Usama Asad Email & Phone Number

Edmonton

Promoted to Operations Manager overseeing multi-million-dollar welding business unit spanning across Canada & the USA. Currently leading a team of 25+ inspectors, welders & contractors to execute welding engineering services, in-service welding, shop fabrication and nondestructive evaluations.Leadership- Leading front-end engineering design & project execution for $10M+ annual projects spanning across Canada & the US — clients include: Suncor, CNRL, Pembina, Enbridge, Syncrude etc.- P&L ownership for business unit, leading margin improvements through collaboration with sales, improving efficiency of operations, implementing inventory management practices, and accounting best practices- Mentorship to direct reports and colleagues in regards to: QMS, Welding Engineering, Effective Workflow Management, Leadership Principles, OKRs- Chair of HSE Committee: Improving company safety culture by driving employee engagement and leading continuous improvement initiatives- Establishment of local supply chain management system. Set up legal contracts for general suppliers, field subcontractors, inspection companies etc.Engineering- SME for in-service pressure welding projects in compliance with API, CSA and ASME.- Developed an array of WPS & PQRs under API 1104, ASME Section IX, ASME PCC-2 and CSA Z662- Managing project execution for hot tapping & plugging of pipelines, pressure vessels, above-ground storage tanks, power and process piping.Quality Management- Support continuous improvements efforts through development of QMS procedures and processes- Maintain compliance to jurisdictions through audits (ABSA, TSSA, TSBC etc.)- Oversight on development of industry leading turnover packages, engineering hot tap design packages and ITPs

Edmonton, Canada Area

Fort Mcmurray

• Gained corporate expertise about contracts, finance, quality, and scheduling for the implementation of projects and the acquisition of materials• Performed project management for the installation of a flowmeter, economizer, EHT install and CPU Upgrades for VFDs• Coordinated full completion of EPC for three hot taps of the main nitrogen header that resulted in $1.5 million of yearly savings• Hired and worked face to face with contractors for the execution of scope for small to medium sized projects• Provided engineering expertise in determining scope of work for new work orders and completed their authorization for expenditure (AFE) documents• Orchestrated and led meetings daily for 10-40 people throughout employment duration

Red Deer

• Learned complete procedure involved with the capital cost estimation of a facility• Improved technical and cost related knowledge of mechanical equipment in a plant• Gained confidence with speaking in group discussions through leading monthly meetings• Improved ability to analyze technical drawings and schematics enough to adequately submit cost estimations • Submitted recommendations for the purchase of mechanical equipment • Revamped and refined older data sheets for mechanical equipment through technical calculations and application of SmartPlant and Microsoft Excel

Calgary, Canada Area

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering With Distinction

Completed Mechanical Engineering Co-op Program

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