Vadim Hecht - Planning Engineer

Q: Where is Vadim based?

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

Q: What languages does Vadim speak?

Vadim speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Vadim have?

Vadim has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Vadim has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Vadim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Vadim's latest experience?

Vadim's most recent position is Planning Engineer at Ineratec GmbH .

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

In recent years, Vadim has worked for Ineratec GmbH , Lincoln Electric Deutschland GmbH , Frenell GmbH , Josef Meissner GmbH & Co. KG , and Fluor GmbH / PowerCo SE .

Q: Which industries is Vadim most experienced in?

Vadim is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Chemical , and Food and Beverage . Vadim also has some experience in Energy and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Vadim most experienced in?

Vadim is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Operations , and Quality Assurance . Vadim also has some experience in Production , Project Management , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Vadim worked in recently?

Vadim has recently worked in industries like Chemical , Energy , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Vadim worked in recently?

Vadim has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Römerberg, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Planning Engineer

Ineratec GmbH

Planning engineer for a power-to-liquid plant/scrubber in the renewable energy/hydrogen sector

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

5 months

Consultant

Lincoln Electric Deutschland GmbH

Consulting for a powder production plant in the bulk solids technology area
Technical editing for silo systems, conveying systems, mixing technology, and furnace technology
Process analysis and improvement

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

7 months

Piping Engineer

Frenell GmbH

Pipeline planning and clash detection with SolidWorks
Stress analysis with Rohr2
Preparing documentation according to PED
Coordination of trades
Creating construction drawings

May 2023 - Feb 2024

10 months

Project Manager

Josef Meissner GmbH & Co. KG

Construction of an explosives plant (subprojects: steam system, dust extraction system, chillers)
Design, calculation and planning of process steps
Development of process flow diagrams and R&I diagrams
Basic design of process engineering equipment
Preparation of technical specifications for equipment
Building design and layout planning for a steam system
Development and review of piping and steel structure planning

Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

6 months

Supplier Manager

Fluor GmbH / PowerCo SE

Setting up processes and methods for supplier audits
Evaluating suppliers and conducting supplier audits
Customer representation

Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

1 year 9 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Engineering Manager

Ineos Styrolution Ludwigshafen GmbH

Member of the site leadership team
Technical and disciplinary leadership and development of the engineering department for process engineering and process control
Planning and responsibility for the site's CAPEX budget
Resource planning for staff
Responsible for all engineering activities, especially process optimizations
Further development of the project management process
Consulting function for plant management

Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

1 year 4 months

Weinheim, Germany

Head of Engineering

Naturin Viscofan GmbH

Additionally took over the electrical planning department

Sep 2008 - Feb 2019

10 years 6 months

Weinheim, Germany

Head of Plant Planning / Design Department

Naturin Viscofan GmbH

Development, leadership and support of the design department, optimization of work processes
Budget planning for repair and investment projects
Systematic optimization and further development of production equipment
Implementation of CE certification according to the Machinery Directive
Conducting qualifications in the pharmaceutical environment: DQ, IQ, OQ / Annex 1
Planning, design and construction of equipment and machinery in the areas of:
Convection drying systems
Layout planning of production plants
Pipeline planning
High-pressure extrusion systems for high-viscosity media
Hydraulic systems
Drive and conveyor technology
GMP and cleanroom technology
CIP systems
Dosing systems for chemicals and solids
Ventilation systems
Tank construction (plastic/stainless steel)
Pumps and compressors

Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

1 year 11 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

International Project Manager in Apparatus Engineering

Raschig GmbH

Technically responsible project manager
Preparing quotations
Customer support
Thermodynamic and mechanical design of packing and tray column internals
Strength calculations for mechanical components
International construction supervision

Sep 2002 - Sep 2006

4 years 1 month

Mannheim, Germany

Process Engineering studies (Dipl.-Ing. FH)

Hochschule Mannheim

Jan 2000 - Jul 2001

1 year 7 months

Speyer, Germany

Chemical Technician

Thor GmbH

Sep 1996 - Jan 2000

3 years 5 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

Apprenticeship as a Chemical Technician

Raschig GmbH

Apprenticeship as a Chemical Technician
Graduated with distinction as top of class

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Energy, and Construction.

Manufacturing

Chemical

Food and Beverage

Energy

Construction

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Operations, Quality Assurance, Production, Project Management, and Research and Development.

Product Development

Operations

Quality Assurance

Production

Project Management

Research and Development

Skills

Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Ms Project)
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Navisworks
Autodesk Autocad
Autodesk Autocad Plant 3d
Solidworks
Rohr2
Sap R/3, Sap Pm
Ce-manager
Pressure Equipment Directive Software
Various Calculation Tools

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2002 - Sep 2006

Mannheim University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Engineer (FH), Process Engineering, focus on process and plant engineering · Process Engineering, focus on process and plant engineering · Mannheim, Germany

Sep 1996 - Jan 2000

Raschig GmbH

Chemical technician · Ludwigshafen, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Manufacturing 17.5 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 10 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Planning Engineer, Consultant, Piping Engineer

Main industries Manufacturing, Chemical, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Product Development, Operations, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2025

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Where is Vadim based?

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

What languages does Vadim speak?

Vadim speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Vadim have?

Vadim has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Vadim has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Vadim may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Vadim be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Vadim would be well-suited for roles such as: Planning Engineer, Consultant, Piping Engineer.

What is Vadim's latest experience?

Vadim's most recent position is Planning Engineer at Ineratec GmbH.

What companies has Vadim worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Vadim has worked for Ineratec GmbH, Lincoln Electric Deutschland GmbH, Frenell GmbH, Josef Meissner GmbH & Co. KG, and Fluor GmbH / PowerCo SE.

Which industries is Vadim most experienced in?

Vadim is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Food and Beverage. Vadim also has some experience in Energy and Construction.

Which business areas is Vadim most experienced in?

Vadim is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Quality Assurance. Vadim also has some experience in Production, Project Management, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Vadim worked in recently?

Vadim has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Vadim worked in recently?

Vadim has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Vadim's education?

Vadim holds a Bachelor in Process Engineering, focus on process and plant engineering from Mannheim University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Vadim?

Vadim is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Vadim?

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