Rocco Pietroni

Freelance consulting in industrial automation, project management and custom software development for clients in logistics, chemicals, food & beverage and packaging. Design and commissioning of PLC/SCADA systems, development of business applications (WMS, SIL manager), installation of machine vision systems for quality control. Author and trainer for the Impresa Numerica programme, a quantitative management tool for Italian small and medium businesses.

Responsible for process control technology across international chemical plants. Lifecycle management of DCS/SCADA systems (Siemens PCS7), coordination of multidisciplinary teams and liaison with regulatory authorities for IEC 61511 (SIL) compliance. Rollout of predictive maintenance programmes driven by process data. Annual budget managed: €2M+.

Engineering and maintenance management for automated temperature-controlled warehouses (cold storage). Responsible for WCS/WMS systems, PLCs and high-speed automated conveyors. Supervision of teams of 15+ people, shift planning and 24/7 operational emergency response.

Development and commissioning of automation solutions for production lines in the industrial and food & beverage sectors. Siemens PLC programming (S7/SCL), HMI panel design and fieldbus integration (Profinet, Profibus).

Maintenance and optimisation of automation systems in fulfilment centres. Troubleshooting of PLCs and sensors on high-speed sortation lines. Work with international teams on continuous improvement of operational KPIs.

Service engineering and site project management for automated material handling systems (baggage handling, conveyor, sortation). Client interface, subcontractor management and on-site commissioning in airport and logistics environments.

Curriculum focused on control systems, industrial electronics and automation networks.