Solvay

Project Manager

Construction & HSE Manager, Digital & Training Manager

Capex Projects - Excellence, Estimating & Project Controls

In the United States of America (USA): 
- I managed the construction of this new PEEK polymer unit.
- I negotiated contracts and mobilized contractors to meet key business objectives.
My 3rd expatriation, in the USA.

Construction & Contracts Manager

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA):
- I lead the engineering team during design and construction phases of this new HP Megaplant 
- I managed business relationship with strategic partner (Joint Venture with Sadara ) to meet business goals.
My 2nd expatriation, in the KSA.

Engineering Manager

Dredging International

Onshore on the Belgian Sea Coast and Offshore on the North Sea:
- I coordinated activities of the General EPCM (Engineering Procurement Construction Management) Contractor for Marine & Electrical Infrastructure Works for the new C-Power Offshore Windfarm Project.

Project Engineer - Site Support Engineer C-Power Offshore Windfarm

Jan De Nul

In Romania:
- I was responsible for purchasing all the equipment on site during the commissioning of a new waste treatment plant. My 1st expatriation, in Europe.

Technical Superintendent - Material Engineer

Gantrex

In Belgium, with several missions abroad in Europe, Middle-East, North-America:

- I coordinated the engineering & design team collaborating strongly with sales teams to deliver custom products and solutions for a wide market worldwide in the material handling sector and port industry.

Senior Project Engineer / Technical Project Coordinator

Caterpillar

In Belgium, with several missions in Europe and in the USA:

- I was the Engineering Team Leader and NPI (New Product Introduction) Program Manager for Valve Hydraulic Components. 

- I collaborated with design center (USA) and the production sites worldwide for the manufacturing of the products and their integration in OEM equipment.

- I am 6 Sigma DMAIC & DMEDI Green Belt Certified, and used to Caterpillar Production System, Lean Manufacturing, 5S

Senior Design Engineer (Hydraulic, Engines & Components Department)

- I was coordinating engineering of hydraulic components (valves)
- I provided technical support for Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Product Support, Quality, NPI (New Product Introduction)

Design Engineer (Hydraulic, Engines & Components Department)

- I was PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Project Leader
- I lead digital transformation at Caterpillar, including culture, change management, leadership, training & tools
- I trained and coached all site engineers & draftsmen to move from 2D to 3D modeling)

Information Technology Analyst 2

Business: Construction and Mining Equipments - Production Plant - IT

I was responsible for CAD/CAE/CAM Applications, including training and support for 3D product design, engineering and manufacturing (digital tools @Caterpillar).

Information Technology Analyst I

"Driving changes and transformation connecting with people is my passion".
I have 20 years of international experience in industry, working on 3 continents, managing large Capex Projects (up to 100M€+) and teams of people (7+) in the fields of:
- Information Technology / Business Services
- Engineering / Design
- Manufacturing / Production
- Purchasing / Negotiation / Contracts
- Project Management
- Finances / Capital Expenditure / Costing
- Business Development / Customer Relationships / Joint Venture Partnerships
- Digital Transformation (Change Management, Culture, Training, Tools)
- Innovation
- Construction
- HSE

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