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| RESUME ROSS JOHN MAXWELL, P.Eng, PMP Mechanical Engineer Project / Product Manager |
| � Qualified as a Professional Mechanical Engineer with 25 years of industrial experience.
� Registered Professional Member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) and Project Management Institute (PMI). � Strong ASME B.31 code knowledge. � Strong computer and computer applications knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project 2000, AutoCAD). � Ten (10) years of proven specialized experience as a Project Engineer, working for or with EPC companies on large projects. � Previous experience involving pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping and rotating equipment design and maintenance. � Personal qualities include: driven, focused, resourceful, self-motivated, responsible, goal and result oriented, creative and practical mindset, ability to work independently, ability to meet highly stringent deadlines. � Enthusiastic, dynamic, highly-motivated self starter, proven team player who has demonstrated above-average communication capabilities. � Able to manage product and/or process development from concept to release in a challenging, dynamic environment. Excellent analytical skills. � References are available upon request. EDUCATION BS in Mechanical Engineering 5 years ADDITIONAL TRAINING Masters Certificate in Project Management 2006 Microsoft Project 2000 Course 2004 ASME B31 Process Piping Code Course 2003 Machinery Alignment Course 2002 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) Project Management Institute (PMI) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY MANAGER, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 05.2006 - Present AMEC Americas Limited, Energy and Mining Division, Calgary, Canada Responsible for the management, direction and co-ordination of the Mechanical Engineering Department in its support to all projects and major proposals undertaken by Energy & Mining Division, Calgary Office. Provide direction and monitor performance of Mechanical Engineering staff assigned to projects which includes the following: � interview, evaluate and assign qualified staff to projects, and recommend salary levels; � provide input in the areas of execution plan, cost estimates and schedules for major proposals to Customers submitted by the Energy & Mining Division, Calgary Office; � assist in the preparation of organization charts and job descriptions for staff assignments; � prepare, maintain and assure compliance with Engineering Procedures and quality control standards; � ensure that qualified and competent mechanical engineering staff are available for assignments to projects; � prepare and maintain job descriptions for staff assigned to the Department; � assist Mechanical Leads with the establishment of project plans, schedules and budgets; � monitor the performance of the Mechanical Engineering staff assigned to projects or working for the department on non project functions; � provide guidance and direction to project mechanical engineering staff; � monitor the performance of the Mechanical Engineering function on each project; � delegate tasks and authority to Project Discipline Leads as required and supervises resulting action; � approve staff performance appraisals and recommendations to senior management for promotion, salary levels, work assignment and external training programs; � in conjunction with other engineering disciplines, participate in the formulation and subsequent implementation of Engineering Policies, Procedures and Standards; � promote, supervise, and monitor inter-department relations between Business Units, projects and other departments with respect to performance of mechanical engineering; � promote, supervise, and monitor compliance with Company SHE, Risk Management and QM Procedures for Department administrative and project work; � participate in Project Audits as directed by Senior Management; � monitor and promote productivity measurement, benchmarking and quality improvement of project work; � liaise and interface with Department Managers and Project Managers; and � provide feedback to the Manager, Engineering on improvements to the Company's Engineering procedures. PRODUCT MANAGER 02.2005 � 05.2006 Enersul LP, Calgary, AB Canada � Development of the product line from the idea to the sale stage, construction and start-up assistance, after sale customer service. � Collaboration, tracking & communication of revenue growth strategy and product business performance. � Accountable for timely, successful shipment of the product and its components according to the Business Plan schedule. PROJECT / PRODUCT ENGINEER 02.2001 � 02.2005 Enersul LP, Calgary, AB Canada � New plant designs - starting from project scheduling and plant layout to PFD and P&ID development, detailed design of process components, equipment and vendor selection, technical writing and development of equipment documentation (equipment data sheets, master specifications, inspection requirements forms, vendor drawings and data requirements forms), vendor quotes evaluation, procurement, construction and start-up assistance. � Mechanical design, piping and pressure vessel designs, stress analysis, steam and condensate systems, conveyor systems. � Overall responsibility for technical integrity of entire project work. Coordination of detailed discipline engineering effort. � Coordination of regulatory approvals and permits. � Engineering support of existing plants, working with Operations and Maintenance to improve processes, maintain and upgrade equipment performance. � International projects (up to 60 million dollars) in USA, Iran, Kazakhstan and Russia. PLANT ENGINEER 2 years Omolon Gold Mining Co. � Two Power Plants operation: 2,2 MW and 10,5 MW. � Engineering and technical support for day to day plant operating and maintenance scope development. � Troubleshooting equipment derates and creation action plans to address them. � Identifying, focusing on, and resolving technically related equipment risks which adversely affect environmental performance, safety, long term process control, equipment integrity, plant production and productivity. � Locally supporting strategic initiatives for plant optimization, improvement and maintenance scope development. � Ensuring compliance with corporate technical standards and processes. ENGINEERING MANAGER 4 years Private Engineering Consulting Co. � Reporting to the General Manager established a Home Office/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineers for resolution of construction information requests. � Prepared and verified implementation of all field engineering procedures. � Facilitated the value assessment process to ensure plant technical decisions are made in a timely manner. � Facilitated management effectiveness by communicating upwardly any emerging issues which are likely to impact cost, schedule, quality/design integrity, safety, or the interface with Construction. � Recommendation of actions which hold or resolve risk at acceptable levels. � Implementation of systems, procedures and standards required for excellent safety performance, reliability and integrity, and ensure they are executed in a highly disciplined manner. � Performance of technical appraisals of engineering and technical staff, maintaining consistent technical standards interpretation, and creating an environment in which members are constantly striving for technical excellence. PROJECT ENGINEER 4 years Tin mine � Prepared detailed P&ID drawings on project specific basis. � Equipment selection and sizing. � Identifying and defining opportunities for mine and system improvements. � Identifying and managing all maintenance & engineering factors relevant in a 5 year time frame, to achieve safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost effective maintenance within their respective areas. � Coordinated utilization of external technical support services. � Ensure project design meets applicable provincial and federal laws. � Instill an ethic for cost consciousness and continuous improvement that results in maximum return on people and material resources with minimal wastage throughout the department. PROJECT ENGINEER 3 years Coal Mine � Had to lead diverse teams of engineering professionals and assume responsibility for the cost, schedule and quality of engineering and technical procurement deliverables for various mining projects. � Managed and coordinated the delivery of technical support during and prior to construction of large mining structures. � Reviewed and approved all field design drawings and/or revisions. � Identifying of cost-effective mine/project improvements. � Evaluation of technical concerns with issue of specification deviations and scope changes. |
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