Tomas Postler
About Tomas Postler
Tomas Postler is a Senior Process Engineer at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions in Frankfurt, Germany, with extensive experience in process design and project coordination in the chemical engineering field.
Senior Process Engineer at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions
Tomas Postler currently holds the position of Senior Process Engineer at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions in Frankfurt, Germany. In this role, he is responsible for leading process design projects, particularly in the areas of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and propylene oxide (PO) plants. His responsibilities include overseeing various aspects of the process design, such as polymerization, catalyst preparation, feedstock purification and recovery, and powder work-up.
Previous Role at Uhde Edeleanu
Before joining thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions, Tomas Postler served as a Senior Process Engineer and Deputy Office Manager at Uhde Edeleanu, a subsidiary of Uhde GmbH, from 2008 to 2013. During his tenure in Brno, Czech Republic, he was involved in numerous projects, including conducting a feasibility study for a Polyol Complex. His work included high-pressure systems, propylene oxide (PO), propylene glycol (PG), and polyether polyols.
Academic and Research Background
Tomas Postler's academic background is deeply rooted in chemical engineering. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master's Degree (Dipl.-Ing.) from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague (UCT Prague), studying there from 1996 to 2008. He also served as a Research Assistant at UCT Prague from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he was a Postgraduate Research Fellow at the School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom in 2004.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Tomas Postler possesses a comprehensive skill set in chemical engineering, particularly in process design and project execution. He is proficient in preparing and reviewing Block Flow Diagrams (BFD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PI&Ds), and Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs). His experience extends to designing and specifying pressure relief systems, as well as coordinating with clients, licensors, vendors, and internal departments. He has actively participated in important project meetings, including Kick-Off Meetings (KOM), model reviews, and HAZOP/HAZID sessions.
Preparation of Technical Documentation
Throughout his career, Tomas Postler has been responsible for preparing various forms of technical documentation. This includes design basis, design considerations, process descriptions, operating manuals, heat and material balances, equipment and line lists, equipment and instrument data sheets, utility consumption figures, and emission lists. His meticulous attention to detail ensures the accuracy and reliability of these critical documents.