ANA VANESSA JOAQUIM SAIDE
Tete,Mozambique
Summary
Control & Instrumentation Engineer with 5+ years of experience in power plant, mining, and renewable energy projects. Strong background in construction supervision, critical systems management, industrial automation, and multidisciplinary coordination within large-scale EPC environments. Open to international opportunities and ready to leverage expertise in project delivery, process optimization, and technical leadership to drive organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C&I Engineer
Vulcan Mining
01.2025 - Current
- Leading planning and coordination for construction of a 300 MW power plant, ensuring technical and safety standards are met.
- Supervised power plant construction activities, ensuring 100% compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical, and electrical interfaces, improving execution efficiency.
- Conducted technical reviews of grounding systems, transformers, and generator capacities, preventing operational risks.
- Identified and mitigated construction and safety risks, contributing to zero lost-time incidents.
- Supported integration of Firefighting and instrumentation systems, enhancing plant safety and automation readiness.
- Power Plant Project
Plant and Yard Maintenance Engineer
Vulcan Mining
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in inspections, testing, and commissioning of critical equipment.
- Coordinated contractors and vendors to ensure timely installation.
- Supported technical documentation and quality control processes.
- Mechanical Plant
Contract Manager
FUNAE
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Coordinated international suppliers (ABB, Hitachi, SMA).
- Implemented remote monitoring systems, improving operational efficiency by 80%.
- Managed budgets, schedules, and contractor performance.
- Led installation and commissioning teams, improving system reliability.
- Ensured compliance with national regulations and international standards.
- Renewable Energy Projects
Electronic Technician
WTech
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance of PLC systems, HVAC, and instrumentation.
- Programmed and troubleshot PLCs, reducing downtime by 50%.
- Diagnosed, calibrated, and verified control systems using test equipment.
Automation Engineer (Graduate in Training)
Coca-Cola
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Assisted maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, control, and automation systems.
- Supported preventive maintenance planning and execution, improving reliability and reducing energy costs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electronic Engineering
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
Skills
- Control & Instrumentation (C&I)
- Power Plant Construction
- Industrial Automation & PLC
- SCADA Systems
- Photovoltaic Systems
- Project Coordination
Personal Information
Title: Control & Instrumentation / Power Plant Engineer
Languages
- English
- Portuguese, Native
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
Languages
Portuguese
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Health and safety environment
- ISO 5.1
- Computerised Maintenance Management System
Timeline
C&I Engineer
Vulcan Mining
01.2025 - Current
Plant and Yard Maintenance Engineer
Vulcan Mining
04.2024 - 01.2025
Contract Manager
FUNAE
12.2021 - 04.2024
Electronic Technician
WTech
06.2020 - 06.2021
Automation Engineer (Graduate in Training)
Coca-Cola
09.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Electronic Engineering
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane