Vitalii Khod

Technical Expert in Power & District Heating | Eco-industrial park & Infrastructure | Project Manager

Ukraine

About

Technical Expert in Power & District Heating | Eco-industrial park & Infrastructure | Project Manager Over 20 years of experience in energy and infrastructure, including the operation and construction of industrial enterprises, modernization of district heating systems, and improvement of operational efficiency. Proven track record in district heating reform, project management, preparation of Terms of Reference (ToR), stakeholder coordination, and international cooperation on sustainable energy solutions. Recognized expert in energy, heat supply, and energy efficiency. Active member of the expert group on heat energy issues at the Public Council of the Ministry of Regional Development of Ukraine. Skilled in building and organizing maintenance services, enhancing efficiency, and contributing to national and municipal strategies for sustainable energy and infrastructure development.

Experience

  • WATHAB Generalist Project Officer at International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC
    May 2025 - Nov 2025 · 7 mos

    Contributing to the restoration and resilience of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure in the fields of district heating, water supply, and energy systems. Key responsibilities: Technical assessment and recovery planning for heat and power supply systems in war-affected areas. Design and supervision of rehabilitation projects for municipal heating, water, and sanitation networks. Collaboration with local authorities, the Ukrainian Red Cross, and international partners to ensure sustainable reconstruction and community support. Responsible for supporting and strengthening local URCS branches in the implementation of engineering and infrastructure projects. Technical focal point for district heating and WASH cluster coordination in Northern Ukraine. Driven by the mission to ensure that every community has reliable access to heat, water, and energy — even under the most challenging conditions.

  • National District Heating Technical Expert at UNICEF
    Oct 2024 - May 2025 · 8 mos

    Coordination and assessment of recovery needs for damaged district heating facilities within the WASH cluster's heat supply efforts, ensuring sustainable solutions.

  • Head of the technical department for production at Saint-Gobain
    Mar 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Building and organizing maintenance teams from scratch during the construction of industrial facilities, ensuring effective task allocation and collaboration. Project manager overseeing the construction of the engineering and mechanical parts of a new gypsum-based products plant. Drilling a well, implementing a water supply and sewage system and local treatment facilities. Implementation of alternative power supply solutions.

  • Head of the energy department at MHP SE
    Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 · 4 mos

  • ViYar Team (Full-time · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Chief power engineer
      May 2020 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    • Infrastructure Project Manager
      Aug 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos