Evren Aktaş

Experience

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  Borusan Makina ve Güç Sistemleri / Caterpillar

  Jul 2002 - Sept 2005

  Cogeneration Systems Project Eng

  • Worked on engineering and financial management of up to 8MW / 2.5M EURO gas engine cogeneration system projects with modularized waste heat recovery boilers and heath exchangers, including Medium Voltage Transformers and Switchgears with full installation .• Pre-sales practices: Preparing feasibility studies with electricity and waste heat calculations, waste heat recovery equipment (boilers/heat exchangers) sizing, accessories selection, radiator sizing, air inlet and ventilation system requirements and sizing, gas supply and conditioning systems sizing and selection, radiators sizing, related cost calculations • After-sales practices: Finalizing the scope of supply, preparing application projects (Engine and Aftercooler HT/LT circuits piping and accessories design, P&I Diagrams preparation), budget and the schedule of the project, purchasing practices, preparing/keeping the work schedules and the cash flow, providing the engineering supervision until the project handover to the customer.• Projects participated in; Küçükçalık Tekstil (8MW), Baydemirler Tekstil (6MW), Mercedes Benz Hoşdere Factory (8MW), Akman Tekstil (2MW), Zeynep Tekstil (1,5MW), Süperboy Boya (1MW), Aktin Tekstil (1,5MW), Çelik Halat (2,2MW), Tanrıverdi Dokuma (4,4MW). Show less

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  Akenerji

  Oct 2005 - Feb 2006

  Strategic Planning Specialist

  • Worked as a member of the Strategic Planning and Business Development Department.• New project evaluations, research and reporting on energy supply and demand forecasts, energy prices and other related subjects.

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  Borusan Makina ve Güç Sistemleri / Caterpillar

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2008

  6 Sigma Project Manager

  • Component Rebuild Center Project; establishing a specialized overhaul center for engines and power train components of Caterpillar Mining Machines in Kazakhstan, including the component specific engineering design, workload projections and the financial feasibility study.• Component Exchange Operations Project; developing the profitable business model and the processes of a new after-sales operation for Caterpillar Mining Machines sold in Kazakhstan by Borusan Makina.• Decreasing Transportation Expenses of Agricultural Machines to Kazakhstan Project; re-structuring the routes and means of transportation of agricultural machines to Kazakhstan from South and North America and Europe, standardizing the process.• Coordinated the preparation of the 5 Years Strategical Plan of Borusan Makina Kazakhstan with standardized research and analysis. Show less

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  Borusan Holding

  May 2008 - Feb 2009

  6 Sigma Master Black Belt

  • Worked as a member of Borusan Group Lean 6 Sigma Office.• Coached the Lean 6 Sigma Projects of Borusan Group• Experienced Project Management in various markets extending from flat steel business to car sales.• Trained Lean 6 Sigma Black Belts (Structured 5 Week DMAIC Training)• Provided support to Borusan Makina Kazakhstan Operations with a number of business analysis and feasibility studies.

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  Borusan EnBW Energy A.S.

  Mar 2009 - now

  • Project Manager of 138 MW Saros Wind Energy Power Plant Project. • Supporting Business Development Activities by preparing technical and administrative due diligence reports, CAPEX budgets and schedules. • In parallel to the Project Management responsibilities, managing the Project Management Office with 7 team members of different expertise (2 Assistant Project Managers, 3 Site Managers, 1 Planning Engineer and 1 Environmental Impact Analysis Expert) in a Matrix Structure. • Ensuring continuous development of Project Management Office team by promoting collaboration, organizing trainings/workshops and sustaining a progressive work environment. • Setting annual performance targets and conducting periodical performance reviews. • Promoting and improving the Investment Projects Management System (the project management systematic used in Borusan EnBW) Show less • Project Manager of Balabanlı Wind Energy Power Plant (WEPP) Project in Tekirdag. 50 MW, Apr 2012 – July 2014.• Project Responsible of Yedigol Aksu Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) Project in Erzurum. 50 MW, Feb 2009 - December 2011.• Preparing and actively managing the Project Schedule and Budget against the approved baselines.• Forming and managing the Project Organization in a matrix structure • Direct Reports from the Assistant Project Manager, the Site Manager and the Site HSE Officer.• Coordinating the project team and international/local contractors; managing the work package interfaces, conducting the required negotiations and utilizing the escalation mechanism where necessary. • Contract Management; starting with the contract negotiations, continuous monitoring of the contractor performance against contract conditions and annexes, intervening as necessary, controlling payment certificates, conducting the required written/verbal communication, involving the related resources (legal, purchasing, commercials, engineering) where required. • Change Management; active claim management against the contractors and change order management• Technical Management; including design and construction of various work packages in various engineering disciplines, getting the related engineering teams, consultants and contractors involved as necessary to ensure compliance to the technical specifications and adaptation to contingent developments. • Structural and quantitative risk management.• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Regulations• Pursuing project targets by being assertive and result oriented, demonstrating the required leadership competences• Standardized, direct, on-time and transparent Reporting to the Project Steering Committee• Management of social and environmental subjects in compliance with the regulations Show less

  • Assistant General Manager - Power Plants

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Project Management Office Manager / Senior Project Manager

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2022

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2009 - Jan 2016
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  Türkiye Rüzgar Enerjisi Birliği (TÜREB)

  Apr 2022 - now

  Board Member