# Gerben Veldman (@baasgerben.eurosky.social) Profile: https://sifa.id/p/baasgerben.eurosky.social Headline: Project Management | Industrial Automation | Engineering | Independent Professional ## About With over 20 years of experience, I, Gerben Veldman, am a recognized expert in Industrial Automation and project execution. As the founder and owner of MANIAS, I offer comprehensive engineering, management, and consultancy services tailored to clients in need of expertise and workforce solutions. My expertise includes: · EPC Management · Project Management · Project Execution · Industrial Automation I have a strong passion for Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, continuously keeping up with the latest advancements. My commitment to lifelong learning enables me to provide innovative solutions to my clients. I thrive on exploring new industries and businesses, experimenting with new methodologies, and engaging in diverse collaborative projects. Working on a project basis, I transition from one project to another, bridging the gap between project management and technical disciplines such as Automation and Electrical Engineering. This allows me to operate in diverse environments, adapting to different industries and challenges. Feel free to reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities or stay updated on the latest developments in Industrial Automation. Note: Please include the word "Legere" in your subject line when contacting me to confirm that you have read my profile. Messages without this will be deleted. While this may seem strict, if you don’t take the time to read my profile, I doubt we’ll have the right synergy. ## Career - **Owner | EPC | Project Manager | Consultant at Manias** (Jan 2010 - Present) MANIAS is delivering services which will lead to successful execution of projects in the field of Industrial Automation. MANIAS is focusing on the complete project and the process of executing it smart, efficient and with the use of new technologies and innovative ideas. - **Technical Project Manager at Waterschap Vechtstromen** (Feb 2026 - Present) Technical Project Manager standardization E/PA Project PAREL (Proces Automatisering Realisatie Elektrotechniek) - **Technical Project Manager at University Medical Center Groningen** (Apr 2025 - Present) The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) was established in 2005 as a joint activity of the University of Groningen and the Academic Hospital Groningen (AZG). At present, the UMCG is one of the largest hospitals in the Netherlands and the largest employer in the Northern Netherlands. More than 10,000 employees provide patient care, are involved in medical education and perform cutting-edge scientific research, focused on ‘healthy and active ageing’. - **Senior Engineer PA at Vitens** (Jul 2024 - Apr 2025) As a Process Automation Engineer/Manager at Vitens, I am part of multidisciplinary projects which are focused on constructing and modernizing essential water production facilities, ensuring high standards for delivering pure drinking water. With expertise in process automation and a strong grasp of PLC/SCADA systems, I manage projects from concept to completion, coordinating across disciplines to achieve optimal results. With a background in Industrial/Process Automation and a project management mindset (Prince 2), I thrive in complex, collaborative environments. - **Technical Project Manager EIA at University Medical Center Groningen** (Aug 2021 - Dec 2024) The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) was established in 2005 as a joint activity of the University of Groningen and the Academic Hospital Groningen (AZG). At present, the UMCG is one of the largest hospitals in the Netherlands and the largest employer in the Northern Netherlands. More than 10,000 employees provide patient care, are involved in medical education and perform cutting-edge scientific research, focused on ‘healthy and active ageing’. As Technical Project Manager I execute projects in the field of Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation. Projects: *The midlife upgrade of the UMCG power-plant, resulting in new emergency power generators with extended functionality and new automation *New medium voltage power station incl. electromagnetic shielding, 10kV transformers and low voltage distribution *Replacement of the complete lighting installation of the transport routes in the cellar - **Project Lead Engineer Automation at Cosun Beet Company** (May 2022 - Jun 2024) Design and build of process control system for the new Betafib factory. The Betafib NG production plant is designed to produce a food grade Easy To Disperse micro cellulose fiber powder from Sugar Beet Pulp. - **Technical Project Manager at FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)** (Nov 2021 - Aug 2023) Upgrade of the current iFix SCADA system (hardware & software) of the RFC Cheese department. - **Project Lead Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation at AVEBE** (Apr 2020 - Oct 2021) For the expansion of the Solanic200 protein production capacity in Gasselternijveen a second protein production line and dryer for Solanic200 is being realized. The existing production capacity is 475 tons of protein powder/year. The new production line will have a design capacity of 885 tons of protein powder/year. - **Technical Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific NL** (May 2019 - Apr 2020) Technical Project Manager will plan, develop and execute Small and Large Capital Expenses Projects in order to support the commercial and manufacturing activities in, within corporate requirements and guidelines, in order to achieve financial, business and strategic objectives as stated in the strategic plans. - **EPC Manager at FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)** (Feb 2017 - Nov 2019) EPC Manager EI&A for several projects executed by IPTEC (Ingredients Project & Technology Excellence Center) of Friesland Campina: \* ICT Upgrade & Infrastructure project @Workum. The project consists of 4 project parts: \- Implementation of new emergency power supply for the DOMO factory \- Re-design of the IA network (SCADA / PLC) \- Replacement of obsolete PLC \- Replacement of obsolete MCC \* Hidden QR code project @Beilen (A scope) \* Upgrade Tower Workum Project @Workum (E,I&A scope) \* OPL Project @Workum (E,I&A scope) \* SCADA Upgrade project @Workum The EPC Manager is responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the project: \- coordinates and supervises the various disciplines (both inside and outside the project team) and provides input (from the location) to the design to ensure that the plant needs are reflected in the design. \- is responsible that the work is executed according to the internal work method and according to the project objectives, budget and planning. \- assesses and selects suppliers, possible partners and other relevant organizations in consultation with the project (lead) buyer \- is responsible for the adequate sourcing of the EPC team, in consultation with the Project Manager \- safeguards risks (mitigation), quality, time (planning and progress), budgets and safety \- ensures adherence to the SHE procedures for both design and construction by all parties involved \- is first point of contact for the engineering contractor for all design and engineering related issues \- reports early warnings on technical matters - **Commissioning and Start Up Manager (contract) at FrieslandCampina (Netherlands)** (Nov 2015 - Dec 2017) Commissioning and start up manager for several projects: • Migration of industrial automation applications (PLC, SCADA, MES) from current LAN to the new re-designed LAN (Veghel) • Project "Labelling for legal and customer requirements" (Veghel) • Installation of new Emergency power generation and UPS (Workum) • Replacement of software & hardware for Melk-Calcium process , part of SARA project (Beilen) - **Instrumentation (PACO) engineer ONEmod's team (contract) at Shell NAM** (Nov 2014 - Aug 2016) ONEgas is the operational name of the combined Shell Expro and NAM Southern North Sea offshore business. The ONEmod's team is a multidisciplinary team which is responsible for the assess and select phase of modifications to be done for the whole Southern North Sea asset. . - **Lead Safety Engineer (contract) at Yokogawa Netherlands** (Feb 2012 - Oct 2014) Lead Safety Engineer (Interim) Yamal LNG project The Yamal LNG project is one of the largest industrial undertakings in the Arctic. It will eventually involve the drilling of more than 200 wells, the construction of 3 LNG trains, each with a capacity of 5.5 million tons per year, and a vast gas terminal, and the commissioning (a world first) of 16 icebreaker tankers, each able to transport 170,000 m³ ======================================================================== Lead Safety Engineer FEED study for the Shell Al Karaana project. The Al Karaana Petrochemicals Project is a world scale petrochemicals complex to be constructed in the State of Qatar at Ras Laffan Industrial City. The Project includes two SCU's (Steam Cracker Unit), two MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol), and OXO/LAO (Olefins/Alcohols) main process units as well as Utilities and Off-sites scope. \======================================================================== Safety validation documentation for several projects, lead engineer FAT & SAT NAM project. \======================================================================== Lead engineer 2nd stage compression upgrade & IPS replacement project @ GLT. - **Functional Safety Consultant (contract) at Yokogawa Netherlands** (Jan 2012 - Dec 2012) Functional Safety Assessments and Consultancy. - **Manager Industrial Automation / Technical Consultant (contract) at AKOS NL** (Sep 2011 - Dec 2011) - **Project Engineer EIA (contract) at cirmac international B.V.** (Jul 2010 - Sep 2011) E,I&A project support for international biogas upgrading projects. Implementing engineering standardization for project execution and documentation for the electrical, instrumentation and automation department. - **Safety System Engineer (contract) at Yokogawa Europe Solutions BV** (Jan 2010 - Jun 2010) Project assignment; Safety System Engineer, Solid State Logic (ProSafe SLS) at Yokogawa Europe Solutions BV - **Lead Engineer (contract) at Isoper Engineering Services** (Jan 2009 - Jan 2010) Project: OJSC Taneco Refining and Petrochemical project in Nizhnekamsk in the Republic of Tartarstan, Russia. Project role: lead engineer safety and process for the TankFarm and Flare part. - **Projectleader Industrial Automation at Grontmij** (Jun 2008 - Dec 2008) - **Lead Engineer at Yokogawa SCE** (Jun 2003 - May 2008) Analysing functional client specification and creating technical design for safety system. Supervise international project teams with respect to planning, design, implementation and hard- and software tests. Guide and check sub-vendors. Technical vocal point for end client who is mainly active in the field of oil & gas. - **Application Engineer at Imtech ICT Industry Solutions** (2002 - 2003) Creating specification, design, implementation and commissioning of ICT solutions; PLC, SCADA and MES. Advice and create solutions in cooperation with the end client. - **Field Service Engineer at Yokogawa ISS** (2000 - 2002) Commissioning and modification of safety systems world wide, mainly for clients in the field of oil & gas. - **Software Engineer at Imtech Vonk** (1998 - 2000) Functional design and program PLC and SCADA systems for mainly the food and beverage industry. ## Projects - **South Hook LNG** — https://www.southhooklng.com/ (2005 - 2006) The South Hook LNG Terminal will be the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Europe. This new state of the art facility will provide a significant new source of natural gas to the UK's national transmission network. Roles & Responsibilities: Technical responsible for the implementation and technical management of the Yokogawa MAC scope which consisted of the Yokogawa DCS and safety systems; including the interfaces to the third-party packages. ## Skills ### Technical - AutoCAD - Automation ### Security - Cyber Security - IPS ### Other - Commissioning - Control Systems Design - Engineering - FEED - Functional Safety - IEC 61508 - IEC 61511 - Industrial Safety - Instrumentation - ISA 99 - PLC - Process Automation - Process Control - Process Safety - Project Engineering - Software Documentation ## Credentials - PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner — AXELOS Global Best Practice (Feb 2019) ## Education - **Hogeschool van Utrecht** — Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) (1994 - 1998) ## Involvement ### Volunteering - ISA Netherlands Section (Nov 2011 - Jul 2015) Publications Chair ISA (International Society of Automation) is een leidende, globale, non-profit organisatie. Het hoofdkantoor ligt in North Carolina, USA en een tweede Europese vestiging ligt in Eindhoven, Nederland. ISA zet de standaard voor automatisering door meer dan 30.000 leden wereldwijd en helpt professionals bij het oplossen van moeilijke technische problemen. ISA ontwikkelt standaarden; certificeert industrieprofessionals; verstrekt opleiding en onderwijs; publiceert boeken en technische artikelen en organiseert conferenties en beurzen voor automatiseringprofessionals. ISA biedt haar leden ongeëvenaarde toegang tot technische informatie, beroepsontwikkelingen en mogelijkheden om te netwerken met andere professionals in de automatisering. Naast deze unieke voordelen ondersteunt lidmaatschap een non-profit organisatie voor de bevordering en erkenning van beroepen binnen de automatisering.