Ian Giraud
About Ian Giraud
Ian Giraud is a Project Manager with expertise in offshore engineering, currently working at Northvolt in Sweden. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various roles in project management and engineering, including significant contributions to offshore projects in Australia.
Work at Northvolt
Currently, Ian Giraud serves as a Project Manager at Northvolt, a company focused on sustainable battery manufacturing. He has been in this role since 2022, working in Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden. In his position, he oversees various projects related to battery production and infrastructure development, contributing to Northvolt's mission of creating a more sustainable energy ecosystem.
Education and Expertise
Ian Giraud studied at The University of Western Australia, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles. He possesses expertise in offshore engineering, particularly in the installation of risers, EFLs/HFLs, spools, and structures, making him proficient in managing complex engineering projects.
Background
Ian Giraud has a diverse professional background, beginning his career as an Undergraduate Engineer at HWE Mining Pty Limited from 2009 to 2010 in Newman, Western Australia. He then transitioned to Bankwest, where he worked as a Customer Service Specialist for seven years until 2011. Following this, he joined TechnipFMC as a Senior Project Engineer, where he spent 11 years in Perth, Western Australia, before moving to his current role at Northvolt.
Achievements in Offshore Projects
In his role as Project Manager, Ian Giraud played a key role in providing barge and supply vessel support for offshore projects. He managed the offshore delivery of the ISV Deep Orient in Australian waters, which involved significant tasks such as turret mooring systems and flexible flowline installations. His contributions to these projects highlight his capability in overseeing complex engineering operations in offshore environments.