Sophia Papadopoulos
Kifisia, Athens 145 62, Greece
+30 210 8847 293 | sophia.papadopoulos@email.com | linkedin.com/in/sophiapapadopoulos

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Facilities Engineer
Hellas Industrial Solutions, Athens
January 2021 – Present

Lead facility infrastructure projects and maintenance operations for a 450,000 sq ft manufacturing and distribution center. Manage capital improvement initiatives valued at $2.5M annually while ensuring compliance with NFPA codes, environmental regulations, and LEED standards. Direct cross-functional teams to optimize building automation systems, energy consumption, and asset reliability.

• Engineered and commissioned a comprehensive building automation system upgrade integrating distributed control systems and HMIs, reducing energy consumption by 18% and achieving annual savings of $240,000
• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment including pumps, control valves, and process control systems, improving overall equipment reliability by 27%
• Conducted failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on facility systems, identifying critical failure points and implementing corrective measures that reduced unplanned downtime by 35%
• Managed environmental compliance initiatives ensuring adherence to water resource management regulations and achieving zero violations over four consecutive years
• Performed job safety analyses and on-site inspections, maintaining OSHA compliance and reducing workplace incidents by 42%
• Coordinated with architectural and engineering consultants to review architectural drawings and process flow diagrams for facility expansion projects totaling $4.8M

Senior Maintenance Engineer
Aegean Food Processing, Thessaloniki
March 2017 – December 2020

Oversaw maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations for a food processing facility with 200+ pieces of critical production equipment. Developed asset management strategies and maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime and extend asset lifecycles.

• Implemented a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) that improved parts ordering efficiency by 40% and reduced inventory carrying costs by $180,000 annually
• Led commissioning activities for new packaging equipment installations, ensuring seamless integration with existing distributed control systems
• Established technical training programs for maintenance technicians covering control valves, pumps, pressure systems, and process control fundamentals
• Collaborated with operations team to optimize process design parameters, resulting in 12% throughput improvement while maintaining food safety standards
• Developed cost estimation models for capital projects and major equipment overhauls, improving budget accuracy by 25%

Project Engineer
Attica Engineering Services, Athens
June 2014 – February 2017

Supported facility infrastructure projects from concept through completion, including HVAC upgrades, utility system improvements, and process equipment installations. Managed project scope, scheduling, and cost control for projects ranging from $50,000 to $1.2M.

• Executed project engineering activities for 15+ capital projects, delivering all initiatives on schedule and within 3% of approved budgets
• Coordinated equipment maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds, developing detailed schedules that minimized production impact
• Performed cost-benefit analyses for energy efficiency projects, securing approval for initiatives generating $320,000 in annual utility savings
• Assisted in the design and installation of process control systems and distributed control infrastructure for production line expansions

Facilities Technician
Peloponnese Industrial Maintenance, Patras
August 2012 – May 2014

Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, production equipment, and utility infrastructure. Supported engineering staff with equipment troubleshooting, parts ordering, and maintenance planning activities.

• Executed routine maintenance procedures on pumps, control valves, and pressure systems across facility operations
• Assisted with commissioning and startup of new equipment installations
• Maintained accurate maintenance records and work order documentation in CMMS
• Supported environmental compliance monitoring and reporting activities

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
National Technical University of Athens, Athens
Graduated: May 2012

Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology
Athens University of Applied Sciences, Athens
Graduated: May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• LEED Green Associate
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Facilities & Building Systems: Building Automation, HVAC Systems, Distributed Control Systems, HMIs, Process Control, Control Valves, Pumps, Pressure Systems

Project Management: Project Engineering, Project Scope Management, Scheduling, Planning, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Commissioning

Maintenance & Reliability: Equipment Maintenance, Maintenance Management, Asset Management, Maintenance Repair and Overhaul, Preventive Maintenance, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Reliability Engineering

Compliance & Safety: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Compliance, Job Safety Analysis, On-site Inspections, Food Safety, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Engineering & Design: Civil Engineering, Process Design, Process Flow Diagrams, Architectural Drawings, Water Resource Management, Packaging Engineering

Management: Parts Ordering, Technical Training, Energy Management, Cost Savings Initiatives