Roberto Vidal

Experience

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  Covestro

  Nov 2003 - Jan 2014

  Summary of the activities performed :Maintenance Work , design and development in the field of instrumentation and automationBayerMaterialScience . Participation in large factories stops , aimed at the automation ofmodernization of units , participated in several stages from project designto execution there of and bug fixes to be delivered to production.Participation in the development of projects from the conceptual stage of sizing, calculationsinstruments, describing costs for installation and implementation for instrumentation systems andautomation.Within the normal routine i'm part of the team of instrumentation / automation that focuses onefficiency and accuracy of measurement systems , work with predictive and correctivemaintenances, in my maintenance planning activities , development of maintenance procedures,andasset management plays in SAP , preparation of certification documents , and maintenance of thesame in the management system , for future reference audits.Development of control strategies for general automation systems in petrochemical plants. Show less Summary of the activities performed :Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of preventive , predictive and correctivemaintenance in electrical distribution systems .Executing maneuvers in distribuition system loads and low voltage substations center motor control( MCC ) .Trials and tests on electric motors .Predictive maintenance in electric emergency generators .Inspection of electrical equipment for usewithin the complex Bayer aiming theirsafety features and its functioning in general.Development and implementation of projects of low voltage , such as motor commands andapplications frequency inverters and e.g .Supervision of maintenance teams and design, outsourced , within substations Show less

  • Automation and instrumentation technician (Bayer Material Science)

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  • Electrical technician (Bayer Material Science)

    Nov 2003 - Jan 2010
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  Bayer

  Jan 2014 - now

  Offer specialized support for capital projects at multiple locations in LATAM including México, Brazil, Colômbia and Argentina.Empower LATAM sites through personalized consulting and training, ensuring robust technical expertise for safety lifecycle tasks.Coordinate risk mitigation efforts, focusing on process safety reviews related to PCT systems, alarms, and safety equipment.Engage in comprehensive safety reviews, emphasizing Process Control Technology (PCT) systems, interlocking mechanisms, and safety equipment.Facilitate compliance with audit requirements and risk management. Show less Responsible for performing Process safety reviews on different sites across the Americas, reviews include:• Root cause analysis,• Process safety revalidation reviews (HAZOP, LOPA)• Process safety reviews of investment projects • Process safety awareness programs for managers and operating staff.• Analysis and determination of classification of internal and external EX areas of equipment • Safety analysis of operation of process machines• Job security analysisManagement of process safety indicators and analysis planning for maintenance of internal safety indices in compliance with internal and external regulations (Brazilian, Argentinian and international legislation).Management for implementation and training for operational areas, including awareness training and alerts on process safety risks.Working close with local Health , safety and environmental team to perform audits and controls at Bayer and Supplier installations.Current locations of operation under responsibility:Argentina: Buenos Aires, Pillar and Zarate Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, São Paulo, São José dos Campos, Midwest region. Show less Development and management of projects in the automation and eletrical field.Use of integrated automation systems (SIS) for reach safety process performance based on safety analysis. Configuration and management of assets in BPCS.Use of instrumentation to control and secure industrial processes. IEC 61511 expert.Elaboration of concept , development and application of solutions to the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, based on all applicable, internal or external, standards.Management of capital projects focused on schedule , costs and quality.Creation of KPI's for follow project performances.Use of tools as Microsoft project, SAP and others.Extremelly focus on the development and achievement of results. Commitmented with deadlines and the quality of our projects.Respecting health safety and environment. Show less

  • Principal Functional Safety Expert

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Senior Process and Plant Safety Engineer

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2024

  • Process Control Technology Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2019
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  UCP/IPETEC - Universidade Católica de Petrópolis - Instituto de Pesquisa Educação e Tecnologia

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Visiting Professor