GILBERTO PITRA

Luanda

Summary

Results-driven Field Engineer with over 5 years of experience in industrial operations, commissioning, instrumentation, electrical systems, and process plant support within mining, water treatment, and heavy industrial environments. Strong background in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and start-up of critical process equipment and automation systems. Experienced in pumps, valves, transmitters, control systems, and process optimization in demanding field conditions. Proven ability to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable service delivery while managing operational risk and supporting customer requirements on site. Seeking to apply transferable process engineering and field service expertise within oil & gas operations and SLB process technologies.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Automation and Control Systems Engineer

Bluetech Systems Solutions

01.2025 - Current

Commissioning, testing, and start-up support for industrial process plants and water treatment systems.
Installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of field instrumentation including pressure, level, temperature, and flow devices.
Performed diagnostics and maintenance support on pumps, valves, actuators, and associated electrical systems.
Supported membrane-based water treatment processes including process control optimization.
Led FAT/SAT activities and ensured systems were delivered safely and in line with operational requirements.
Managed technical risks during commissioning and plant handover phases.
Delivered technical support to site teams and customers during critical operational stages.
Led cross-functional teams in troubleshooting and optimizing existing automation processes.

Electrical & Automation Engineer

PCS Global

01.2021 - 01.2025

Commissioned control and instrumentation systems in heavy industrial and mining operations.
Executed loop checks, fault finding, calibration, and testing of instrumentation systems.
Supported plant reliability through rapid troubleshooting of electrical and process control failures.
Worked with pumps, motors, MCC systems, drives, valves, and field devices in live production environments.
Improved operational uptime through corrective maintenance and system optimization.
Maintained strict compliance with HSE procedures in hazardous industrial areas.
Produced technical documentation, progress reports, and commissioning records.

Education

Diploma / Degree - Electrical Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology

Pretoria,South Africa

03.2021

Skills

Instrumentation: Pressure, Level, Temperature, Flow, Control Valves
Electrical: Motors, MCCs, Drives, Fault Finding, Panels
Process Equipment: Pumps, Water Treatment Systems, Membranes, Valves
Automation: Siemens TIA Portal, PCS7, Rockwell Studio 5000, WinCC
Tools: Fluke 787 ProcessMeter, Calibration Equipment
Documentation: P&IDs, Datasheets, Test Reports, Commissioning Packs
Agile expertise
Hazard analysis

Fault diagnosis
Control panel wiring
Network configuration
Variable frequency drives
Industrial automation
Process control
Instrumentation calibration

Certification

Siemens TIA Portal
Rockwell Studio 5000
Schneider Electric M580
(Available to obtain offshore certifications immediately if required)

Languages

Portuguese (Native)

English (Fluent)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available for offshore / onshore rotational assignments
Valid Passport
Valid Driver’s License
Strong adaptability to remote and high-pressure operational environments
Customer-focused with excellent problem-solving skills

Timeline