RAFAEL PAMPLONA GUEDES GAMA

Home Address: Revere, MA, EUA

Cell Phone: +1-860-***-****

E-mail: add4gq@r.postjobfree.com

Occupation: Electrical and Automation Engineer

Electrical Engineering Industrial Automation & Instrumentation PV Solar Project Management PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

***Employment Authorization in USA***

Extensive experience as an Electrical Engineer working with Project Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance, Assembling, Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, Supervision of Construction Works, Starting of plants, machinery and equipment. Segments: Engineering Offices, Steel Industry, Mining, Flexible Piping, Oil & Gas, Food Factory, Solar Industry, Construction.

Work experiences in the United States, Brazil and Australia. Estimates, budgets, hiring, and inspection of materials and services suppliers. Skills: Focus on results, organized, ethical, safety culture, proactive, flexible, individual and team work, excellent interpersonal relationships, responsible, reliable, highly self-motivated and hard-working. Softwares: Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project); Technical Drawing (AutoCAD); Electrical

(DCE 4.0; PTW); Lighting (Dialux, Fael Luce); PLC (Logixpro, Rslogix 500, Simatic S7-PLCSIM, Unity Pro); Supervisory (iFIX, Elipse, InTouch, Vijeo, RSview 32, Simatic Wincc, VISU+); Electro-hydro- pneumatic (FluidSIM); Database (My SQL); Matlab; PV Solar System (PVSyst and Radiasol). ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Graduate Program – Specialization in Industrial Automation for Oil Production, Refinement, and Transportation Systems

Instituto SENAI de Educação Superior [SENAI Institute of Higher Education] – Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil

(August 2009)

Overview of the Automation Systems in a Compression Station – Score 9.1 Graduate Program – Specialization in Automation of Industrial Processes Universidade de Uberaba [University of Uberaba] – Taken at SENAI - Vitoria/ES, Brazil (November 2007)

Monograph: An Overview of the Architecture of a Plate Conditioning Expansion Automation System of a Steelmaking Process

Undergraduate Program – Bachelor of Electrical Engineering – Major: Computer Engineering Faculdade Novo Milenio [‘Novo Milenio’ College] – Vila Velha/ES, Brazil (December 2006) Coefficient of Performance: 8.7

Monograph: Analysis of the grounding system mesh, failures episodes, and overload of electrical and electronic equipment in the loading area of the blast furnace at ‘Companhia Siderurgica de Tubarao’ Vocational Program – BSB51415: Diploma of Project Management Australian Pacific College - Brisbane, QLD, Australia (December 2018) LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE

Portuguese: Native English: Fluent (IELTS 6.0) Spanish: Intermediate French: Beginner PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

JUL 2019 TO MAR 2020 - CIA CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL SERVICES - MA, UNITED STATES Main responsibilities:

• Working with electrical construction services for residential and commercial Page 1 ! of! 6

MAR 2018 TO JUN 2019 - CAN DO SOLAR AUSTRALIA - QLD, AUSTRALIA www.candosolar.com.au – Electrical Engineer

Main responsibilities:

• Installing Photovoltaic Solar Systems for Residences and Businesses

• Working on tin/tiles/tilt roofs

• Installing DC and AC Circuit and Isolator, Solar Inverter, Circuit Breaker, Energy Meter, Timer for Hot Water Systems, Metering Neutral Link, Metering Isolation Link, Data Cabling, Current Transformers and Export Power Manager

• Testing circuits to ensure integrity and safety

• Designing panels and cabling arrangement on roofs

• Rearrangement of switchboard and meter box in accordance with Australian Standards

• Maintaining organization of stocks, mounting gear, electrical materials and tools

• Setting up of inverters

• Troubleshooting/problem solving equipment faults

• Instructions to costumers

• Adhering to and promoting a safe work environment JUL 2017 TO DEC 2017 - ANTONIO MOZZARELLA FACTORY - NJ, UNITED STATES www.antoniomozzarella.com - Electrical Engineer Maintenance and Continuous Improvements Main responsibilities:

• Electrical and mechanical installation/repair/design

• Lighting conversion from fluorescent to LED

• Setting up drives for motor control and automated process

• Troubleshooting/problem solving equipment fault

• Setting up production machinery

• Maintaining organization of warehouse/maintenance room

• Specifying and ordering material needed

MAY 2013 TO OCT 2016 - TECHNIP FLEXIBRAS TUBOS FLEXIVEIS LTDA - ES RJ, BRAZIL www.technip.com – Engineer

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Electrical & Instrumentation Assembling, Commissioning and update the Electrical Schematics of Extrusion Line G204, Profiling Machine SPI23 and Rewinder Machine WSP-23

• Managing projects for installation and machineries improvements of the New Brazilian Factory (Flexi- bras Açu) preparing the technical specifications and hiring suppliers to develop and to execute the services; 5S auditor

• Establishing guidelines, standards, and project schedule

• Issuing and/or assisting in the issuance of Technical Specifications, Detailed Procedures, and Perma- nent Instructions

• Performing project calculations, development, monitoring, and verification

• Developing studies for the application of new technologies/new equipment

• Developing technical and economic feasibility studies

• Issuing technical reports

• Approving and receiving new equipment

• Monitoring the financial aspects of investments under my responsibility

• Monitoring multi-disciplinary teams in the implementation of new equipment/upgrades and new facili- ties/utilities

• Integrating a working group focused on the Company’s quality program (MPT Total Productive Main- tenance), through meetings, suggesting proposals for improvements in the area, discussing opera- tional difficulties, clarifying concerns.

• Responsible for my own safety and that of others in the area, and optimization of the resources avail- able (human and equipment), being integrated with the QHSE program.

• Responsible for the electrical and automation assembly, pre-commissioning, commissioning, assisted and As-Built operation of Extruder G204, Profiler SPI23, and Winder WSP23.

• Responsible for Project Coordination regarding continuous improvements in production lines, process- es, and administrative facilities and plant utilities. Page 2 ! of! 6

• Operational tests on extrusion heads.

• Elaboration of Technical Specifications, Bills of Materials, Basic, Detailed, and As-Built Projects.

• Studies for safety compliance.

• Planning and Monitoring of Construction Works, Quotation of Materials and Services with Suppliers.

• Technical visits to the units of ‘Flexibras Vitoria’, Jumbo 07, Flexible Items Testing Center in Jucu/ES,

‘Viola Maio’ units (Coil Jetting Process), Milling (zeta wire production and QC testing) in Vila Velha/ ES, hydrostatic testing, and deparaffinization in the ‘Technip Brasil’ area, and in Cabreas facilities. NOV 2012 TO FEB 2013 - NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO NOV FLEXIBLES - RJ, BRAZIL www.nov.com – Electrical Engineer II

Main responsibilities:

• Participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (supplier: BRASTEC - SP, Brazil) regarding the machinery and electro-electronic equipments used in the flexible pipe production lines of NOV Flexibles in Açu Super Port in RJ

• Verification of drawings, electrical wiring, monitoring of assembly and operation tests of machines, panels, HMI, electrical infrastructure, hardware.

JUN 2012 TO NOV 2012 - EPC ENGENHARIA PROJETO CONSULTORIA - ES, BRAZIL www.epc.com.br – Electrical Engineer II

Main responsibilities:

• I worked with the LEUSF Electrical Engineering Department during the construction of Pelletizing Plant VIII of ‘VALE’ in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil.

• I performed the calculations of the power cables for the low- and medium-voltage electrical system.

• Together with sales representatives, I elaborated the street lighting calculations.

• Analysis and review of electrical and optical fiber cable drawings. OCT 2009 TO APR 2012 UNIAO FABRICACAO E MONTAGEM LTDA - ES, BRAZIL www.uniaoengenharia.ind.br – Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineering Coordinator Main responsibilities:

• Coordinating the technical Electrical Engineering team for the elaboration and review of Basic, De- tailed, and “As-Built” projects related to Electrical specialization in Compressor Stations (ECOMP) works in the cities of Piuma/ES, Aracruz/ES, and Prado/BA in Brazil.

• Ensuring delivery of all documents and technical drawings (AutoCad/DWG) listed in the contract to the customer (PETROBRAS/GASENE).

• Preparation and review of technical specifications, reports, proposals, studies, and electrical sizing, technical drawings for the construction, assembly, and commissioning of plants, equipment and pro- cesses in order to ensure their operation and quality within the applicable safety requirements and technical standards.

• Attending meetings and the general planning of area-related projects and activities, interfacing with customers, consultants, and internal and external suppliers in order to meet project goals and objec- tives.

• Controlling quality and deadlines.

• Issuing purchase orders and technical reports.

• Verifying and approving several internal requests, drawings, and projects.

• Establishing guidelines, standards, and project schedule.

• Gathering information in the field and in the file management system. Nature of the Electrical Projects developed:

• Distribution of Medium- and Low-Voltage Electric System

• Electrical Installations in Explosive Atmosphere and Hazardous Areas

• Normal and Emergency Lighting and Outlets

• Electrical Schematics and Diagram

• Electrical and Electronic Grounding

• Protection System Against Atmospheric Discharges (SPDA) Page 3 ! of! 6

• Studies and Dimensioning of Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) electrical cables for Lighting, Short Circuit, Power Flow, Electrical Protection Coordination and Selectivity, Voltage Drops systems and subsystems

• Technical Specifications and Data Sheets for Electrical Equipment and Materials: Electrical Panels, Mo- tor Control Centers, Transformers, Capacitor Banks, Battery Chargers, Uninterruptible Power Systems

(UPS), Load Resistors

• Data Network and Telephony, Intercom and Closed-Circuit Television Projects

• Preparing and analyzing specifications, reports, proposals, studies, calculations and technical drawings for electrical, automation, and industrial instrumentation projects in order to enable the construction, as- sembly, operation, and maintenance.

Tools used:

• AutoCAD – Technical drawing software

• MS Project – Project management software

• PDMS – three-dimensional electronic models to analyze space, infrastructure, and interfer- ence with other subjects

• Lighting Calculation – calculations performed by the Lumen Method and the Point-to-Point Method, Dialux, Fael Luce, and other manufacturers’ software

• SKM Power Tools for Windows (PTW) – Electrical Cable Sizing, Electrical Protection Coordi- nation & Selectivity, Power Flow and Short Circuit Calculations

• Office Suite – Software for the elaboration of Calculations, Specifications, Reports, Presenta- tions, and other software

COBRAPI GERENCIAMENTO CONSULTORIA E PROJETOS LTDA. [COBRAPI MANAGEMENT, CONSULTING, AND PROJECTS] - ES/SP, BRAZIL

MAY 2007 TO OCTOBER 2009

www.cobrapi.com.br – Jr. Electrical Engineer

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinating and controlling the tasks of the electrical designing team.

• Participating in multi-disciplinary projects.

• Support in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for engineering projects and ser- vices.

• Preparing and analyzing specifications, reports, proposals, studies, calculations and technical draw- ings for electrical, automation, and industrial instrumentation projects in order to enable the con- struction, assembly, operation, and maintenance of industrial systems, equipment, and buildings in order to ensure quality within our clients’ safety requirements and technical standards.

• Controlling quality and deadlines of projects prepared by my team.

• Issuing and/or assisting in the issuance of Technical Specifications, Detailed Procedures, and Specifi- cations.

• Issuing data sheets and technical reports to substantiate equipment purchases.

• Approving drawings and projects.

• Establishing guidelines, standards to be applied, and project schedule for the electrical projects under my responsibility.

• Performing calculations, development, monitoring, and verification of electrical projects.

• Developing studies for the application of new technologies/new equipment.

• Developing technical and economic feasibility studies.

• Attending meetings with sales representatives, suppliers, and customers.

• Participating in the COBRAPI Trainee Program (2007).

• Gathering information in the field and in the file management system. The main projects were:

Customer: USIMINAS – Cubatao/SP

- Detailed Electrical Design for ‘Vao J-K’ Building regarding the Hot Skin Pass Mill Line (2009)

- Detailed Electrical Design of the Electrical Room for the Rolling Mill Preparation Line (2009)

- Detailed Electrical Design of Sinter’s Sieving (Grinding) area (2009)

Customer: TECHNIP – Flexibras – Vitoria/ES

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- Coordination of the electricity team during the detailed project for the 3rd expansion of Flexibras

(2009).

- Study and elaboration of electrical design estimates for the proposal of the Detailed Project for Flexi- bras expansion with the construction of Factory 3 (2009).

Customer: USIMINAS – Ipatinga/MG

- Coordination of the electrical team involved in the detailed project of the Dispatch Yard No. 7 in the thick plate milling (2009).

Customer: VALE – Vitoria/ES

- Conceptual Design of the new Supply and Inspection Stations for Wagons, Utility areas, Railroad Lighting, Mechanically Organized Workshop and Warehouse (2008).

- Basic Refurbishment Project for a compact grid in the Power Distribution System (2008).

- Basic Project of the new Wagon Workshop (2008).

Customer: ArcelorMittal Tubarao – Serra/ES

- Detailed electrical and instrumentation design for the CST AF1 Sill Cooling (2008).

- “As-Built” electrical and automation project for the expansion of the plate conditioning (2007/2008).

- “As-Built” design for the electrical and instrumentation aspects of the areas within the Oxygen Con- trol Station, 02 Vaporization and 02 Balls for White Martins (2007).

Customers Prosint Quimica (RJ) and AGA (Ecuador)

- Electrical and instrumentation project for the installation of a new backup plant of O2 (2007). COMPANHIA SIDERURGICA DE TUBARAO - ES, BRAZIL

JANUARY 2006 TO JANUARY 2007

www.arcelormittal.com – Electrical Engineering Internship Main responsibilities:

Intern in the Department of Engineering at ‘Sol Coqueria Tubarao’ – construction of a heat recov- ery coke-making and a thermal power plant.

Verification of electrical, industrial instrumentation and automation projects.

Monitoring of construction works, commissioning, testing, start-up, and participation in training. COMPLEMENTARY COURSES

Description: Entity: Year

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Ho

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CurSol Installer – Concepts, Design, Installation, Commis- sioning, and Best Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems Practices CURSOL 2018 20

Training in Australia: White Card WorkSafe WA; NBN EnAble Card; Telstra; Down- er; UCG; Lendlease; Programmed

2018 -

Solar Energy – SFV Design and Installation (Solar) EBES-ES 2016 16

Contract Management with Petrobras iPM Solution 2014 08

NR-35 – Working at Heights HPW 2013 08

NR-10 – Safety During Electrical Installations and Services; Basic Electricity Work RAC-11; Protection Equipment Con- cepts & Practices; Advanced First-Aid

Precisa Treinamen-

tos

2012 80

Short Circuit and Selectivity in Industrial Electrical Installa- tions

Target Engenharia 2009 14

NR-10 – Safety During Electrical Installations and Services UTI Training 2007 40 Page 5 ! of! 6

EXTRA-CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES

Chaplain by ‘Ordem dos Capelaes do Brasil’ (2016)

Judo Athlete – Black Belt

Main Achievements:

Champion of the US Open Judo – Miami FL, USA (1999) South American Judo Champion – Guayaquil, Ecuador (1999) Youth Games Student Champion (2002)

AutoCad 2007 GUP – Visual Group 2007 40

Instrumentation Projects Metroval 2006 24

DCS Maintenance – CENTUM CS300 Yokogawa 2006 35

Supervisory Application Software – Water Central Station & Gas Rinsing of Aciaria

Waar Engenharia &

Automacao

2006 32

Demineralization Systems – Water and Wastewater Treat- ment

Fluid Brasil 2006 40

SLC-500 – Maintenance using RSLogix500. Rockwell 2006 32

PLC – Programmable Logic Controllers – Basic Fundamentals and Applications

ISA-ES 2006 20

Electronic Equipment Protection Against Electromagnetic Interference – Grounding, SPDA, and Harmonic

ISA-ES 2006 16

Installation & Set Up of Computer Networks SENAC-ES 2005 45

Computer Assembly and Maintenance SENAC-ES 2005 60 Page 6 ! of! 6

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