Mayıs (Mayas) Kurt
Thessaloniki,Greece
Summary
- Qualified senior environmental engineer as a process engineer with training and design background to create cost-effective, well-performing mechanical systems and equipment. Knowledgeable about real-world applications and technical constraints impacting installation, use, and maintenance. Articulate communicator with technical and non-technical individuals focused on delivering above-expected results from designs.
- Skilled engineering professional specialising in building and optimising mechanical designs. Collaborates well across disciplines for successful development and implementation.
- Motivated Environmental Engineer with 14 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
- Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief engineer
TÜMAŞ
Ankara, Turkey
06.2020 - Current
- Delivered timely WWTP process and hydraulic reports and designs, effectively managing project teams to achieve to deadlines.
- Approved safety, regulatory and certification related across various design processes.
- Used correct methodology to calculate parameters and make correct design choices.
- Consulted on engineering projects, offering different perspective to different disciplines in collaborative environment.
- Offered technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers.
Senior engineer
Arısu Engineering
Ankara, Turkey
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted technical analyses and feasibility studies to inform project decision-making.
- Compiled and utilised toolbox of methodologies to visualise user journeys and test solutions.
- Championed innovation by introducing new technologies and methodologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline project workflows.
- Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving engineering challenges.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to engineering team members.
- Applied best practice engineering principles in the preparation of calculations, drawings and sketches.
- Conducted risk assessments and proposed mitigation strategies for projects.
- Implemented sustainable engineering practices in project planning and execution.
- Worked with manufacturing teams to address and resolve non-conformances.
- Coordinated and supported audit and on-site inspections, liaising with regulatory agencies for smooth execution.
- Drafted cost estimates detailing project requirements and expenditures.
- Proposed engineering solutions to address project challenges and foster on-time completion.
- Analysed engineering project feasibility to support management decision-making.
Environmental engineer
Erbil Project
Ankara, Turkey
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed development, design and execution of waste water treatment and drinking water treatment projects.
- Created project plans and initiatives to remove contaminants from water, air and land.
- Prepared design drawings, plans and profiles in Autocade.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies and legislative initiatives.
- Drafted and presented recommendations on containment, remediation and waste disposal to address environmental issues.
- Prepared and reviewed environmental investigation reports.
Technical expert
ILBANK
Ankara, Turkey
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Followed manufacturing instructions and design specifications when completing repairs.
- Completed investigations to check on reported errors, reproduce problems and trace faults.
- Answered user questions about hardware and software operation to help resolve problems.
Project assistant
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Gathered data to create Excel spreadsheets for budget and inventory management.
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
- Streamlined operations by organising files and documents to implement improved workflow and organisation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and teams to execute project milestones.
- Analysed workflows and processes, suggesting changes to drive improvement.
- Supported teams to overcome obstacles and reach project objectives.
- Discussed issues and brainstormed solutions with various groups and individuals to maintain project progress.
- Drafted contracts and purchase orders for team.
- Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.
- Created expense reports with matching receipts.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Documented conferences, meetings and appointments with verbatim reports.
Education
Master of Engineering - Environmental and Sustainability
Università degli Studi di Padova
Padova / Italy 10.2019 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Ankara / Turkey 09.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Ankara / Turkey 09.2005 - 06.2010
Minor Degree - Geotechnical Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Ankara / TurkeyBachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Anatolian University
TurkeySkills
- Design verification
- Report writing
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Google Workspace
- Leadership
- Social media marketing
Languages
Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
Greek
Beginner (A1)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Bulgarian
Beginner (A1)
Russian
Beginner (A1)
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.
Confucius
Timeline
Chief engineer
TÜMAŞ
06.2020 - Current
Master of Engineering - Environmental and Sustainability
Università degli Studi di Padova
10.2019 - 10.2021
Senior engineer
Arısu Engineering
12.2018 - 03.2020
Environmental engineer
Erbil Project
05.2016 - 07.2017
Technical expert
ILBANK
11.2013 - 11.2015
Project assistant
Middle East Technical University
11.2011 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Middle East Technical University
09.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Middle East Technical University
09.2005 - 06.2010
Minor Degree - Geotechnical Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Anatolian University
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