Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Energy and utilities engineering leader with 20 years of international experience in energy management, industrial utilities, project execution, renewable energy, and CapEx project delivery across large multinational environments. Strong expertise in CHP, refrigeration, steam systems, process utilities, energy audits, and sustainable technology integration. Proven track record in leading cross‑functional teams, improving plant efficiency, implementing best practices, and delivering complex projects under tight timelines.
Engineering lead for brewery utilities and energy systems across multiple sites, delivering safe, compliant, and future‑proof solutions while supporting Heineken’s global Net Zero Production (NZP) rollout. What I do: Lead feasibility, basic engineering, and detailed design for utilities projects (cooling systems, heat pumps, hot water loops, boilers, compressed air systems, CO2 recovery plants, ammonia installations). Provide technical leadership to NZP across several OpCos, reviewing designs, validating partner deliverables, and supporting Stage‑Gate and assurance processes. Ensure regulatory and safety compliance, including PED certification, CE marking, pressure‑equipment classification, and critical equipment risk management. Conduct HAZOPs, technical reviews, and risk assessments, ensuring solutions meet Heineken standards and operational constraints. Collaborate across Projects & Engineering, Sustainability, Finance, Procurement, OpCos, and global partners.
In this role, I ensured the reliable and efficient operation of the TE‑TO Pančevo CCPP by managing production planning, reporting, and operational analysis: Preparing annual, monthly, and daily plans for electricity and steam generation, including fuel forecasts. Developing budgeting inputs and mandatory technical/operational documentation for regulatory authorities. Coordinating with operations, maintenance, and commercial teams to align production and performance targets. Conducting technical and economic analyses, thermal/material balance calculations, and efficiency evaluations. Managing detailed records of fuel, water, condensate, and energy consumption/production. Creating specifications for procurement of operational resources and supporting contract drafting. Monitoring supplier performance and coordinating supply agreements. Implementing improvement actions focused on reliability, efficiency, and resource optimization. Ensuring safe, compliant, and effective cooperation across cross‑functional teams.
I worked on the execution of a new greenfield 220 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, covering the full mechanical engineering scope from design through commissioning. My responsibilities included: Managing mechanical engineering activities across feasibility, conceptual, and detailed design stages. Preparing technical specifications, tender documents, and evaluating vendor bids. Supporting procurement and coordinating with contractors and equipment suppliers. Participating in FATs, pre‑delivery inspections, and supervising installation and assembly of major mechanical systems on site. Supporting commissioning, validating guaranteed performance, and optimizing plant operation during start‑up. Ensuring compliance with project requirements, HSE standards, and quality expectations throughout execution.
Managed energy efficiency, renewable energy, and industrial cogeneration projects. Led feasibility studies and energy audits for industrial facilities and buildings. Provided technical and economic assessments, technology selection, and optimization proposals. Supervised contractors, equipment procurement, and execution of biogas and cogeneration projects.
Ensured reliable operation of utilities: power, heat, cooling water, and compressed air. Achieved production targets while improving safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Troubleshot utilities and drying processes; implemented SOPs and operator tools.
• Led global energy audits across multiple regions, achieving 10–25% cost reductions. • Designed and implemented energy monitoring/reporting systems (Energy Time Site). • Introduced ISO 50001 and Energy Star practices worldwide. • Provided technical troubleshooting of boilers, turbines, CHP, refrigeration, heat pumps, evaporators, dryers, and scrubbers. • Drove best‑practice sharing and continuous‑improvement programs globally.
Led energy‑saving initiatives in a starch wet‑milling plant (steam, heat, electricity, water). Performed energy monitoring and benchmarking to identify process losses and efficiency gaps. Proposed operational and CapEx improvement measures to optimize utility performance. Supported operations and maintenance in strengthening energy reliability and process efficiency.