OZGUR KURKCU
Mechanical Engineer
İZMİR
Summary
With solid foundation in project management and team coordination, I excel at leading construction projects from inception to completion. My strong communication and problem-solving skills ensure effective collaboration with stakeholders and quick resolution of on-site challenges. Adept at managing resources and timelines, I bring proactive approach to ensuring project success.
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Manager
Erdemler Elektromekanik
06.2025 - Current
- Responsible for the construction of all mechanical equipment installation and piping works for the Nestlé Purina Dry Pet Food Factory Project.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Mechanical Construction Manager
Anel Engineering
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Responsible for the construction of all mechanical equipment installation and piping works for the Shotton Mill Paper Work Project.
Co-Founder
YAKA Industry
10.2022 - 09.2024
- As Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Yaka Industry, we have completed 3 successful projects.
Yard Area Manager
LINDE Engineering
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible Construction Manager of Steel Module Mechanical Fabrication Works(46 Modules).
Mechanical Maintenance Lead Engineer
Star Refinery-SOCAR
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Responsible Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer of HCU, HGU, HOS, DHT, KHT, Amin Regeneration Unit, Sulfur Recovery Unit, Sulfur Solidification and Storage Unit.
- The following is a list of jobs carrying out all the maintenance activities for both rotary and static equipment, piping and structural activities in order to succeed the predefined weekly and monthly maintenance programs.
- Observing the numbers and causes of the failures and taking actions to eliminate those causes and generating data for both preventive maintenance and turnaround preparation are responsible.
- Preparing and publishing up-to-date maintenance reports.
- Providing a healthy environment for teamwork for my team.
Piping Manager
Renaissance Heavy Industry
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Responsible for all piping and welding activities within the designated pipeline areas, they are well planned, coordinated and be able to utilize all available resources in coordination with other construction discipline managers in directing and supervising all involved site personnel and subcontractors.
- Site management of 120 staff and a 2100 team, and erection works.
- Leading the construction teams, in close cooperation with the Deputy Project Manager, in assembling and controlling the required workforce resources, equipment, materials and tools required to complete the project.
- Ensures that all work groups are properly guided, with effective resources and perform the expected efficiency and productivity.
- Advising the Deputy Project Manager on determining and procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specific times in order to conform to the workloads, plans and schedules.
- Complying with the highest level of health, safety and zero accidents during all stages of project execution and pro-active with safety groups and subcontractors to promote safe and hazardous free work within the designated area of work.
- Inspecting work in progress to ensure conformity with Quality Assurance/Quality Control specifications and quality requirements, Industry Codes, Piping Standards and Procedures, and provides technical advices to solve problems.
Mechanical Maintenance Chief Engineer
TUPRAS Aliağa Refinery
02.2011 - 09.2015
- Responsible in maintaining Hydrocracker&Visbreaker Units, Crude Oil Production Unit, DHP&CCR Units, Pump Stations, Compressor Stations.
- The following is a list of jobs; Carrying out all the maintenance activities for both rotary and static equipment, piping and structural activities in order to succeed the predefined weekly and monthly maintenance programs.
- Observing the numbers and causes of the failures and taking actions to eliminate those causes and generating data for both preventive maintenance and turnaround preparation are responsible.
- In turnaround periods, performing the assigned jobs in addition to regular duties.
- In turnaround periods, Nitrogen cooling of the Reactors.
- In turnaround periods, unloading and loading of catalysts for reactors.
- Supplying data for the equipment spare parts inventory and, if necessary, making the revisions, preparing technical standards and also, if necessary, giving advice to make proper revisions.
- Preparing and publishing up-to-date maintenance reports.
- Providing a healthy environment for teamwork for my team.
- Planning the Critical Heavy Lifting Activities.
Piping Engineer
Gama Qatar Co.WLL
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Supervision of Piping Erection Activities.
- Preparation of the work scheduled, manpower allocation & purchasing of the materials.
- Preparation of the as-built drawings according to site conditions.
- Transportation planning.
- Attending daily meetings with main contractor and client.
- Supervision of the Piping Reinstatement Activities.
- To prepare and to submit the weekly and monthly reports for the execution of the site (Project) Piping activities.
Piping Engineer
Gama Al-Moushegah Arabia LTD.
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Supervision of Piping Erection Activities.
- Preparation of the work scheduled, manpower allocation & purchasing of the materials.
- Preparation of the as-built drawings according to site conditions.
- Transportation planning.
- Attending daily meetings with main contractor and client.
- Supervision of the Piping Reinstatement Activities.
- To prepare and to submit the weekly and monthly reports for the execution of the site (Project) Piping activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
METU(Middle East Technical University)
Ankara, Turkey 04.2001 - 06.2006
Skills
Project leadership
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 1981-10-04
- Nationality: TC
- Driving Licence: B
Languages
4,B2
Certification
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Timeline
Project Manager
Erdemler Elektromekanik
06.2025 - Current
Mechanical Construction Manager
Anel Engineering
02.2025 - 05.2025
Co-Founder
YAKA Industry
10.2022 - 09.2024
Yard Area Manager
LINDE Engineering
01.2022 - 10.2022
Mechanical Maintenance Lead Engineer
Star Refinery-SOCAR
12.2018 - 12.2021
Piping Manager
Renaissance Heavy Industry
10.2015 - 12.2018
Mechanical Maintenance Chief Engineer
TUPRAS Aliağa Refinery
02.2011 - 09.2015
Piping Engineer
Gama Qatar Co.WLL
09.2008 - 01.2011
Piping Engineer
Gama Al-Moushegah Arabia LTD.
07.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
METU(Middle East Technical University)
04.2001 - 06.2006