Frans Van Aalst
About Frans Van Aalst
Frans Van Aalst serves as the Reliability & Integrity Lead at Tronox, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in maintenance and project management across various companies in the Netherlands, including roles at Croon Electrotechniek, OCI Nitrogen, and Archer Daniels Midland.
Current Role at Tronox
Frans Van Aalst has been serving as the Reliability & Integrity Lead at Tronox since 2022. His role is based in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nederland. In this position, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and integrity of operations within the company, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of processes.
Previous Experience in Maintenance and Project Management
Prior to his current role, Frans Van Aalst held various positions in maintenance and project management across multiple organizations. He worked at Croon Electrotechniek as a Maintenance Consultant from 1992 to 2001, and later served as a Maintenance & Project Manager at Organik Kimya Rotterdam from 2005 to 2009. His experience includes overseeing maintenance operations and managing projects to enhance operational performance.
Experience in Reliability Engineering
Frans Van Aalst has extensive experience in reliability engineering. He worked as a Reliability Engineer at Archer Daniels Midland from 2009 to 2013, where he focused on improving the reliability of systems and processes. Additionally, he served as a Maintenance Manager and Project Supervisor at OCI Nitrogen for 11 months in 2013 to 2014, further enhancing his expertise in reliability and maintenance management.
Career in the Chemical Industry
Throughout his career, Frans Van Aalst has worked in the chemical industry, holding various roles that emphasize maintenance and project management. He was a Maintenance Engineer at LANXESS from 2020 to 2022 and a Senior Project Manager at Synres B.V. from 2018 to 2020. His work in these positions involved managing maintenance activities and leading projects to optimize operational efficiency.
Background in Media
In addition to his technical roles, Frans Van Aalst has experience in the media industry. He worked as a Radio Maker at Jamm FM for one year in 2020 to 2021. This role provided him with a diverse skill set beyond his engineering and management background.