INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER
GRZEGORZ BONTER
Welcome! I am an industrial automation and commissioning engineer with well over a decade of experience delivering DCS solutions in complex environments worldwide. From offshore platforms in the North Sea to remote facilities in Africa, I specialize in rapidly mastering new systems to solve challenging technical problems. Let's connect if you need an independent, creative thinker to drive your next automation project to success.
(BIO)PHARMA
In the biopharmaceutical sector, I deliver critical control system designs and commissioning services for strict GMP environments, including major facilities in Vevey and Ghent. My expertise covers extensive system optimizations, vital corrections to DCS and SIS, and hands-on start-up support.
Process Optimization: Engineered a parallel filling system at a Merck plant, slashing batch process time from over 18 hours to just 2-4 hours.
Skid Implementation: Led the full-lifecycle integration of a new nanofiltration skid, encompassing the design and programming of I/Os, Control Modules, Phases, and Recipes.
Compliance & Bug Fixes: Spearheaded a critical campaign for hygienic status system management, reviewing ~100 phases and correcting 20% to ensure optimal system integrity.
System Commissioning: Commissioned Yokogawa Centum VP and ProSafe-RS systems, designing custom HMI elements and testing complex control loops during crucial plant start-ups.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
My work in renewable energy centers on high-voltage SCADA system commissioning and comprehensive Site Acceptance Tests (SAT). I specialize in providing actionable, on-site solutions for utility subsystems and troubleshooting complex communication networks.
Offshore Wind Infrastructure: Commissioned the GE DS Agile SCADA system for a 220/33kV transformer substation connecting 80 windmills to the French shore (SNA project).
Utility Subsystems: Performed meticulous checks and troubleshooting across diverse subsystems—including mitigation, doors, and cranes—consistently delivering solutions directly to the client.
REFINING
My refining and petrochemical experience involves leading significant modifications across live plant DCS, Fire & Gas, and Safety systems. Operating as a primary consultant during critical start-up phases, I coordinate multinational contractor workloads and resolve complex technological disruptions.
Massive Scale Design: Independently engineered DCS/F&G/SIS modifications and designed new logic templates supporting over 200 motors at the ZapSib 2 polypropylene plant in Russia.
Live-System Implementation: Executed critical DCS logic, I/O adjustments, and graphics modifications on a live Centum VP 5 system for a Shell production facility in Hamburg.
Start-Up & Troubleshooting: Supported commissioning teams during intensive plant start-ups, performing rigorous functional testing and comprehensive incident investigations.
OIL&GAS
My extensive background in the oil and gas sector spans offshore gas platforms in the North Sea, onshore facilities in the Netherlands, and massive LNG infrastructure in Africa. I specialize in upgrading outdated systems, resolving post-shutdown issues, and commissioning major live expansions.
Offshore Upgrades: Commissioned complex Centum VP upgrades across multiple North Sea platforms, integrating new tie-in jackets, F&G graphics, and gas sampling modules.
Massive Infrastructure: Configured RTU/PLC devices and deployed SCADA/HMI solutions (PACiS SCE) for a comprehensive Angola LNG project involving 6 substations.
Functional Testing: Managed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for Modbus communications and implemented mod-packs on Centum VP 6 for BP West Nile Delta.
