John El Khazen, Msceng, Peng Email & Phone Number

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area

I met or exceeded expectations resulting in repeat customers while managing daily operations of company and business development. Examples of projects include:Design Analysis and Review* Carried out quantitative and qualitative analysis of a warehouse pipe rack which evaluated a client’s compliance with standards and codes* Reviewed and approved engineering drawings and calculations by stamp to assess design specifications and best practices * Carried out a design review of a new shoring system to determine engineering limits and boundsResearch and Technical Reporting* Developed the requirements and technical specifications for products used in building systems that formed standard operating procedures* Carried out technical reviews and research on equipment after a fire loss to assess replacement costs Forensic Engineering and Damage Assessments* Provided engineering opinion on a fire sprinkler system failure case that helped client prepare for court* Investigated the cause of failure for a construction component that improved client’s risk management techniques* Completed damage assessments of equipment, which reduced expenses for insurance companies Inspections and Testing* Evaluated post-shores at a site in Las Vegas, Nevada to confirm equipment supplier was compliant with owner’s requirements* Carried out pre-pour inspections on shoring and forming installations to ensure compliance with codes and standards* Tested construction components to assess capacity of products and help client win contract bidsTraining* Provided aluminum scaffolding training for the largest municipal electricity distribution company in Canada which ensured code compliance

I worked on a variety of multidisciplinary projects that entailed project and quality management and personnel recruitment, while developing and implementing standardization of processes, procedures, and policies.* Managed the activities of multiple departments, to ensure the delivery of optimal logistic solutions for customers* Led a project team for TruckMate (ERP software) implementation for all company branches and locations which improved efficiency* Created and implemented key performance indicators for improved operational efficiency; successful implementation reduced expenses by at least 15 per cent in one year* Increased business from clients; over 85 per cent success rate on quoted projects

I consistently met and exceeded monthly revenue targets while attracting new customers as well as increasing business from regular customers, particularly those that requested me by name. I was supported as the best individual to network and promote the company’s services externally.* Successfully led and managed projects, failure analyses, metallurgical investigations, and damage assessments of failed or damaged materials ranging from thousands to millions of dollars in value, while working with law firms and insurance companies; all (100 per cent) projects led to favourable outcomes for clients* Sourced and procured metallographic laboratory equipment and served as the Deputy Laboratory Manager after the laboratory was set up which promoted business development and increased revenue* Mentored and supervised junior engineers which contributed to succession planning

I carried out research on experimental bainitic steels. The research involved experimental design, application of metallographic techniques, failure analysis, technical report writing, and presentations. This culminated in the defence of a master’s thesis entitled Low Temperature Cleavage Fracture of Microalloyed Bainitic Plate Steels.* I was the co-author of Microstructural Effects on Brittle Fracture of High Strength Plate Steel that was presented at the 12th International Conference on Fracture (Ottawa, July 2009). The results of this original research project were deemed to be significant as well as important to the field of materials science and engineering by a group of world renowned scholars* I prepared a poster presentation, Low Temperature Cleavage Fracture of Microalloyed Bainitic Plate Steels, which was presented at the Canadian Materials Science Conference (Queen’s University, June 2009)

In a newly created position that reported directly to the President of the Shoring and Forming division, the largest branch at Aluma Systems, Inc., I pioneered the creation and development of tools for measuring quality and performance, both quantitatively and qualitatively.* Managed testing of shoring and forming products that included evaluating, analysing, and communicating the final solution to engineering, branch, and site personnel in an efficient manner; over 40 per cent of defective or unreliable equipment were successfully removed* Developed, validated, and implemented maintenance procedures, and facilitated training and coordination of maintenance programs to reflect current quality processes; over 80 per cent of branches increased revenue, service and product quality and reduced safety incidents* Developed maintenance and inspection processes specific to each branch; over 95 per cent were successfully implemented* Reviewed and further developed the internal auditing system; over 65 per cent of the original auditing process was completely revised and fully implemented to make it more rigorous, leading to the identification and removal of defective equipment* Coordinated implementation of quality procedures, quality management tools, supplier evaluation at various branches; all (100 per cent) of branches utilized established quality procedures resulting in an immediate drop of safety incidents by at least 40 per cent over two years

I was promoted from Quality Specialist to Maintenance and Quality Specialist after six months of working while reporting to the Corporate Quality Manager due to the value and quality of my work.* Researched and created maintenance, inspection, and safety instructions of electric chain hoists, after visiting job sites, communicating with service vendors, branches in Canada and the U.S.A., and reporting the problems and solutions; the outcome produced two, 500-page volumes – a pioneering effort praised by the General Counsel and Risk Manager, that reduced safety incidents by 20 per cent in the first 6 months following implementation at all branches* Educated company personnel on issues and concerns related to supplier evaluation and approval, product testing, and other quality-related matters for scaffolding, shoring, and forming equipment; over 70 per cent of personnel were trained before promotion

M.Sc.Eng., Materials Engineering - Bainitic Steel Research

Bachelor’S Degree, Materials Science & Engineering