Zafar Javed, P.Eng Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Canada

Extensive experience in brownfield reconductoring projects and green field projects for transmission lines.

Canada

Experience in Greenfield and Brownfield

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Analyzed and designed multiple transmission structures using PLS Tower and Autodesk Inventor to lift the tower from the mid-section to meet the minimum safety clearance of sag.• Developed safety measures for the transmission structure foundations due to soil erosion to improve the quality life of the infrastructure by 20 years longer.• Designed 3D models and performed structural analysis on H-Frame structural design using Inventor and PLS Pole to deliver engineering drawings to the… Show more • Analyzed and designed multiple transmission structures using PLS Tower and Autodesk Inventor to lift the tower from the mid-section to meet the minimum safety clearance of sag.• Developed safety measures for the transmission structure foundations due to soil erosion to improve the quality life of the infrastructure by 20 years longer.• Designed 3D models and performed structural analysis on H-Frame structural design using Inventor and PLS Pole to deliver engineering drawings to the client.• Modeled structural elements as truss and performed structural analysis on the transmission line towers as per loading cases using PLS Tower to analyze the highest load in the members of the tower.• Supervised the transmission structure projects valued at ∼3M/year and organized the work plan procedure as part of the engineering team.• Provided leadership to a team of designers to manage workload, improved efficiency by 20% by providing recommendations, delivered high-quality design, and meet timelines.• Managed several project tasks from initiation to completion, organized according to the priority basis, and created an execution plan to improve the overall work efficiency by 20% and slashed labor costs by 15%.• Produced Bill of Materials with the technical specifications for procurement, sent the RFQ to multiple sub-contractors, analyzed the quotes as per delivery and cost estimates, and awarded contracts to the best-suited fabricator.• Coordinated procurement of materials from sub-contractors for clients and deliver to the designated construction site so that construction of the structure can begin on time.• Inspected materials and fabrications by visiting fabricators weekly for Tower project to meet the internal testing procedure.• Developed rigging procedure skills by working with the construction department to lay out the procedures on the engineering drawings to guide the journey lineman. Show less

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Completed design tasks and project assignments which support lifting of Transmission Towers. • Ability to coordinate large material procurement considering sub-contractor and lead times. • Developed 3D models of steel lattice structures and hydraulic components using Autodesk Inventor 2021 to meet customer specifications. • Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis using Autodesk Inventor to satisfy the factor of safety. • Experienced in technical part drawings and assembly… Show more • Completed design tasks and project assignments which support lifting of Transmission Towers. • Ability to coordinate large material procurement considering sub-contractor and lead times. • Developed 3D models of steel lattice structures and hydraulic components using Autodesk Inventor 2021 to meet customer specifications. • Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis using Autodesk Inventor to satisfy the factor of safety. • Experienced in technical part drawings and assembly drawings for fabrication in Autodesk Inventor. • Strong experience in creating Bill of Materials for complex transmission tower designs. • Written multiple quality reports of all the mechanical design components related to transmission structure. • Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills by communicating with colleges, manager and sub-contractors. • Developed new tower designs and perform as-built capacity analysis using Autodesk Inventor.• Developed transmission tower design and fabrication drawings.• Experienced in design and analysis of 220kV to 735kV self-supported structures.• Designed and analysed Tubular Tower model. • Experience with structural design standards such as ASCE 10 and ASCE 48.• Managed material procurement and delivery schedules of transmission tower steels.• MS Office skills used in budgeting cost, quality reports (Excel) and writing reports on data and results (Office).• Used PLS-CADD to obtain wire line data. Show less

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Significant Experience:• Used root-cause analysis and other techniques to identify and resolve problems, issues of assembly line (Coach).• Determined solutions to create smooth workflow processes. • Created and revised drawings in Unigraphics for floor planning and rearrangement of machines at the stations.• Participated in daily meetings with production support to elicit information and provided continuous improvement initiatives to the current production workflow.• Used… Show more Significant Experience:• Used root-cause analysis and other techniques to identify and resolve problems, issues of assembly line (Coach).• Determined solutions to create smooth workflow processes. • Created and revised drawings in Unigraphics for floor planning and rearrangement of machines at the stations.• Participated in daily meetings with production support to elicit information and provided continuous improvement initiatives to the current production workflow.• Used ECR/ECN to make the changes in manufacturing assembly line issues.• Worked on reduction cost project to reduce the overall cost of outsourced laser cut raw materials in order to insource and save $1.5 million as a part of continuous improvement initiatives. Show less

Winnipeg, Canada Area

As a part of MacDon Industries’ Design department, resolved issues of design changes, quality issues with multiple projects: tractors, headers, drapers and windrowers.• Generated engineering drawings in Solid Edge to implement the desired changes in the current models requested by the clients.• Analyzed issues of the production lines and devised creative solution to solve the problems in order to achieve high quality products.• Adapted SAE/ASTM/IFI/ISO standards in order to improve… Show more As a part of MacDon Industries’ Design department, resolved issues of design changes, quality issues with multiple projects: tractors, headers, drapers and windrowers.• Generated engineering drawings in Solid Edge to implement the desired changes in the current models requested by the clients.• Analyzed issues of the production lines and devised creative solution to solve the problems in order to achieve high quality products.• Adapted SAE/ASTM/IFI/ISO standards in order to improve the consistencies of hardware’s engineering drawing sheets.• Designed the engine hood cover of the tractor using surface tools in Solid Edge to meet the requirements of the client.Key Achievements:Self-development: Engaged with clients and vendors on the frontlines resulted in recognizing expectations in work culture to maximize success in the workplace and embraced new opportunities, learned continuously, and identified importance in every job/task. Show less

Winnipeg, Canada Area

While working at MacDon Industries, multi-tasked multiple concurrent projects was challenging and exciting. Some of the projects included time studies, kaizens, tool designing, and cost analysis.• Proactively planned and managed projects of time studies of headers and drapers in order to complete them before deadlines which helped the senior engineers to write standard work procedures.• Collected primary data to develop cost estimation template for creform production using MS Excel… Show more While working at MacDon Industries, multi-tasked multiple concurrent projects was challenging and exciting. Some of the projects included time studies, kaizens, tool designing, and cost analysis.• Proactively planned and managed projects of time studies of headers and drapers in order to complete them before deadlines which helped the senior engineers to write standard work procedures.• Collected primary data to develop cost estimation template for creform production using MS Excel which was deployed all over the company to utilise and take advantage.• Creatively designed safe custom tools, jigs and carts using Solid Edge to help the working labor on the production line.• Prepared and presented project on creform estimation template program to the manager with clarity with the ability to respond to questions in a timely manner.Key Achievements:Through meticulous time management, excellent communications skills, learned to apply organizing and planning skills to manage work. Show less

University Of Manitoba

Duties:Deliver, set up and/or operate audio-visual/computer equipment. Handle basic equipment demonstrations. Respond to basic service requests. Show users how to use equipment Clerical duties may be assigned (eg. assist in unpacking new equipment and apply property numbers and codes under direction of technicians).Respond to user’s questions regarding equipment operation, services available and procedures. Follow standard security practices as directed.Refer… Show more Duties:Deliver, set up and/or operate audio-visual/computer equipment. Handle basic equipment demonstrations. Respond to basic service requests. Show users how to use equipment Clerical duties may be assigned (eg. assist in unpacking new equipment and apply property numbers and codes under direction of technicians).Respond to user’s questions regarding equipment operation, services available and procedures. Follow standard security practices as directed.Refer problems to Technical Assistants or Operations Assistant. Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.3/4.5

Activities and Societies: Volunteered at UMSAE Formula Car Volunteered at UMCASI Volunteered at MSA I have a passionate interest in design.

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English, 75%