Gilmara Amado
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Skills
Project Management/ Agile
Energy Efficiency
Engineering
About Freelancer
Gilmara Amado has over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, with a focus on energy management, sustainability, renewable energy technologies, and energy efficiency. She is the Principal of Amado Energy Solutions, a company that supports businesses with their energy needs as an off-site energy manager.
Gilmara is passionate about achieving the company’s mission and long-term objectives while navigating the challenges and opportunities within the dynamic and ever-evolving energy market. She leads the company with strategic vision, technical expertise, and business acumen, and drives innovative and cost-effective solutions to optimize energy consumption, reduce carbon footprints, and mitigate environmental impact. She also has a proven track record of successfully managing complex energy projects, conducting energy audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Gilmara holds the Certified Energy Manager and Certified Energy Auditor credentials, and is committed to staying at the forefront of industry advancements and advocating for sustainable practices.
Education
B.S in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Work & Experience
Responsibilities: •Engaged in multiple engineering projects across the globe •Supported project planning, execution, and governance •Drove innovative approaches related to data reporting, availability and transparency based on best-practice dashboards, metrics, and other relevant reporting mechanisms •Built relationships and effectively collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment in approach and minimize overlap and inefficiency|
As a Sr. Project Engineer, I was the front-line person identifying and developing energy efficiency upgrade opportunities related to industrial facility support systems (Lighting, HVAC & Controls, Compressed Air System, Thermal Systems, etc.) and process equipment and systems in order to drive down consumed energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of production. Responsibilities were as following: · Identified and quantified energy uses within a site and their associated energy reduction opportunities. · Installed and removed data loggers, downloaded and manipulated energy data, and performed data analysis using logger software and spreadsheet applications. · Used energy snapshot collection equipment. · Energy reduction and GHG reporting. · Non-value add energy use identification and quantification. · Wrote and assembled detailed energy reduction opportunity reports · Strategic Energy Management/ ISO Ready/ ISO 50001 · Facilitated Gemba Walks · Supported Energy Efficiency Implementation · Client marketing · Energy services marketing · Energy management · Prepared and submitted RFP
• Supported commercial sales team with technical expertise. • Managed large new construction and retrofit projects. • Administered energy efficiency technical study budget by reviewing and approving RFPs. • Regulated reports guaranteeing they meet time constraints. • Monitored energy efficiency processes and technical assistance studies. • Spearhead energy audits, post-installation verification and commissioning. • Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships with large commercial utility customers and Technical Assistance Vendors. • Involved in creating a state-of-the-art departmental process for energy efficiency technical studies.
The Project Manager for a DROME grant for rail embankment responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project, from planning and design to construction and completion. This includes managing budgets, schedules, and resources, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirement
