Vadim Hecht
Planning Engineer
Experience
Planning Engineer
Ineratec GmbH
Planning of a power-to-liquid plant/scrubber in the renewable energy/hydrogen sector.
Consulting
Lincoln Electric Deutschland GmbH
For a powder production plant.
- Bulk material handling
- Technical documentation for silos, conveying systems, mixing equipment, furnace technology
- Process analysis and improvement
Piping Engineer
Frenell GmbH
For a solar thermal power plant.
- Piping design (and collision checking with SolidWorks)
- Stress analysis with Rohr2
- Preparing documentation according to PED
- Coordinating trades
- Creating construction drawings
Project Manager
Josef Meissner GmbH & Co. KG
Building an explosives factory. Subprojects: steam plant, dust extraction system, chillers.
- Sizing, calculation and planning of process steps
- Development of process flow diagrams and P&IDs
- Preliminary design of process equipment
- Preparing technical specifications for equipment
- Building design and layout planning for a steam plant
- Development and review of piping and steel structure planning
Supplier Manager
Fluor GmbH/ PowerCo SE
For a battery cell plant.
- Establishing processes and methods for supplier audits
- Evaluating suppliers and conducting supplier audits
- Customer representation
Engineering Manager
Ineos Styrolution Ludwigshafen GmbH
Chemical plant engineering. Responsible for 6–10 technicians and engineers.
- Member of the site management team
- Technical and disciplinary leadership and development of the engineering department (process engineering and automation)
- Planning and responsibility for the site’s CAPEX budget
- Resource planning for employees
- Responsible for all engineering activities at the site, including process optimizations
- Further development of the project management process
- Advisory role for plant operations
Head of Engineering
Naturin Viscofan GmbH
Head of the plant planning and design department (09/2008–02/2019), leading 8–10 designers and engineers. Plant engineering and special machine construction.
- Developing, leading and supporting the design department, optimizing work processes
- Budget planning for repair and investment projects
- Systematic optimization and further development of production plants
- Performing CE certification according to the Machinery Directive
- Conducting qualifications in a pharmaceutical environment: DQ, IQ, OQ / Annex 1
- Planning, design and construction of plants and machines in areas such as convection dryers, production plant layout, piping design, high-pressure extrusion systems for highly viscous media, hydraulic systems, drive and conveyor technology, GMP and cleanroom technology, CIP systems, dosing systems for chemicals and solids, ventilation systems, tank construction (plastic/stainless steel), pumps and compressors
Promoted to Head of Engineering (03/2019–06/2020) with additional responsibility for the electrical planning department.
International Project Manager in Equipment Construction
Raschig GmbH
- Technical project manager in charge, proposal preparation, customer support
- Thermodynamic and mechanical design of packing and tray column internals
- Strength calculations for mechanical components
- International site supervision
Chemical Operator
Thor GmbH
Summary
I have built a strong background in engineering and project management, with experience from designing renewable energy plants to planning chemical and pharmaceutical production systems. I focus on process analysis, system optimization, and technical documentation, ensuring clear and efficient project flow. My skills cover piping design, equipment specification, CE certification, and comprehensive supplier management.
Over the years, I have led multi-disciplinary teams in complex, international projects, always striving for practical, reliable solutions. I combine hands-on expertise with a deep understanding of advanced engineering techniques to deliver value across various industrial sectors.
Languages
Education
Hochschule Mannheim
Diploma Engineer (FH) · Process Engineering, focus on Process and Plant Engineering · Mannheim, Germany
Fa. Raschig GmbH
Training as Chemical Operator · Chemical Operator · Ludwigshafen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Fit for Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
GMP/FDA requirements for plant design
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