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Resume

Work Experience

2017 - 2021
Mechanical Piping Design Lead, Tetra Tech Inc.
  • Planned mechanical equipment layout with consideration to space requirements, mechanical and electrical service corridors, maintenance access, and material handling routes.

  • Produced and developed unit plot plan utilizing AutoCAD.

  • Process and utility detailed piping design, produced deliverables for fabrication and construction phase.

  • Effectively managed multiple design changes and provided innovative design solutions during detailed project execution phase.

  • Researched design trends, technology and processes.

  • Leadership, mentorship and coordination of piping design personnel.

  • Assisted Lead Engineer to produce project quality plan, prepared plan & schedules, material estimate, Bill of Materials reports, progress measurement, contributed to technical presentations.

  • Delivered exceptional level of service to client engineers by listening to concerns and providing solutions.

2015 - 2016
Mechanical Piping Designer, SNC-Lavalin Inc.
  • Redeveloped new gas treatment unit plot plan and reduced project cost and schedule through innovative transposition of process module layout.

  • Designed a caustic injection and solvent circulation pump process module featuring multiple pumps of varying piping design configurations using AutoCAD Plant 3D design tools.

  • 3D model space management - coordinated and managed discipline design teams and equipment package vendors to achieve optimal use of the available 3D modelling space.

  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

  • Actively participated in brownfield site surveys to identify actual as-built piping layout requirements following strict health and safety requirements.

Senior Piping Designer, Saipem Canada Inc.
  • Engineered modular multi-level separator structure and pump module unit within budget and schedule limits.

  • Piping Design leadership, became go-to expert for piping design guidance and PDS 3D CAD modelling support to achieve project team goals, which resulted in successful project outcome (awarded the Saipem Above and Beyond accolade).

  • Sketched outline designs and used Microstation to create detailed design specifications.

2014 - 2015
2013 - 2014
Design Supervisor, Fluor Canada Inc.
  • Directed five-member piping design group to produce crude and vacuum unit atmospheric tower design study.

  • Collaborated with discipline leads to ensure design complied with all client technical specifications and company design standards.

  • Provided piping design direction to Compression area piping design team.

  • Created materials for use in client 3D model reviews, presentations and communications.

  • Engaged with design team to mitigate health and safety risks.

2011 - 2013
Senior Piping Designer, Worley Parsons Ltd.​
  • Organized and directed five-member piping design group to develop conceptual steam production and condensate recovery plant building layout.

  • Established equipment and major piping layout, multiple access platform and stair arrangements, developed structural requirements for pipe supports and other relevant installations.

  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly progress reporting.

  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

BTEC Higher National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering Technology

(Associates Degree), London Institute.

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