Simone Mauti

Leading a multidisciplinary team of 80 engineers and specialists responsible for the delivery of Instrumentation, Control Systems, Telecom, Automation, and Digital Solutions for complex industrial projects.
Accountable for resource planning, project staffing, technical governance, engineering quality, organizational development, competence management, standardization, and coordination with Project Managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure project performance in terms of quality, cost, schedule, and safety.

Responsible for:
Instrumentation Engineering, Process Control Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Functional Safety (IEC 61511), Telecom Systems, Industrial Communications Networks, SCADA and Automation Systems, Industrial Cybersecurity, Engineering Standards and Technical Governance, Team Leadership and Talent Development, Project Resource Management, EPC Project Execution, External Engineering Services Management.

Since August 2026, leading also the Digital Systems & Advanced Control Solutions function, including:
Operational Training Simulators (OTS), Advanced Process Control (APC), Digital Twin Solutions, Real-Time Optimization (RTO), Industrial Analytics, AI-enabled Process Optimization, Predictive Maintenance
Asset Performance Management (APM), Industrial Software Applications, Smart Operations, Industry 4.0 Technologies, Digital Transformation Programs, Operational Excellence Initiatives.

Driving innovation and digitalization strategies to improve plant performance, reliability, safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency throughout the entire asset lifecycle.

As the head of the I&C/Telecom Section (67 professionals), I am responsible for ensuring technical excellence, organizational efficiency, and operational performance through the following activities:

Assignment of adequate resources to Projects, ensuring high quality, cost control, and adherence to schedule.
Management of interface issues with other departments and Project Managers, facilitating coordination and timely resolution of critical topics.
Organization and continuous improvement of the Section structure, aligning resources and technologies with evolving market requirements.
Motivation, coaching, and professional development of all I&C personnel, fostering growth, performance, and teamwork.
Definition of staffing needs and related professional qualifications, in line with strategic business objectives.
Preparation and dissemination of organizational/operational procedures, standard technical documents, and plant engineering reference guidelines.
Identification, assessment, and qualification of external service companies providing technical services.
Management of Service Orders, ensuring service quality and compliance with contractual requirements.

As I&A Estimation Group Head, I managed budget and schedule estimation and assessment activities for engineering projects, ensuring the achievement of cost and schedule objectives. I led a team of four professionals and coordinated two subcontracting companies, overseeing resource allocation and performance. I also supported all Operating Centers across the Group in cost estimation activities, promoting standardized methodologies, effective coordination, and reliable project forecasting.

Managed multidisciplinary instrumentation and automation activities on major projects including Amiral (Saudi Arabia, Petrochemicals,

Coordination of the Instrument estimating with the definition of the material cost and construction man hours, including gap analysis and “Value Engineering” evaluation for estimation optimization.

During the Project, I gained knowledge of plant automation as the person responsible for the related Material Requisitions (MR) and carried out the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at the staging areas in Canada.

As a new hire during the Project, I acquired basic knowledge of Instrumentation and plant engineering, eventually taking on the role of Field Instrument Engineer at the Site for one year.