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Heinsberg, Germany

Experience

Jun 2021 - Present

4 years 10 months

Project and Construction Manager

Freelance Work

Establishing and monitoring a schedule in the form of a bar chart
Keeping a construction log, including time records for each trade
Coordinating and supervising the specialist companies involved in the construction
Checking measurements together with the executing companies
Determining costs according to the applicable calculation rules or DIN 276 and reviewing invoices
Monitoring, including detailed corrections
Applying for official building acceptance and personally attending the official inspection
Overseeing defects found before and during acceptance, including listing the limitation periods for construction defects
Controlling costs using data from the scope of services and monitoring the executing construction companies by comparing estimates and contract prices
Setting up, updating, and monitoring detailed cost, time, and capacity plans
Obtaining expert reports
Compiling and submitting all documents for the building authority

Jun 2014 - May 2021

7 years

Germany

Head of Maintenance Department

WEST Pharmaceutical Services Germany

Responsible for four areas: Electrical, metalworking shop, toolmaking, stamping operations
Technical and personnel responsibility for 49 employees
ISO 50001, GMP, lean production
Ensuring energy supply (electricity, gas, compressed air)
Controlling and managing maintenance, VEFK
Responsible for cleanroom technology
Project manager for repairs and new construction measures
Business analysis
Further development of maintenance staff (TPM)

Apr 2014 - May 2014

2 months

Bonn, Germany

TGA Site Manager

Bilfinger Bonn

Technical and personnel responsibility for 18 employees
Controlling and managing maintenance
Supervising construction execution of renovation measures
Project development and implementation to adjust service offerings

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

3 months

Bremen, Germany

TGA Site Manager

Wisag Bremen

Technical and personnel responsibility for 16 employees
Controlling and managing maintenance
Supervising construction execution of renovation measures
Business analysis
Realigning the department to a changed market situation
Project development and implementation to adjust service offerings

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Oberhausen, Germany

Department Head (Head of I&C Oberhausen-Zurich-Berlin Turbo & GT)

MAN Diesel & Turbo Oberhausen

Technical and personnel responsibility for 28 employees (instrumentation and control engineers)
Developing and implementing a strategy for the instrumentation and control business (I&C)
Business analysis
Project development and implementation to adjust service offerings and process definitions
Achieving cost reductions across all three locations

Oct 2009 - Apr 2013

3 years 7 months

Jülich, Germany

Head of Department Electrical and Utility Engineering, Control Systems and Process Automation, Communication Technology

Forschungszentrum Jülich

Responsible for technical and personnel matters for 93 employees and 3 plant managers
Head of technical and structural building management for the properties
Management of department projects: new telecom infrastructure, new hazard management, renewable energy sources, energy concepts, smart power supply, plant security concept
Responsible for all electrical power supply
Responsible for energy supply contracts for the coming years

Jan 2003 - Sep 2009

6 years 9 months

Dormagen, Germany

Workshop Manager for Process Control Technology (PCT) and Control Valves

EC erdölchemie GmbH (Ineos Köln GmbH)

Workshop manager for process control technology and control valves, with responsibility for 92 employees
Responsible for budget and cost centers
Significantly improved employee know-how
Successfully established a competence center
Successfully implemented the CE conformity process for switchgear construction and control panels (manufacturer of electrotechnical products and control components)
Jointly responsible for supervising apprentices
Defined operating instructions, manuals, process instructions, and requirements and functional specs
Authorized person according to Industrial Safety Regulation §14.6, recognized by the Cologne regulatory authority
Explosion protection expert
Audits: ISO 9001, WHG §19
Responsible for performing overhaul work on petrochemical plants
Member of various working groups: standards committee, responsible electrical specialist, recognized qualified persons, standardization

Jan 1996 - Dec 2003

8 years

Dormagen, Germany

Responsible for Setting Up and Maintaining Individual Plant Networks

EC erdölchemie GmbH (Ineos Köln GmbH)

Responsible for setting up and maintaining individual plant networks

Jan 1988 - Dec 1996

9 years

Dormagen, Germany

Data Center

EC erdölchemie GmbH (Ineos Köln GmbH)

Set up a commercial LAN

Jan 1979 - Dec 1983

5 years

Hückelhoven, Germany

Skilled Worker (Telecom Operator) in Underground Operations

Zeche Sophia Jacoba Hückelhoven

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Chemical (21.5 years), Manufacturing (7.5 years), Pharmaceutical (7 years), Construction (5 years), Metals and Mining (5 years), and Professional Services (3.5 years).

Chemical

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

Construction

Metals and Mining

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 Operations (29.5 years), Project Management (16.5 years), Quality Assurance (13.5 years), Information Technology (9 years), Procurement (3.5 years), and Business Intelligence (0.5 years).

Operations

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Procurement

Business Intelligence

Skills

Head Of Department With Many Years Of Technical And Leadership Experience In The Business Segment, Focusing On Energy Supply, Energy Management, Plant Engineering, Equipment Safety Regulations (Betrsichv), And Predictive Maintenance (Industry 4.0)
Control And Oversight Of Technical And Construction Services In Plant Management
Ensuring Gmp-compliant And Regulation-compliant Maintenance
Goal-oriented, Pragmatic Process Optimization And Control
Planning And Execution Of Overhaul Work In Petrochemical And Pharmaceutical Plants (€5 Million Budget And Up To 950 Employees)
Expansion And Strengthening Of Business Processes
Entrepreneurial, Flexible Team Player With Strong Communication Skills And High Resilience
Maintenance
Atex
Regulations
Laws
Standards
Lean Management Method
Sap R/3
Cafm
Vob
Revision Processes
Vde 0105+1000, 0185-305 Parts 1 To 4
Iso 50001
Atomic Law Procurement
Microsoft Products

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 1984 - Jun 1988

Aachen University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Engineering · Electrical Engineering, specializing in communications engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 1983 - Jun 1984

Erkelenz Technical College

Advanced technical diploma · Technology · Erkelenz, Germany

Oct 1980 - Jun 1983

Alsdorf Vocational School of Technology

Secondary school diploma · Technology · Alsdorf, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Recognized qualified person according to §14.6

Regional Authority Cologne

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Winfried based?

Winfried is based in Heinsberg, Germany.

What languages does Winfried speak?

Winfried speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Winfried have?

Winfried has at least 43 years of experience. During this time, Winfried has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 4 months. Note that Winfried may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Winfried be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Winfried would be well-suited for roles such as: Project and Construction Manager, Head of Maintenance Department, TGA Site Manager.

What is Winfried's latest experience?

Winfried's most recent position is Project and Construction Manager at Freelance Work.

What companies has Winfried worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Winfried has worked for Freelance Work and WEST Pharmaceutical Services Germany.

Which industries is Winfried most experienced in?

Winfried is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical. Winfried also has some experience in Construction, Metals and Mining, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Winfried most experienced in?

Winfried is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA). Winfried also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Procurement and Purchasing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Winfried worked in recently?

Winfried has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Construction.

Which business areas has Winfried worked in recently?

Winfried has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Winfried's education?

Winfried holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, specializing in communications engineering from Aachen University of Applied Sciences.

Does Winfried have any certificates?

Winfried has 1 certificate: Recognized qualified person according to §14.6.

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Winfried is immediately available for suitable projects.

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