Jean-Damien NOIRET
Senior Commissioning & Startup Manager
15+ years. 7 sectors. 24 international projects. 98% on-time, zero major incidents. Africa · Europe · USA. I bridge commissioning execution and safety authority — getting plants running AND keeping them safe.
Who I Am
Dual expertise: commissioning authority + HSEQ leadership — a rare combination that de-risks your startup
Senior Commissioning & Startup Leader with 15+ years delivering safe, on-time plant startups across 7 industrial sectors — Gas, Steel, Data Centers, Process Safety, Agri-food, Construction, and Renewables. Deep PLC/SCADA expertise (Siemens S7/TIA Portal, process control loop tuning, safety interlock verification) paired with certified hands-on HSE authority. Delivered 24 international greenfield & modular projects from mechanical completion walkdowns through cold/hot commissioning to operational handover across Europe, Caucasus, Africa, and USA. CBCP-certified (NEBB) with owner-operator background — I don’t just execute commissioning plans, I author them, challenge the design, and personally sign off at every critical gate. 98% of projects delivered on-time, on-budget, without major incidents.
Senior Lead HSEQ Manager with 15+ years safeguarding complex industrial operations and high-risk startup phases across 7 sectors. What sets me apart: I don’t just write safety plans — I’m the person who issues the PTW, performs the LOTO, and stands at the energization gate. Deep hands-on HSE command (8-type PTW systems, LOTO for 87+ energy sources, ISO 45001, IEC 61511 SIS, Process Safety Management) combined with operational & automation expertise means I can verify a safety interlock on a Siemens S7 and author the corresponding SRS. Led multi-disciplinary teams and EPC contractors across 24 international projects in Europe, Caucasus, Africa, and USA — 98% delivered on-time, on-budget, without major incidents. CBCP (NEBB) and OSHA 30 (US) certified, with strong expertise in Quality Assurance (HACCP/ISO 22000) during operational handover.
Core Competencies
Commissioning execution + HSEQ authority + automation depth — one professional, zero handover gap
Commissioning & Startup
8 skillsHSEQ & Process Safety
8 skillsAutomation & Systems
6 skillsProject & Leadership
6 skillsKey Projects
Data Center Build-Out — HV/HVAC Infrastructure
HSEQ Lead — HSEQ ManagerNEBB CBCP Level 5 — MC through performance verification, zero punch items at handover
Data Center Tier III Commissioning — Power & Cooling
HSEQ Lead — NEBB CBCP2N power architecture — zero-load to full-load, zero re-tests across 200+ procedures
Gas Distribution & Infrastructure
HSEQ Coordinator — Gas InfrastructurePTW from scratch — 623 permits, 100% HSEQ compliance
Natural Gas Pipeline Commissioning
HSEQ Coordinator — Pipeline SafetyHigh-pressure gas pipeline (80 bar MAWP) — zero incidents during gas introduction
Steel Plant Safety Program
HSEQ Advisor — SEVESO II365 consecutive LTI-free days — 850+ workers across blast furnace, BOF, casting, and rolling
Steel Rolling Mill Safety Assessment
HSEQ Advisor — Machinery SafetyHot strip mill safety — 7 stands, 2,500 kW each, zero LTI over 12 months
Steel Continuous Casting Safety Audit
HSEQ Advisor — SEVESO II / Molten MetalContinuous casting audit — 4 casters, 34 non-conformities identified and resolved
Agri-food Process Line — International (Georgia)
Commissioning Lead — InternationalFull process line delivered end-to-end — receiving, processing, and packaging sections — zero incidents
Modular / Containerized Process Startup (Cameroon)
Commissioning & HSEQ Lead — InternationalContainerized modular process — 6 modules, remote international startup
Food Processing Line Upgrade
Commissioning Lead — Food Safety72-hour changeover — 4 contractors, zero food safety breaches during transition
Commercial Building Construction HSE
HSEQ Coordinator — ConstructionZero LTI across 16 months — 180+ workers, 8 trade packages
Pharmaceutical Facility Construction HSE
HSEQ Lead — GMP/PharmaGMP facility construction — ISO 7/8 clean rooms, zero contamination incidents
Industrial Warehouse & Logistics Center
HSEQ Coordinator — Construction25,000 m2 warehouse — high-bay racking 12m, zero fall incidents
Wind Farm Commissioning — Onshore
Commissioning & HSEQ Lead — Renewable Energy12 wind turbines (3.2 MW each) — zero LTI, 10 months, 85+ workers at peak
US Chemical Plant Turnaround — Louisiana
Senior Turnaround HSEQ Manager — OSHA PSMMajor turnaround — 3 process units, 240 work orders, 1,800+ workers at peak
Biogas Plant Commissioning
Commissioning Lead — Biogas/ATEX4 MW biogas plant — 3 digesters, 2 CHP units, gas upgrading to biomethane
LOTO Program Implementation — Multi-site
Commissioning Consultant — LOTO/PTW Multi-SiteCorporate LOTO program — 5 sites, 1,200+ energy sources, single framework
US Pipeline Commissioning — Permian Basin, Texas
Senior HSEQ Manager — Pipeline / PHMSA240 km pipeline — 3 compressor stations, 12 MLV stations, 2 M&R stations
Process Safety Management — HAZOP Support
Commissioning Consultant — Process Safety / HAZOPHAZOP across 67 nodes — 127 recommendations (23 safety-critical)
US Data Center Commissioning — Ashburn, Virginia
Senior Commissioning Manager — NEBB CBCPHyperscale data center — NEBB CBCP Level 5, 20MW capacity
US LNG Terminal Construction — Gulf Coast, Texas
Senior HSEQ Manager — OSHA PSMLNG terminal — zero OSHA recordable incidents, 300+ workers, 14 months
US Pharmaceutical Facility Build — New Jersey
Senior Commissioning & HSEQ Manager — cGMPcGMP facility — Class 5/7/8 clean rooms, zero contamination incidents during construction
ISO 45001 Implementation Support
Commissioning Consultant — ISO 45001 ImplementationISO 45001 certification — zero major non-conformities, first attempt
Solar Panel Farm Safety Assessment
Commissioning Consultant — Renewable Energy25 MWp solar farm — 67,000 modules, 34 inverters, zero electrical incidents
Professional Experience
Recruited by international EPC contractors through industry networks to bring EU-grade commissioning rigor to the US market — a direct result of NEBB CBCP certification and proven multi-sector startup track record. This transatlantic move was a natural progression: after 14 years delivering European projects with increasingly international scope (Georgia, Cameroon, France, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg), US contractors specifically sought the documentation-driven methodology and multi-sector adaptability that European commissioning professionals bring. Delivered 5 consecutive US projects across data center infrastructure (100M+ USD), LNG terminal expansion, pharmaceutical GMP facility, natural gas pipeline, and chemical plant turnaround. Rapidly mastered US regulatory framework (OSHA 30, NFPA, NEC, API) while adapting EU safety methodology to American construction culture. This transition demonstrated that methodical, documentation-driven commissioning — a European strength — is a competitive differentiator in the US market where speed often precedes rigor.
Owner-operated company combining industrial process production lines with international commissioning consulting for agri-food, data center, gas, renewable energy, and automation clients across Europe, Caucasus, and Africa. Directed 24+ commissioning projects from mechanical completion through cold/hot commissioning to operational handover, integrating OEM equipment under complex logistical constraints. As an independent consultant, managed multiple concurrent assignments across different countries — a consulting model where I deploy site-level safety officers on the ground while providing strategic HSEQ oversight, PTW system design, and commissioning gate sign-off across 2–4 active projects simultaneously. Career foundation in agri-food (HACCP/ISO 22000) expanded to cover 7 industrial sectors with 98% on-time, on-budget delivery.
Directed multi-site health, safety, and coordination operations for critical infrastructure, civil engineering, and gas distribution projects across Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Acted as primary HSE interface for multiple EPC contractors on active construction sites, managing up to 4 concurrent project assignments as external HSE consultant — a role demanding rigorous time management and clear delegation to site-level safety officers. Deployed PTW/LOTO systems from scratch and achieved 100% HSEQ compliance across all sites. This role built the safety authority that would later differentiate my commissioning career — understanding that safety execution, not just safety planning, is what prevents incidents.
Ensured operational safety and risk assessment for heavy industrial steelmaking production lines. Managed PTW cycles and LOTO isolation procedures between maintenance and production teams in a high-risk steel manufacturing facility. This foundational experience in one of the most demanding industrial environments shaped my approach to safety: rigorous, methodical, and always verified. The Kinney Method risk assessments I performed here became the basis for every risk assessment methodology I have applied since.
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Jean-Damien Noiret
15+ years. 7 sectors. 24 international projects. 98% on-time, zero major incidents. Africa · Europe · USA. I bridge commissioning execution and safety authority — getting plants running AND keeping them safe.