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I help industrialists and project owners diagnose, secure, and optimize their metal structures, particularly in cases of defects, incidents, or performance issues.
Senior consultant with over 15 years of experience in demanding environments (petrochemical, nuclear, industrial maintenance), I intervene in critical issues where technical, financial, and operational stakes are high.
🔎 My interventions:
Technical audit of metal structures
Diagnosis of pathologies and analysis of defects
Techno-economic optimization of projects
Technical assistance during the design or construction phase
Risk analysis and structure safety
⚙️ My approach:
A combination of technical expertise and field experience to propose concrete, reliable, and directly usable solutions.
🎯 Objective:
To enable you to secure your structures, reduce your risks, and optimize your costs.
📌 Types of missions:
Structure diagnosis following defects or incidents
Technical audit before works or investment
Independent analysis in case of litigation
Optimization of existing structures
📍 On-site interventions (PACA region) or remote
French
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
Can work on-site
Aix-en-Provence (up to 50km)
Experience
- ETCMSenior Consultant in Metal StructuresCIVIL ENGINEERINGApril 2026 - Today (2 months)Aix-en-Provence, FranceEngineer specialized in steel construction with over 15 years of experience in demanding industrial environments (petrochemical, nuclear, major projects).I work with industrialists, engineering firms, and operators to secure, analyze, and optimize their metal structures.I also act as a judicial expert for the Court of Appeal of Aix-en-Provence or an independent technical expert (amicable and judicial missions).🔎 Areas of intervention:Diagnosis of metal structures (pathologies, deformations, defects)Technical analysis following incidents or non-complianceDesign audit and dimensioning verification (RDM - Strength of Materials)Techno-economic optimization of existing structuresTechnical assistance during construction or expertise⚙️ Technical references:Complex industrial structures (frameworks, supports, equipment)Constrained environments (SEVESO sites, heavy industry and maintenance)Supervision of works, technical coordination, and team management🎯 Objective:Provide clear, reliable, and directly usable answers to secure your projects and limit your technical and financial risks.Available for ad-hoc missions, audits, or project support.
- BAUDIN CHATEAUNEUFHead of Installation DepartmentCIVIL ENGINEERINGJanuary 2021 - Today (5 years and 5 months)Martigues, FranceOperational management of a department dedicated to the installation of metal structures in an industrial environment, with full responsibility for the technical, human, and economic performance of operations.🔧 Main responsibilities:Management of a team of 15 to 25 people (project managers, team leaders, installers)Planning and coordination of installation and transport operationsSupervision of steel structure construction and renovation projectsManagement of equipment and resources required for construction sites📊 Management & performance:Management of an annual budget of €1.5 millionDefinition of the department's short and medium-term strategyImplementation of process improvements to optimize productivity and qualityMonitoring of performance indicators and cost optimization🤝 Management & organization:Recruitment, training, and skill development of teamsCoordination with design teams, clients, and partnersManagement of site interfaces in constrained environments🎯 Added value:Optimization of installation operations in terms of cost, time, and qualitySecuring interventions in industrial environmentsStructuring and developing a high-performing and autonomous department
- BAUDIN CHATEAUNEUFPrincipal Business EngineerCIVIL ENGINEERINGJanuary 2015 - January 2021 (6 years)Martigues, FranceFull management of steel construction projects (new and renovation), from the commercial phase to execution, in demanding technical environments.Key interface between clients, design offices, and site teams, with strong responsibility for the overall performance of operations.🔧 Main responsibilities:Complete management of steel construction projects (frameworks, industrial structures)Analysis of client needs and definition of suitable technical solutionsManagement of studies, coordination with design offices and site teamsSupervision of works until acceptance (quality, cost, deadlines)💰 Commercial & strategic dimension:Quotation of complex projects (technical + financial)Negotiation of contracts and development of client portfolioResponse to tenders (public and private)Techno-economic optimization of proposed solutions📊 Performance management:Management of project budgets and profitability monitoringAnticipation of technical and contractual risksImplementation of corrective actions during execution🤝 Coordination & transverse management:Interface between Owner, Designer, Engineering Office, Suppliers, and Site TeamsMulti-stakeholder coordination on complex projectsSupport for site teams and technical assistance🏗️ Project types:Industrial metal structuresProjects in constrained environments (operational sites, maintenance)Renovation and adaptation of existing structures🎯 Added value:Global project vision (technical, economic, operational)Ability to secure projects from the upstream phaseCost optimization and deadline control
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Education
- Certificate "Management of People and Organizational Performance"Sciences Po Aix2022Certificat « Management des hommes et performances de l'organisme
- MSc 2 General ManagementIAE2010MSC 2 Management Général