Rafael Alves Da Silva
About Rafael Alves Da Silva
Rafael Alves Da Silva is a Senior Project Engineer at thyssenkrupp in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with over 10 years of experience in project engineering for mining equipment and 5 years in industrial maintenance.
Professional Experience at thyssenkrupp
Rafael Alves Da Silva currently holds the position of Engenheiro de Projetos Sênior at thyssenkrupp in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. He has a rich history with thyssenkrupp, previously serving as Engenheiro de Projetos Pleno from 2019 to 2020, Engenheiro de Projetos Júnior from 2016 to 2019, Analista de Projetos from 2012 to 2015, and as Estagiário de Engenharia Elétrica from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Rafael holds a Pós-graduação Lato Sensu - Especialização in Gestão de Projetos from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, achieved between 2020 and 2021. He also earned his degree as Engenheiro Eletricista from Centro Universitário UNA, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a course in Técnico em Eletrônica at Senai from 2005 to 2006.
Project Engineering Expertise
With over 10 years of experience in project engineering for mining equipment, Rafael Alves Da Silva specializes in the conceptual phase through detailed engineering development. He is particularly skilled in creating single-line diagrams, force, control, and instrumentation interconnection projects, and medium and low voltage conductor sizing calculations. Moreover, he prepares technical specifications for purchasing electrical panels, control systems, and instrumentation.
Role in Project Management
In his current role, Rafael coordinates projects encompassing electrical, automation, and instrumentation disciplines. He is involved in planning and monitoring project execution to ensure compliance with final client specifications. He also acts as an interface between functional project disciplines and significant meetings with clients and suppliers.
Previous Experience at Comau do Brasil
Before his tenure at thyssenkrupp, Rafael worked as a Tec. Eletrônico at Comau do Brasil from 2007 to 2011, in Betim, Minas Gerais. This role provided him with valuable experience in industrial maintenance which he carried forward into his subsequent positions.