Marcela Taliati Lopes Ota
Lane Cove,Australia
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled Civil Engineer with a robust background in engineering solutions, technical project management, and process optimization. Proven track record in natural gas distribution, automation and technical team management, and 4.0 technology. Adept at fostering positive relationships, delivering strategic improvements, and applying innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Engineer - Focal Point
Comgás (Sao Paulo Gas Company) - the largest distributor of piped natural gas in Latin America
Sao Paulo, Brazil
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed a technical maintenance team for automation and instrumentation services
- Oversaw subcontractors for maintenance services
- Handled financial control of the area (CAPEX and OPEX)
- Managed production capacity vs
- Demand
- Implemented continuous improvement projects reducing corrective maintenance costs
- Monitored installation of 4.0 technologies in gas distribution
- Managed safety and operational stocks for maintenance.
Full Internal Installations Engineer
Comgás - Sao Paulo Gas Company
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted technical field visits for B2C retail segment projects
- Sized internal distribution networks
- Participated in updates of the RIP 2021
- Developed methodologies for controlling material purchases
- Provided technical training to sales and engineering teams
- Coordinated technical events and improvement projects.
Junior Applications Engineer
Comgás - Sao Paulo Gas Company
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed new engineering solutions and conducted feasibility studies
- Approved new equipment and conducted tests with new materials
- Structured and monitored the company’s approval process
- Created internal control processes and strategic studies
- Prepared dashboards for quality management
- Conducted field visits to understand construction processes.
Intern in Engineering and Commercial
Comgás - Sao Paulo Gas Company
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Rotated between engineering, CNG, and business areas
- Updated construction quality indicators, supported project engineer's manual creation, and analyzed consumption data
- Supported marketing and business consultants, performed market analysis, and monitored marketing programs
- Established KPIs, analyzed Salesforce data, and reviewed contracts.
Engineering Intern
Rocsolo Estedrain Ind. Co. Eirelli - Specialized in soil treatment, containing slopes and foundation
Cotia, Sao Paulo, Brazil
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Conducted site visits and studied executive procedures for geotechnical services
- Prepared commercial proposals and project cost analyses
- Engaged in customer visits with sales engineers.
Education
Postgraduate in Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation in Engineering -
UNESP/CREASP/UNIVESP, Brazil
06.2021
Degree in Civil Engineering -
São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil
05.2019
Skills
- Capacity Planning
- Operations Management
- Facility Management
- Key Performance Indicators
- Operational Analysis
- MS Office
- SAP
- C Language
- Ftool
- ELPLA
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- GeoStudio(SLOPE W)
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Power BI
Additionalinformation
Advanced Power BI Training (2019), Wireless Architecture and Field Instrumentation Configuration, EMERSON (2020), Regulators and Safety Valves Maintenance and Operation, Honeywell (2019), Control Valves in Severe Services, Hiter (2020), Participation in XII Bridges Competition, CAD Minicourse, ELPLA Minicourse, and MS Project Course at UNESP., Featured in Fluke Magazine for "Success of Women in Engineering".
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/25/94
- Nationality: Brazilian
Websites
Timeline
Senior Operations Engineer - Focal Point
Comgás (Sao Paulo Gas Company) - the largest distributor of piped natural gas in Latin America
10.2021 - 04.2024
Full Internal Installations Engineer
Comgás - Sao Paulo Gas Company
06.2021 - 10.2021
Junior Applications Engineer
Comgás - Sao Paulo Gas Company
06.2019 - 06.2021
Intern in Engineering and Commercial
Comgás - Sao Paulo Gas Company
08.2018 - 06.2019
Engineering Intern
Rocsolo Estedrain Ind. Co. Eirelli - Specialized in soil treatment, containing slopes and foundation
03.2018 - 06.2018
Postgraduate in Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation in Engineering -
UNESP/CREASP/UNIVESP, Brazil
Degree in Civil Engineering -
São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil
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