Erdem Yıldırım
İstanbul
Summary
I have been working in Turkish Marine Industry for 24 years as Nav.Arc.Mar.Eng.BSc. and Mech.Eng.MSc (Ret.Navy Capt.). During my working life, I have gained my engineering experience through the different levels of factory, shipyard and high-end project management job positions besides that the systems courses. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
I-CLASS FRIGATES SHIPBUILDING OUTFITTING EXECUTIVE
Anadolu Shipyard
12.2024 - Current
- Outfitting and integration process of the naval platform systems according to arrangement plans
- 3D Model (NAVIS) and ısometrıc drawings
- Assembly process of the ship systems including their electrical network installation
- The contractual planned meetings about the project progress with stakeholders
- Shaft alignment process (from propeller midline to thrust bearing center through brackets and sterntubes)
- Start-up preparation of the platform sys like main and aux. diesels, gas turbines...etc
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Yonca Shipyard
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Advanced composite production process of the high speed boats
DESIGN CHIEF ENGINEER
Gölcük Naval Shipyard
08.2023 - 03.2024
- The applications of the design, modernization and repairment works of the naval systems
- Solidworks, Autocad and 3D modelling drawings
- Technical specifications and documentations about the repairment and maintenance process of the ship systems
FRIGATE AND CORVETTE SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM MANAGER
Turkish Naval Forces Technical Department
08.2020 - 08.2023
- The responsibility of the I Class Frigate, ADA Class Corvettes, HISAR Class OPV's shipbuilding projects as program manager/coordinator
- Six shipbuilding projects with a budget of approx. 2 billion dollars
- The project management according to the specific milestones and deadlines of the projects timeline
- The contractual negotiations and kick-off meetings of the projects with shipyard, stakeholders and manufacturer companies (like MTU, MAN..etc.)
SHIPBUILDING MECH.SYS. OUTFITTING ENGINEER
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
08.2015 - 08.2020
- The assembly stages of the systems like the MTU 595 and MTU 4000 series main diesel engines, MTU 12V2000 auxiliary generator sets, LM 2500 Gas Turbines, ANDRITZ HYDRO propoller-shaft and CPP hydraulic sys., BLOHM-VOSS fin stabilizer sys., BRONSWERK air cond. sys., WESTFALIA seperator, ROTORK valves fittings...etc
- All outfitting process belong to ADA Class Corvettes from initial block to factory/harbour/sea acceptance tests
- The shaft alignment calculations
- The assembly process (with the integration items) including pipe lines and electrical wires between each equipment until the start-up
SHIPYARD PLANNING DEPARTMENT SPECIALIST
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
08.2014 - 08.2015
- The workforce and workload balance calculation affairs (MS Project) and the plannings of shipbuilding projects and Dry-Dock steps
- The management of the logistic affairs and supervising work of technical staff, maintenance schedules
PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEER
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
08.2010 - 08.2014
- The preparation of the technical specifications about the maintenance and repairment activities
ENGINE FACTORY MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND MANAGER
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
08.2006 - 08.2010
- The different brand types of diesel engines' maintenance process, running tests in factory, assembly steps in the ships
- The execution of the planned and unscheduled maintanence, overhall procedures of MTU, CAT, MAN, VOLVO, GM engines
ASSISTANT ENGINEER IN FAST PATROL BOAT
Turkish Naval Forces
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Two different fast patrol ships’ assistant engineer position on board
Education
A-Levels - Human Resources Management
National Defence University
01.2016
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Turkish Navy Academy
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Turkish Navy Academy
01.2000
Diploma of Higher Education -
Turkish Navy College
01.1996
Skills
- Project and contract management
- Strong attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Technical project progress strategy
- Cost effective approach
- Target implementation
- High motivation as team player
Certification
- Solidworks and AutoCAD Training Courses.
- RENK Reduction Gear System Course in Augsburg/Germany.
- MTU 396 Aux. Diesel Engine Maintenance Course in Friedrichshafen/Germany.
- Fin Stabilizer System Maintenance Course in Hamburg/Germany.
- Bow Thruster Course (Blomvoll) in Molde/Norway.
- Main Propulsion System (sternstube and bearing components) factory acceptance tests, Andritz Hydro / Ravensburg/Germany.
- MTU 16V 595 Diesel Engines factory acceptance tests, Friedrichshafen/Germany.
- RENK Reduction Gear Group (CODAG mode) factory acceptance tests, Augsburg/Germany.
- Propeller Systems factory acceptance tests, Otto Piening/Glückstadt/Germany.
- MTU 16V956 diesel (approx. 30 engines) running tests process in Turkey.
- Composite Integration Company (England), vacuum infusion and composite moulding training course.
Accomplishments
- Master Thesis, Determination of Oil Drain Period in Naval Ship Diesel Engines, MTU 20V1163.
- Published Scientific Article, Determination of Oil Drain Period in Naval Ship Diesel Engines, Tribology in Industry, Volume 30, 2008.
Affiliations
- Type-23 Class Frigates Transfer Negotiations, United Kingdom, Portsmouth Naval Base, 2023
- International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2021 and 2023) Navy Coordinator
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
I-CLASS FRIGATES SHIPBUILDING OUTFITTING EXECUTIVE
Anadolu Shipyard
12.2024 - Current
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Yonca Shipyard
04.2024 - 12.2024
DESIGN CHIEF ENGINEER
Gölcük Naval Shipyard
08.2023 - 03.2024
FRIGATE AND CORVETTE SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM MANAGER
Turkish Naval Forces Technical Department
08.2020 - 08.2023
SHIPBUILDING MECH.SYS. OUTFITTING ENGINEER
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
08.2015 - 08.2020
SHIPYARD PLANNING DEPARTMENT SPECIALIST
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
08.2014 - 08.2015
PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEER
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
08.2010 - 08.2014
ENGINE FACTORY MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND MANAGER
Istanbul Naval Shipyard
08.2006 - 08.2010
ASSISTANT ENGINEER IN FAST PATROL BOAT
Turkish Naval Forces
08.2000 - 08.2004
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Turkish Navy Academy
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Turkish Navy Academy
Diploma of Higher Education -
Turkish Navy College
A-Levels - Human Resources Management
National Defence University