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Bernardo Jacob

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

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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

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