Briz Cathala

About Briz Cathala

With a profound specialization in electrical systems and reliability engineering, I lead complex facilities projects and serve as a subject matter expert for medium and low voltage electrical systems operations. My responsibilities include guiding the site through conceptual design to commissioning and ensuring it operates at peak efficiency.Collaborating effectively across departments, I support the company’s mission through meticulous and innovative project implementation and meticulous equipment maintenance. My expertise in industry standards and power systems, combined with my fluency in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, empowers me to contribute significantly to the global structure.

Experience

1. Sr Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

   Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Own site electrical infrastructure and instrumentation assets (including calibration program), acting as site SME for all operational, maintenance, and project-related scope.• Manage assigned tasks to actualize the scope of work and execution plans for electrical design and engineering projects.• Defines front-level scope of technical problems, design conflicts, risks, and testing issues, and collaborates with the project team to resolve them.• Identify and document quality control issues in compliance with organizational production and design standards.• Identify and escalate opportunities to improve project planning, reviews, and execution.• Ensures timely and accurate completion of project documentation, including process improvements.• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.• Assist in designing, constructing, commissioning, and qualifying equipment.• Provide electrical and instrumentation technical assistance to maintenance personnel and other departments.• Develop the preventive maintenance program for all electrical systems to ensure optimal reliability.• Assist in selecting appropriate electrical and instrument spare parts to maximize equipment availability.• Train and coach maintenance technicians and contractors in electrical concepts, department procedures, and techniques.• Assists in the development of multi-skilling training programs for the site technicians.

Education

• EWM Aviation Ground School

  Associate degree, Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

  2012 — 2013

• Escola Técnica Oswaldo Cruz

  Technical High School Diploma, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

  1994 — 1997

• Universidade Paulista

  Bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1998 — 2003

• Senai São Paulo

  Masters of Science in Industrial Automation, Automation and Control

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Manutenção De Aeronaves
• Liderança De Equipe
• English
• Liderança De Equipe Multifuncional
• Microsoft Office
• Estratégia
• Planejamento Estratégico
• Microsoft Excel
• Diferentes Áreas Da Aviação
• Strategy
• Segurança
• Setor De Aviação
• Gestão
• Engenharia
• Business Planning
• Eletrônica
• Voos
• Aviation
• Team Leadership
• Flights
• Inglês
• Microsoft Powerpoint