Marcin Firkowski
GGT SOLUTIONS S.A.
GGT SOLUTIONS S.A. - scope of the company's activities, projects and completed contracts in the area of trenchless technology - in relation to crossings at obstacles for gas network installations
Graduate of the Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas at the S. Staszic Academy of Mining and Metallurgy in Kraków. He gained practice during an internship on a drilling platform in the Baltic Sea and at the University of St. Petersburg in Russia. He has been with GGT Solutions S.A. since 2014, He started his career there as a mud engineer, taking part in the company's largest HDD drilling projects. He served as site manager for Direct Pipe drilling in Greece during the construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline. Currently, as Project Manager at GGTS, I am responsible for planning, feasibility analysis and cost estimation for trenchless technologies such as horizontal directional drilling, direct pipe and micro-tunnel projects. This includes profile design, pulling load calculations and pipe stress analysis. I analyse and interpret geotechnical data for subsurface conditions that affect all phases of construction. Geotechnical engineering involvement includes the design of annular pressure analysis and the identification of potential hydrofracture areas. I also assist in the planning and scheduling of construction works for many of our clients. Coordinate engineering/design, planning and interface and ensure activities are completed on schedule and on budget. Coordinate with project engineers and other industry engineers and ensure consistency in the execution of project management activities.