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Norbert (G.) Buro
Project Manager Electrical Engineering, Automation, Shipbuilding
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 1 monthBerne, Germany
Project Manager Electrical Engineering and Automation
Fr. Fassmer GmbH
- Project management of electrical engineering and automation for the research vessel Meteor on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space.
- Organized development.
- Negotiated with clients and project owners.
- Managed up to eight employees.
Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
5 monthsLemwerder, Germany
Independent assignments
Abeking & Rasmussen
- Planning of electrical systems for federal multi-purpose ships.
- Design of oil skimming systems, power generation and distribution systems.
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
7 monthsConsulting assignment
- Advised on the development of a propulsion system for release equipment of a towed body.
Feb 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year 2 monthsIndependent assignments
Siemens Gamesa
- Process improvements in the production line for wind turbines (nacelle).
- Introduced laser measurement technology for assembly processes.
Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
1 year 1 monthBerlin, Germany
Independent assignments
Gesellschaft technischer Experten (GtE)
- Prepared various industrial expert reports.
May 2018 - Sep 2018
5 monthsBremen, Germany
Independent work
Rheinmetall Defence
- Implementation of the SES-7 ship simulator.
- Project work with two employees.
Apr 2018 - Apr 2018
1 monthBremen, Germany
Independent work
Rheinmetall Defence
- Technical documentation (development) of a medium-voltage installation for Indonesia.
Dec 2017 - Dec 2017
1 monthBremen, Germany
Independent work
Fa. Carl Büttner
- Structural dynamic design of exhaust piping.
- Damage analysis.
Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
1 monthIndependent work
Ocean Harvest and Bosch Rexroth
- Consulting on the design of energy storage systems for wave power plants.
Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
8 monthsKuwait
Independent work
Government of Kuwait
- Design and definition of five research laboratories.
- Creation of drawings, equipment lists, and descriptions of intended use.
- Selection of suppliers.
- Supervision of one employee.
Feb 2017 - May 2018
1 year 4 monthsBremerhaven, Germany
Independent Work
Hochschule Bremerhaven
- Automation/SCADA for an engine test facility using TIA Portal (Siemens).
- Planning and awarding contracts.
- Site supervision and commissioning.
- Coordinating 3 to 8 staff in cooperation with Siemens AG.
Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
1 monthBremen, Germany
Independent Work
Fa. Carl Büttner
- Vibration analysis on board a new flue-gas desulfurization system.
Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
1 monthBremen, Germany
Independent Work
Fa. Carl Büttner
- Vibration analysis on board (propeller-induced mast vibrations).
Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
1 monthNetherlands
Independent Work
Bosch Rexroth
- Consultancy services for the development of jacking systems.
Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
1 monthBremen, Germany
Independent Work
Fa. Saacke
- Vibration analysis and measurements on rotors for exhaust gas treatment.
Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
1 monthBremerhaven, Germany
Independent Project Work
Fa. MWB
- Vibration analysis and measurements on drive systems for the Abu Dhabi Navy.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2015
6 yearsBremen, Germany
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Fa. HGO
- Development of a special vessel (jack-up vessel) for offshore wind turbine installation.
- Focus: jacking systems, electrical power systems, navigation systems, dynamic positioning (Hochtief, Deme projects).
- Preparation of the building specification.
- Negotiations with suppliers.
- Project management, construction supervision and inspections.
- Commissioning and operations management.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
1 yearBremen, Germany
Project Manager Electrical Engineering
Fa. Beluga
- Design and sizing of electrical systems for a special vessel for laying submarine cables.
- Awarding contracts and overseeing suppliers.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 yearIndependent Project Work
- Damage investigations on a gas engine container (vibration damage).
- Conducting FEM analyses with Abaqus.
- Court-ordered assignment/expert report in cooperation with a partner.
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
1 yearLeer, Germany
Independent Project Work
Fa. Briese Schifffahrt
- Introduction of a planned maintenance system for a fleet of ships.
- Concept development, project management and consulting to adapt a software product to the shipping company's needs.
- Staff training and onboard installations.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 yearLeer, Germany
Independent Work
Briese Shipping Company
- Weld seam calculations for ship cranes.
- Design of cargo securing on board.
Jan 2002 - Present
24 years 1 monthStuttgart, Germany
Lecturer in Industrial Management and Engineering
Hamburg Distance University of Applied Sciences, Stuttgart Study Center
- Teaching Industrial Management and Engineering as a part-time role.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2007
6 yearsStuttgart, Germany
Independent Work
Robert Bosch GmbH
- Development of diesel injection systems.
- Carrying out structural mechanics calculations and simulations (FEM).
- Handling vibration engineering issues and structure-fluid couplings.
- System simulation, FMEA, and project management.
Jan 2000 - Present
26 years 1 monthHamburg, Germany
Author and Academic Advisor
Hamburg Distance University of Applied Sciences
- Writing study materials (study modules) for technical mechanics and automation technology.
- Acting as academic advisor for technical mechanics, automation technology, and electrical engineering.
Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
3 yearsIndependent Work
German Armed Forces
- Vibration analysis of rotating structures.
- Influencing resonances through active mounting.
- Development of control software.
Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
1 yearIndependent project work
Bundeswehr
- Construction and software development (control and regulation) for the electromagnetic bearing test rig.
- Procurement, assembly instructions and coordination of two staff members.
Jan 1998 - Dec 1998
1 yearIndependent project work
Bundeswehr
- Conceptual design of an electromagnetic bearing test rig.
Jan 1996 - Dec 1997
2 yearsIndependent project work
VW
- Various vibration tests on engines and transmissions.
Dec 1995 - Feb 1996
3 monthsProject team member
Staatsanwaltschaft Hamburg
- Human vibration analysis of a child test subject in a commercial vehicle.
- Preparation of an expert report.
Jan 1994 - Dec 1994
1 yearIndependent project work
CAE Institut
- Design, construction, and delivery of an electromagnetic bearing.
- Quotation preparation, design, and construction management.
Jan 1993 - Dec 1993
1 yearIndependent Project Work
Fa. EAC
- Environmental testing of electronic assemblies for the ICE using shock testing according to DIN 40046.
- Experimental execution and result presentation.
Jan 1992 - Dec 1992
1 yearIndependent Project Work
Schiffswerft Gustav Sonntag, Nfl.
- Design of a steel structure with strength verifications according to DIN 18800 for a pedestrian bridge.
- Construction supervision and preparation of offers.
Jan 1991 - Dec 1991
1 yearProject Team Member
Fa. Claudius Peters
- Simulation of the flow behavior of dispersive solutions for pump design (application software).
- Preparation of offers, creation of specifications, result presentation and billing.
Jun 1990 - Feb 1991
9 monthsIndependent Project Work
MBB-Erno (Daimler-Chrysler Aerospace)
- Simulation of the controlled crash of the Ariane-5 rocket's intermediate stage to determine suitable burn phases for the booster engines.
Sep 1989 - May 1990
9 monthsProject Team Member
Mercedes-Benz
- Simulation of a press shop for body parts.
- Preparation of offers and specifications.
Dec 1988 - May 1989
6 monthsIndependent work
AEG
- Simulation and design of the exciter current control for shaft generators.
Summary
Project management in automotive, marine/offshore, and electrical engineering (construction, development, simulation).
Main focus areas: automation technology, drive technology.
Skills
- Simulation
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Planning
- Lecturing
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedSpanish
IntermediateFrench
ElementaryEducation
Oct 1991 - Jun 2002
Helmut Schmidt University - University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
Doctor of Engineering · Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Technology · Hamburg, Germany
Oct 1988 - Jun 1988
University of Michigan
Master of Science in Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Ann Arbor, United States
Oct 1984 - Jun 1987
Technical University of Berlin
Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Berlin, Germany
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Certifications & licenses
Chief Engineer License
International Maritime Organization
Certified Welding Engineer
DSV, Welding Technical Training and Testing Institute Munich
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