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Gustavo Enrique Torres Berra

Gustavo Enrique Torres Berra

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Adept SCADA EMS Technician with a proven track record at City of Lakeland - Lakeland Electric, specializing in preventive & corrective maintenance and cybersecurity. Demonstrates exceptional troubleshooting skills and a commitment to enhancing system efficiency. Expert in HMI and RTU, with a knack for fostering robust, secure network environments. A passionate on training new professional development.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SCADA EMS Technician

City of Lakeland - Lakeland Electric
Lakeland, FL
04.2023 - Current

Essential Job Functions.

  • Installs, tests, calibrates and repairs all types of electronic equipment from digital computers used in real time process control applications to analog devices used in the electric power industry using standard and specialized test equipment and tools.
  • Uses factory manuals and schematics to repair equipment. Contact factory engineers for aid in troubleshooting complex problems and seeking solutions to continuing problems in equipment.
  • Constructs special devices such as printed circuit boards and test equipment to assist department engineers in implementing unique monitoring or control systems.
  • Maintain accurate records of all work performed, including repair and calibration records.
  • Requisition parts and maintains spare parts inventory.
  • Supports other divisions with technical assistance and field work as needed.
  • Skill in control circuits, potential and current transformers, and substation annunciators.
  • May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
  • Position designated as Mission Critical.

SCADA Technician

Brevard County - Utility Service Department
Viera, FL
10.2020 - 04.2023

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs regular field site visits to each SCADA location, identifies and records any SCADA system components in need of replacement, and takes corrective action to ensure the proper working order of the site.
  • Responds on-site as a result of a SCADA alarm, investigates source of issue, and takes corrective action including removal and replacement of various SCADA components (RTUs, transducers, HMIs, radios, I/O devices etc.).
  • Participates in the start-up of new lift stations to ensure SCADA components are correctly capturing and reporting all necessary data.
  • Participates in water tank calibrations; collaborates with the Water Operations.
  • Troubleshoots and/or traces electrical circuits in control panels and other equipment; identifies and repairs/replaces the defective component(s).
  • Performs records maintenance duties, to include work orders, materials and supplies utilized, cost estimates, labor required, maintenance logs and fuel logs.
  • Performs standby during off-duty hours; must be able to respond to the site of emergencies within 60 minutes of notification.
  • Access radio masts to install, evaluate and repair SCADA equipment.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Ropeway Control Technician

DCCCA1
Orlando, FL
07.2019 - 12.2019

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs troubleshooting using the system control and supervision system computers according to training provided.
  • Takes appropriate actions to manually control operation of the system to minimize passenger disruption when service is interrupted according to training provided.
  • Collects and enters data into operational logs and reports.
  • Regularly records operational data into operations database using computer.
  • Periodically supports maintenance and cleaning of the Conveyance System.
  • Follows lock out tag out policy according to procedure.
  • Follows established emergency operation procedures.

Maintenance Engineer II

CORPOELEC-Venezuela
Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar
12.2000 - 06.2016

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Participates in many phases of a SCADA systems implementation including but not limited to testing, installation, startup, and support.
  • Installs, services, maintains and troubleshoots a variety of SCADA devices in new and existing systems and equipment.
  • Develop graphical interfaces, reports and alerts using SCADA software, databases and web reporting.
  • Configures, maintains and monitors SCADA network equipment and services.
  • Develops standards, procedures, guidelines, and manuals. Maintains records, documents, and data.
  • Works with various customers including maintenance, manufacturing, engineering and leadership to support and enhance their utilization of plant data.
  • Assists coordination of service interruption communications to customers and other staff.
  • Continually evaluates current system capabilities and limitations, and makes recommendations for future growth and development.
  • Conducts training as it relates to SCADA systems.

Antenna Installer

DirecTV Installer
Puerto Ordaz, Bolívar
01.1997 - 06.1999
  • Install Satellite antenna, coax cable RG58, DVR recorders; adjust antenna direction and degree angle shooting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering

Bicentenary University of Aragua
San Felix - Bolivar - Venezuela
07-2008

Associate of Science - Computational Science

Isaac Newton University Institute of Technology
Puerto Ordaz - Bolivar - Venezuela
07-1996

Skills

  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
  • Failure investigation and commissioning
  • Fabric Acceptance Test & Site Acceptance Test
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • HMI
  • RTU
  • Data acquisition
  • Cybersecurity
  • Windows, Unix, Linux, QNX
  • Networking: Switch, Serial Server, and Router
  • Fiber optic
  • Industrial Protocols: DNP3 and MODBUS
  • Water and Wastewater: Plant, Pump Stations, Conveyor
  • Energy: Dam, Distribution, and Transmission Substation
  • Transportation System: Mass Transit

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
French
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Responsible of SCADA REALFLEX at Substation GUAYANA "B" in Bolivar State, Venezuela. 2001-2016.
  • Commissioning HMI microSCADA from ABB at Substation CARUACHI 400kV in Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar State, Venezuela. 2006.
  • Upgrade RTU D20 from GE at Guri Distribution Yard 400kV in Guri, Bolivar, Venezuela. 2008-10
  • Commissioning HMI WinCC from SIEMENS at Substation TOCOMA 400kV in Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar State, Venezuela. 2012
  • Commissioning RTU EMERSON & Level sensor VEGA in Pump Stations at different location in Viera, Florida, 2022-23.
  • Integration of Capacitor Bank Controller NeXVar in Lakeland Distribution System in Lakeland, Florida 2024.

Certification

  • EMERSON

ControlWave & IEC 6113-3 Programming and Diagnostics 16 Hrs - AUG 2021

ControlWave Designer - Introduction - 20 Hrs - JUN 2022

ControlWave Designer Communication Programming - 12 Hrs - JUN 2022

DNP3 Protocol - Introduction - RA601V - 04 Hrs - JUL 2022

  • SIEMENS AG, Germany – Advanced Training Program in Automation Technology

SICAM PAS, PROTOCOLO IEC 61850, WIN CC

  • PENN FOSTER SCHOOL

Residential Electrician

  • ABB

MicroSCADA SYS 500 V8.4.3

Bay Control Unit REC 316*4

  • University of West Florida

Advance Network Defense, Novembre 2023, 18 CPEs

Industrial Control System Security, November 2023, 18 CPEs

Threat Intelligence, October 2023, 18 CPEs

  • INFOSEC

ICS/SCADA Security Fundamentals 6 Hrs

ICS/SCADA Security Analyst 16 Hrs

Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) 12 Hrs

  • CYBERSECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY (CISA)

Introduction to Control Systems Cybersecurity (101) - 4 hrs

Intermediate Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (201) - 8 hrs

Intermediate Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (202) - 8 hrs

ICS Cybersecurity (301V) - 12 Hrs

ICS Evaluation (401V) - 12 Hrs

  • ISA

SCADA Systems Integration IC30M

  • CISCO

Cisco Packet Tracer 2022 - 08 Hrs

Introduction to Cybersecurity 2022 - 06 Hrs

Cybersecurity Essentials 2022 - 30 Hrs

Endpoint Security 2022 - 40 Hrs

Networking Essentials 2022 - 70 Hrs

Networking Devices and Initial Configuration 2022, 25 Hrs

Network Defense, 2022, 40 Hrs

Cyber Threat Management 2022, 20 Hrs

Timeline

SCADA EMS Technician

City of Lakeland - Lakeland Electric
04.2023 - Current

SCADA Technician

Brevard County - Utility Service Department
10.2020 - 04.2023

Ropeway Control Technician

DCCCA1
07.2019 - 12.2019

Maintenance Engineer II

CORPOELEC-Venezuela
12.2000 - 06.2016

Antenna Installer

DirecTV Installer
01.1997 - 06.1999
  • EMERSON

ControlWave & IEC 6113-3 Programming and Diagnostics 16 Hrs - AUG 2021

ControlWave Designer - Introduction - 20 Hrs - JUN 2022

ControlWave Designer Communication Programming - 12 Hrs - JUN 2022

DNP3 Protocol - Introduction - RA601V - 04 Hrs - JUL 2022

  • SIEMENS AG, Germany – Advanced Training Program in Automation Technology

SICAM PAS, PROTOCOLO IEC 61850, WIN CC

  • PENN FOSTER SCHOOL

Residential Electrician

  • ABB

MicroSCADA SYS 500 V8.4.3

Bay Control Unit REC 316*4

  • University of West Florida

Advance Network Defense, Novembre 2023, 18 CPEs

Industrial Control System Security, November 2023, 18 CPEs

Threat Intelligence, October 2023, 18 CPEs

  • INFOSEC

ICS/SCADA Security Fundamentals 6 Hrs

ICS/SCADA Security Analyst 16 Hrs

Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA) 12 Hrs

  • CYBERSECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY (CISA)

Introduction to Control Systems Cybersecurity (101) - 4 hrs

Intermediate Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (201) - 8 hrs

Intermediate Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (202) - 8 hrs

ICS Cybersecurity (301V) - 12 Hrs

ICS Evaluation (401V) - 12 Hrs

  • ISA

SCADA Systems Integration IC30M

  • CISCO

Cisco Packet Tracer 2022 - 08 Hrs

Introduction to Cybersecurity 2022 - 06 Hrs

Cybersecurity Essentials 2022 - 30 Hrs

Endpoint Security 2022 - 40 Hrs

Networking Essentials 2022 - 70 Hrs

Networking Devices and Initial Configuration 2022, 25 Hrs

Network Defense, 2022, 40 Hrs

Cyber Threat Management 2022, 20 Hrs

Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering

Bicentenary University of Aragua

Associate of Science - Computational Science

Isaac Newton University Institute of Technology
Gustavo Enrique Torres Berra