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Oberhausen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2011 - Present

15 years 2 months

Founder

AREGUS Services

Consulting for industrial companies in the field of legal compliance (EHSQ), covering safety, environmental and health protection and management issues
Explosion protection for Bayer AG, DB Cargo (Deutsche Bahn), Siemens, H.G.S., Dehn SE, Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik and Eickhoff Foundry
Consulting on explosion protection
Preparation of explosion protection documents and training of qualified personnel for inspection of equipment in Ex zones
Consulting projects for the Cologne oil refinery, AECI Schirm, Aglukon, Aixtron
EC conformity assessment procedures according to Machinery Directive, ATEX and Low-Voltage Directive (risk assessment and CE marking, machine safety)
Fire and explosion protection for Marienhospital BOT
Assessment of old machines at H.G.S. (CHP plants)
EC conformity assessment procedures for REMONDIS, Josef Meissner, Huber Technology and Milag paint booths
Machine safety consulting services for ENGIE, Aixtron and BASF
Consulting projects for Ruthmann aerial work platforms, Hydac and Sika
Projects for ABA Pyrotechnics and confidential projects for the defense industry
Project support for new hazardous materials warehouse construction and interim safety specialist for FIEGE HealthCare Logistics GmbH
Hazardous materials management for chemical plant manufacturers, chemical companies and the sugar industry (Südzucker, Beneo Palatinit)
PAAG procedures, risk assessment and EC conformity assessment procedures for plant safety
Coaching of safety professionals and organizational optimization at H.G.S., Aglukon, Fiege Biblis, Pentair and University of Mainz
Auditor for management systems (SpaEfV, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, sustainability) at TÜV Nord, TÜV Saar, SGS, GUTcert, Qualidata, BerlinCert and azmZert
Implementation of QM, UM, EM, AS and DS at Schäfer Shop
Implementation of an IMS (QM, UM, AS) at Stiga GmbH
Redesign of the environmental management software for InPlus GmbH and consulting on ISO 45001 implementation at Jung Pumpen
Quality optimization processes for Audi AG and technical process optimization at Bugatti Automobiles
Consulting in coating processes at Weiss Automotive GmbH
Optimization of chemical processes at Basista Leiterplatten GmbH and logistics and quality optimization for Audi AG at Gruppo Prima in Italy
Interim H&S Manager for Media-Saturn Holding Group and support for integrated management systems at FIEGE Unna GmbH & Co. KG
Occupational safety at H.G.S., EVO – Energieversorgung Oberhausen AG, FIEGE Logistik Biblis GmbH, and external safety engineer and quality manager at IAG GmbH and WespAG
External consultant for occupational safety and environmental protection at Köppen GmbH, various metal processing companies, Hollingsworth & Vose, ROM – Rudolf Otto Meyer and Venator
BG-certified trainer for safety engineer training (machine safety, explosion protection, fire and explosion protection, hazardous materials)
Speaker for professional seminars at Haus der Technik, VCI, TÜV Nord Academy, SGS Academy, LVQ, Academy of Engineers and BBG
Lecture on zoning in explosion protection at the University of Wuppertal
Measurement services: WHO fiber measurements, technical measurement of inhalation exposure according to TRGS 402, mold analysis and noise measurements
Support for approval procedures for new construction and approval of hazardous materials warehouses and painting facilities at IAG and Eickhoff Maschinenfabrik
Development of exclusive services: near-miss reporting system software, behavior-based safety system (VBS), psychological occupational safety system, 5S (Kaizen), hazardous materials registry software, data protection support
Functional safety (PL according to DIN EN ISO 13849-1, SIL according to IEC/EN 62061 and IEC/EN 61511)
PAAG procedures (HAZOP Studies)
Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001
Measurement of airborne contaminants (TRGS 400, 402), noise measurements, health management and stress and burn-out prevention
Trainings: EC conformity assessment/CE marking, machine safety, plant safety, functional safety, explosion protection, hazardous materials officer, fire and explosion protection, leadership seminars, personal protective equipment against falls, qualification training for aerial work platforms, forklifts and cranes
Lectures and specialist articles from 1994 to 2024 at materialography conferences, Essen explosion protection days, Bergische University of Wuppertal, FORUM occupational safety in chemistry and publications in TÜV Environmental Management Consultant, Mikrokosmos and other journals

Head of EHSQ

Infrastructure Company of a Chemical Park

Responsibility for occupational safety, environmental protection, permit management, company medical service, data protection, plant fire brigade and fire protection, quality management and plant security

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Chemical (15 years), Manufacturing (15 years), and Professional Services (15 years).

Chemical

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Audit (15 years) and Quality Assurance (15 years).

Audit

Quality Assurance

Skills

Software For A Near-miss Reporting System
Vbs – Behavior-based Safety System
Psychological Occupational Safety System
5s, An Element Of Kaizen
Optimized Software For Managing A Hazardous Materials Registry
Simplified Handling Of Hazardous Materials Registries
Effective Reporting In Hazardous Materials Management
Consulting And Support As A Data Protection Officer
Machine Safety: Risk Assessment, Assessment Of Old Machines, Conformity Assessment Procedures
Functional Safety (Pl According To Din En Iso 13849-1, Sil According To Iec/en 62061 For Machines, Iec/en 61511 For Process Industry)
Conducting Paag Procedures (Hazop Studies) And Risk Assessment In Plant Safety
Knowledge Of The Pyrotechnics And Explosives Industry
Consulting For Process Optimization In Coating Processes As A Coating Engineer
Microscopy/microtomy Analytics
Lead Auditor For Iso 9001 (Quality), Iso 50001 (Energy), Iso 14001 (Environment), Iso 45001 (Occupational Safety)
Measurement Of Airborne Contaminants In Workplace Air (Trgs 400, Trgs 402)
Conducting Noise Measurements
Health Management
Psychological Stress Factors In Risk Assessment
Conducting Trainings And Instructions
Stress And Burn-out Prevention

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

University of Niederrhein

Coloristic investigations on various gamma-chinacridone pigments · Germany

Certifications & licenses

BG RCI certified trainer

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Eckart based?

Eckart is based in Oberhausen, Germany.

What languages does Eckart speak?

Eckart speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Eckart have?

Eckart has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Eckart has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 15 years and 1 month. Note that Eckart may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Eckart be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Eckart would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Head of EHSQ.

What is Eckart's latest experience?

Eckart's most recent position is Founder at AREGUS Services.

What companies has Eckart worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Eckart has worked for AREGUS Services.

Which industries is Eckart most experienced in?

Eckart is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Eckart most experienced in?

Eckart is most experienced in business areas like Audit and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Eckart worked in recently?

Eckart has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Eckart worked in recently?

Eckart has recently worked in business areas like Audit and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Eckart's education?

Eckart attended University of Niederrhein for Coloristic investigations on various gamma-chinacridone pigments.

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Eckart has 1 certificate: BG RCI certified trainer.

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