Hugo Frazão

Bachelor’s Degree in Automation, Control and Instrumentation Engineering (Level 6)

01/10/2017 – 06/08/2020

Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Setúbal/IPS, Setúbal

In this degree I developed a specific multidisciplinary profile, with a solid background in the areas of Mathematics and Engineering Sciences, complemented by the areas of Business and Communication Sciences, and Informatics. Stood out in the area of automation and instrumentation.

Classification: Final year project:
Programming of an Automatic Process Line and development of communication protocols - 17
Final score – 15

Higher Technical Course in Automation, Robotics and Industrial Control (Level 5)

18/11/2015 – 29/07/2017

Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Complexo Petroquímico Repsol, Sines (Portugal)

Trained to work in the Industrial Control and Production area, Automation and Industrial Robotics, Instrumentation, Metrology, Control and Supervision of Distributed Systems, Design and Installation and Maintenance of Industrial Installations.

Classification:
Internship: Energy Manager - 18
Final score – 15

Technical Course in Mechatronics (Level 4)

15/09/2012 – 30/06/2015

Escola Tecnológica do Litoral Alentejano (ETLA), Complexo Petroquímico Repsol, Sines (Portugal)

Gained experience and training with Computer Assisted Design (2D and 3D CAD), 3D Modeling and Computer-Assisted Production (CAM), Sensors and transducers, Robotics, Programmable Automation, Electrical Machines, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Mechanical Technology, Machine Tools, Numerical Computing, Maintenance Techniques, Testing Techniques and Fault Diagnosis in Industrial Equipment and Training in the Context of Work.

Classification:
Final year project - 19
Final score – 17

Internship (Energy Manager)

16/03/2017 – 20/07/2017

Águas de Santo André, V. N. de Santo André (Portugal)

• Launched an energy efficiency initiative by creating eco-friendly practices and calculating the investment needed to reduce the company’s energy consumption.
• Improved the asset management by registering all the assets and its conditions in the field by using an ERP database.

Internship (4 Companies inside refinery)

01/06/2015 – 30/06/2015

Refinery, GALP, Sines (Portugal)

• Worked in Prosegur providing reports of tested safety valves and equipment.
• Responsible in GES for calibration and maintenance of analyzers such as pH, conductivity and chlorine.
• Performed the maintenance of valves in the mechanical part workshop of EFATM.
• Learned and repaired electrical equipment in EFATM eletrical workshop.

I&C Design Lead Engineer

01/04/2023 – Ongoing

Silverback under contract to Northvolt, Skellefteå (Sweden)

• Reviewed and analyzed various technical documents including P&IDs, cable schedules, I/O Schedules, instrument datasheets, and instrument layouts.
• Reviewed project schedules from Primavera P6.
• Participated in HAZOP studies, contributing to risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Attended and contributed to design reviews and workshops, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Engaged in direct communication with vendors for technical clarifications and specifications.
• Conducted technical evaluations of equipment and system offers.

I&C Commissioning Technician

11/04/2022 – 31/03/2023

Silverback under contract to Northvolt, Skellefteå (Sweden)

• Conducted commissioning and start-up of HVAC systems, including Air Handling Units (AHUs), ensuring optimal system performance and proper airflow distribution.
• Managed the Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and commissioning of chiller systems, verifying their integration into the larger cooling system and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Balanced cooling systems, adjusting settings to meet project specifications and energy performance standards, ensuring all components operated harmoniously.
• Performed pre-commissioning activities for the Utility Management System in both the field and the control room, focusing on HVAC and cooling system components.
• Tested signals to Low Voltage Switchgear (LVS) and Motor Control Centers (MCCs), ensuring correct communication and functionality between control systems and equipment.
• Utilized the ABB XA800 system for control and monitoring, streamlining system performance verification and ensuring real-time control and accuracy.
• Developed a loop-checking tracker to monitor progress, ensuring timely and thorough commissioning of all system loops.
• Troubleshot a range of issues, from field faults to control logic programming, resolving problems efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Red-marked Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILDs), ensuring accuracy in system documentation and alignment with as-built conditions.

I&C Commissioning Field Supervisor

21/06/2021 – 10/08/2021

Eneida under contract to Engie, Chemiepark, Marl (Germany)

• Responsible for the planning and organization of the Pre-commissioning team’s work.
• Conducted pre-commissioning activities in the field as well as in the control room.
• Responsible for ensuring the quality of construction by checking the instruments before walk-downs while checking the layouts, P&ID and datasheets of the instruments.
• Develop skills in leadership when making decisions on the team's work.
• Troubleshot different kinds of problems from field faults to logic programming.
• Worked with YOKOGAWA DCS and SIS with Remote I/O.
• Ensured that loop check was well conducted by executing DCS operator functions while loop-checking with co-workers in the field and the control room.
• Red-marked layout and Instrument Loop Diagrams.
• Prepared Quality Test Packs for field instruments and equipment.

I&C Commissioning Technician

14/01/2021 – 11/06/2021

Eneida, Refinery, GALP, Sines (Portugal)

• Responsible for the bench calibration and Loop-testing of field instruments using P&ID and the industrial plan in order to identify and test the instruments in cooperation with the control room staff.
• Reinstate instruments on site and leak testing the impulse lines as well as the air supply lines.
• Verified the functional operability of the equipment by executing commissioning activities in the project.
• Assisted the Unit’s start-up by identifying problems and coming up with solutions.

Аutomation Technician

01/12/2018 - 06/08/2020

Portuguese LuBan WorkShop, Setúbal (Portugal)

• Developed various PLC and HMI programs using TIA Portal to program automation systems in communication with manipulator arms.
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment within the workshop.
• Tested and developed communication protocols to establish communication with other PLCs, Robots and other devices.
• Applied my knowledge in Robotics by programming manipulator arms.

I&C Commissioning Technician

16/07/2018 – 20/09/2018

Exxon Mobil, Antwerp (Belgium)

• Carried out loop-testing of various field instruments such as control valves, flowmeters, pressure and temperature transmitters, etc.
• Ensured the quality and proper functionality of field instruments.
• Collaborated with the control room team to verify instrument readings and control responses.
• Maintained accurate records of testing procedures and results.
• Identified and resolved issues in instrument performance and calibration.