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"Engineering excellence - proven for over 20 years."

Geschäftsführer Karsten Stramka mit einem lächeln im Gesicht und verschrenkten Armen
Borouge B4 - Borealis/ADNOC
Polyethylene Bulk Material Handling
Runways, Abu Dhabi

12/2023 - 05/2025

End Client: Tecnimont / Borouge Contractor: Zeppelin Systems GmbH Role: Consultant SmartPlant Instrumentation Responsibilities: •Consulting and administration of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), including project reporting •Development and implementation of automated ISF file generation based on COMOS data •Technical support for Zeppelin’s instrumentation disciplines (I&C) and generation of Smart Instrumentation Data Sheets

Olefin 4 - BP
Steam Cracker Unit
Gelsenkirchen, Germany

06/2020 – 12/2023

End Client: BP Role: Project Manager SmartPlant Instrumentation Responsibilities: •Project management and administration of SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), including SPI progress reporting •Coordination of tasks and resources, as well as specification of smart instrumentation (SPI, SDx) •Technical consulting and support for BP’s engineering disciplines in instrumentation and control (I&C) matters

Borstar Bay 3 - Borealis
Polyethylen (HDPE) Plant
Texas, USA
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12/2018 – 05/2020

End Client: Borealis, Texas Contractor: Coperion GmbH Role: Lead Engineer Instrumentation & Control (I&C) / Detail Engineering Responsibilities: •Overall responsibility for project management and detailed engineering of I&C systems (including SmartPlant Instrumentation and COMOS) •Coordination, review, and specification of I&C equipment, including execution of FAT/IFAT •Project reporting, documentation, and interface management through to final project documentation

Formosa PP3
PP Plant – Pneum. Conveying System Texas, USA

03/2018 – 11/2018

End Client: Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas Contractor: Coperion GmbH Role: Lead Engineer I&C / Detail Engineering Responsibilities: •Project management and detailed engineering in the field of instrumentation and control, with full technical and commercial responsibility •Specification and procurement of I&C equipment, including organization and execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) •Project reporting, review of engineering documents, and preparation of final project documentation

Combined Cycle Power Plant
Ineos Köln GmbH

Cologne-Worringen, Germany

01/2017 – 07/2018

Client / End Customer: INEOS Köln GmbH Role: Package Unit (PU) Project Manager I&C / Basic and Detail Engineering (Turbines) Responsibilities: •Project and site management for I&C systems related to turbines, with full technical and commercial responsibility •Basic and detail engineering, supplier management, and coordination of FATs •Progress control, project reporting, and support in structuring the COMOS database

Replacement of Turbine/Compressor Machine Protection System
Cologne-Worringen, Germany

08/2015 – 12/2016

End Client: Covestro (formerly Bayer MaterialScience) Contractor: INEOS Köln GmbH Role: Project / Site Manager I&C / Project Execution Responsibilities: •Overall management and supervision of the I&C project (basic & detail engineering, technical and commercial responsibility) •Coordination and execution of FAT, IFAT, installation works, and commissioning (SAT) •Resource management, progress monitoring, and project reporting

TEESSIDE08 - Sabic UK
Revamp Ethylen-Plant
Tenside, United Kingdom

11/2014 – 05/2015

End Client: SABIC UK Petrochemicals, United Kingdom Contractor: Linde AG, Germany Role: Team Lead SmartPlant Instrumentation / Project Engineer I&C Responsibilities: •Leading and coordinating SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), including I&C system inventory and assessment •Basic engineering (instrument and I/O lists, loop diagrams, wiring schematics) •Interface coordination with other disciplines and reporting to the I&C project management

UGCC GSP and Polymer
Pneumatic Conveying System (PE-PP)
Surgil Gas Field, Uzbekistan

07/2013 – 11/2014

End Client: Uz-Kor Gas Chemical Complex, Uzbekistan Contractor: Coperion GmbH, Germany Role: Project Manager I&C Responsibilities: •Full project management for instrumentation and control (technical, scheduling, personnel), including negotiation and status meetings •Specification and procurement of instrumentation, detail engineering (data sheets, terminal diagrams, I/O lists) •Execution of FAT, review and correction of documentation, and preparation of final I&C documentation

Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company Calcination Plant
Ruwais, UAE

05/2013 – 04/2014

End Client: Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER), UAE Contractor: Technip GmbH, Germany Role: Project Manager I&C & Automation – Package Units (PU) Responsibilities: •Management of I&C package units (e.g., waste heat boiler, sampling system), including schedule, cost, and quality control •Technical negotiations, specification of instrumentation, and review of control system documentation •Interface coordination, facilitation of SIL studies, and development of automation concepts

Ma’aden Aluminium Company
Aluminium Smelter – Pneumatic Conveying System
Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia

01/2011 – 04/2012

End Client: Ma’aden, Saudi Arabia Contractor: Coperion GmbH, Germany Role: Project Coordinator I&C & Automation Responsibilities: •Comprehensive I&C project coordination including personnel, schedule, cost, and quality management •Preparation of specifications, development of automation concepts, and design of the lightning protection system •Planning and supervision of I&C cable routing, switchgear systems, and control technology

Reliance Industries Ltd.
PTA5 – Pneumatic Conveying System
Dahej, India

06/2012 – 03/2013

End Client: RELIANCE Industries Limited, India Contractor: Coperion GmbH, Germany Role: Project Manager I&C & Automation Responsibilities: •Overall coordination of I&C and automation, including responsibility for schedule, cost, and quality •Specification and procurement of instrumentation, as well as detail engineering (data sheets, hook-ups, I/O lists) •Interface coordination between disciplines, development of automation concepts, and direct communication with the client (RELIANCE)

Linde AG
Internal Implementation Projects
SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools)
Pullach, Germany

10/2010 – 01/2011

End Client/Contractor: Linde AG, Germany Role: I&C Consultant Responsibilities: •Concept development and planning for the migration of existing I&C systems to Windows 7 •Coordination of technical implementation and ensuring system compatibility •Quality and functionality checks upon completion of the migration

Shell Rheinland Refinery
Connect Pipeline
Wesseling – Godorf, Germany

08/2009 – 09/2010

End Client: Shell Rheinland Refinery, Wesseling Contractor: Technip GmbH, Germany Role: Project Engineer I&C Responsibilities: •Detail engineering for I&C, including specification of field instrumentation and TBTs for metering/tank systems •Coordination with the process department and suppliers, preparation of TÜV (certification authority) documentation •Review, supervision, and finalization of the I&C project documentation

OMV Schönkirchen
Underground Natural Gas Storage
Schönkirchen-Reyersdorf, Austria

01/2009 – 07/2009

End Client: OMV, Austria Contractor: Technip GmbH, Germany Role: Project Engineer I&C Responsibilities: •Front-End Engineering (FEE) and basic engineering in the I&C field (field instrumentation, specifications) •Development of a metering system concept and preparation of Technical Bid Tabulations (TBT) •SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) administration and maintenance of instrument data sheets

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Complex
PP & PH PlantPneum. Convey. System

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

07/2007 – 12/2008

End Client: SABIC, Saudi Arabia Contractor: Coperion GmbH, Germany Role: Project Manager I&C & Automation Responsibilities: •Technical project leadership with responsibility for schedule, cost, and quality control in the I&C field •Specification and procurement of instrumentation, detailed engineering, and execution of FAT •Development and implementation of a COMOS–INtools (SPI) interface and sales support for I&C-related topics

RUWAIS 2 – Borouge
PE & PP Plant, Pneum. Convey. System
Ruwais, Abu Dhabi

04/2007 – 06/2007

End Client: Borouge, UAE Contractor: Linde AG, Germany Role: Consultant SmartPlant Instrumentation Responsibilities: •Administration of the SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) environment for the RUWAIS 2 project •Preparation of a specification document and implementation of an interface between SIGRAPH and SPI7 •Import and maintenance of instrumentation data within the SPI project application

Statoil LNG Plant
Natural Gas Liquefaction Facility
Hammerfest, Norway

04/2006 – 03/2007

End Client: STATOIL, Norway Contractor: Linde AG, Germany Role: Team Lead SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) / On-Site Responsibilities: •Management and coordination of all SPI-related activities directly on-site in Hammerfest •Conducting trainings, workshops, and reporting to STATOIL •Maintenance and update of the SPI database (approx. 14,000 loops, 40,000 instruments), including workflows with SIGRAPH/CABSYS

Statoil LNG Plant
Natural Gas Liquefaction Facility
Pullach, Germany

08/2003 – 03/2006

End Client: STATOIL, Norway Contractor: Linde AG, Germany Role: Team Lead SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) Responsibilities: •Overall responsibility for the SPI team, including technical and personnel coordination •Design, implementation, and maintenance of the SPI database (14,000 loops, 40,000 instruments) •Close coordination with STATOIL, development of workflows, and reporting of all SPI-related activities

Statoil LNG Plant
Natural Gas Liquefaction Facility
Pullach, Germany

01/2003 – 07/2003

End Client: STATOIL, Norway Contractor: Linde AG, Germany Role: Project Engineer I&C Responsibilities: •Detail engineering in the field of instrumentation and control using INtools •Administration and reporting within the INtools environment •Coordination and support within the interdisciplinary engineering team

Additional projects available on request

1998 – 2003

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