Experience

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  VerdErg Renewable Energy

  • United Kingdom
  • Renewables & Environment
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Engineer & Market Lead for South America

    • Mar 2023 - Present

    Senior engineer working on design optimization of the VETT system. VETT (Venturi-Enhanced Turbine Technology) is a new, affordable, fish-friendly approach to low head hydropower generation, which can be used in run-of-river and tidal range projects.Market Lead for LATAM, developing business opportunities for VETT technology and managing VerdErg's activities in the region, including feasibility studies of hydropower plants, stakeholder engagement and production of technical documentation.Collaborated on the implementation and commissioning of the first VETT commercial project, Eaton Socon Hydropower plant in the UK.Additional responsabilities:- R&D work for optimization and integration of the VETT hydro system, to maximize power generation and reduce costs. - Feasibility studies of hydropower projects worldwide, which include outline design, flow, head and power assessments, and also economic and environmental evaluations. - Identify potential sites for hydropower projects worldwide through the analysis of rivers` flow rates and drainage basins areas. Conduct flood assessments to identify best arrangement for dams, maximizing power generation and minimizing environmental impacts.- Source new suppliers of mechanical and electrical equipment used in the VETT system, developing relationships with manufacturers globally.

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • Feb 2018 - Mar 2023

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  BSI

  • Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

  • Test Engineer

    • Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
    • Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

    Main responsibilities:- Evaluate and test Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) to European, British, and international standards (EN/BS/ISO) for product certification (CE marking). Ensure products meet safety, efficiency, and purpose criteria.- Perform calculations using mathematical and statistical methods applicable for test engineering and data analysis. - Analyze test data to derive insights and conclusions and prepare detailed test reports.- Perform calculations of air flow systems and flow control devices in test rigs. - Calibration and maintenance of test rigs and equipment.

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  Green Biofuels Miami LLC

  • United States
  • Renewables & Environment
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Mechanical Engineer - Laboratory and Equipment Supervisor

    • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

    Major contributor to the design, startup, operation, maintenance and quality control of a 200,000 gallons/month biodiesel facility that utilizes used cooking oil as feedstock. Main responsabilities included:- Laboratory supervisor responsible for feedstock, in-process and final product quality control to assure compliance with ASTM D-6751 biodiesel specification.- Research and develop optimal production process by performing onsite laboratory tests and modifying production process based on those results, which helped to achieve biodiesel standard compliance.- Perform thermal and heat transfer analysis of fluid flows, including multiphase flow modeling, for the optimization of the biodiesel production process. - Thermodynamic performance calculations of centrifugal pumps, compressors and distillation towers.- Handle engineering calculations for the selection and acquisition of new process equipment, prepare datasheets for suppliers based on those results, and evaluate proposals.- Maintenance supervisor responsible for troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.- Company liaison to interface with customers and equipment vendors/suppliers.

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • May 2013 - Dec 2013

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  Florida International University

  • Miami, Florida, United States

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
    • Miami, Florida, United States

    - Assisted professors in the Mechanical Engineering Department with undergraduate courses.- Provided tutoring to undergraduate students.- Led exercise classes, focusing on practical applications of the coursework.

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  IESA Projetos, Equipamentos e Montagens S/A

  • Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern

    • Oct 2009 - Sep 2010
    • Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

    Collaborated on the design of a new oil refinery (RNEST) in the Northeast of Brazil for PETROBRAS.Participated in the selection and acquisition process of rotating equipment by handling performance calculations of different types of pumps, preparing datasheets for suppliers based on those results and evaluating proposals.

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  AECOM

  • Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

  • Engineering Intern

    • Oct 2007 - Sep 2008
    • Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

    Collaborated with the development of Environmental Impact Assessments for offshore Oil & Gas activities as drilling, production and seismic surveys in Brazil for permitting purposes. Clients included British Gas, Shell, Devon, HESS, among others.