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Niels GROENBAEK

Toulouse

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Niels Groenbaek
France
Cel : 0033 (6) 769 765 75
Email : niels@ngrconsult.com

Spontaneous Application for a position as Wind Mill Expert

Dear Madam / Sir,
The African most remote sites are in need of necessity for light and pumped water from the underground which are both intimately tied together to electrical energy and hence I grasp the opportunity to present the above mentioned spontaneous application as “Green Energy” expert.

My key qualifications include:
Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering
Competence in Project Management, Implementation and Supervision, including Planning, Budgeting and Reporting
Good knowledge in Renewable Energy and climate change issues
Special expertise concerning Wind Power, Power Plants, Water Treatment, Adduction and Pumping Systems
28+ years of International working experience, of which 13 years in African countries,
French and Danish mothertongues, fluency in English + scandinavian languages and working knowledge of Spanish
Mediation and Negotiation skills

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience and am prepared to add information if you have questions.

Sincerely,

_____________
Niels Groenbaek

Mes compétences :
Languages
Water treatment
Working skills
Electrotechnique
Electronique

Entreprises

  • SAFTI - Conseiller Immobilier

    Toulouse 2013 - maintenant Conseiller Immobilier
  • K2 Management - Site Manager

    2012 - 2012 Site Manager / Siemens Wind Power Farm / employed for a fixed period of 4 months as for 10 pcs 2,3 mW Siemens Generators, hub height 101 m.
  • AET Danish company specialized in Biomass business - Site Manager

    2009 - 2010 Consultancy as Site Manager in order to get the plant set up on track at Grand Couronne nearby Rouen.
  • NGRCONSULT - Gerant

    2003 - 2009 Manager of the company (Company owned by Niels Groenbaek)
    Introduction of wind mill companies like Vestas, Siemens, Nordex...
    Negotiations with the STEG (Gas & Electricity Company).
    Preparation of Tender no. 2006 E 4025 of Bizerte 3 projects Ben Aouf, Metline, Kchapta on Turnkey basis.
    Preparation of electrical price comparison in Tunisia
    Preparation of wind power cost analysis in Tunisia
    Interest for small isolated windmill units for remote farmers in Tunisia
  • EnerCiel Tunisie / Tunisia - Project & Construction Manager / Wind Farms

    2001 - 2003 Responsible for a complete technical study, quotation and construction of Turnkey wind farm projects.
    Responsible for preparation of comparison schemes between the diverse subcontractors.
    Responsible for visit of each subcontractor / selection of subcontractor
    Responsible for site visit
    Responsible for set-up of meteorological masts around in Tunisia.
    Responsible for preparation of wind energy cost and payback time.
    Responsible for preparation of planning until 2011.
    Responsible for preparation of transportation plans for diverse sizes of machines and blades.
  • FLS-Miljø A/S / .Cemetery / Denmark - Project Manager

    2000 - 2001 My responsibilities included contracting, manufacturing and erection of air pollution control systems worldwide involving among others the following technologies: electrostatic filters, Air Bag filters, cooling towers for industrial purposes.
    My duties furthermore included technical supervision missions as well as administrative responsibilities, e.g. negotiations with customers, budgeting, planning, and reporting.
    My responsibilities were:
    Ain Dar Cement Plant in Saudi Arabia (4 Electrostatic filter)
    Eastern Province Cement Plant in Saudi Arabia (1 Electrostatic filter)
    Asia Cement in South Corea (1 Electrostatic filter)
    Enami Paipote Cu Plant in Chile (1 Electrostatic filter)
    Cimpor Souselas Cement Plant in Portugal (1 Filter Bags)
    Portucel Viana Paper Industry in Portugal (2 Electrostatic filter)
    Fos sur mer Cement in France (1 Electrostatic filter)
    Dunkerque Cement in France (1 Electrostatic filter)
    Darab Cement in Iran (4 Electrostatic filters + 1 Cooling Tower)
  • SSB-Øresund I/S / (Link between Denmark and Sweden/ Denmark - Contract Manager /

    1998 - 2000 Joint venture between the companies Semco A/S (Danish) and Spie Enertrans (French company).
    Construction of the Drogden Tunnel which is the world’s largest immersed tunnel in the Øresund, 3700 m long, approx. 40 m wide and 9 m high having an overall value of approx. 3.8 billions DKK.
    The tunnel is composed of 4 numbers of independent sections: 2 for the train traffic and 2 for the highway traffic
    Responsible for the coordination between the involved parties (Consultant Company / the contact with Sweden) for the tunnel part.
    Responsible for the electrification system for the trains
    Responsible for the cable laying inside the tunnel
  • Nordex Balcke-Dür GmbH / Wind Turbines / Vestas Danish Wind Technology - Project & Site Manager

    1997 - 1998 Project Manager:chez Nordex:
    Responsible for Turnkey Projects including Budget/ Tender / Contract / negotiation with customer

    Turnkey project in Tuchan, France
    15 pcs. N43/600 kW
    Project cost: approx. 50 mill. DKK

    Turn key project in Baie de Somme, France
    1 pce N29/250 kW
    Project cost: approx. 2 mill. DKK

    Turn key project in Donzère, France
    4 pcs N43/600 kW

    Site Manager chez Nordex:
    Erection of the first Wind Turbine from Nordex on the site of Baie de Somme in France (Turn Key project).

    1 pce N29/250 kW
    Project cost: approx. 2 mill. DKK
    Responsible for Management of approx. 20 field workers on site

    and

    Consultancy Work for Vestas Danish Wind Technology
    Project Manager
    Responsible for the translation of whole “Vestas” technical specification manual for a turbine type from English into French.
  • Vestas Danish Wind Technology A/S / Wind Turbines / Denmark. - Project Manager

    1993 - 1997 Responsible for Turnkey Projects including Budget/ Tender / Contract / negotiation and overseas site surveys for:
    Brasilia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guadeloupe, Holland, UK, France, Portugal, Ukraine, Sweden and Morocco.
  • Vestas Danish Wind Technology A/S / Wind Turbines/ UK - Site Manager

    1992 - 1993 10 MW Turnkey project on the site of Ovenden Moor.
    23 pcs V34-400 kW
    Duration: 12 months
    Number of employees: 10 – 40
    Regular site meetings
    Responsible for regular reporting to Contract Manager
    Responsible for budget
    Termination of project: 3 month before schedule
    Financing source: Thermie
    Consultant Group: VESTAS / Morrison Group
    Project cost: approx. 100 mill. DKK (24 mio. Eur).
  • Water & Power Planners A/S /Analysis of Water & Power in West Africa / Denmark - Project Manager

    1991 - 1992 Analysis of Water & Power potentiality in the western African countries.
  • Greenland Contractors / Greenland - Mechanical Engineer / Programmer

    1990 - 1991 Responsible for the establishment of offers for TAB projects.
    Responsible for engineering related to vapour, heating, fire fighting and fire prevention systems as well as ventilation and sanitary systems.
    Responsible for the preparation of Operation & Maintenance manuals
  • Kemp & Lauritsen Contractors / Water Supply and Water treatment / Denmark - Project Manager / Site Manager

    1988 - 1990 Project Manager
    Responsible for Water Supply and Water treatment in Central African Republic (R.C.A.)
    Supervision of on running project in Carnot (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil)
    Number of employees: 10
    Financing source: DANIDA
    Consultant group: COWI Consult A/S
    Estimated cost: 20 mill. DKK

    Diesel power plant in Wa, Ghana
    Administration and management followed up by the establishment of Operation & Maintenance Manuals and complete spare part documentation.
    Number of employees: 2 - 15
    Financing source: DANIDA
    Consultant group: COWI Consult A/S
    Estimated cost: 25 mill. DKK

    Diesel Power Plant in Bobo-Dioulasso (3.9 MW), Burkina Faso
    Presence for the concrete evaluation tests for the diesel engines emplacement. Preparation of the technical documentation in French.
    Number of employees: 50
    Financing source: DANIDA
    Consultant group: Mogens Balslev A/S

    Diesel power plant in Gambia including storage tanks with solar heating systems for the heavy fuel, and concrete foundation calculations for the tank farm and the emplacement of the Diesel Power Generators and Engines.
    Estimated cost: 60 mill. DKK

    3 Water treatment plants in Burkina Faso
    Tendering

    Establishment of Operation & Maintenance manuals.
    Rehabilitation work on Thule Air Base (Greenland)
    Rehabilitation of 9 Electro Centres on Thule Air Base.
    Supervision and inspection of the new coating worked out under very severe climatic conditions.
    Number of employees: 3
    Consultant group: Atkinson Inc.

    Port facility (Sanitation work, Greenland)
    Tendering

    Site Manager (DANIDA projects)
    3 water treatment plants in Burkina Faso (Dori, Banfora and Ouagadougou)

    Ouagadougou Main Water treatment Plant, Burkina Faso
    Responsible for the rehabilitation of Main Water treatment plants in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso); reference to Mr. Koanda (chief of the Water Treatment Plant “Régie des Eaux”)
    Site Management of 5 – 30 people for Electrical/Mechanical/Civil contracting part
    Responsible for hiring of labour workmanship, organisation of work, reporting, negotiation, reception of goods from Denmark by container, current communication with the authorities “Régie des Eaux” , reception of the plant.
    Management of all involved subcontractors (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil). Running concrete inspection tests, client relationships, cash flow and follow-up on budget and manpower schedules. Final reception.
    Number of employees: 3 - 35
    Financing source: DANIDA
    Consultant group: Dangroup A/S

    Banfora Water treatment plant, Burkina Faso
    Responsible for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of Banfora (DANIDA related)
    Final reception done
    Financing source: DANIDA
    Consultant group: Dangroup A/S

    Dori Water treatment plant, Burkina Faso
    Responsible for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of Dori (DANIDA related)
    Final reception done
    Financing source: DANIDA
    Consultant group: Dangroup A/S

    Feasibility study and establishment of offer in Congo
    Responsible for field inspection and potentiality for establishment of Power Stations, and water supply .
  • Semco International Division / Contracting Company - Project Manager

    1988 - 1985 Water and Power supply to Togo
    Establishment of offers for 2 towns Kpalime and Atakpame in Togo
  • MB-Teknik, Consultant engineering company - Consultant Engineer

    1983 - 1985 Mechanical engineer
    Responsible for complete Engineering study, construction, supervising and administration of high technological climate chambers.
    Consultant engineering work and installation of ventilation / climate and cooling systems

Formations

  • Ingeniørhøjskolen Københavns Teknikum B.Sc in Engineering (Copenhague)

    Copenhague 1980 - 1983 Mechanics, thermodynamics and hydraulique

    Mechanical - No further comments
  • Lycée Cours Descartes Baccalauréat section D (Kinshasa)

    Kinshasa 1967 - 1977 Baccalauréat section D

    Scientifical section - No further comments

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