sharing and standardizing best practices, processes, and procedures.• Review and update client technical I&C specifications to include clarifications and improvements to new and existing systems. Show less

Oregon, United States

"As Section Chair I was the leader and the individual responsible for influencing and motivating our members toward the success of the Oregon Section."• Served as a Chair of the IEEE Section Executive Committee and presided at ExComm meetings;• Represented the Oregon Section at IEEE gatherings;• Represented the Section at Regional Committee Meetings and voted on issues on the basis of the best interest of IEEE;• Oversaw Management of the Section;• Prepared the agenda and… Show more "As Section Chair I was the leader and the individual responsible for influencing and motivating our members toward the success of the Oregon Section."• Served as a Chair of the IEEE Section Executive Committee and presided at ExComm meetings;• Represented the Oregon Section at IEEE gatherings;• Represented the Section at Regional Committee Meetings and voted on issues on the basis of the best interest of IEEE;• Oversaw Management of the Section;• Prepared the agenda and served as chair for all meetings of the Section Executive Committee;• Identified appropriate volunteers for the Section’s non-elected positions and presented their appointments to the Section Executive Committee for review;• Served as a signer on the Section bank account and authorized disbursements as approved by the Section Executive Committee;• Established annual Section activities, with the approval of the Executive Committee;• Ensured that all Section Officers, Committee Chairs, Chapter Chairs and Affinity Group Chairs were aware of their responsibilities and duties;• Reviewed IEEE documents as they related to the position of Section Chair, including IEEE Bylaws, IEEE Manual Policy, IEEE Financial Operations Manual and the MGA Operations Manual;• Provided leadership in the association's statement of vision, mission, and goals, and the corresponding strategies, plans, and budgets to achieve them;• Identified potential individuals to serve in this position at completion of term of office. Acted as mentor to successor. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Assisted in capital asset and expense budget planning of maintenance programs and contractors that resulted in over $500K of savings in one contract only;EXPERIENCE• Provided guidance in the design, operation, and maintenance of the company's Fire Alarm System (FAS), Facility Management System (FMS) including Tenant Metering System (TMS), and Building Automation System (BAS);• Authored LSS design guidelines, technical specifications, installation details… Show more ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Assisted in capital asset and expense budget planning of maintenance programs and contractors that resulted in over $500K of savings in one contract only;EXPERIENCE• Provided guidance in the design, operation, and maintenance of the company's Fire Alarm System (FAS), Facility Management System (FMS) including Tenant Metering System (TMS), and Building Automation System (BAS);• Authored LSS design guidelines, technical specifications, installation details, strategic panel placement and layout to provide in-­house LSS owner's perspective/overview of consultant services performed to the Port;• Provided knowledge and engineering skills in energy efficiency by offering alternatives, analyzing, and evaluating maintenance and operations impacts for specific Port facilities, and systems.• Provided LSS and I&C technical and system integration services for systems and equipment to support day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, and construction projects;• Provided engineering skills to produce comprehensive documents including technical & design documentation criteria, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), block diagrams, process control functional narratives, control schematics, panel layout diagrams, instrument selection and sizing, and interconnection diagrams;• Prepared system drawings, and specifications for maintenance and operation of Port facilities and systems;• Provided engineering design, technical direction, and administrative skills as needed in the planning, development, and implementation of maintenance projects with varying degrees of complexity;• Provided technical guidance for CMMS and EAM systems and promoted equipment standardization;• Evaluated and provided technical guidance for Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance programs and monitored new tools and technology;Skills: Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks, P&IDs, Bluebeam, NFPA72, EST3, FireWorks, Mass Notification. Show less

Hillsboro

• Interfaced with the design team, project managers, and clients to lead an effort for the development of I&C design packages.• Determined, selected, and specified instrumentation & control devices required to monitor, operate and control mechanical, process, and electrical systems.• Provided input on / develop P&ID's, produced logic diagrams, control narratives (sequence of operations), wiring diagrams, instrument indexes, and control panel designs.• Interpreted and applied codes… Show more • Interfaced with the design team, project managers, and clients to lead an effort for the development of I&C design packages.• Determined, selected, and specified instrumentation & control devices required to monitor, operate and control mechanical, process, and electrical systems.• Provided input on / develop P&ID's, produced logic diagrams, control narratives (sequence of operations), wiring diagrams, instrument indexes, and control panel designs.• Interpreted and applied codes, job procedures, standards, and specifications.• Interfaced with other design disciplines and provided field assistance as required.• Monitored and reviewed on-site installation, start-up, and operation of instrumentation and controls.• Performed inspections of equipment as required.• PLC/HMI Architecture Design including Ethernet, ControlNet, and Remote I/O. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

• EE355 - Control System Design Continuous-domain systems and Laplace transform review. System modeling, identification, and linearization. System response and stability analysis. Classical tracking and regulating controller design using computers. PID tuning. Lab exercises in modeling, design, and implementation.

Portland, Oregon E Região, Estados Unidos

• REE463 - Energy Systems Instrumentation Application of electrical and mechanical sensors, data acquisition, logic controllers as applied to energy systems. Determination of physical parameters necessary for control and data-logging. Methods of calibration and correction.• EE419 - Power Electronics Labs A 30-hour lab component. Experiments include physical recognition and specification differences among diodes, SCRs, BJTs, MOSFETs, GTOs, and IGBTs. Design, simulation… Show more • REE463 - Energy Systems Instrumentation Application of electrical and mechanical sensors, data acquisition, logic controllers as applied to energy systems. Determination of physical parameters necessary for control and data-logging. Methods of calibration and correction.• EE419 - Power Electronics Labs A 30-hour lab component. Experiments include physical recognition and specification differences among diodes, SCRs, BJTs, MOSFETs, GTOs, and IGBTs. Design, simulation and built of SCR rectifiers, buck converters using a function generator and Op-Amp as a gate driver, and a boost converter using an Arduino as the MOSFET gate driver.• Redesigned the laboratory physical layout and revised the lab curriculum to include required student safety training to the laboratory-specific needs. Show less

Portland, Oregon E Região, Estados Unidos

ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Developed logistical inventory strategy and installed laboratory asset management for the Wilsonville campus through the use of Quartzy, and inventory and scheduling cloud-based software, as well as promoted its use and trained users.• Authored paper that outlined recommendations for equipment purchase process improvements using systems engineering methodologies and tools.EXPERIENCE• Supported laboratory management in the technical specification of equipment… Show more ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Developed logistical inventory strategy and installed laboratory asset management for the Wilsonville campus through the use of Quartzy, and inventory and scheduling cloud-based software, as well as promoted its use and trained users.• Authored paper that outlined recommendations for equipment purchase process improvements using systems engineering methodologies and tools.EXPERIENCE• Supported laboratory management in the technical specification of equipment, and supplies for lab improvement budgeting as well as chemical waste management.• Promoted, optimized and improved lab safety practices through hazard communication, curated SDS (Safety Data Sheets), and mitigated physical hazards.• Developed performance assessments on labs assets, identifying major issues and risks that could be used to make decisions to improve efficiency of assets.• Developed and modified policies and procedures to improve the overall operational effectiveness of Oregon Tech's laboratories facilities.• Evaluated, created and updated policies, procedures and other documentation and ensured all aspects of laboratory operations were in accordance with the university safety procedures, legislative requirements, OSHA codes and, NFPA Regulations.• Worked with department chairs, faculty, staff and students to resolve lab designs and to develop the campus strategic plan.• Coordinated trainings for students, faculty, and staff on laboratory and safety policies, processes, and procedures including Bio-Logic SAS, National Instruments, BK Precision, and Tektronix equipment. • Supported student and faculty requests for lab equipment, supplies and technician support.• Participated in the development of requests for proposals and funding guidelines for students, faculty and departments to determine if appropriate for Oregon Tech and how best to respond and comply.• Provided project identification, management and tracking for student projects. Show less

Portland, Oregon E Região, Estados Unidos

• Tutored Energy Systems Instrumentation & Control Systems course.• Monitored and graded assignments for undergraduate laboratory courses under faculty supervisor for Statics course.• Assisted in the development, administration, and oversight of programs and services for the EERE Department.

Portland, Oregon E Região, Estados Unidos

• Contributed to all technical aspects of processes implemented within Salesforce, including accounts, contacts, and campaigns.• Collaborated with user groups to analyze and document technical requirements for new features/capabilities within Salesforce.• Assisted the Office of Strategic Partnership to understand the effort, risk, and impact of making changes to Salesforce.• Provided day-to-day Salesforce technical support (licenses, access, permissions, profiles, roles and page… Show more • Contributed to all technical aspects of processes implemented within Salesforce, including accounts, contacts, and campaigns.• Collaborated with user groups to analyze and document technical requirements for new features/capabilities within Salesforce.• Assisted the Office of Strategic Partnership to understand the effort, risk, and impact of making changes to Salesforce.• Provided day-to-day Salesforce technical support (licenses, access, permissions, profiles, roles and page layouts etc.) to the users.• Completed bulk imports, exports and updates of Salesforce data using tools such as Excel Connector and Demand Tools.• Developed transfer guides for courses for the Office of Academic Partnerships.• Created, uploaded and evaluated blog entries to STEMOregon website from existing content.• Supported social media plugins and managed STEMOregon website. Show less

Tualatin

• Certification on GAMMA® GxT® and G400® photoresist strip systems.• Performed set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, mechanical and pneumatic assemblies in a clean room environment.• Determined and helped develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.• Tested and troubleshot final systems completing rework on systems as a result of testing.• Prepared technical reports summarizing… Show more • Certification on GAMMA® GxT® and G400® photoresist strip systems.• Performed set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, mechanical and pneumatic assemblies in a clean room environment.• Determined and helped develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.• Tested and troubleshot final systems completing rework on systems as a result of testing.• Prepared technical reports summarizing findings and recommended solutions to solve technical problems. Assisted in the selection and setup of specialized test equipment for semiconductor tools. Show less

Aracaju E Região, Brasil

ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Improved instrument MTBF of gas custody transfer systems from thirty to ninety days.• Optimized calibration activities from six hours to two and a half hours while managing a team of four technicians.EXPERIENCE• Maintained Gas Custody Transfer systems and served as an expert in the instrumentation and control (I&C) field in the Natural Gas Department for six years, two of those while attending college at the U.S. Translated technical specifications and standards… Show more ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Improved instrument MTBF of gas custody transfer systems from thirty to ninety days.• Optimized calibration activities from six hours to two and a half hours while managing a team of four technicians.EXPERIENCE• Maintained Gas Custody Transfer systems and served as an expert in the instrumentation and control (I&C) field in the Natural Gas Department for six years, two of those while attending college at the U.S. Translated technical specifications and standards from English to Portuguese in accordance with Brazilian regulations. Created and evaluated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for accuracy and applicability and performed data collection with statistical analysis that resulted in sound recommendations adopted by the company nationwide.• Served as expert for I&C in multi-disciplinary teams that created HAZOP and FMEA studies for field interventions.• Assisted with design and evaluation of instrumentation documentation according to ISA standards. Participated in the building, start up and commissioning of a plurality of city gates. Interfaced with other project disciplines and construction teams by reviewing documentation and supporting field request for information (RFIs).• Installed, calibrated, troubleshot, and repaired process control instrumentation, electromechanical, and pneumatic control devices used in gas systems, including orifice plates and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).• Maintained accurate records of equipment, inventory, repair records, preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance in SAP system.• Identified process improvement needs, prepared technical proposals for system upgrade and purchase of new instruments and spare parts. Supported procurement and subcontracting activities by analyzing commercial specifications in compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and industry procedures and policies.• Maintained all process equipment and areas in a constant state of inspection readiness. Show less

Aracaju E Região, Brasil

• Troubleshot equipment and performed all necessary installations, repairs and preventive maintenance on Diebold equipment at customer sites. Equipment included ATMs, alarm systems, CCTV, bank equipment, vaults, PC and PC peripherals, servers, DRE for election campaign.• Performed software solutions, including communication network review, systems integration, custom software and project management that encompassed all facets of a successful implementation.• Provided technical… Show more • Troubleshot equipment and performed all necessary installations, repairs and preventive maintenance on Diebold equipment at customer sites. Equipment included ATMs, alarm systems, CCTV, bank equipment, vaults, PC and PC peripherals, servers, DRE for election campaign.• Performed software solutions, including communication network review, systems integration, custom software and project management that encompassed all facets of a successful implementation.• Provided technical assistance to other team members, organized and update technical documentation, developed working knowledge of all company's operating standards, practices, and procedures.• Operated motor vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.• Displayed courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all customer interactions, maintaining composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations.• Built and maintained successful relationships with service providers, dealers and consumers, providing thorough support and problem resolution for them. Show less

Master Of Science (Ms), Electrical & Renewable Energy Engineering, 3.89

Activities and Societies: Co-Founder of Graduate Students Organization (GSO), Safety Committee Student Representative - Wilsonville.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical & Renewable Energy Engineering, Gpa 3.57

Activities and Societies: VP of Accounting of Tech-Owls in Action, IEEE Student Branch Treasurer & Chair, Student representative.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Petroleum Engineering, Gpa 3.48

Activities and Societies: - Speaker at 6th Brazilian Congress of Research & Development in Oil and Gas on "Transport and Use of Natural.

Bachelor’S Degree, Foreign Languages Teacher Education, Gpa 3.16