André Lopes

Drone Pilot / Industrial Inspection Technician · Normatel – Petrobras Contract

Approx. 15 months · Macaé, Brazil

• Conducted industrial UAV operations for visual, structural and thermographic inspection at Petrobras facilities.
• Supported flight planning, site coordination, risk assessment, operational records and technical reporting.
• Worked around industrial infrastructure with a strong focus on safe procedures and coordination with site teams.

Agricultural UAV Operator · Agricultural field projects

Brazil

• Operated DJI Agras T20, T25P, T40, T50 and T100 platforms for agricultural application, covering 800+ hectares.
• Worked in orchards and challenging terrain; handled liquid-payload spraying operations and field equipment setup.
• Practical exposure to drone component work, including motors, rotors, ESCs, control boards and T50 radar assembly/commissioning.

Façade & Photovoltaic Panel Cleaning Operations · Practical field experience

Brazil

• Participated in building façade cleaning operations and photovoltaic panel cleaning activities.
• Applied practical awareness of surface care, equipment handling and safe work practices during cleaning tasks.
• Relevant hands-on cleaning experience transferable to drone-assisted exterior and solar-panel cleaning operations.

Solar PV Installation Technician · Sol Energy

2026 project · Germany

• Participated in installation and commissioning of six residential photovoltaic systems, including hybrid inverters and battery storage.
• Performed electrical connections, functional checks and system verification in an international work environment.

Electrical Maintenance Electrician · Ferroport Logística S.A.

Mar 2015 – Jul 2019 · Porto do Açu, Brazil

• Performed preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial equipment, conveyors, ship loaders, stackers/reclaimers and MCCs.
• Diagnosed faults, interpreted electrical diagrams and supported commissioning and safe maintenance activities.

Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Technician · UTE Norte Fluminense / EDF

Approx. 1 year · Brazil

• Supported maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation and automation systems, including PLCs, drives and substations up to 345 kV.