Alex Ricardo
General Manager @Western Integrated Ltd.
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WORK HISTORY
General Manager @Western Integrated Ltd.
Burnaby, BC, CA
Western Integrated engineers, builds, installs and commissions electrical systems including machine control systems, PLC, HMI, safety, and networking solutions designed for a wide range of industries including Forestry, Mining, Manufacturing, Materials Handling, Machine Safeguarding. At our 20 ft facility in Burnaby B.C, we design and manufacture advanced controls equipment for Forestry, Mining, Manufacturing, Materials Handling, Machine Safeguarding and all types of Automation Projects.
EDUCATION
FESP
Professional Engineer, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Notre Dame Campinas
High School
SKILLS
ABOUT ALEX RICARDO
I am a General Manager and Professional Engineer (P.Eng, FS.Eng.) with over 30 years of global leadership in industrial automation, electrical systems, and control engineering.Throughout my career, I’ve led projects across Forestry, Mining, Energy, Manufacturing, and Municipal Infrastructure, delivering complex automation projects and driving sustainable growth. I specialize in P&L management, business development, operational excellence, and safety leadership, and I’ve built a track record of securing $100M+ projects and scaling teams across North America, Europe, and South America.Currently, as General Manager at Western Integrated (Burnaby, BC), I oversee strategy, operations, and growth for a 100-person multidisciplinary team. We design, manufacture and install custom control panels, MCCs, automation systems, and plant-wide electrical and networking solutions — helping major industrial clients and OEM partners achieve excellence in efficiency, reliability, and safety.Previously, I held leadership roles at ABB, Devon Energy, and CNRL, where I- Built Canada’s first TÜV-certified Safety Execution Center, delivering one of the country’s largest offshore safety projects- Modernized multiple Distributed Control Systems (DCS), cutting costs and strengthening cybersecurity- Drove Lean Six Sigma initiatives that saved over $10M and elevated operational performance- Led engineering teams to deliver major automation and electrical projects in the U.S, Canada, Brazil, Portugal, and Russia.I am passionate about building high-performance organizations, fostering strategic partnerships, and advancing industrial safety and innovation.Credentials: Professional Engineer (APEGA), Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GIAC).Languages: English, Portuguese, SpanishInterests: Restoring vintage vehicles and go-karts
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