Dirk Heseding
About Dirk Heseding
Dirk Heseding is the Head of Refrigeration / Industrial Gases Group at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG in Dortmund, Germany, with extensive experience in process engineering and project management.
Title
Dirk Heseding holds the title of Head of Refrigeration / Industrial Gases Group at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG. He is also the Discipline Manager of Process at the same company in Dortmund, Germany.
Professional Experience
Dirk Heseding currently works at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG, holding dual roles as Head of Refrigeration / Industrial Gases Group and Discipline Manager Process in Dortmund, Germany. Prior to this, he worked at Fluor as a Senior Process Engineer from 1996 to 1998, spanning locations in Haarlem Area, Netherlands, and Greenville, South Carolina, USA. He also worked as a Process Engineer at Degussa for 11 months in 1996, and as an Exchange Student at Sumitomo Chemical for 11 months in the same year.
Educational Background
Dirk Heseding studied at Washington University in St. Louis as a student from 1995 to 1996. Before that, he was an exchange student at Kyoto University, studying there for 11 months in 1993. He achieved his Dipl.-Ing. degree from TU Dortmund University where he studied from 1989 to 1996. His earlier education includes attending Theodor-Heuss-Gymnasium.
Expertise and Skillset
Dirk Heseding specializes in process engineering for large-scale chemical complexes, with a strong focus on offsites and utilities. He has extensive experience leading project teams through all phases of engineering—from conceptual to detailed design. Heseding is skilled in cost and schedule management for engineering projects, coordination of multidisciplinary teams, and client interactions. His expertise extends to industrial refrigeration and the management of industrial gases, along with a comprehensive understanding of commissioning processes in the chemical industry. He is also proficient in using various engineering software tools.
Project Management and Team Coordination
With a deep commitment to effective project management, Dirk Heseding is known for his expertise in leading teams through complex engineering projects. His role involves ensuring projects meet their cost and schedule targets while maintaining high standards. He is also experienced in coordinating efforts across multidisciplinary teams and acting as the interface coordinator in large-scale projects. Heseding's ability to work in multicultural team environments showcases his adaptability and quick learning abilities.