Jakub S.

Technical Project Manager | Expert in Steelmaking Equipment | 20+ Years in Engineering & Project Execution | Mechanical Engineer at Primetals Technologies

Linz, Upper Austria, Austria

About

I am a reliable, confident, and well-organized professional with around two decades of experience in the steelmaking industry. Throughout my career at Primetals Technologies and the former Siemens VAI, I have gained valuable expertise in all phases of project execution — from initial planning and detailed engineering to procurement management, manufacturing quality control, site erection, and commissioning. I have been involved in over 20 international projects for major clients such as ArcelorMittal, Metinvest, JSW, Voestalpine, and Ternium, covering a wide range of equipment including BOF converter plants, sampling and measurement systems, cooling solutions, relining machines, and electric smelting furnaces. Throughout these projects, I have taken on various roles such as Lead Engineer, Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Site Manager, and Commissioning Manager. This diversity of responsibilities reflects my flexibility and broad skill set across all stages of project execution. Many of these projects required significant on-site presence where I was responsible for site supervision, installation monitoring, and commissioning. My experience spans both greenfield projects and upgrades of existing installations, giving me a comprehensive understanding of the steelmaking industry's engineering and execution challenges.

Experience

  • Primetals Technologies (Linz, Austria · On-site)
    • Technical Project Manager
      Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

      A joint venture of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Partners Former SIEMENS VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co Industry Business. Steelplants, Mini Mills and Environmental Technology.

    • Product Engineer/Owner
      Jan 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

      A joint venture of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Partners Former SIEMENS VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co Industry Business. Steelplants, Mini Mills and Environmental Technology. Managed the full product lifecycle for multiple products, from the pre-project phase through the end of the warranty period. Delivered the complete scope of basic and detailed engineering and prepared comprehensive project documentation, including maintenance manuals and safety instructions. Conducted research and development of new and existing equipment and supervised workshop manufacturing as well as on-site erection activities.

  • Product Engineer/Developer at SIEMENS VAI Metals Technologies GmbH & Co
    Sep 2010 - Dec 2014 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Product Engineer and Developer, involved in new products design, development, and optimization.

  • SIEMENS Sp. z o.o. Industry Metal & Mining Technologies (Full-time · 4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Mechanical Designer and Project Coordinator
      Sep 2009 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr

      Secondment to SIEMENS VAI Metals Technologies GmbH, Converter Steelmaking Department. Worked as a Mechanical Engineer, responsible for basic and detailed engineering, R&D activities, client collaboration, and participation in the manufacturing process. Acted as a liaison between the Austrian headquarter and the Polish office, coordinating technical cooperation and information flow.

    • Project Manager
      Jul 2008 - Aug 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Project Manager in the Mechanical Department (Kraków), specializing in the iron and steel industry (rolling mills and steelmaking). Responsible for project cost estimation and valuation, work scheduling, progress monitoring, client coordination, human resource management, and supervision of subcontractors’ activities.

    • Senior Mechanical Designer
      Jan 2007 - Jul 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Prepared the full scope of mechanical documentation (Basic and Detailed Engineering), including 3D models, technical drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), FEA calculations, kinematic and dynamic analyses, and other engineering calculations. Designed hydraulic and pneumatic piping systems. Reviewed, verified, and approved existing technical documentation. Participated in on-site supervision of the erection and commissioning of the Hot Strip Mill line at ArcelorMittal Steel Poland in Kraków. Managed local database and engineering systems (MS Windows Server 2003, VAULT, SAP PLM). Led the implementation of Solid Edge v20 and NX Unigraphics 4.0 across the department, including hardware and software administration and training engineers in 3D design methodologies. Served as Microsoft Project Server Administrator.

  • Owner at LOCALNET Internet Service Provider
    Jan 2004 - Nov 2005 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Operating a business specializing in the design and management of local and wide-area computer networks

  • BIPROSTAL S.A. (Kraków, Poland)
    • Designer Assistant
      Aug 2003 - Dec 2003 · 5 mos

      Designer Assistant in Technology and Mechanical Engineering Department.

    • Students Practice
      Jun 2003 - Aug 2003 · 3 mos

      Students practice in Technology and Mechanical Department.