Business Energy
Neoenergia has a staff of professionals with diversified profiles and qualifications, essential for the evolution of the business.
Transforming challenges into development
Pedro Coelho is a Specialized Operation and Maintenance Technician at the Itapebi Hydroelectric Plant, a 100% Neoenergia plant that supplies the entire southern region of Bahia, a professional challenge that he faces with great determination. “Working at Itapebi is challenging and rewarding. It is a dynamic plant, with great systemic importance for the electricity sector. One of the differences is that the plant has the Black Start system, which allows it to start generating energy autonomously in the event of a total blackout. This shows how strategic we are for the stability of the electricity system”, he comments.
Pedro also works on the development of the hydroelectric plant’s technicians. “Working in the electricity sector is a privilege. We prioritize safety and well-being. This drives a daily but enjoyable challenge for us”, he says. “Therefore, everyone is focused on being a reference in the energy segment, investing in technology and innovation for a sustainable future”, he concludes.
Renewable energy that transforms
Ensuring the availability and generation of wind turbines is a task that Fagner Silva performs with competence and pride. Working for Neoenergia since 2012, Fagner performs his role as a Specialized Wind Maintenance Technician, coordinating teams that take care of the Oitis wind complex (Bahia/Piauí) and providing support to the regional team that serves the Rio do Fogo, Mel, Arizona and Calangos wind farms.
Responsible for coordinating teams in carrying out scheduled maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, the technician challenges himself daily to ensure the efficient operation of wind turbines, maintaining high levels of availability and energy generation.
Fagner understands his role in renewable energy and in the world. “Renewable energy operations have a promising future, marked by constant growth driven by technological evolution and the growing demand for sustainable solutions. I understand that among the main innovations, we can highlight the improvement of wind turbines, which are becoming larger and more efficient in generating energy, contributing to a more balanced and logically conscious energy system”, he declared.
For him, working at Neoenergia means being in an environment of innovation, collaboration and growth. “Being recognized for making a difference is motivating, as it reinforces that our work contributes directly to Neoenergia’s overall success”, he concludes.
Prospecting customers
Analyze the market and identify specific and potential Medium and High Voltage clients to migrate from the Regulated Contracting Environment (ACR) to the Free Contracting Environment (ACL). This is the main activity carried out by Daíse Oliveira, who acts as Sales Consultant for the Free Energy Market.
“My routine involves carrying out economic feasibility studies and developing effective strategies for retaining clients. To do this, I analyze market trends, identify optimization opportunities, and collaborate in the construction of proposals that add value in the savings of the customer's energy expenses”.
The consultant emphasizes that in addition to selling energy and energy solutions, her work helps clients boost the success of their businesses by optimizing energy and economic efficiency. “With well-planned strategies, it is possible to achieve savings of up to 35% on energy bill expenses, allowing companies to redirect these resources to other strategic areas and become more competitive in the market,” she reports.
Daíse began his professional journey at Neoenergia in 2015. In those 10 years, he had the opportunity to work in three of the company's companies, always focused on strengthening relationships with clients, an experience that provided him with a broad view of the sector. “What enchants me most about Neoenergia is the possibility of continuous growth and professional evolution within the company itself”.
In command of the assets
It was in 2018 that Carlos Renan Liborio joined Neoenergia, shortly before the creation of the Renewable Energy Operations Center (CORE). At the company, he began his career as an Operations Technician, a position responsible for supervising, commanding, and controlling renewable assets (wind, solar and hydraulic) in real time.
On a daily basis, their work routine involves various activities, from simpler and more operational tasks to more complex ones that require quick decision-making.
“My main challenge is to control the volume of water in the mills during a flood period. In this role, it is necessary to remain focused to make the right decision, at the right time,” he says.
Participating in the birth of the Chafariz, Oitis wind farms and the Luzia Solar Complex was one of the most remarkable moments for the technician. “I did the first energization test, directly from CORE. I closed the circuit breaker, energizing the transformer for the first time. Over the phone, I heard the sound of equipment and people applauding,” he recalls proudly. To perform the function he performs, Renan affirms that it is necessary to have good technical knowledge about energy generation, electrical machines, and hydrology. “It's also important to know how to act as a team and have good communication,” he concludes.
Real-time monitoring
At Neoenergia over 10 years ago, Thalia Xavier began her career at the company as an intern until she became the Operator of the Transmission Operations Center, where she is responsible for monitoring the company's assets in real time, analyzing data and making decisions for avoid or resolve potential faults.
It is also part of its activities to coordinate maneuvers and maintenance in the system, to interact with field teams, with the National Electric System Operator (ONS) and other agents in the electrical sector.
“I believe that the biggest point of curiosity for anyone who enters an operation center is the number of screens on the tables and the screens on the walls. Everything here needs to be very visual to help us make decisions in a few minutes”, he warns.
Thalia highlights the climate of partnership between co-workers. “What I like most about Neoenergia is learning from people and our climate of collaboration. I'm very happy here,” he concludes.
