Nelson Trabuco
About Nelson Trabuco
Nelson Trabuco is an I&C Commissioning Technician at Silver Back, currently working at Northvolt since 2022. He has a background in Instrumentation, Electronics, and Automation, with degrees from ETLA and the Setúbal School of Technology.
Work at Northvolt
Nelson Trabuco currently serves as an I&C Commissioning Technician at Northvolt, specifically at the SilverBack project in Skellefteå, Vasterbotten, Sweden. He has been in this role since 2022. In his position, he provides start-up assistance, which is critical for the successful launch of various projects. His responsibilities include troubleshooting and conducting loop checks, ensuring that all systems function correctly during the commissioning phase.
Education and Expertise
Nelson Trabuco has a solid educational background in instrumentation, electronics, and automation. He completed a Technical Course (Level IV) in Instrumentation, Electronics, and Automation at ETLA, Escola Tecnológica do Litoral Alentejano from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his studies at the Setúbal School of Technology, where he obtained a Technological Specialization (Level V) in Industrial Instrumentation and Automation in 2015. He also holds a Degree (Level VI) in Engineering of Automation, Control, and Instrumentation from the same institution, completed in 2019.
Background
Before joining Northvolt, Nelson Trabuco gained practical experience through internships. He worked as a Student Intern at Galp Energia in 2013 for one month in Sines, Setúbal, Portugal. In 2015, he completed a three-month internship at Volkswagen Autoeuropa in Palmela, Setúbal, Portugal. These experiences contributed to his foundational knowledge in the field of automation and instrumentation.
Achievements
Nelson Trabuco has developed significant skills in troubleshooting and loop checks as part of his role in I&C commissioning. His educational qualifications and hands-on experience have equipped him with the necessary expertise to contribute effectively to the commissioning process at Northvolt.