Michael Irwin Email & Phone Number

Port Elgin, Ontario

MCR - Cost Analyst & Estimating SupportMay 2014 – Present - Bruce Power, Port Elgin, ON• Support qualified estimators in preparing estimates for small to mega size projects • Compile estimating reports, including: Cost/hour breakdown by project, resource profiles, cost summary by engineering/procurement/construction, project metrics, actual vs. estimated cost • Develop and update estimating template in terms of format and functionality as required• Introduce new hires to estimating template, processes and procedures• Search Passport for estimate supporting documentation, including: DCN's/DCP's, WO's, USI's, MMP's/CMP's, Inspection plans, drawings• Perform cost and schedule variance analysis• Assist qualified estimators in the creation of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and worked with buyers from supply chain to incorporate vendor quotes into the estimates• Establish resource alignment matrix with collaboration from estimating, scheduling and finance• Support the configuration of EcoSys Cost Management Software in terms of interface testing and reporting• Assist EcoSys Cost Management team in the development of job aids as well implementation strategies for streamlining migrationPMC Development Student - Project Controls & Estimating SupportSept 2013 – April 2014 - Bruce Power, Tiverton, ON• Utilized US Cost estimating software to replicate/manipulate estimates in order to able to transfer estimates in terms of resources, units, costs and WBS structure to project planners• Transferred legacy Excel estimates into new Excel templates• Assisted qualified estimators with the collection and storage of estimate supporting documentation • Performed plant walk downs to ensure job conditions matched the approach used in the estimate• Updated the estimating Excel log book as required• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues such as plotting/printing large documents, establishing dual monitor functionality, installation of necessary software, etc.

Owen Sound, Ontario

• Shadowed qualified ADET’s on locates, cut ins/outs, meter changes and readings, collections, lock hot follow ups, easement negotiations, expansion planning, pole replacements, staking as well as layouts of various sizes• Assisted qualified meter distribution engineering technicians (MDET) with meter installation and communication resolution, grounding issue identification, phase balancing and tingle voltage assessments and corrections• Performed basic layouts with qualified ADET using current standards • Collaborated with members of lines crews to improve or streamline work activities• Performed recloser inspections and compiled reports based on business requirements• Assisted lines crews during emergency storm response and investigated trouble calls with qualified ADET as required

Collingwood, Ontario

• Developed templates for tracking and summarizing tax information• Compiled tax reports based on totals of customer receipts• Assisted with the review of tax documentation and receipts to determine tax preparation requirements• Performed clerical duties including filing, organizing and database management

Kemble, Ontario

• Reconciled daily operations from all departments• Processed and took inventory for various departments• Prepared and distributed pay slips for all staff as well as tips for restaurant and beer cart staff• Assisted with the preparation and execution of golf events and weddings• Performed typing, filling, copy work and other clerical duties

Electrical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Graduated with honours

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Specialization In Accounting