GORKEM TOPSAKAL
Plant Process Senior Engineer
İzmit
Summary
In my professional business life, which I started in 2012, I had the opportunity to work in 3 big companies and with different managers. In my last 2 companies, I worked with world-renowned machinery equipment suppliers (SMS-Group and Danieli), and I was involved in the installation, erection, commissioning, and operation of one CPL, one PL-TCM and 3 Acid Regeneration Plant (Fludizied Bed). My last job was erection and commissioning supervisor of a Fludizied Bed Acid Regeneration Plant in Eregli
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelancer
Self-employeed
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted thorough research to provide well-informed recommendations for clients'' strategic decision-making processes.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
- Delivered exceptional customer service throughout the engagement process, leading to positive reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of services, increasing overall team productivity.
- Due to some personal reasons, I was forced to quit my freelance job.
Senior Plant Engineer
Yildiz Iron and Steel
10.2017 - 11.2023
- I took part in the installation and commissioning of the new Pickling Tandem rolling line (PLTCM) and the 2 new Acid regeneration plant (ARP) together with Danieli and SMS-GROUP companies
- Developed new operating procedures, resulting in increased safety and productivity levels.
- Liaised with regulatory authorities during periodic inspections or audits.
- Conducted energy audits to identify opportunities for reducing power consumption and costs.
- Reviewed regular inspection reports for assessing equipment health status over time.
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance planning and root cause analysis.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Participated in risk assessment exercises aimed at minimizing potential hazards within the facility.
- Provided technical expertise during equipment procurement activities, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and future growth potential.
Plant Engineer
Tezcan Galvaniz
03.2014 - 10.2017
- I was responsible for the registration of the raw materials received at Tezcan Galvaniz workplace, which I started in 2014, and the production on the pickling line
- Together with SMS-GROUP, I took part in the installation and commissioning of the new continuous pickling line (CPL) and acid regeneration (ARP) plant in 2016
- Managed plant projects from conception to completion, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
- Conducted regular safety audits, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Optimized production rates by analyzing equipment performance and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Improved plant layout design to maximize space utilization and increase overall productivity.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance through proactive inspection and scheduling of repairs.
- Implemented energy-saving measures, resulting in reduced operational costs without compromising productivity.
- Evaluated new technology options for potential integration into existing processes, increasing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
Production Shift Engineer
Icdas Iron and Steel
08.2012 - 03.2014
- During my shift at İçdaş Çelik, I was responsible for the preparation and supply of the scrap and alloy materials necessary to adjust the scrap melting process in the arc furnace number 3 and its chemical composition in the ladle furnace
- Along with this, I was responsible for the environmental cleaning of the facility and the follow-up of its personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Material Engineering -
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey 09.2005 - 05.2011
Skills
- Language Knowledge / Soft Skills
- Turkish
- Plant Engineering
- Erection\Commissioning
- Leadership
- MS Office
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Self Motivation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Process Control
Energy storage
Instrumentation calibration
Plant design
Production Planning
English
Timeline
Freelancer
Self-employeed
11.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Plant Engineer
Yildiz Iron and Steel
10.2017 - 11.2023
Plant Engineer
Tezcan Galvaniz
03.2014 - 10.2017
Production Shift Engineer
Icdas Iron and Steel
08.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Material Engineering -
Istanbul University
09.2005 - 05.2011