Ricardo Ladislau

Specialist Automation Engineer @GreyLogix Brasil

Rio Negro, BR

Continuous Process (Pulp & Paper, Chemical, Green Energy):Design of process automation for paper machines, boilers, digesters, and chemical reactors. Mastery of DCS (Valmet DNA, PCS7, Plant-PAx), APC, batch (ISA-88), and SIS with HAZOP/LOPA. Integration with MES, LIMS, ERP, and historians (OSIsoft/AVEVA PI). Use of simulation models for process validation and operator training. Deployment of fiber optic, Modbus TCP, Profibus, and environmental compliance systems.Discrete Manufacturing (Automotive):MES/ERP, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Application of SIL, PROFIsafe, ISO 13849, IEC 62061 standards. Simulation of control systems and adoption of digital twins, predictive maintenance, and OEE analytics.Projects based in Assembly and Body shop floor automation, robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA), and motion control for high-speed production. Development of PLC, HMI, SCADA (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio ensuring traceability and error-proofing. Integration of AGVs, vision systems.Green Energy & Renewables:Automation of biomass, biogas, solar PV, wind, electrolyzes, and hydrogen. Engineering EMS, SCADA (Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC) for remote monitoring, grid connectivity, microgrid control, storage, and smart grid (IEC 61850, MQTT). Use of Industrial IoT (MindSphere, Azure IoT) for predictive maintenance, simulation of plant behavior, and performance analytics. Cybersecurity per NERC CIP, ISA/IEC 62443.Pharma & Compliance:GMP batch control (ISA-88), validation (CSV, GAMP 5), 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ALCOA+. Leading automation investigations, deviations, change control, and audits.Achievements:Led multi-million-dollar global projects integrating simulation models, digital twins, and cutting-edge digital technologies. Optimized operations and sustainability using data-driven strategies, enabling Industry 4.0 and Pharma 4.0 transformations.