Bernardo Jacob
Construction Site Engineer
Coimbra
Summary
Engineer with 5 years of experience driving over several projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Engineer
Mota-Engil
Maputo
1 2020 - 07.2021
- Coordination and management input to design, procurement, subcontract packages of work, commissioning and handover process
- Ensuring highest standard of safety is consistently maintained, striving to out-perform standard practice and provide model of engineering practice excellence
- Ensuring quality throughout project delivery, meeting company policy and exceeding client expectations
- Ensuring that programme and budget are considered during coordination and management of project deliverables
- Active participation in Client meetings
- Awareness of project scope of Contractor and monitoring deviation of Subcontractor from this scope
- Ensure procurement is progressed in line with project planning
- Maintain oversight on all technical aspects of project, and ensure project team have clear and consistent understanding of technical deliverables
- • Maintain close liaison with design and commissioning teams and ensure that all technical inputs are considered in project delivery
- • Liaison with and coordination of assigned project delivery team including Site Management and Supervision staff, Procurement team, Commissioning team and Design team
- Continuous liaison with and coordination of project support staff including SHEQ, Planning and Commercial
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of project, reducing defects and rework
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Martifer
Viseu
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted accurate project analyses and design and dimensioning of welding joints for projects in strict accordance to EN, ISO and American standards.
- Optimized work environment by maintaining strict safety standards and enforcing use of proper protective gear at all times.
- Defined assembly, welding sequences and welding processes, reviewing plans and welding specifications documents and procedures.
- Trained welders, monitoring progress and abilities, as well as monitoring welder qualification examiner.
- Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Documented and certified material quality of each batch of raw material used in manufacturing by testing batch samples through tensile, compression and shear tests.
- Designed metal parts and control processes by providing assistance with soldering and welding procedures.
- Monitored microscopic samples to determine metal specifications such as structure and erosion.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and ensuring timely maintenance.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex welding issues, resolving challenges promptly to minimize delays in production schedules.
- Evaluated field materials to assess compliance with established specifications.
- Consistently delivered projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and prioritizing tasks according to project needs.
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra
Coimbra
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked on Project Friction 4.0, adapting to role and learning on job, with duties encompassing: Performing mechanical and metallographic characterization of solid-state welding and fusion welding
- Conducting characterization of coating for solid-state welding tools
- Handling mechanical design and manufacture of friction stir welding tools
- Completed and participated in range of projects (EDP, ISISE, TEKA, PSA), conducting analyses of: electrical structures; submerged arc welding; welding in furnace structure; and weld acceptance in automotive parts.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Designed experiments with rigorous controls to ensure validity and reliability of findings.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
Maintenance Engineer Intern
Somincor, Landing Mining
Castro Verde
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitored progress of repairs and major overhauls across several busy workshop environments, ensuring all tools and machinery were in place and functional to match business's needs
- Utilized SAP software for swift elaboration and correction of equipment parts structures
- Managed extensive inventory of equipment parts, contributing to its rationalization and ongoing accuracy
- Proposed meaningful changes for preventive maintenance of new equipment, with subsequent preparation and updating of technical manuals and notes for equipment.
- Optimized equipment performance through timely calibration and adjustments as needed.
- Participated in preventive maintenance programs, ensuring longevity of critical equipment components.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Improved equipment efficiency by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Assisted senior engineers with complex repairs, increasing overall team efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
M.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Universidade De Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal 01.2013 - 2018.05
Skills
Microsoft Office
Websites
Certification
Health and Safety Training, Civil Department University of Coimbra, 2018
Languages
Portuguese
English
English
Timeline
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Martifer
06.2019 - 10.2020
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra
12.2018 - 06.2019
Maintenance Engineer Intern
Somincor, Landing Mining
07.2017 - 08.2017
M.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Universidade De Coimbra
01.2013 - 2018.05
Project Engineer
Mota-Engil
1 2020 - 07.2021
Health and Safety Training, Civil Department University of Coimbra, 2018
Fundamentals of Contract Management
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