Begüm Sultan Çetin

Maintenance Planning Engineer

Istanbul, TR.

About

Highly accomplished Maintenance Planning Engineer with 5+ years of experience optimizing operational efficiency and reliability within the energy sector. Proven ability to integrate technical expertise with strategic planning, leading initiatives that significantly reduce costs and enhance system performance. Adept at leveraging interdisciplinary knowledge and advanced methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable business impact.

Work

ENERJİSA ÜRETİM

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Maintenance Planning Engineer

Adana, Adana, Türkiye

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Summary

Spearheaded the optimization of maintenance processes and resource allocation for a leading energy producer, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and asset reliability.

Highlights

Led the strategic planning and execution for migrating ~85,000 critical assets to a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring seamless integration and minimal operational disruption.

Directed the development and implementation of standardized maintenance processes, improving resource coordination and enhancing equipment performance monitoring.

Managed a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project, achieving a 51.6% improvement in a key operational area by streamlining workflows and reducing waste.

Conducted in-depth KPI analysis to identify performance gaps and optimize maintenance costs, contributing to enhanced overall operational efficiency and reliability.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to align maintenance schedules with production goals, reducing downtime and maximizing asset utilization across the plant.

ENERJİSA ÜRETİM

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Hydrology and Optimization Intern

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Summary

Conducted comprehensive hydrological analyses and data visualization for 12 hydropower plants, optimizing reservoir operations and energy planning to support strategic decision-making.

Highlights

Performed comprehensive hydrological analyses for 12 different hydropower plants, including water cycle and precipitation studies, watershed mapping, and river basin characterization.

Collected and visualized extensive hydrological data using remote sensing techniques to inform operational strategies.

Managed reservoir operations and energy planning, contributing to optimized resource utilization and output.

Conducted cost optimization and scenario analysis, identifying key risks and opportunities to support data-driven decision-making for energy production.

Authored detailed technical reports that provided critical insights for strategic planning and operational adjustments in hydropower management.

ITC-KA ENERJİ

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Intern

Aksaray, Aksaray, Türkiye

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Summary

Supported plant operations by conducting biogas analysis, monitoring cogeneration systems, and evaluating electricity generation efficiency to ensure safety and compliance.

Highlights

Conducted detailed biogas measurement and analysis to optimize fuel efficiency for energy production.

Monitored gas engines and cogeneration systems, ensuring optimal performance and operational stability.

Analyzed electricity generation efficiency, identifying areas for improvement in plant output.

Utilized SCADA data for real-time facility monitoring, contributing to proactive issue resolution and operational continuity.

Evaluated comprehensive energy data and ensured strict adherence to plant safety and environmental compliance standards.

SOLARTEKNIK ENERJİ ÜRETİM

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Intern

Aksaray, Aksaray, Türkiye

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Summary

Acquired foundational knowledge of solar power plant operations, supporting technical documentation and participating in maintenance and fault detection activities.

Highlights

Assisted with solar power plant installations, gaining practical experience in renewable energy infrastructure.

Supported the development and organization of technical documentation for solar panel components and system configurations.

Participated in routine maintenance and fault detection activities, contributing to the operational reliability of solar energy systems.

Attended specialized technical trainings, enhancing understanding of solar energy technologies and best practices.

Education

Sabancı University / Enerjisa Üretim

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
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MBA Power MBA

Kocaeli University

Kocaeli, Kocaeli, Türkiye
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Bachelor Energy Systems Engineering

Languages

Turkish

English

Certificates

Magnetic Particle Inspection Level 2 (VT2)

TUV Thüringen

Visual Inspection Level 2 (VT2)

TUV Thüringen

Penetrant Inspection Level 2 (PT2)

TUV Thüringen

Advanced Turnaround, Shutdown and Outage Management

The ZEM Academy

Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I

Mobius Institute

PMP® Preparation Course

Project Management Institute

English Course (Upper Intermediate)

Stafford House

Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt

SPAC

Reliability and Maintenance (RCM)

SPAC

Python Course

Elginkan Foundation

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services.

SAP Modules

SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP QM, SAP PP, SAP PM, SAP WM.

Project Management

Project Management, Project Planning: MS Project, Project Libre, PMP.

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Management, Organizational and Planning Skills, Teamwork, Decision-Making, Problem Finding, Problem Solving.

Engineering & Technical

CMMS, Hydrological Analysis, Remote Sensing, Reservoir Operations, Energy Planning, Biogas Measurement, Cogeneration Systems, Electricity Generation Efficiency, SCADA, Plant Safety, Environmental Compliance, Solar Power Plant Installation, Maintenance, Fault Detection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Lean Six Sigma, Vibration Analysis, Turnaround Management.