Michiel Sanders
Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe
Summary
Motivated engineer with a strong passion for innovation and problem-solving. Equipped with a solid foundation in engineering principles and a drive to contribute to the development of sustainable and efficient processes. Possesses analytical and critical thinking skills, allowing for effective troubleshooting and optimisation of complex systems. A collaborative team player with good communication abilities, capable of effectively conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrates a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to achieving project goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CWE intraday optimizer
ENGIE
02.2024 - Current
- Fulfill the physical commitments (including ancillary services) and guarantee portfolio balance in Belgium and France.
- Ensure correct and complete deal capturing.
- Ensure that the portfolio is correctly represented (wind, sales, non-flexible and flexible assets). In particular, be clear in the continuous representation of the margin/opportunity cost of the various elements of the portfolio.
- Optimize portfolio positions in real time and imbalance markets.
- Support STO ID in the design of ID strategies to maximize the value of the portfolio. Provide real-time information such as: real-time availability of the plant; activation of ancillary services, customer balancing information, price information as input for intraday market activity.
- Working in a full continuous shift system and trained 3 new dispatchers for BE/FR desk.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions to facilitate knowledge sharing and training.
- Responsible for publications and compliance with REMIT.
- Acting as a first point of contact for operators and TSO during intraday activities.
- Verify that new assets and sales contracts are correctly represented in the tools and processes used by dispatch.
Operational engineer
Air Liquide
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Working in a full continuous shift system (24/7) to operate over 2000 kilometers of pipelines and + 20 plants.
- Monitor and analyze system performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions, to facilitate knowledge sharing and training.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, utilizing technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures and maximize uptime.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Collaborate with the IT team to implement and maintain software systems and tools to streamline operations.
- Acquired knowledge of safety protocols and regulations in chemical engineering operations.
- Monitor and evaluate market conditions, identifying opportunities and risks for the company's natural gas positions. Responsible for natural gas and electricity nominations for Benelux and Germany.
- Developed a model to calculate and predict end of day position (natural gas market) for Germany.
Education
Master of science - Bioengineering Sciences: Chemistry and Bioprocess technology
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
09-2022
Master of science - Management
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
09.2025
Skills
- Stress resistance
- Flexible
- Perseverant
Languages
Dutch - Native speaker
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English - Native speaker
Advanced (C1)
French - Very good command
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
CWE intraday optimizer
ENGIE
02.2024 - Current
Operational engineer
Air Liquide
09.2022 - 02.2024
Master of science - Bioengineering Sciences: Chemistry and Bioprocess technology
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Master of science - Management
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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