Hidde Smeets

Hidde Smeets is a dedicated Young Professional in the energy industry with a passion for learning and enhancing business operations. He thrives in his role as an authentic leader, focusing on empowering his team by delegating responsibilities. Hidde is committed to delivering positive business outcomes through the collective efforts of his team. He prioritizes working with standard processes to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement. With a disdain for know-it-all attitudes, he actively seeks opportunities to learn from other companies and facilities.

Hidde pursued his education at Scala College, where he studied Grammar School, Science & Engineering. He furthered his academic journey at Delft University of Technology, earning a Master of Science (MSc) in Offshore Engineering - Floating Structures with a remarkable 8/10 rating. Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering from the same institution.

Throughout his career, Hidde has held various significant roles, including EPST Lead Mars Corridor at Shell, Production Team Lead at NAM BV Assen, and Offshore Installation Manager at NAM BV Assen. He also gained valuable experience as a Graduate Intern Hydrodynamics at SBM Offshore, Intern Operations at Bluewater Energy Services, Assistant R&D Engineer at Allseas Engineering BV, and Founder & Owner at inventid. Additionally, he served as Bestuur / President at DOT - Dispuut Offshore Technologie and Bestuur / Commissaris Consumabel at K.S.V. Sanctus Virgilius.