Our people engineered around you

Like our solutions, our teams are engineered around you.

Comprising a vibrant mix of chemical, process, electrical, project and service engineers, our people are trusted to deliver projects and solutions that add real value to your business.

There’s a huge range of expertise on offer, from long-serving veterans to fresh-faced recruits. Thanks to their integrity and knowledge we can support you every step of the way, building lasting relationships around your unique needs and goals.

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Operational (UK) Ltd

Operating across the UK, Ireland and Turkey

  • Sean Martin

    Managing Director for Operational UK

    Sean is the Managing Director for Operational UK, located within our headquarters in Daresbury, Warrington. Prior to joining Operational Group, Sean worked for a leading global manufacturer of steam and hot water equipment where he led the company’s United Kingdom operations.

    Sean enjoys family time with his wife and children as well as outdoor pursuits such as hiking.

  • Tom Davies

    Engineering Director for Operational UK

    Tom Davies engineers expert industrial waste heat recovery, dryer optimisation, and air pollution control systems for Operational UK’s customers. With a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University, Tom boasts two decades of expertise in industrial air filter systems across various sectors.

    Originally from Wrexham, Tom finds solace in cycling, from serene solo rides to competitive racing.

  • Casey Dorgan

    Service Manager for Operational UK

    Casey is a qualified gas engineer who joins us with a wealth of experience in the service activities offered by Operational (UK) Limited. His hands-on expertise, combined with strong management skills, makes him the ideal fit to lead the company’s service division.

    Before joining Operational (UK) Limited, Casey served in the British military, worked for major gas companies, and successfully ran his own business. His diverse background brings valuable industry knowledge and leadership to the team.

    Outside of work, Casey’s passion for football has always been close to his heart. Since retiring from playing, he now dedicates his time to coaching a local grassroots team, where his daughter plays.

Operational France S.A.R.L

Operating across France and North Africa

  • Philippe Irlinger

    Managing Director for Operational France

    Thermal engineer UTC/Cranfield institute – With more than 25 years experience in heat recovery and thermal process optimisation.

  • Yves-Marie JEZEQUEL

    Technical / Commercial Manager - Industrial Dust Removal Department

    With twenty years of experience in the field of industrial dust removal as a project manager, Yves-Marie naturally turned to the technical and commercial development of industrial dust removal activities in order to confirm OPERATIONAL’s growing position in this market.

Operational Deutschland GmbH

Operating across Germany and the DACH region

  • Johannes Piffka

    Managing Director Operational Deutschland GmbH

    Johannes has extensive experience in an engineering and sales capacity, on a national and international basis, within manufacturing and process industries. In recent times he has been responsible for the successful development of a new business division focusing on ‘turn-key’ energy-saving solutions and is able, with his experience and process-based approach, to communicate clearly with clients and assist them on all commercial and engineering matters.

    The arrival of Johannes is in line with Operational Deutschland’s strategy and desire to assist more of our customers implement process-based improvements to their manufacturing lines with a clear focus on optimisation of dryers and ovens, waste heat recovery and abatement systems. Each with the objective of increasing production efficiency, reducing energy costs and meeting, where necessary, environmental standards in the most cost-effective manner.

Operational Iberia S.L.U

Operating across Iberia and Portugal

  • Carlos Llauder

    Managing Director for Operational Iberia

    Carlos is Managing Director at Operational Iberia, with an MBA from IESE Business School and more than 20 years of experience as a general manager and strategic consultant. He has an international profile, and has managed clients in Spain, Italy, Chile, Portugal, Mexico and United States for groups such as Telefónica Móbiles, Endesa, Abertis, Cie Automotive, Leche Pascual, Panrico and Ercros among others.

  • Joan Mases Fernandez

    Technical Director of Operational Iberia

    Joan is an experienced Project Engineer, with 20 years’ service at Operational. Having attended ETSEIT, Engineers Industrials Terrassa in Spain, and experience as a Project Engineer for ASENGIN he has developed valuable project management and technical abilities. He is a Specialist Heat Recovery Project Manager and Sales Manager for Operational Spain.