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Cristian Petrachi

Automation Project Engineer
Ostrava,2

Summary

Proficient PLC programmer, tester, designer and debugger with an in-depth understanding of building and running automated systems for Marine Engineering. Well-versed in the full project lifecycle, technical support needs and project coordination functions. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Automation Project Engineer

ABB
09.2021 - Current
  • Marine & Ports Department.
  • 800xA, VMS, HVAC, PEMS.
  • Reviewed all test cases and test scripts for quality and identified additional areas to review.
  • Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
  • Design, specification and documentation of automation system.
  • Creation of function descriptions and programming of SW applications.
  • Hardware design for implementation of automation systems.
  • Collaborated with systems engineers and customers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
  • Mentored junior engineers on the team, leadership, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to foster professional growth within the organization.
  • Tests FAT, SAT.
  • Commissioning and service.
  • Creating of technical documentation.
  • Participated in the entire lifecycle of the project.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

VSB - TUO
09.2019 - 01.2023
  • Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.
  • Coordinated homework and assignments for absent students.
  • Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
  • Supervision of the Bachelor`s thesis.
  • Grading assignments and exams.
  • Mentored new graduate teaching assistants, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management strategies.

PLC /Software Engineer

LogTech S.r.o.
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed support for existing software.
  • Design and creating of HMI/GUI.
  • PLC - Siemens, Software - Tia Portal.
  • Conveyors programming in ST.
  • Tested troubleshooting methods and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.
  • Implemented of new 3D solution for graphic interface.

PLC Programmer

ELCOM, A.s.
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • PLC - Beckhoff, software - Twincat.
  • Programming in CODESYS.
  • Design and creating of HMI/GUI
  • IO modules testing.

PLC System Programmer

ArcelorMittal
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Design and creating of HMI/GUI
  • Testing PLC - Siemens.
  • Creating of test application in SIMATIC WinCC, SIMATIC STEP7.

Education

Ph.D. - Management of Industrial Systems

VSB - TUO
Ostrava, Czech Republic
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Automation And Computer Technology in Industrial

VSB-TUO
Ostrava, Czech Republic
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Automation And Computer Technology

VSB-TUO
Ostrava, Czech Republic
04.2001 -

Skills

    Troubleshooting

    Multitasking Abilities

    Program Design

    Continuous Improvement

    Organizational Skills

    Remote Support

    Customer Support

    Project Support

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Team Collaboration

    Planning and coordination

    Certification

    ECAP

    Interests

    Cooking, Baking

    Workout, Gym

    Photography

    Travel

    Codding, Programming

    Digital design, Video editing

    Professional Experience / Projects

    ABB

    2024 Mar. – Apr. Junior Automation Engineer
    Remote Engineering : MS7 – Ostrava, Czech Republic

    · Application development

    · HMI development

    · Programming development

    · BDM tool

    · Remote support

    2024 Mar.  Junior Automation Engineer
    Service Project: Blue Yacht – Middleburg, Netherlands

    · HMI modification

    · Switchboard team support

    · Customer support

    · Parameters modification

    · Vessel management software development

    · Power management software development

    2024 Jan. – Feb. Junior Automation Engineer
    Commissioning: Pride of Rotterdam – Klaipeda, Lithuania

    · IO check

    · Vessel management software development

    · Power management software development

    · HMI development

    · SAT

    · Customer support

    · Serial line troubleshooting

    2023 Aug. – Dec. Technical Lead Engineer / Junior Automation Engineer
    Engineering/Retrofit: Pride of Rotterdam – Ostrava, Czech Republic / Rotterdam, Netherlands

    · Automation Lead Engineer (Team of 3-5 engineers)

    · Vessel management software and HMI development

    · Technical support for customer

    · Migration

    · Programming

    · Administrative tasks

    · CDM/GDM tools

    · FAT

    · Participated in the entire lifecycle of the project

    2022 Nov.- Junior Automation Engineer

    2023 May Engineering/Retrofit: Amera – Genova, Italy / Ostrava, Czech Republic

    · Migration

    · Vessel management software development

    · HMI development

    · Programming

    2022 Sep.- Oct. Junior Automation Engineer/Site Manager
    Commissioning: Evrima Ritz Carlton – Marseille, France

    · Vessel management software development

    · Technical support for customer

    · Administrative tasks

    · Serial Lines

    · Automation Lead Engineer (Team of 3 engineers)

    2022 Mar. – Jul. Junior Automation Engineer
    Commissioning: Evrima Ritz Carlton – Santander, Spain

    · IO check

    · Serial Lines troubleshooting

    · Vessel management software development

    · HMI development

    2021 Nov. – Dec. Junior Automation Engineer
    Commissioning: Global1 – Wismar, Germany

    · IO check

    · Vessel management software development

    · HMI development

    · Configuration of HW

    LogTech

    2020 Dec.-  2021 Aug. Junior Software Engineer

    Testing : CELogis a.s - Ostrava, Czech Republic

    · Testing and performance validation of conveyor systems in the warehouse.

    · HMI development

    · Application development 

    Timeline

    Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

    12-2021

    ECAP

    10-2021

    CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals

    10-2021

    Automation Project Engineer

    ABB
    09.2021 - Current

    PLC /Software Engineer

    LogTech S.r.o.
    12.2020 - 08.2021

    PLC Programmer

    ELCOM, A.s.
    01.2020 - 05.2020

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    VSB - TUO
    09.2019 - 01.2023

    PLC System Programmer

    ArcelorMittal
    07.2018 - 12.2018

    Ph.D. - Management of Industrial Systems

    VSB - TUO
    04.2001 -

    Master of Science - Automation And Computer Technology in Industrial

    VSB-TUO
    04.2001 -

    Bachelor of Science - Automation And Computer Technology

    VSB-TUO
    04.2001 -
    Cristian PetrachiAutomation Project Engineer