Volker Schmidt-Kessen

Volker Schmidt-Kessen is an experienced construction management professional with a robust background in the oil and gas sector. Currently serving as Construction Manager for BP since October 2019, Volker oversees the BP Steam and Power Project. Previous roles include Cost Estimating Engineer at SThree/Covestro, Bauleiter at K2, and Construction Coordinator for projects at BAYER HEALTH CARE with Die Ingenieure Grobecker GmbH. Volker's career also includes significant positions at Shell Rheinland Raffinerie and SPDC, where roles encompassed construction management for various projects. Earlier experience encompasses construction management for the NLNG Gas Liquefaction Plant, project management with Aker Kvaerner for DuPont projects, and construction management roles with Ferrostaal GmbH and DSD. Academic credentials include a Graduate Engineer Degree in Mechanical and Process Engineering from DÜSSELDORF POLYTECHNIK.