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Hugo Torres

Hugo Torres

Consultor Junior

location of Hugo TorresSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PV Cleaning Robots| Project Engineering |Solar Tracking |Renewable Power Generation |Project Management | Lean-Six Sigma

  • Education

    • Universidade Federal de Itajubá

      2012 - 2018
      Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering 76/100

      Activities and Societies: TCC/Final Project- Design and Construction of a Parabolic Trough Collector (Extension) PET/ Conexões de Saberes Física e Popularização da Ciência (Extension) Up Consultoria Jr (Junior Company) (Extension) Econoetc Team -Participation on various extra-class activities-Event Organization (SEMMOP, EREJ, TEDx, Solidary Christmas)-Vehicular Energy Efficiency Project related to Shell Eco-Marathon (ECONOTEC, not existing anymore-Relevant coursework in Maintenance, Project Management,Thermal Systems, Turbomachinery and Manufacturing Processes

    • 포항공과대학교

      2015 - 2016
      Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering Thermal Systems; IC Engines; Fluid Mechanics. Climatology; 80/100

      Activities and Societies: -Korean Language Classes (Beginner Level) -Engineering Classes (Engineering of Creative Design (TRIZ); Applied Fluid Mechanics; Introduction to turbomachinery; Heat Transfer; Combustion and Environment; Applied Thermal Engineering; Introduction to Climate Change) -Cross-cultural Programs (CCAP - Cross Cultural Awareness Program, UNESCO) Exchange Program at POSTECH, Pohang, South Korea, with scholarship from SWB -Science Without Borders- Program, Brazilian National Government

  • Experience

    • UP Consultoria Jr

      Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
      Consultor Junior

      Realizou Consultoria Empresarial; Auxiliou no Gerenciamento de Projetos; Realizou Parcerias para as Empresas

    • Hyundai Motor Company

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Intern - Gasoline Engine System Engineering Team

      Survey and analysis on automotive market in Brazil; Research for ethanol fuel in Brazilian Market; Investigation on engine friction and lubrication system; research on new technologies in gasoline engine; conducting engine test to measure mechanical friction; conducting bearing rig test for 4 kinds of different materials.

    • Soosan Heavy Industries

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
      Intern - Overseas Sales

      Analyzed Brazilian Markets of Mineral Extraction, Quarrying and Construction; Translated information about Brazilian Market from Portuguese to English; Developed sales strategy for Brazilian Market

    • Vale

      Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
      Internship - Engineering of Mine Equipment Maintenance

      Collaborated with activities related to initial control, maintenance planning, KPI`s attendance, maintenance routines, structure analysis studies, predictive maintenance, telemetry and assets management.

    • Marta Saldanha Idiomas

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
      English Second Language Teacher

      Teach English Classes, from initial levels to advanced students; teach Portuguese for foreigners

    • Valmont Solar

      Jan 2020 - Aug 2023

      Around 500 MWp in utility Scale Projects; +700MWp in DG projects.Lead a group of 5 Engineers for the issuance of technical documentation of solar trackers for PV Plants (both DG and utility scale); support commercial team; Engineering Process improvements; Collaborate on new components development; Components Testing; Support clients in field; Interface with Global team (other teams are in Omaha/NE and Rome/Italy Issuance of Engineering documentation, such as: Topographic and Cut and Fill Analysis(AutoCad Civil 3D/PVCase); Mechanical Drawings of trackers; Plant Layout; Bill of Materials; Detail Specsheets. Show less - Support in the project management of ground photovoltaic power plants, both large projects (utilities) and distributed generation.- Support, coordination and implementation of process improvement projects;- Issuance and review of technical documentation, such as: plant layout; installation manuals; pull-out and SPT procedures; maintenance manual; calculation of voltage drop in circuit; component sizing; terrain slope validation; review of structural calculations; 2D drawing of components; 3D modeling of components;-Monitoring the pull-out procedure and monitoring the assembly of test equipment;- Execution of purchase and delivery schedule monitoring for items related to photovoltaic plants; Show less

      • Brazil Region - Project Engineering Manager

        Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

      • Project Coordinator

        Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

      • Senior Project Analyst

        Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

    • GameChange Solar

      Sept 2023 - Jul 2024
      Technical Implementation Director - Brazil

      +3GWp in Engineering for projects quotedAdapt tracker design and dimensioning according to Brazil codes; Adapt processes for Brazil and Brazilian market; Issue Engineering Documentation, which includes: -Assesment of project boundary conditions (wind load; topography; airborne corrosion; subgrade corrosion);-Tracker dimensioning; -Tracker Optimization;-Mechanical Drawings of Trackers;-Preliminary Topographic review (Civil 3D);-Bill of Materials (BOM);-Layout of PV Plants;-Specification Datasheets; Show less

    • SUNPURE

      Oct 2024 - now
      Technical Solutions Manager

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  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fluência Duolingo em Espanhol: Avançado (estimativa)

      Duolingo
      Jan 2017
      View certificate certificate

    • NR 12 - Curso Básico

      Faculdadesulmineira
      Apr 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • Inteligência Emocional 2.0

      Escola Conquer
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • TOEFL - IBT (Score: 106/120)

      ETS
      Apr 2019

    • Mechanical Engineer

      Conselho Regional De Engenharia E Agronomia De Minas Gerais
      Nov 2019

    • Mecânico de Veículos Automotores a Diesel

      SENAI-MG
      Dec 2011

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Hugo Torres
      Second prize on 4th KOBRAS/KFPP Essay Content Kobras - Korea Brazil Socienty/KFPP - Korea Foundation for the Promotion of Private School Jul 2016 Second prize on 4th KOBRAS/KFPP Essay Content, organized by KOBRAS, KFPP and Brazilian Embassy in Seoul. The essay should be written in Portuguese and should have as content "The meaning of studying in Korea in my life". The second prize was gotten with the essay titled "Do carbono ao Diamante - Vivendo um ano na Coreia do Sul".