Pieter van der Berg
Kortestraat 47, 3011 Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 6 4829 5671 | pieter.vandenberg@email.com | linkedin.com/in/pietervandberg

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Sr. Process Control/Reliability Engineer with 12+ years of experience optimizing manufacturing operations through advanced process control strategies, reliability-centered maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven expertise in implementing predictive maintenance systems, reducing equipment downtime, and enhancing process stability in high-volume manufacturing environments. Strong background in statistical process control, root cause analysis, and cross-functional team leadership.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Process Control/Reliability Engineer
Vandenberg Manufacturing Solutions, Rotterdam
March 2019 – Present

• Lead reliability engineering initiatives across 4 production lines, achieving 23% reduction in unplanned downtime through implementation of comprehensive predictive and preventive maintenance programs
• Design and optimize distributed control system (DCS) configurations and programmable logic controller (PLC) programs, improving process stability and reducing product variability by 18%
• Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for critical equipment, developing mitigation strategies that increased mean time between failures (MTBF) by 31%
• Implement condition monitoring systems including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis programs, enabling early detection of equipment degradation
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for major process upsets and equipment failures, implementing corrective actions that prevented recurring issues valued at $2.3M annually
• Mentor team of 3 junior engineers in reliability-centered maintenance methodologies and statistical process control techniques

Process Control Engineer
Techstream Industrial Group, Utrecht
June 2015 – February 2019

• Developed and maintained statistical process control (SPC) systems for 8 critical process parameters, reducing out-of-specification product by 27%
• Optimized lubrication systems and schedules for rotating equipment, extending bearing life by 40% and reducing lubricant consumption by 15%
• Collaborated with maintenance teams to transition from reactive to predictive maintenance approach, improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) from 72% to 86%
• Implemented advanced process control strategies using DCS platforms, achieving tighter process control and $1.8M in annual energy savings
• Led Six Sigma projects focused on process optimization, completing 5 projects with combined savings of $950K annually

Process Engineer
Precision Operations BV, Eindhoven
August 2012 – May 2015

• Supported daily manufacturing operations through troubleshooting process deviations and implementing corrective actions
• Designed and executed process improvement experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology, improving first-pass yield by 12%
• Developed standard operating procedures and training materials for process control and instrumentation systems
• Participated in Lean Manufacturing initiatives, identifying and eliminating waste in production processes
• Maintained and calibrated process instrumentation including flow meters, pressure transmitters, and temperature sensors

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Delft University of Technology, Delft
Graduated: May 2012
Concentration: Manufacturing Systems and Reliability Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of Groningen, Groningen
Graduated: May 2010
Minor: Industrial Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• Six Sigma Black Belt – Vandenberg Manufacturing Solutions
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Level II Vibration Analyst – Vibration Institute

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Process Control & Automation: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA Systems, Advanced Process Control, Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Reliability Engineering: Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance

Manufacturing Excellence: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Maintenance Management, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Specialized Systems: Instrumentation & Calibration, Lubrication Systems, Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Oil Analysis

Industry Knowledge: Paper Industry, High-Volume Manufacturing, Continuous Process Operations

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
• Member, International Society of Automation (ISA)
• Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Reduced annual maintenance costs by $1.2M through implementation of reliability-centered maintenance program
• Improved plant reliability index from 78% to 94% over 3-year period
• Led cross-functional team that achieved 45-day continuous production run, setting company record
• Recipient of Engineering Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to operational reliability (2021)