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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 protection systems, datacenters and other.• 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.• Complete mechanical service and distribution systems equipment selection to bereviewed and approved by the head of mechanical engineering.• Coordinate mechanical installation and space need with other design teammembers and other disciplines.• Conducting field surveys on various projects.• Conducting site visits to witness construction progress.• Attending meetings with architects and owners as needed on various projects tocoordinate project designs and requirements.• Provide project management skills to supervise mechanical and multi-disciplineprojects and to meet client deliverables, budgeting, and timelines.• Interact with clients throughout project delivery.• May include scheduling and co-ordination of production activities and qualityassurance review of project designs.• Prepare construction cost estimates for projects at various submission stages forclient budgeting.• Attending weekly engineering staff coordination meetings.• Work to and meet project timelines; assist in development of and meeting projectbudgets.• Coordinate project information and work with all internal and/or externaldisciplines, including but not limited to, architectural, electrical, structural and civilas required.• Performing designs in AutoCAD and/or REVIT and other design tools.

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.• Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures.• Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems at construction sites or industrial facilities.• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews. Respond to technical inquires.• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance.• Supervise technicians, technologists.• Generate, review, and approve of designs, calculations and cost estimates.

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.• Prepare standards, schedules, supervise, and collaborate in mechanical maintenance programs.• Take part in physical inventory count, verifying quantities, labeling, proper packaging coding and condition of materials, components, equipment and assemblies.

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.