ANETA ELIASZ-MATTHEWS
Warsaw
Summary
Established energy industry Project Manager, MSc, BSc, Prince 2, with over 20 years’ experience in the successful execution of greenfield & brownfield energy projects in Europe, UK, Asia, & South American renewable and Oil & Gas (FPSO) energy projects. Currently fulfilling the lead role of Project Manager for Wind Farm Construction in European renewable energy sector, responsible for ensuring safe, effective, aligned and timely project execution within the scope of contract and quality standards. Before diversifying into renewable energy projects, I was a specializing within the FPSO sector of the international Oil & Gas industry, specializing in project delivery, management and engineering.
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager – Renewable Energy
VESTAS
01.2022 - Current
- Align and sign off project scope with Sales including support during the negotiation phase.
- Managing the projects through all project phases, from taking over from Sales through Turbines erection, commissioning, energy production until handover to Client and Service.
- Align and balance requirements within product, production, installation and service requirements.
- Managing risk assessment during all project phases.
- Managing resource allocation in the projects.
- Making sure that the project teams are trained in HSE , international and national rules and legislations so as needed for successful project execution.
- Point of contact for customer after the handover from Sales, to driving the resource planning and milestones needed for successful project execution.
- Ensure continuous communication and update to all stakeholders using the agreed tools.
- Continuous evaluation of the project and work out lessons learned, both during project gates and after milestones and delivery.
- Ensuring that project planning corresponds with contractual agreements, follow up on changes and involve relevant legal resources.
- Identifying and utilizing the correct construction technologies and guides ensuring that Vestas quality standards are met.
- Meeting project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Delivering exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
ICSS Control Narratives Lead Engineer - Oil & Gas
SAIPEM
2021 - 2021
- Lead Engineer for Control System Narrative development phase in preparation for ICSS programming and implementation on the Buzios FPSO Project for offshore deployment in Brazilian waters.
- Lead and mentor team of Automation Control Engineers.
- Define interface integration with FPSO process, safety, utility & marine systems.
- Prepare and schedule project timelines and milestones.
- Leading engineering teams in the design and implementation of oil and gas infrastructure projects.
- Establishing best practices for documentation, ensuring consistency across all projects and making it easier for team members to collaborate effectively.
- Analyzing technical risks, providing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Electrical & Instrument Manager - Oil & Gas
Altera Infrastructure
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Focal point for all maintenance and technical support activities within the E&I discipline.
- Overall ownership of technical challenges, ensuring timely and effective solutions are delivered.
- Stand in Asset Manager, overall responsibility for the offshore production facility, trained and certified in Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) Regulations.
- Project Manager for modification projects. Responsible for identifying electrical and instrument engineering improvements and coordinating implementation through the Management of Change System.
- Defining the scope of the project, setting up the budget and project schedule, project risks identification and analysis, project monitoring, managing team members.
- Controlling costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Building high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Achieving significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
- Evaluating employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Ensuring that all operational procedures, performance standard systems and processes are up to date.
- Maintaining an overview of Flag and Class requirements and status which may impact production operations.
- Ensuring management awareness of all potential HSE issues and business threats.
- Developing and planing campaigns for E&I discipline equipment maintenance, modification and overhaul.
- Mentoring and providing advice to onshore and offshore teams for problem identification and resolution in all areas of E & I responsibility as required.
- Performing audits and inspections to ensure alignment with international and local requirements, standards and guidelines, performance standards and safety case.
- Competency management of all E&I department members.
- Performing investigations into electrical, control systems and instrument related incidents, including recommending actions to prevent recurrence.
Technical Manager - Oil & Gas
ABB
2012 - 01.2013
- Project Technical Manager for multi-billion dollar Sadara Project, petrochemical plant.
- Coordinating with various internal departments as per requirements of the project.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical projects on time and within budget.
- Managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business objectives.
- Mentoring junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Overseeing compliance with industry standards, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Optimizing team performance by establishing clear roles, responsibilities, expectations in accordance with best practices.
Senior Project Engineer- Oil & Gas
ABB
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Engineering ICSS hardware and software for FPSOs project at ABB Oslo, Norway.
- Preparing and testing software applications for FPSO (Turret, Process Control System (PCS), Fire & Gas (F&G) detection, Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Power Management System (PMS).
- Preparing work packages, controlling and tracking tasks assigned to engineers from other ABB locations.
- Responsible for developing software and commissioning documentation for shipyard integration phase.
- Hardware and software commissioning of the FPSO ABB ICSS systems in shipyard (Singapore).
- Leading ABB support for 1 year in Peregrino field offshore in Brazil.
- Close cooperation with Maersk and Statoil (Equinor) companies. Providing 1st line troubleshooting and fault-finding support during critical start up & early operation period.
- Conducting regular project reviews, implementing lessons learned to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identifying potential risks early in the process, allowing proactive mitigation measures to prevent delays or setbacks.
- Overseeing worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations, resulting in a safe work environment with minimal incidents throughout project duration.
- Leading engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
Project Engineer - LNG Ships
KONGSBERG MARITIME
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Hardware and software commissioning for LNG ships in Shipyard in South Korea.
- Leading local Korean commissioning team in Samsung shipyard in South Korea.
- Responsible for programming and configuration of control system application.
- Assisting service department with technical issues.
- Gas trials and Sea trials on board LNG vessels.
- Developing detailed engineering documentation to support project execution and compliance audits.
- Developing project plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards.
- Improving communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
Marine Electro-Automation Officer | Electrical Assistant | Cadet
BP SHIPPING
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Service/maintenance/test the low voltage 440V SWBD, service and repairing of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the ships.
- Maintain Electrical Systems for machinery systems and navigation equipment.
- Supervision of the ship in the field of Electrical systems during shipyard periods (Germany, Netherlands).
- Responsible for work reports, preparing maintenance jobs and work planning.
- Cadetship Training.
- Oversaw vessel operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Education
Post Diploma Studies - Renewable Energy
Technical University
Wroclaw, Poland06-2022
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering, Electro Automation Systems
Maritime University
Gdynia, Poland10-2005
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Electrical Engineering, Electro Automation
Maritime University
Gdynia, Poland06-2004
Skills
- Project Management (PRINCE 2)
- Leadership and team work skills
- Reporting progress and project performance monitoring
- Ability to prioritize the tasks and resources management
- Competent in maintenance management systems – SAP, STAR
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Project planning
- Purchasing and procurement
- Technical support
- Stakeholder communications
- Staff management
- Document management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Coaching and mentoring
- Processes and procedures
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Negotiations
Certification
- PRINCE 2: Project Management
- Offshore Installation Manager Legislation
- ABB 800xA Engineering courses T315
- ABB Safety 800-AC800M High Integrity course T309 at ABB
- Kongsberg K-Chief
- HV/LV Switching
Timeline
Project Manager – Renewable Energy
VESTAS
01.2022 - Current
Electrical & Instrument Manager - Oil & Gas
Altera Infrastructure
01.2013 - 01.2019
Senior Project Engineer- Oil & Gas
ABB
01.2008 - 01.2012
Project Engineer - LNG Ships
KONGSBERG MARITIME
01.2006 - 01.2008
Marine Electro-Automation Officer | Electrical Assistant | Cadet
BP SHIPPING
01.2003 - 01.2006
ICSS Control Narratives Lead Engineer - Oil & Gas
SAIPEM
2021 - 2021
Technical Manager - Oil & Gas
ABB
2012 - 01.2013
Post Diploma Studies - Renewable Energy
Technical University
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering, Electro Automation Systems
Maritime University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Electrical Engineering, Electro Automation
Maritime University
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS
- VESTAS, Warsaw-Poland : Project Manager, Renewable Energy
- SAIPEM, Paris-France : Oil & Gas Lead Engineer
- TEEKAY OFFSHORE (ALTERA INFRASTRUCTURE), UK : Electrical & Instrument Manager
- ABB OIL & GAS, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Brazil : Technical Manager
- KONGSBERG MARITIME, Norway, Korea : Project Engineer
- BP SHIPPING, UK : Marine Electro-Automation Officer
References
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST