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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for mechanical design for new high-rise and low-rise buildings,renovations and additions to existing ones and commercial buildings, involvingheating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and fire.
• Prepare schematic and design development reports to supplement submissions.
• Aided by the head of mechanical engineering, performing mechanicalcalculations for the review and approval of the head of mechanical engineering.
• Complete technical audits of existing facilities and preparation of correspondingreports.
• Survey existing conditions as required for renovation projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and companies.

Ottawa, Canada Area

• Produce all CAD/CAM files for cutting, folding, welding and finishing of sheet metal enclosures using SolidWorks and Radan.
• Work with Sales Team to develop new products that meet specific customer requirements.
• Review and specify components outsourced to suppliers.
• Liaison with manufacturing as the “design expert” and provide on-going technical support.

Maracaibo, Venezuela

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of clean and wastewater pumping systems, for different clients.
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems.
• Create purchase orders of material, equipment and components specifying standards and requirements directly to suppliers.
• Monitor and control project inventory and assess materials, equipment, components and assemblies comply with safety, quality and performance standards.
• Design machines, components, tools, fixtures and equipment using 3D CAD software.
• Provide solutions to client needs and requirements leading to sales opportunities. Assist with business development and metrics.

Maracaibo, Venezuela

• Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines, components, and piping in clean and waste water systems.
• Prepare material estimates and repair schedules.
• Prepare reports of executed repairs when required by the costumer.
• Conduct inspections tests and analyses of failed machines, components and materials to determine the cause of failure and generate a report of the results.
• Collaborate in the design of molds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes of pump components.
• Supervise and collaborate in the installation of water pumping systems, and system startup.

Maracaibo, Venezuela

• Work on projects surrounding process quality control of maintenance tasks performed during a complete overhaul of a GE-5002 gas turbine.
• Presented summary of results from nondestructive tests and measurements performed during the overhaul to senior leaders in the Quality Control Division.

Maracaibo, Venezuela

• Work on projects surrounding process improvement tasks that increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality.
• Presented final recommendations to senior leaders in Production Division.