Gunnar Arnesen
About Gunnar Arnesen
Gunnar Arnesen is the Department Manager for Riser Systems at Aker Solutions, with extensive experience in hydrodynamic and structural analysis, and a background in various engineering and managerial roles.
Company
Gunnar Arnesen is currently employed at Aker Solutions, serving as the Department Manager for Riser Systems. The company specializes in providing sustainable solutions for the energy sector, including subsea, engineering, and field development competencies. Arnesen’s role focuses specifically on riser technology, indicating his involvement in critical engineering and innovative projects within the organization.
Title
Gunnar Arnesen holds the position of Department Manager - Riser Systems at Aker Solutions. His responsibilities in this role include overseeing the concept development, design, and testing of riser systems. He is also responsible for the procurement and construction management of Riser EPC projects, ensuring the successful delivery of advanced riser technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Gunnar Arnesen completed his Master of Science degree at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) from 1977 to 1981. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied extensively throughout his career. Arnesen possesses significant expertise in hydrodynamic and structural analysis, essential for the design and validation of riser systems through rigorous model testing and advanced engineering techniques.
Professional Experience
Gunnar Arnesen has a diverse professional background in engineering and management roles. Before his current position at Aker Solutions, he managed the Structural and Marine Department from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, he worked at Aker Kvaerner as a Project Engineer and Construction Manager from 1996 to 1998. He also served as Vice President of Business Development and Department Manager - Structural and Marine at Kvaerner Earl & Wright R.J. Brown between 1991 and 1995. Earlier in his career, he held the position of Naval Architect at Kværner Engineering from 1983 to 1991.
Achievements
Gunnar Arnesen has been instrumental in the advancement of riser technology at Aker Solutions. His work focuses on the delivery of Top Tension Riser Systems and the overall concept development of innovative riser technologies. He has played a significant role in model testing, a crucial process for the validation and performance assessment of riser systems. Additionally, his management of procurement and construction activities in Riser EPC projects underlines his comprehensive skill set and contribution to successful project execution.