Thiago de Brito Vago
Senior Automation Engineer @ArcelorMittal Calvert
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Automation Engineer @ArcelorMittal Calvert
AL, US
NOES Greenfield ProjectSupporting the build and start-up of a new Non-Oriented Electrical Steel (NOES) facility in a major greenfield investment. Key responsibilities and impact:Lead automation scope for a greenfield steel processing facility, aligning controls strategy with safety, quality, and reliability targets.Drive the integration of Level 1/Level 2 systems, ensuring robust architecture for production tracking, data flow, and operational visibility.Partner with OEMs and EPC teams through detailed design reviews, FAT/SAT, and commissioning readiness.Define standards for PLC/SCADA/HMI, industrial networks, instrumentation interfaces, and control narratives.Support site execution and installation planning tied to the construction timeline and equipment erection milestone in Q1 2026.Build scalable systems for future operations, including alarm rationalization, historian/data strategy, and performance monitoring.Contribute to operating team readiness by aligning automation deliverables with structured training plans and early operational procedures.
EDUCATION
PUC Minas
Master of Engineering - MEng, Engenharia de Sistemas Autônomos
Escola Técnica
Técnico em Eletrotécnica, Tecnologia em Engenharia Elétrica e Eletrônica
Multivix
Engenharia de Controle e Automação
ABOUT THIAGO DE BRITO VAGO
I am an Electrical Automation Engineer with over 15 years of experience in automation, electrical systems, and industrial maintenance in one of the world’s largest steel producers.My career spans CAPEX and OPEX projects, from feasibility through commissioning, with strong expertise in modernization, plant revamps, and obsolescence management. I’ve successfully led projects upgrading HMI systems, PLCs, drives, and electrical panels, extending equipment lifecycles, reducing downtime, and improving process reliability.I thrive on process optimization, failure analysis, and reliability improvements, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. Having worked in both Brazil and the U.S, I bring global project experience and the ability to adapt to diverse teams and industrial environments.
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