Rafael Ferreira

About Rafael Ferreira

I am a Professional Engineer with an MBA in Project Management and over 10 years of experience in engineering, industrial operations, infrastructure, and project execution. I bring international experience combined with hands-on field expertise in the United States, supporting utilities, construction, and maintenance environments.Currently working as a Utility Locator, I perform underground utility detection and damage prevention services in compliance with state 811 regulations and industry safety standards. My experience includes locating and marking gas, electric, telecommunications, water, and sewer lines using electromagnetic locating equipment and GPS-based documentation systems. I collaborate with contractors, municipalities, and utility providers to ensure excavation safety, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure protection.In the U.S. residential construction sector, I served as a Team Supervisor in exterior remodeling, managing material procurement, site logistics, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, quality control, and customer relations. I supported roofing, siding, decking, trim, and window installation projects, ensuring cost control and on-time execution.My international engineering background includes:• Industrial construction and mechanical assembly in mining and steel plants• Project planning and production supervision• Maintenance planning and reliability support for industrial equipment• Technical inspections of offshore support vessels• Electrical distribution project engineering• Infrastructure systems and utility network coordinationCore Competencies:Project Management | Maintenance Planning | Utility Infrastructure | Damage Prevention | Underground Utilities | Field Operations | Regulatory Compliance | Construction Coordination | Work Order Management | Preventive Maintenance | Industrial Equipment | Budget Control | Safety Standards | Technical Documentation | Cross-functional LeadershipFluent in English and fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Open to opportunities in infrastructure, utilities, construction technology, project engineering, and maintenance planning.

Experience

1. Field Technician

   SAM

   Mar 2026 — Present · MA, US

   Responsible for supporting field operations related to infrastructure and utility systems, including underground utility identification, documentation, and coordination with construction activities. Focused on safety, accuracy, and preventing conflicts during excavation and development projects.

Education

• UNOPAR - Universidade Norte do Paraná

  Pós-graduação Lato Sensu - MBA, Gestão de Projetos

• PUC Minas

  Electrical Engineer, Engineering

  2002 — 2006