Ricardo (Wilfrido) C.

General Contractor

Cologne, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Feb 2025
1 year

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

Dipl. Ing. SCHERZER GmbH

  • Planning and designing plants using AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks
  • Reviewing planning documents such as concepts and design reports, R&ID
  • Creating and editing pipe classes
  • Creating and updating piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Generating isometrics of the piping systems and special supports
  • Coordinating involved trades, foundation planning
  • Consulting on project development and handling projects in plant construction, chemical construction and refinery construction
  • Cooperating with suppliers to prepare basic engineering and tendering
  • Managing all relevant engineering activities to develop a technical concept (scope definition)
Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
3 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

EIKO Anlagenbau Prüfungsgesellschaft mbH

  • Planning and designing plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor
  • Creating and updating piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Generating isometrics of the piping systems and special supports
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
6 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

KLK OEO Emmerich

  • Consulting on project development and handling projects in plant construction, chemical construction and refinery construction
  • Planning and designing plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks
  • Reviewing planning documents such as concepts and design reports, P&ID, R&ID, construction documents, process engineering design
  • Creating and updating piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Generating isometrics of the piping systems and special supports
  • Coordinating involved trades, foundation planning
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and clients
  • Process engineering system meetings
  • Supporting the lead project engineer and the engineering team and assisting in tendering
  • Reviewing approval documents
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
5 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

CAD PRO Germany GmbH

  • Consulting on project development and handling projects in plant construction, chemical construction and refinery construction
  • Planning and designing plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Advance Steel, Navisworks
  • Reviewing planning documents such as concepts and design reports, P&ID, R&ID, construction documents, process engineering design
  • Creating and updating piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Generating isometrics of the piping systems and special supports
  • Coordinating involved trades, foundation planning
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and clients
  • Process engineering system meetings
  • Reviewing approval documents
Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
1 year

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

VIVID Resourcing

  • Creating detailed 3D models and power plant layouts (CAD/BIM/Revit, Solid Edge)
  • Supporting the lead project engineer and the engineering team
  • Developing power plant layouts and 3D piping planning
  • Integrating subsystems, pipelines and electrical cable routes in CAD
  • Detail engineering including part list creation and processing
  • Supporting BIM collaboration on the Autodesk platform, releasing 3D models in the cloud
  • Assisting with project communication from CDE (Aconex)
  • Participating in BIM-related meetings
  • Reviewing planning documents such as concepts and design reports, P&ID, R&ID, construction documents, process engineering design
  • Assisting with tendering and reviewing approval documents
Nov 2020 - May 2021
7 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

Pergande GmbH

  • Planning and designing plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Advance Steel
  • Creating and improving piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Generating isometrics of piping systems and special supports
  • Coordinating involved trades, foundation planning
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and clients
  • Creating and editing P&ID flow diagrams
  • Reviewing planning documents like concepts and design reports, P&ID, R&ID, construction documents, process design
Jul 2020 - Oct 2021
1 year 4 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

Krauss Maffei Extrusion GmbH

  • Planning and designing plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Advance Steel
  • Creating and improving piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Generating isometrics of piping systems and special supports
  • Coordinating involved trades, foundation planning
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and clients
  • Creating and editing P&ID flow diagrams
  • Reviewing planning documents like concepts and design reports, P&ID, R&ID, construction documents, process design
  • Rohr2 stress analysis
Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
11 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

VTA Process Technology and Automation GmbH

  • Planning and designing plants with AutoCAD Plant 3D, Advance Steel, MicroStation, PSDS (Bentley)
  • Creating and improving piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Generating isometrics of piping systems and special supports
  • Developing integration concepts for four units (VGO, sulfur-containing gas oils, HC cycle oil, cyclohexane)
  • Using 3D laser scanning technology and modeling existing piping systems in the 3D CAD system
  • Coordinating involved trades, foundation planning
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and clients
  • Creating and editing P&ID flow diagrams
  • Rohr2 stress analysis
  • Reviewing approval documents
Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
4 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

Bauer Resources GmbH

  • Creating 3D piping systems with AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • Refurbishment of Perimeter I to III northwest of the Kessler pit
  • Using 3D laser scanning technology and implementing in CAD system (AutoCAD Plant 3D) for special air and water systems
  • Creating and improving piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Generating isometrics of piping systems and special supports
  • Creating P&ID flow diagrams
  • Reviewing planning documents like concepts and design reports, P&ID, R&ID, construction documents, process design
Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
6 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer Plant Planner

Martinswerk (Huber Corporation)

  • Creating and improving piping routes in 3D plant models
  • Designing a new spray tower in 3D
  • Creating 10 new crystallizer vessels in 3D
  • Using 3D laser scanning technology and implementing in CAD system (AutoCAD Plant 3D Autodesk 2018) for special equipment and systems
  • Generating isometrics of piping systems, special supports and material lists
  • Creating layouts and piping systems
  • Pipe stress calculation with AutoPipe and Rohr2
  • As-built survey of piping routes
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and clients
  • Regular project tracking and monitoring with in-house controlling tools
  • Creating P&ID flow diagrams
Aug 2018 - Sep 2018
2 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer, Plant Designer

KINETICS Germany GmbH

  • Creation and further development of piping routes in 3D plant models using AutoCAD Plant 3D (Autodesk 2018)
  • Creation of isometrics of piping systems, special supports, and material take-offs
  • Creation of layout and piping systems
  • As-built documentation of piping routes
  • Creation of P&ID flow diagrams
  • Support for the lead project engineer and the engineering team and participation in tendering
  • Review of approval documents
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
1 month

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer, Plant Designer

Fichtner Bauconsulting

  • Creation and further development of piping routes in 3D plant models using Revit (Autodesk 2018)
  • Creation of layout and piping systems
  • Design of building services for ventilation, heating, and plumbing
  • Creation and editing of P&ID flow diagrams
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
3 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer, Plant Designer

Engie GmbH

  • Construction of a CHP module for efficient heat and power generation
  • Creation and further development of piping routes in 3D plant models using AutoCAD Plant 3D (Autodesk 2018)
  • Design of building services for ventilation, heating, and plumbing
  • Creation of isometrics of piping systems and special supports
  • Creation of layout and piping plans
  • As-built documentation of piping routes
  • Creation of piping and instrumentation diagrams as well as editing of P&ID and process flow diagrams with component labeling
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and clients
  • Regular project tracking and monitoring using in-house controlling tools
Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
1 month

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer, Plant Designer

Amproma GmbH

  • Design tasks in mechanical and plant engineering using Inventor (Autodesk 2018)
  • Performing technical calculations and evaluating and selecting equipment
  • Preparation of documentation
Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
4 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer, Plant Designer

Engineering Dobersek GmbH

  • Creation and further development of piping routes in 3D plant models using AutoCAD Plant 3D (Autodesk 2017)
  • Layout and design of production facilities
  • Creation of piping systems in 3D with AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • Independent creation of piping concepts and detailed planning
  • Creation of piping and instrumentation diagrams as well as editing of P&ID and process flow diagrams with component labeling
Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
1 year 7 months

Engineering Freelancer / Project Engineer / Plant Planner

Cementos Pacasmayo (Peru) / Cementos Argos (Colombia)

  • Handling and working on complex and extensive planning tasks using Inventor (Autodesk 2017)
  • Supporting and advising cement plants in mechanical engineering for plant optimization and updating technical documentation
  • Independently designing the implementation concept for a plant optimization
  • General process design and review including selection of suitable pyroprocess technologies
  • Reviewing planning documents such as concepts and design reports, P&ID, R&ID, engineering drawings, process design
  • Supporting the lead project engineer and the engineering team and assisting with procurement
  • Reviewing approval documents
Apr 2014 - Dec 2015
1 year 9 months

Engineering Freelancer / Process Engineer / Plant Planner

Progressive Mindworks GmbH

  • Participating in the development of the "Cementpyro" software and its components for the cement industry
  • Creating and improving piping layouts in 3D plant models with AutoCAD Plant 3D (Autodesk 2017)
  • Designing equipment, pressure vessels, machinery, and steel structures with Inventor and Advance Steel (Autodesk 2017)
  • Basic and detailed engineering and performing stress calculations with specialized software according to standards (AutoPipe, Rohr 2)
  • Coordinating interfaces between technical disciplines in plant planning
  • Obtaining approvals from clients and coordinating the planning technically with clients, suppliers, and construction companies
Jul 2008 - Mar 2014
5 years 9 months

Layout and Pyroprocess Engineer / Plant Planner

KHD Humboldt Wedag

  • Designing and planning thermal systems in the cement industry (heat exchangers, rotary kilns, coolers) with Inventor 2010 and Advance Steel
  • Handling and working on complex planning tasks, including checking for completeness and compatibility
  • Independently designing the execution concept for the offer and order phases
  • Coordinating technical departments, subcontractors, and external design service providers
  • Maintaining contacts and participating in negotiations
  • Independently coordinating procurement requests for pumps, conveyors, and special machinery in plant engineering
  • Assisting in acquiring new projects
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 year

Engineering / Process Engineer / Area Sales Manager

A TEC Produktion & Service GmbH

  • Handling and working on complex planning tasks, including checking for completeness and compatibility
  • Independently designing the execution concept for the offer and order phases
  • Assisting in acquiring new projects in Latin America
  • Reviewing planning documents such as concepts and design reports, P&ID, R&ID, engineering drawings, process design
  • Supporting the lead project engineer and the engineering team and assisting with procurement
  • Reviewing approval documents
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
2 years

Engineering / Technical Manager

Energea Umwelttechnologie GmbH

  • Managing interfaces in multidisciplinary biodiesel projects
  • Coordinating procurement requests for equipment, pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors
  • Coordinating technical departments, subcontractors, and external design service providers
  • Creating and improving piping layouts in 3D plant models with CATIA
Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
3 years

Trade / Manager

Eurobusiness S. A.

  • Monitoring and control of deadlines, budgets and costs of complex projects
  • Project controlling and resource management
  • Organizing and attending meetings and workshops
  • Communication interface between project stakeholders
  • Documentation and reporting of project progress
Jan 1996 - Mar 2000
4 years 3 months

Engineering / Technical Manager

GNC Holding AG

  • Taking on and handling complex planning tasks, including checking for completeness and compatibility
  • Independently designing the execution concept for the offer and contract phase
  • Leading project teams and managing projects
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and customers
  • Tracking and monitoring projects with in-house controlling
Sep 1993 - Nov 1995
2 years 3 months

Engineering / Project Engineer

VAMED Engineering

  • Installation of a CHP module for efficient production of electricity and heat
  • Independently designing the execution concept for the offer and contract phase
  • Planning, tendering and construction supervision of technical building equipment for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and plumbing
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and customers
  • Project tracking and monitoring with in-house controlling
Mar 1993 - Aug 1993
6 months

Engineering / Project Engineer

Energieplan GmbH

  • Independently designing the execution concept for the offer and contract phase
  • Planning, tendering and construction supervision of technical building equipment for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and plumbing
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and customers
  • Coordination and cooperation with other trades and clients
Aug 1992 - Feb 1993
7 months

Engineering / Project Engineer

Architektur & Generalplanung GmbH

  • Independently designing the execution concept for the offer and contract phase
  • Planning, tendering and construction supervision of technical building equipment for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and plumbing
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and customers
  • Coordination and cooperation with other trades and clients
Mar 1991 - Jul 1992
1 year 5 months

Engineering / Project Engineer

Projektplanung GmbH

  • Independent design of the execution concept for the bidding and contracting phases
  • Planning, tendering, and construction supervision of building services for heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and plumbing
  • Conducting technical negotiations with suppliers and customers
  • Coordination and liaison with other trades and clients

Summary

Technically perceptive professional with extensive experience in performing calculations, designing plants and developing long-term strategic goals. Expertise in coordinating with clients, understanding requirements and generating required quality output while ensuring timeliness and accuracy of information. Extensive exposure in effectively managing teams utilising a collaborative approach in work for translating vision into achievement. Track record of resolving issues and problems on-site without reporting to supplier’s thereby ensuring considerable savings in production cost. Significant knowledge of machinery and equipment design, as process engineer, resulting in exceptional ability to optimise operations and negligible anomalies in production. Hands-on experience in utilising state-of-the-art technology held by the leader in Cement Industry ([link] Showcases strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills along with passion for service excellence, quality and developing productive partnerships.

Languages

Spanish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Polish
Advanced

Education

Sep 1988 - Mar 1990

Technische Universität Wien

Doctoral Studies · Mechanical Engineering · Austria

Sep 1978 - Nov 1984

Technische Universität Krakau

Mechanical Engineering Studies · Poland

Certifications & licenses

Austrian Driver’s Licence

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