ASME Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ASME
Ümit D.
Last position:
Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany
- Successful integration of new business areas
- Support for change management projects
- Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
- Management of external partners, interim managers, and consultants
- Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
- Plant expansion
- Plant relocation
Jens M.
Last position:
Automation project manager at Capgemini Engineering @ ACC Battery Factory
PSA, Peugeot Citroën, France (10/2023 – 05/2024)
- Launch Manager for electrode production rolling lines
- Setup, modernization, and commissioning of cleanroom production equipment
- Management of a team of 15 Chinese technicians
- Recovery of a three-month delay and on-schedule delivery
Ahmed H.
Last position:
Engineering Manager - CCUS Projects at Heidelberg Materials
- Direct the entire engineering lifecycle of CCUS projects, from feasibility studies and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
- Develop comprehensive project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Monitor project progress, proactively identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring on-time and within-budget project completion.
- Coordinate extensively with internal stakeholders, including Plant Operations, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), and Research & Development (R&D) teams.
- Manage external engineering contractors, technology providers, and consultants, ensuring contractual compliance and performance.
- Provide deep technical expertise in various CCUS technologies (e.g., post-combustion, oxyfuel), CO2 compression, transportation, utilization, and storage.
- Evaluate and select optimal CCUS technologies for specific cement plant applications, considering factors such as technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact.
- Develop and review engineering designs, specifications, and industry standards for CCUS systems.
- Ensure strict compliance with relevant international industry codes, standards, and regulations.
- Stay abreast of the latest CCUS technology developments, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Collaborate with the company's sustainability team to align CCUS projects with overall carbon reduction goals and strategies.
- Engage with external stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, industry associations, and local communities.
- Support the development of strategic partnerships and collaborations with technology providers and other organizations.
- Develop and implement robust risk mitigation strategies across all project phases.
- Champion safety as a top priority in all CCUS project activities, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Share lessons learned and best practices from CCUS projects across global operations, contributing to company guidelines.
- Key CCUS Projects (FEED Phase):
- GeZero (Geseke, Germany): Leading the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Germany's first inland cement plant with industrial-scale carbon capture (700,000 tonnes CO2/year), including oxyfuel technology and rail transport solutions.
- Padeswood (North Wales, UK): Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the UK's first net-zero cement facility, aiming to capture 800,000 tonnes CO2/year via post-combustion technology and pipeline storage with the HyNet North West cluster.
Tabish W.
Last position:
Strategy & Operations Consultant at Freelance
- Strategy and operations consulting covering:
- EBIT Growth
- Manufacturing excellence
- Global operations projects – service level, cash flow, cost reduction, HR transformation
- Restructuring and turnaround strategy – operations, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement
- Digitalization – ERP, business planning, supply chain planning, performance management
Prashob P.
Last position:
Sr. QA/QC Engineer at Aries Marine & Engineering Services
- Pressure vessels stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
- Storage tanks inspections
- Valves, spools, fittings inspections
- Furnace inspection
- Casting and forging inspection
- Burners inspection
- Compressors inspection
- Valve testing, VI, DI and PMI inspection
- Pipe spooling stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
- Structural steel prefabrication stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
- Welder qualification witnessing, welding procedure preparation, welder certificate renewal
- Hydro test witnessing, pneumatic test witnessing
- Dimensional inspection, structural alignment and bolt tightening inspection
- Coating condition monitoring services
- Coating pull-off test witnessing and report endorsement as a TPI
- Powder coating inspection on behalf of client
- Blasting and coating inspection with chloride and visual test as per client specification as a TPI
- Galvanizing inspection and report endorsement as a TPI agency
- Material receiving inspection and report submission as a TPI agency
- MTC review and mechanical test witnessing for material identification
- Pre-shipment inspection and load-out inspection at ports
- Stage wise witness and report submission according to ITP as a TPI agency
- Quality audit to subcontractor on behalf of client
- Quality plan and ISO documentation preparation for client
- Project final dossier and manufacturer data report (MDR) review and endorsement as a TPI
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Statistics of experts using ASME
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
5.4 years
Positions per freelancer
5
Top business areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Procurement
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Hindi
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using ASME
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ASME experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (60%)
- Energy (60%)
- Chemical (40%)
- Professional Services (40%)
- Cosmetics (20%)
- Construction (20%)
- Banking and Finance (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
ASME in practice
ASME usually means the standards set around the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. In hiring, it often points to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME BPVC, and related piping rules. Companies bring in specialists when design work must meet a clear code path.
Where it is used
- Pressure vessels and tanks
- Boiler systems and thermal equipment
- Process piping and pipe stress work
- Mechanical design reviews and code checks
- Fabrication and inspection documents
ASME work shows up in energy, chemical, plant engineering, and equipment manufacturing. It also matters when teams must align drawings, material selection, and weld details with the right code section.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals know how to read code clauses and turn them into practical design choices. They work with drawings, calculation packages, material specs, welding requirements, and inspection records. Familiarity with Section VIII, Section IX, or B31.3 is often a sign they can handle real project pressure.
When companies need help
Teams usually look for freelance expertise when a project needs a code-compliant review, a second opinion on calculations, or support before fabrication starts. That can be useful for new product lines, plant upgrades, or supplier checks. In Germany, this often comes up in cross-border projects with English documentation and mixed local teams.
Tools and deliverables
- Calculation notes and design checks
- Material and weld documentation
- Inspection and test records
- Code compliance summaries
- Comments for drawings and datasheets
Good ASME specialists know how to connect engineering intent with the paperwork auditors and fabricators need. They keep the technical trail clear from concept to approval.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for professionals who have worked on the same type of equipment, not only the same standard name. Ask how they handled deviations, supplier questions, and code interpretation. The best people explain risks clearly and can work with both engineering and manufacturing teams.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about ASME — answered in short.
ASME covers a wide set of mechanical engineering standards, but hiring usually focuses on the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and piping rules. Companies use it for pressure equipment, boilers, piping systems, and related documentation. The key question is not just the standard name, but which code section applies to the asset.
No. ASME is the standards body, while ASME BPVC refers to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. In practice, people often use the short form when they mean pressure equipment compliance, so a good specialist should understand both the organization and the code structure.
Bring in a ASME specialist when a project needs code interpretation, design checks, or document support before fabrication or inspection. That is common for new vessels, piping changes, supplier reviews, and audit preparation. It is also useful when an internal team knows the equipment type but not the exact code path.
A strong ASME professional often also works with drawing review, materials, welding, NDE, and pressure equipment documentation. For piping projects, pipe stress and fabrication coordination matter as well. On more complex jobs, familiarity with API or ISO standards can help when systems cross code families.
ASME is often used alongside EN or other local requirements, especially on international projects. In Germany, companies may need someone who can bridge US code logic with European project expectations and supplier documentation. That is important when equipment is designed in one region and built or installed in another.
It depends on the equipment, the code section, and how much is already decided. A simple document review may need a focused specialist, while a first-time pressure vessel project usually needs deeper code experience. The safest choice is someone who can explain assumptions and show where the code drives each decision.
Yes, much of ASME work can be done remotely if drawings, calculations, and specifications are available. Remote collaboration works well for code reviews, documentation, and supplier questions. On-site time helps when the job needs workshop clarification, inspection support, or direct contact with fabrication teams.
Look for clear code reasoning, not just familiarity with the term ASME. Good specialists can explain which clause applies, what evidence supports the design, and where open questions remain. Ask for examples of similar equipment, review comments, or documentation they have improved.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ASME in their recent projects is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 971 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ASME in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ASME in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ASME in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Hindi (40%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ASME in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (60%), and Energy (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ASME in their recent projects are Operations (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Procurement (80%).
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