Carlos Bastos
About Carlos Bastos
Carlos Bastos is a Sr Process Coordinator Specialist at Chemtrade with extensive experience in process coordination, engineering, and Lean Six Sigma projects.
Sr Process Coordinator Specialist at Chemtrade
Carlos Bastos currently holds the position of Sr Process Coordinator Specialist at Chemtrade. In this role, he oversees various process coordination activities, including risk analysis, process safety management, and functional safety engineering programs. He is responsible for conducting critical analyses and auditing processes as part of the Quality Management System. Carlos also ensures regular alignment on process technology and safety through meetings with engineers from different sites and corporate offices in North America.
Previous Experience as Engineering Professor
From 2012 to 2013, Carlos Bastos worked as an Engineering Professor at Centro Universitário Padre Anchieta in Jundiaí, São Paulo. During his tenure, he imparted knowledge and practical skills in engineering to a diverse group of students, contributing to their academic and professional development in the field of chemical engineering.
Career at Duratex
Carlos Bastos gained extensive experience at Duratex, where he initially worked as an intern from 2007 to 2008. He then served as a Process Coordinator from 2007 to 2013. In these roles, Carlos managed a plant capital projects portfolio with a 5-year horizon, focusing on facilities, equipment regularization, process automation, new technologies, and process safety. Through his design review and improvement initiatives, he achieved a significant 15% reduction in power consumption for the plant's largest power-consuming equipment.
Educational Background
Carlos Bastos holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (2004-2008). He also earned a Master's degree in Control and Automation Engineering from Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo, specializing in Chlor-Alkali cell room hydrogen and chlorine pressure control optimization. Additionally, Carlos completed a Mestrado Profissional at the same institute, focusing on Engenharía de controle e automação with an emphasis on Industry 4.0 and autonomous production management (2016-2018).
Lean Six Sigma Mentorship
Carlos Bastos has been instrumental in mentoring and training in Lean Six Sigma projects. Over a span of 2 years, he successfully mentored and trained 3 green belts and 35 yellow belts. His guidance in these projects has contributed to optimizing operational efficiencies and implementing continuous improvement methodologies across various processes.
Involvement in Risk Analysis and Safety Programs
Carlos Bastos has coordinated several risk analysis studies, including HazOp, LoPA, and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA). He has implemented Process Safety Management (PSM) and Functional Safety Engineering programs, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of processes. His expertise in these areas is crucial in maintaining high safety standards and preventing operational risks in the industry.
Engagement with Industry Associations
Carlos Bastos actively participates in forums of the Brazilian Association of Chlorine Producers (ABICLOR) and attends international conferences of producers and suppliers of new technologies. His involvement in these platforms allows him to stay updated with the latest advancements and contribute to discussions on industry best practices and innovative solutions.