Balzano Giulio

Accomplished and goal-oriented executive professional with extensive experience gained over 38 years working with multinational corporations and supporting medium and small businesses. Leading the execution of production, business management, mechanical engineering, and maintenance operations in fast-paced environments.

Lead Mechanical EngineerLead Mechanical Engineer

Megaris Ltd · Full-time

Nov 2021 - Present 

Brussels, Belgium

Responsibilities:

In my current job role, I supervise project management processes and cross-functionally collaborate with team members. I uphold responsibility for analysing and evaluating new projects for the recycling industry.

Key accomplishments:

• Led identification of new equipment for recycling installation and moved a recycling line.

• Coordinated training and mentoring of colleagues on mechanical aspects of projects and devised solid framework for company standards and procedures.

• Recognized for gaining significant business growth by acquiring new potential clients. 

Senior Project Manager 

Teknometal Denmark · Full-time 

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 

København, Capital Region, Denmark 

Responsibilities:

In this job role, I spearheaded end-to-end operations of clients' construction site bodies in compliance with set standards/procedures. I led two direct reports involving one as HSEQ and HR assistant and the second for planning, accountancy, and site administration. I orchestrated quality system management by sizing and setting up frameworks and resources. I executed processes in line with site safety documents, risk management, and customer requests. I drafted monthly work progress and completion reports.

Key accomplishments:

• Steered efficient management of steel carpentry assembly for three roofs, whilst ensuring adherence to Danish Law and regulations.

• Boosted invoiced pro-capita.

• Re-contracted to complete project of site assembling. 

• Performed exceptionally and reduced assembling defects.

Petronas Lubricants Italy S.p.A.

Plant Manger Full-time

Jan 2003 - Jun 2020 

Naples, Campania, Italy 

I coordinated plant processes in accordance with business requirements, safety standards, and relevant legislation. I headed daily monitoring and analysis of operations through cost control framework set up. I performed site visits for safety issues, immediate dangers, 5s application, and project progresses. I efficiently communicated results and action plan proposals with headquarter emphasising HSEQ, HR, trade unions, projects, and works. I conducted comprehensive risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies.

Key accomplishments:

• Managed design, construction, and commissioning of plant for antifreeze production.

• Modified dosing system via installation of mass flow meters and a SCADA equipment, leading to:

 ◦ Increase of yearly production volume.

 ◦ Boosted first-time blending batches production.

• Maximised overall equipment by using continuous improvement application techniques, leading to:

 ◦ Decreased cost per kg.

 ◦ Enhanced on-time delivery in full.

Petronas Lubricants Belgium NV

Plant Manager Belgium and Napoli Plant

Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

Hemiksem, Flemish Region, Belgium

Responsibilities:

I directed all facets of two plants. I nurtured and maintained a collaborative and enthusiastic working environment to facilitate company in detecting weakest processes. I promoted partnerships with high-profile customers and enhanced the plant capacity through blending cycle review. 

Key accomplishments:

• Minimised production waste for one filling line by conducting detailed fault analysis.

• Yielded first-time index for blending operations by assessing calibration system.

• Enhanced blending capacity by analysing SCADA software.

• Improved overall equipment effectiveness index for packaging department by driving continuous improvement in application. 

FL Selenia

Engineering, Maintenance and HSE Manager

PETRONAS Lubricants Italy S.p.A. · Full-time

Jan 1988 - Dec 2002

Naples, Campania, Italy 

Responsibilities:

I administered control over leading production and technical departments, overseeing two direct reports and 8 engineering and maintenance staff members. I provided exceptional support in budget and expenditure planning in addition to implementation of strategic investments. I collaborated in management and maintenance of plants/equipment, while creating preparing production deployment plans.

Key accomplishments:

• Spearheaded Capex development through feasibility study, project charter, business case, and application of HSSE evaluation techniques such as MOC, EMOC, PMOC, OMOC, HEMP, HAZOP, specific risk assessments, project management, commissioning, and decommissioning.

• Orchestrated deployment of a Maintenance Management System.

• Restructured heating equipment via tubular heat exchanger for Blenders.

• Project management for:

 ◦ New Antifreeze Equipment composed of a Mixer, Heating System and Storage Tank.

 ◦ Revamping of Viscosity Improver production equipment.

Prior experience as:

Unilever 

Maintenance blue collar

Feb 1984 - Oct 1988

Napoli, Italia

- Filling Department Mechanical Assistance.

- Mechanical repair and adjustment to achieve the correct function of the filling line.

- Collaboration with Manufacturer technician during the periodic servicing.

Researcher, University of Naples, Naples, Italy

Master’s Degree in Management (People and Business Management)

The European House Ambrosetti – Academy

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

University of Naples – Naples, Italy

Diploma of Mechanical Supervisor