Ümit UZUN

Asset Performance Management & Digitalization Group Manager @ Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş.

Besiktas, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

As a Power Generation Professional, I have 16 years of experience in the energy sector of which over ten years have been spent in management roles. With the advantage of Aksa Energy’s overall power plants portfolio, I have gained knowledge and experience at Natural Gas, Fuel Oil, Hydro, and Wind power plants on both project and operation/maintenance sides. I have a good knowledge of Energy Regulations, Energy Markets, Asset Management, Power Plant Operations, Strategy and Performance Reporting. Also, i provide mentoring support to entrepreneurs at ITU Çekirdek incubation center.

Experience

  • Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. (7 yrs 5 mos)
    • Asset Performance Management & Digitalization Group Manager
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Asset Performance Management & Digitalisation Senior Manager
      Feb 2023 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Strategy and Reporting Manager
      Mar 2019 - Feb 2023 · 4 yrs

      - To efficiently monitor the performance of power plants operations, establishing the reporting philosophy and related database and reporting systems. - Monitoring the operations, maintenance, and commercial performance of power plants and reporting to senior management. To ensure that the outputs obtained are evaluated in the company's new investment plans and growth strategies. - Digitalization of reporting systems, PI Platforms, and preparation of relevant processes within the framework of the digital transformation program. Ensuring effective maintenance management and follow-up by designing the SAP PM module from the beginning within the framework of the SAP HANA transformation program. - Leading the development and implementation of maintenance and reliability improvement programs, including the establishment of KPIs, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to track progress. - As a member of the strategy committee, to play an active role in the creation of Aksa Energy's globalization strategies and the determination of the strategy roadmap together with the executive board.

  • Mentor at İTÜ Çekirdek
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Business Development Sales Manager at Vito Energy and Investment Corp.
    Aug 2016 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Closely monitoring the World and Turkey energy market and developing business for international and domestic clients. Working together with our international business partners to provide consultancy, equipment supply and business development for the energy, oil and gas markets.

  • Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • PP Analysis, Reporting & Coordination Manager
      Jan 2014 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Ensure coordination between the units in Aksa Energy Power Plant Management department. Monitors operations of power plants for efficiency and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed. Managing relations with public authorities such as TEIAS, EPDK, BOTAS etc. Directly manages OHS, Environmental & Energy Legislations, SAP Process & Stock Management teams. Managing all related activities of Power Plants and ensure implementation of any legislation and regulations changes. Also member of Aksa Sustainability Committee Closely follows Energy Markets and energy trading activities. Prepare several performance reports to upper management including production, efficiency, profitability, performance analysis etc. Closely follow up daily production reports of power plants. Organize the electrical maintenance. Negotiating and reviewing service and maintenance contracts. Preparing and reviewing annual budgets of operations and follow up monthly.

    • Power Plants Operation and Maintenance Manager
      Feb 2012 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs

      Organize the electrical maintenance. Negotiating and reviewing service and maintenance contracts. Providing support to the Power Plants in the planning spare parts needs and executing of any electrical activities. Managing relations with TEIAS and ensure implementation of regulations changes such as PFC, SFC and RFC control systems. Following up expropriation and insurance. Supporting project team for commissioning and energy regulations.

    • Project Engineer
      Feb 2009 - Feb 2012 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Collect the offers from manufacturers and make technical reviews and comments for the proposals. Working with subcontractors, reviewing subcontractor’s LV Systems, MV Systems, Transformers, DCS, Automations and other electrical equipments proposals. Negotiating and arranging meetings with subcontactors on cost, technical and other issues. Rendering technical support to purchasing department to buy materials needed for the projects. Pursuing outside sources for funds and be in contact with other companies for new, innovative equipment upgrade. Prepare feasibility studies and cost estimates. Attending design meetings for new invesment projects. Giving support and visiting to construction sites on technical, organization and planning issues. Ensure appropriate and timely reporting of project progress. Key Projects: Antalya Siemens 2x4000F Gas Turbines - Responsible for Electrical and I&C Commisioning (Site Work: 02.2009 – 08.2009) Antalya Siemens STG5000 Steam Turbine; - Electrical Project Engineer Samsun Diesel Engine CCPP Gas Fuel Conversion - Electrical and I&C Project and Commisioning (Site Work: 09.2010 – 01.2011 Samsun) Cyprus Power Plant Steam Turbine and Wartsila 46V Engine - Electrical and I&C Project and Commisioning (Site Work: 04.2011 - 06.2011 Cyprus) Giresun Akköy Hydro Power Plant ; - Electrical Systems Project and Commisioning (Site Work: 11.2011 – 02.2012)

  • Lead Project Engineer at Aksa Power Generation
    Sep 2007 - Feb 2009 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Performed all essential functions of Lead Project Engineer for multiple, concurrent small to large SSD project orders. Designate the material list and coordinate with local and international suppliers.
Prepare all detail design and engineering documents and follow up production progress.
Manage all phases of multiple projects in collaboration with agencies and contactors.
Support after sales department , visit sites as technical consultant.