Jofrey Bier

Coming from a vocational baccalaureate with an industrial focus, I progressed through determination to earn an advanced technical diploma and a general engineering degree. My career naturally led me to the nuclear sector, where I developed strong skills in managing complex maintenance projects and client relations. Today, as a Nuclear Project Manager, I lead technical teams, ensure client satisfaction, and guarantee compliance with safety, quality, deadlines, and contractual requirements.

Nuclear Project Manager at PONTICELLI Frères (2022-01 – Present)

Site Manager – CHOOZ Nuclear Power Plant

• Managing a boilerwork and valve maintenance contract during plant operating cycles. Leading a team of 10 people - Contract value: 1.5M € (≈ 2.42 M AUD)/year
• Managing a maintenance contract involving the opening and closing of heat exchangers during unit outage periods. Leading a team of 25 to 40 people - Contract value: 1.2M € (≈ 1.94 M AUD)
• Managing a welding contract during unit outage periods. Leading a team of 4 to 10 people - Contract value: 2.6 M€ (≈ 4.20 M AUD)
• Various operations involving modification or repair
• Site Manager – NOGENT-SUR-SEINE Nuclear Power Plant: Managing Hydrostatic pressure tests during unit outage periods. Leading a team of 6 to 10 people
• Site Manager – BAMAS Nuclear Logistics Hub: Managing a maintenance contract for tool containers, including tool inventory, repair or procurement, and stock management. Leading a team of 4 people - Contract value: 500 000 € (≈ 890 000 AUD)/year
• Budget creation and management: defining project budgets, tracking expenses, forecasting costs, and ensuring financial performance and profitability
• Workforce management: planning manpower needs, allocating resources, coordinating schedules, and adjusting staffing according to operational constraints
• HR-related duties: onboarding personnel, monitoring training and qualifications, ensuring compliance with safety authorizations, and supporting performance follow-up
• Subcontractor coordination: selecting subcontractors, managing contracts, supervising their performance, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements
• Administrative and contractual follow-up: preparing reports, updating project documentation, managing purchase orders, and ensuring contractual deliverables are met
• Risk analysis and mitigation: identifying technical or organizational risks, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring continuous risk monitoring
• Client relationship management: maintaining communication with clients, preparing project reviews, and managing expectations
• Planning and scheduling: building detailed planning for operations, monitoring progress, updating schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Quality & safety oversight: ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards, conducting field audits, and applying continuous improvement measures
• Reporting: producing daily/weekly/monthly reporting

Startup Founder - Digital solution for small local shops at Eco'Tick (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Founded and managed a digital business focused on providing innovative solutions for local retailers. Developed a complete web application, handled marketing and communication strategies, and managed B2B commercial activities.

• Business creation and strategic development, from concept to commercial launch
• Design and development of a web application, including functional specifications and user experience
• Marketing and communication management, including branding, digital campaigns, and customer engagement
• B2B sales, prospecting, pitching, and managing partnerships with local businesses
• Financial and operational management, including budget planning and supplier coordination
• Customer support and continuous improvement, based on user feedback and business needs

Apprentice Mechanical Engineer at SOFIDEL FRANCE (2017-01 – 2020-12)

Worked within the maintenance team, contributing to equipment reliability, preventive maintenance activities, and production performance improvements. Supported operators and technicians through hands-on maintenance tasks and continuous improvement initiatives. Completed a three-month international placement in Wales within the mechanical maintenance team at Sofidel UK.

Worked as a hands-on maintenance technician, performing mechanical interventions, supporting production reliability, and contributing to equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

• Implemented autonomous maintenance practices, increasing operator involvement and improving equipment availability
• Carried out and monitored preventive maintenance plans, ensuring equipment compliance and readiness
• Diagnosed and resolved mechanical failures in collaboration with technicians, reducing breakdown time
• Optimised production processes, identifying issues, proposing improvements, and helping implement corrective actions
• Carried out preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment availability and reliability
• Diagnosed mechanical faults and assisted in implementing technical repairs
• Supported production teams during breakdowns and high-priority maintenance operations
• Adapted quickly to an international industrial environment, strengthening technical autonomy and communication skills

Internships & Summer Jobs at Multiple employers (2012-01 – 2017-12)

• Instrumentation Technician (Arcelor Mittal – Coking Plant)
• Assembler (Renault-Tech)
• HVAC Technician (A+P Kieffer Omnitec)
• Automation & Mechanical Technician (Arcelor Mittal – Cold Rolling Mill)
• Industrial Motor Mechanic (Piennes Electro Bobinage)

General Engineering Graduate – CESI Engineering school (2017-01 – 2020-12)

Advanced Technical Diploma in Industrial Control and Automation (BTS CIRA) in Industrial Control and Automation – Jean-Zay High School (2015-01 – 2017-12)

Vocational Baccalaureate in Maintenance of Industrial Equipment (Bac professionnel MEI) in Maintenance of Industrial Equipment – Jean-Zay High School (2012-01 – 2015-12)