Sebastian Paul Iftene
Sebastian Paul Iftene

Automation Engineer

Actively looking · Member since 9 Nov 2025
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Location
Romania
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Part Time
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About

Professional summary

I am a trustworthy Automation Engineer with 22 years of practical experience and a dedicated work ethic. I am self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive expertise in instrumentation design, DCS system administration, and control systems commissioning and maintenance.

I have worked extensively with Emerson and Yokogawa DCS systems, Siemens PLCs, and General Electric Steam Turbine Control Systems, contributing to projects in refinery systems and industrial automation. My experience includes detailed design, testing, commissioning, and start-up of complex control units, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.

I am skilled in troubleshooting, fault-finding, and root cause analysis to resolve complex engineering problems and improve system reliability. I have also demonstrated leadership abilities by managing teams, coordinating maintenance activities, and motivating staff to meet operational goals.

My technical background is supported by a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Automation from "Gh. Asachi" Technical University. I am proficient in Romanian, have intermediate English skills, and beginner knowledge of French.

Currently, I am medically retired but remain passionate about automation engineering and continuously seek opportunities to apply my knowledge and skills in the field. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, cardio fitness, and practicing Aikido.

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Experience

Career history

Instrumentation Design Engineer Rominserv

Sketched outline designs to provide instrumentation detailed design and specifications for Rompetrol Refinery Systems. Approval of detailed design and specification. Testing of Emerson and Yokogawa DCS’s during Factory Acceptance Test. Commissioning and Start-Up of 4 New Units for KMG Refinery (Pavlodar/Kazakhstan). Recommended design modifications to eliminate component and system malfunctions. Conferred with team engineers to implement operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.

DCS System Administrator Rominserv

Installed and maintained Emerson DCS equipment and software to meet workflow requirements. Analyzed log files, systems and network traffic to identify improvement opportunities. Worked with internal support teams, outsourced managed service providers and suppliers for comprehensive end-user setup and support. Diagnosed hardware and software issues, implementing action to prevent reoccurrence. Utilized troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities to identify outages.

DCS Engineer Rominserv

Directed maintenance and repair of Rompetrol Refinery Systems (Emerson DCS, General Electric Steam Turbine Control Systems, Siemens PLC's). Commissioning and Start-Up for Rompetrol Control Systems (Emerson DCS, General Electric Steam Turbine Control System). Oversaw quality control, maintenance and repairs throughout projects. Kept equipment in compliance with design specifications and safety standards. Satisfied client needs by minimizing costs and limiting potential operational problems. Identified and implemented optimum resolutions to complex engineering problems using Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Shift Leader Heineken

Directed maintenance and repair of bottle bottling line (Siemens PLC’s). Managed inventory records effectively, making sure there were no discrepancies between production and stock figures. Responded decisively to emergencies and provided first-aid when necessary. Successfully managed up to 8 employees per shift by monitoring workload, assessing performance and assigning duties. Briefed teams on daily operational requirements, motivating and incentivizing staff to work tirelessly to achieve them.

Education

Learning history

"Gh. Asachi" Technical University

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Automation

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