Adrian Bot

Storage Leader / Plant Technical Manager

About

I am an energy industry professional with over nine years of experience in underground gas storage operations, technical management, and facility leadership at Hungarian Gas Storage Ltd..Currently, I serve as Storage Leader / Plant Technical Manager at the Kardoskút Underground Gas Storage Facility, where I am responsible for the safe, efficient, and regulation-compliant operation of the storage facility in accordance with the approved Technical Operational Plan. My responsibilities include CAPEX and OPEX planning, supervision of maintenance, repair, and renovation activities for surface and subsurface facilities, as well as coordination of production, maintenance, and operational processes.Over the course of my career, I have progressed through multiple operational and leadership roles—from Junior Operator to Deputy Storage Leader—gaining comprehensive, hands-on expertise in underground gas storage technologies, integrated management systems, and operational excellence. In parallel, I have contributed as an Internal Auditor, supporting organizational compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement of governance processes.Earlier professional experience includes safety advisory and drilling operations, as well as geological and reservoir modeling internships, providing a solid technical foundation across the upstream and storage segments of the energy sector.I am particularly motivated by initiatives that strengthen the connection between industrial operations and professional education, and I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and technical excellence in energy infrastructure operations.

Country

Hungary

City

Orosháza

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Time management, Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Management, Drilling, Oil & Gas, Petroleum, Geology, Onshore, Oilfield, Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Gas, Upstream, Logging, Engineering, Petroleum Geology, Energy Industry

Experience

Storage Leader / Plant Technical Manager

Hungarian Gas Storage Ltd.

2020-8 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

Kardoskút Underground Gas Storage

Lead underground gas storage operations ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Manage CAPEX & OPEX budgets, maintenance, and technical projects. Supervise production, maintenance, and contractor activities for operational reliability. Focus on process optimization, continuous improvement, and workforce development.

Internal Auditor

Hungarian Gas Storage Ltd.

2018-3 - 2022-6 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Hungary

Conducted objective reviews of processes, internal controls, and risk management. Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Recommended improvements to governance, efficiency, and operational processes.

Deputy Storage Leader

Hungarian Gas Storage Ltd.

2019-7 - 2020-8 · 1 yr 2 mos

Kardoskút Underground Gas Storage

Supervised storage facility operations and technological systems. Assisted in CAPEX & OPEX planning, technical projects, and maintenance coordination. Ensured compliance with operational instructions and internal standards. Supported production reliability and safety initiatives.

Operations Associate

Hungarian Gas Storage Ltd.

2017-7 - 2019-6 · 2 yrs

Kardoskút Underground Gas Storage

Participated in underground gas storage operations, maintenance, and renovations. Supported ongoing investment and technical projects. Ensured compliance with Integrated Management System requirements. Contributed to preparation of the Technical Operational Plan.

Junior Operator

Hungarian Gas Storage Ltd.

2016-7 - 2017-6 · 1 yr

Hungary

Learned operation and monitoring of underground gas storage systems. Assisted in day-to-day production and maintenance activities. Followed safety procedures, company guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Participated in training courses to build operational expertise.

Safety Advisor

ROTARY Drilling Co. Ltd.

2014-11 - 2016-7 · 1 yr 9 mos

Hungary

Conducted risk assessments, site inspections, and accident investigations. Organized safety meetings and training courses. Supported drilling supervisors and toolpushers in operational and safety tasks.

Floorhand

ROTARY Drilling Co. Ltd.

2014-9 - 2014-10 · 2 mos

Hungary

Assisted drilling operations, operated rig floor equipment, and handled drill pipes. Learned safety and operational procedures under direct supervision.

Geologist Intern

Hungarian Horizon, an affiliate of Aspect Energy based in Denver (USA)

2013-7 - 2013-8 · 2 mos

Budapest

Interpreted seismic and logging data for reservoir and geological modeling. Built static and reservoir geological models using Petrel Geology & Modeling Software. Supported technical analysis and modeling projects.

Geologist Intern

E.ON Foldgaz Storage Zrt.

2012-7 - 2012-8 · 2 mos

Budapest

Education

University of Miskolc

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

2014 - 2016 · 2 yrs

Thesis: Circulation design of underbalanced drilling in "Komádi-West" field Principal subjects: drilling methods, reservoirs and settlement liquids, crude oil and natural gas producer systems, hydrocarbon supplier systems, natural gas distributor systems, natural gas user systems, geothermal and renewable energies

University of Szeged

Engineering Economics

2017 - 2019 · 2 yrs

Thesis: Compressor replacement project management in Kardoskút Underground Gas Storage Principal subjects: Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Economic Law, Marketing Research, HR Management, Corporate Finance and Management

University of Miskolc

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Engineering

2008 - 2014 · 6 yrs

Thesis: Reservoir geological modeling of a Lower-Pannonian sandstone formation in southwestern Hungary Principal subjects: geology, mineral exploration, petroleum geology, structural geology, sedimentology, geophysical exploration methods, well logging, methods of geophysical inversion