2026Japan — Yamato Steel
Rolling stands revampSenior site management, commissioning and process optimization
FOUNDER & EXPERIENCE
Daniel Wollscheid
Personally accountable. Internationally experienced. Close to the technical work.
I have worked in industry since 2004 and with SMS since 2007. As commissioning engineer, site manager and general site manager, I have supported international plant-construction projects — from greenfield plants to revamps and shutdowns.
My experience comes from the steel industry: plants in India and China and projects across the USA, Japan and Europe. It shapes my practical approach to complex industrial execution.
I clarify scope, name responsible people and check prerequisites. Then I agree deadlines, track actions and coordinate disciplines and suppliers — focused on safety, quality and the next workable steps.
Global presence
VEGA Industrial Consulting operates through separate legal entities in Luxembourg and Dubai. From our European base in Luxembourg and our Middle East and Asia platform in Dubai, we support international metals projects from engineering and procurement through installation, commissioning and ramp-up. Services are provided by the legally responsible VEGA entity identified in the respective proposal and contract.
22+Years of experience in the steel industry
4Continents: projects across Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East
LeadFull lifecycle site and commissioning management
3Languages — German, English and Spanish, business fluent
Turning coordination into execution.
- 01Clarify scope
- 02Name responsible people
- 03Check prerequisites
- 04Agree deadlines
- 05Track actions
- 06Coordinate disciplines & suppliers
Selected projects
The following examples and references come from Daniel Wollscheid’s former and current assignments. They are not presented as VEGA client engagements.
2024–2025Egypt — Suez Steel
Greenfield rail and beam millSenior site management, schedule control, commissioning
2024Japan — Yamato Steel
Straightening machine revampSenior site management, commissioning and process optimization
2022–2024Italy — Duferco
Greenfield medium section millSenior site management throughout the entire project
2022Spain — Celsa
Cooling bed revampSenior site management, planning, commissioning
2021–2022Texas, USA — SDI Sinton
CSP millSenior site management, full scope through commissioning
2021USA — Gerdau Steel
Heavy section mill modernisationSenior site management, commissioning and process optimization
2020Blytheville, USA — Nucor-Yamato Steel
Heavy section mill modernisationSenior site management, risk analysis, commissioning
2019India — SAIL Bhilai
Greenfield rail millCommissioning lead, process optimization
2016–2018Gijón, Spain — ArcelorMittal
Rail mill modernisationSenior site management, planning, commissioning and process optimization
References
“What you do not expect are his great ideas for overcoming challenges and his ability to see future problems well before they become problems.”
Chris Ziegler
Project Manager, Nucor-Yamato Steel, USA · 2020
Site Manager, Tandem Mill Upgrade NYS 2 (and Wide PZ Revamp NYS 1, 2014)
“His experience and work ethic were invaluable for us to meet our objectives regarding time. His creative ideas allowed us to save installation time in a moment when it was necessary.”
Gerardo Forsbach
CAPEX Engineer, Gerdau Steel, Virginia, USA · 2024
Site Manager, one of the largest projects at the plant in the last decade
“He understood the circumstances of the client and presented several realistic ideas for reducing shutdown time — leading to actual adoption and resulting in shortened construction periods.”
Commissioning Team
Commissioning Team, Yamato Steel, Japan · 2024
Commissioning supervisor, Himeji
“During commissioning, we faced several challenges, but Daniel consistently proposed effective solutions and ensured the best possible results on site.”
Celia Vizcaino Garcia
Rail Mill Manager, ArcelorMittal Gijón
“A specialist who is sincere in his efforts, proactively listening to the customers' problems, always leading by example. You are always an asset to your company and always welcome at the customers' site.”
Sanjay Sharma
Consultant Rolling Mill
Full reference letters available on request.
State-Certified Technician, Mechanical Engineering (DQR/EQR Level 6) · Master Metalworker · Advanced hydraulics training (Bosch Rexroth) · German, English, Spanish
Certified HSE Expertise
Combining certified HSE knowledge with practical responsibility in international installation, shutdown, commissioning and ramp-up environments.