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Sainte-Hélène-Du-Lac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Fr

Sainte-Hélène-Du-Lac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Coordination in France and abroad of ski lifts, zip lines, summer sledges, suspended footbridges projects: - Management of project managers- Collaboration with internal teams: sales, marketing, design office, operations department, industrialisation, quality, services, admin, project control- External stakeholder engagement: Customers, subcontractors, suppliers, agents and distributors

Sydney, Australia

Position summary:• Operation department Manager for activities done in Australia, New Zealand, PNG, New Caledonia and Pacific Islands• Sale of service and repair activities offered by IPS Australia.• Management of orders received for after sales service of rotating machinery such as steam, gas and wind turbines, compressors and special pumps, and other equipment of a similar nature from all manufacturers.• Team management, recruitement and profil selection to suit client requirement• Responsible for invoicing, cost control, revenue forecast• Suppliers and contractors management• OHSE manager• Management of larger field service projects that require an onsite Project Manager.• Responsible for the contractual execution of workshop and field service jobs by being the link between the workshop/field service engineer and the customer. • Preparation and management of quotations and tenders. • Maintain client liaison throughout the process. • Contribute to the development and implementation of sales strategies.• Provide technical support in line with area of expertise to Workshop/Field Service and Business Managers

Région De Sydney, Australie

Position summary:• Sale of service and repair activities offered by IPS Australia.• Management of orders received for after sales service of rotating machinery such as steam, gas and wind turbines, compressors and special pumps, and other equipment of a similar nature from all manufacturers.• Management of larger field service projects that require an onsite Project Manager.• Responsible for the contractual execution of workshop and field service jobs by being the link between the workshop/field service engineer and the customer. • Responsible for running the weekly coordination meetings for the IPS field service and workshops and issue a weekly updated planning to management. • Preparation and management of quotations and tenders. • Maintain client liaison throughout the process. • Responsible for cost control of contracts.• Contribute to the development and implementation of sales strategies.• Provide technical support in line with area of expertise to Workshop/Field Service and Business Managers

Région De Sydney , Australie

Position summary:Project Engineer for maintenance activities on thermal steam turbines• Provided a technical, administrative and engineering support to field service operation• Diagnosed faults and performed operational maintenance of machines, overhauled and repaired mechanical parts• Completed and submitted quality forms, especially expense reports and service reports on a weekly basis• Studied drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations as well as machine settings• Checked and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments• Cut, threaded, bended and installed hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines to turbo-machinery control equipment• Performed commissioning of oil, water, steam systems • Started the turbine after mechanical completionKey achievements:Maintenance of a Mitsubishi steam turbine for Queensland Nickel, Townsville, Queensland, 5 workers, 12.5MW• Monitored the project from quality documentation preparation phase to final report and invoice. • Managed the team in a harsh environment to go the extra mile and meet client needs

Région De Paris , France

Position summary: Site manager for new construction and maintenance activities on nuclear and thermal steam and gas turbines Standard mission: 3 months, 45 mechanics. 8 different machines, power plants and scope of work.• Supervised the technical activities and applied the quality control procedures • Managed the teams of workers, team leaders and other trades which require closed monitoring • Supervised Workplace Health and Safety, organised pre-job briefings and tool- box talks• Managed work permits and lockout/tagout • Resolved technical issues, monitored technical specifications • Planned work and always delivered projects by the contract dead line • Updated schedule according to actual progress, implemented corrective actions • Reported to headquarters: link between site, design office and project Manager • Interfaced with client, monitored contractual obligation and coordinated meetings • Integrated and managed subcontractors • Delivered end of activity reports Key achievements: • Managed one of the largest French nuclear turbine maintenance sites as a Site Manager: responsible for 70 workers • Managed the construction of the world’s biggest steam turbine (1750MW) as a Deputy Site Manager on the French EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) • Improved reporting activities through tool standardisation and manager training

West Burton, United Kingdom

Position summary: Construction of a CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine) power station, 1500 workers, 3x430MW • Supervised mechanical installation of 3 gas turbines GE 9FB, 290MW • Supervised mechanical installation of 3 generators GE • Supervised mechanical installation of 3 turbine hall overhead cranes, Konecranes 100T/20T • Managed and coordinated activities between several UK contractors • Facilitated takeover / handover between civil works, mechanical works and commissioning activities • Handled safety controls, cost, quality and schedule management • Managed deliveries related to the mechanical construction Key achievements: • Resolved site design issues with field design team • Negotiated technical and contractual intervention in regards to subcontract conflicts in accordance with the technical specifications and NEC3 contract

Saint-Quentin, France

Position summary: • Optimised the design of an industrial pump used with water full of herbs and mud • Performed digital simulations of several designs to improve the capacity of the pump • Tested different types of pump designs at the factory and measured performance • Validated the prototype in order to apply for a patent Key achievement: • Awarded 3rd best project of the year out of 500

Modane, France

Position summary: • Design and site activities on various ski lift projects • Calculated kinematics of cabin movements on the cable line and in loading/unloading areas • Designed and calculated cable line and length, pylons and their layout • Controlled civil work before mechanical construction • Supervised mechanical construction, quality control, delivery management • Supervised components lifts in a demanding environment, using helicopter and mobile cranes • Installed and conducted final adjustment of components Key achievement: • Monitored two completely automated 8 seats gondolas in Val-Thorens ski resort, 22M€

Engineer'S Degree, Specialisation In Fluids, Rotating Machinery, Aerodynamics, Hydraulics And Acoustics

Activities and Societies: 8 years as a student association president (140 members), responsible for school and informal events Arts et.

Dut Equivalent To Advanced Diploma, Mechanics And Production

Post-Secondary Program Preparing The National Entrance Exams For The Selective French Graduate Insti

Intensive coursework in Physics, Technology, Engineering Sciences

High School Certificate In Science And Engineering