Nele Verhaest

Process Engineer at Kelvin Solutions
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Location
Kortenberg, Flemish Region, Belgium, BE
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • German Professional working proficiency
  • Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • Belgium
    • Utilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Process Engineer
      • Dec 2022 - Present

      development and design of district and collective heating/ cooling systems. development and design of district and collective heating/ cooling systems.

    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • Process Engineer
      • Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
    • Germany
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Process engineer glue department for the MDF industry
      • Oct 2013 - Nov 2020

      Expertly carry out overall process of project management including planning, work scheduling, forecasting and estimation of production and full lifecycle of projects from pre-engineering till pre-production. Accountable for the completion and formulation of all technical documentation within decided timelines. Directed the overall process of commissioning of a new “mechanical glue concept” for the MDF industry. Plan and design pneumatic piping according to specification with the help of PDMS, draft and AutoCAD. • Effectively liaised with customers, sub supplier and project manager to ensure product design specifications in line with the requirements and deliver the engineering documents and products within agreed timeframe. • Develop and implement new technologies in order to improve the process efficiency and production. • Establish improvement plans bearing efficiency, cost reduction and technical feasibility by performing technical troubleshooting and auditing of existing glue plants on regular basis. Show less

    • Belgium
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Engineer/ Process Start-up and Commissioning Engineer
      • Apr 2010 - Sep 2013

      -Played a key role in the commissioning of numerous MDF plants within set timeframe and budget by ensuring the compliance with all technical contractual agreements. Employed best engineering practices and technical support to facilitate project managers during sales and after-sales negotiations with customers. • Oversaw and handled the complete process design of MDF, particle board and OSB plants, as well as carried out the technical evaluation of third party quotes to acquire the best value estimates. • Successfully formulated and maintained the contract documentation for the selling and buying of equipment by keeping in view the estimated budget and resources. • Regularly coordinated with planners and potential decision makers for the successful delivery of engineering details including plant layout and all technical specifications. Show less

    • Project, Maintenance and Production Engineer
      • Feb 2007 - Mar 2010

      Continuing Production after Bankruptcy Oct 2009 to Mar 2010 Managed the process of transferring the gypsum stack to OVAM/DEC and implemented the policies and procedures for enhancing the production of a new product (ammonium sulphate). Production Engineer Mar 2009 to Oct 2009 Accomplished numerous diversified tasks which included: personal management, production planning and optimisation of production process to ensure the quality of end products according to established standards. • Coordinated between production, maintenance and logistic departments to identify and resolve plant problems, harmonise all production activities and plant operations. • Wrote and implemented work procedures, developed work schedules, supervised and monitored employees and made sure the adherence of all safety guidelines. Project and Maintenance Engineer Feb 2007 to Mar 2009 Managed the overall process of extension for an existing installation with the objective to increase the overall production capacity. Coordinated with multiple planning and engineering departments to ensure safe and timely completion of new installation. Skilfully made tender for the new installation in accordance with the terms of the law and other obligation. • Performed technical comparison of quotes, managed different contractors during installation and direct management of workers during installation. • Actively engaged in all aspects of all ongoing projects including making the design and project documentation, writing new PLC program together with production, electrical and safety department. Show less

Education

  • Universiteit Gent
    Master, Bio engineering
    2001 - 2004
  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel
    1999 - 2002
  • KA Assebroek

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