Dietmar De Vries - Certified Expert in Electrical Engineering according to DIN 17024

Q: Where is Dietmar based?

Dietmar is based in Ahlen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Dietmar speak?

Dietmar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dietmar have?

Dietmar has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Dietmar has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Dietmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dietmar's latest experience?

Dietmar's most recent position is Certified Expert in Electrical Engineering according to DIN 17024 at Sachverständigenbüro de Vries .

Q: What companies has Dietmar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dietmar has worked for Sachverständigenbüro de Vries and Lohmann Systemtechnik GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Automotive . Dietmar also has some experience in Agriculture , Metals and Mining , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Finance . Dietmar also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Sustainability Management , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in industries like Agriculture , Automotive , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Operations .

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Ahlen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 3 months

Hybrid

Certified Expert in Electrical Engineering according to DIN 17024

Sachverständigenbüro de Vries

Building and Real Estate Administration NRW: acceptance tests of photovoltaic systems
Agrarservice Graf von Hardenberg: acceptance tests of photovoltaic systems
BVB 09 Dortmund: defect report for a renovation project
City of Duisburg: defect report for inner-city access barriers
Freelancer as VEFK at LEONI Bordnetzsysteme GmbH, Kitzingen
Project management of various projects at Aurubis AG, Lünen

Aug 2018 - Dec 2021

3 years 5 months

Head of Maintenance / VEFK

Lohmann Systemtechnik GmbH

Introduction of VEFK organizational manual and optimization of maintenance
Organization and coordination of facility management
Electrical planning of new machine installations
Optimization of electrical processes
Implementation of standards (Lean Management)
Participation in the MDE/BDE project
Energy management as a member of the energy management team
Planning and execution of machine modifications

Nov 2015 - Jun 2018

2 years 8 months

Industrial Electrician

Berief Food GmbH

Maintenance work on machine lines
Planning of new machine installations
Monitoring of energy data
Optimization of electrical process flows
Participation in energy management, preparation of energy audits
Planning and setup of an energy data collection system
Preparation of technical thesis: planning and implementation of an energy data collection system with remote reading

Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

2 years 5 months

Electrician for Automation Technology

Elektro Sosna

Maintenance work on machine lines (automotive)
Implementation of TPM measures
Configuration of camera systems
Updating of circuit diagrams

Nov 2009 - Oct 2013

4 years

Managing Partner

de Vries / Hanauer GbR

Consulting and software-based calculation of photovoltaic systems
Project planning and management of energy renovations

Jun 2009 - Nov 2009

6 months

Recruitment Consultant

GAD GmbH

Setting up the Hamm branch
Recruiting medical professionals
Managing the Hamm branch budget

Dec 2008 - Feb 2009

3 months

Sales Dispatcher

Office People Personalmanagement GmbH

Feb 2008 - Nov 2008

10 months

Interim Branch Manager / Sales Department Manager

Manpower Personaldienstleistungen GmbH

Taking over the Bonn branch
Power of attorney under §54 (1) of the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Monitoring employee deployments
Managing the Hamm branch budget

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

Emergency Medical Service Employee

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz

Working in the ambulance emergency service
Coordinating the incident site

Nov 1999 - Dec 2003

4 years 2 months

Owner

Abrechnungssysteme de Vries

Distributor partner of National Rejectors Inc., Buxtehude
Service and repair of coin-operated devices
Co-development and sales of a data collection system

Dec 1990 - Oct 1999

8 years 11 months

Technical Manager

Automatentechnik de Vries

Disciplinary and technical leadership of 6 employees
Planning of employee assignments
Monitoring machine availability
Preparing KPI reports for management
Project management and planning for new installations
Annual budget planning for the technical department

May 1989 - Nov 1990

1 year 7 months

Military Service

Westfalenkaserne Ahlen

Tank commander in the PzGrenadier Battalion 4/192

Feb 1989 - Apr 1989

3 months

Electrical Installer

Elektro Pelkmann

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, Agriculture, Metals and Mining, and Government and Administration.

Manufacturing

Energy

Automotive

Agriculture

Metals and Mining

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Operations, Project Management, Finance, Quality Assurance, Sustainability Management, and Sales.

Operations

Project Management

Finance

Quality Assurance

Sustainability Management

Sales

Skills

Electrical Engineering Standards (Vde, Dguv, Trbs)
Energy Management (Iso 16247 And Iso 50001)
Switching Authorization Up To 36 Kv With Switchgear Experience
Expert In Electrical Engineering (Certified According To Din 17024)
Technical Project Management With Budget Responsibility
Plc Control Technology / Measurement, Switching And Control Technology
Responsible Electrician (Vefk)
Plant And Process Optimization / Food Industry
Hands-on Mentality
Lean, 5s, Continuous Improvement (Kvp), Gmp
Food Defense (Ifs, Haccp)
Hr Experience: Disciplinary And Technical Management Of 6 Employees
Technical Leadership
Disciplinary Leadership Of Up To 40 Employees
Technical And Disciplinary Leadership Of 4 Employees

It Skills

Ms Office: Good (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project), Basic Knowledge Of Ms Access, Ms Teams
Sap: Advanced Basic Knowledge
Autodesk: Basic Knowledge Of Autodesk Autocad / Inventor

Technical Skills

Electrical Engineering Standards (Vde, Dguv, Trbs, Machinery Directive): Very Good Knowledge
Control And Instrumentation Technology (Frequency Converters, Plc Controls, Measurement Technology): Very Good Knowledge
Energy Management Systems (Preparation According To Iso 16247 And Iso 50001): Very Good Knowledge
Hydraulics, Pneumatics And Mechanics: Good Knowledge
Management Methods (Six Sigma, Lean, 5s): Advanced Basic Knowledge
(Fmea, Continuous Improvement (Kvp), Tpm): Good Knowledge

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2017

ILS Hamburg / Technical School for Engineering, Dresden

State-certified electrical engineer · Energy engineering, automation technology · Hamburg, Germany · 3.2

Oct 1985 - Jun 1989

Elektro Pelkmann, Beckum

Training as an electrician · Electrician · Beckum, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Expert in Electrical Engineering according to DIN 17024

TÜV Certification: Responsible Person for Fire Alarm Systems according to DIN 14675

TÜV

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Manufacturing 16.5 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 8 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles Certified Expert in Electrical Engineering according to DIN 17024, Head of Maintenance / VEFK, Industrial Electrician

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive

Main business areas Operations, Project Management, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

October 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dietmar based?

Dietmar is based in Ahlen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dietmar speak?

Dietmar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Dietmar have?

Dietmar has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Dietmar has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Dietmar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dietmar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dietmar would be well-suited for roles such as: Certified Expert in Electrical Engineering according to DIN 17024, Head of Maintenance / VEFK, Industrial Electrician.

What is Dietmar's latest experience?

Dietmar's most recent position is Certified Expert in Electrical Engineering according to DIN 17024 at Sachverständigenbüro de Vries.

What companies has Dietmar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dietmar has worked for Sachverständigenbüro de Vries and Lohmann Systemtechnik GmbH.

Which industries is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive. Dietmar also has some experience in Agriculture, Metals and Mining, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Dietmar most experienced in?

Dietmar is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Finance. Dietmar also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Sustainability Management, and Sales.

Which industries has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in industries like Agriculture, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas has Dietmar worked in recently?

Dietmar has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations.

What is Dietmar's education?

Dietmar holds a Doctorate in Energy engineering, automation technology from ILS Hamburg / Technical School for Engineering, Dresden.

Does Dietmar have any certificates?

Dietmar has 2 certificates. These include: Expert in Electrical Engineering according to DIN 17024 and TÜV Certification: Responsible Person for Fire Alarm Systems according to DIN 14675.

What is the availability of Dietmar?

Dietmar will be available part-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Dietmar?

Dietmar's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.