About
Strengths: I begin each project by envisioning the big picture and breaking it down into each required detail. I provide high-quality deliverables while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
Skillsets: As well as working as a Senior Civil/Structural/Architectural (C/S/A) Designer and Design Checker, I also have practical field experience as a C/S/A Field Engineer, Underground Construction and Quality Assurance Coordinator, Project Manager, and Civil Superintendent.
Accomplishments: Design projects include residential, underground, earthworks, highways, bridges, waterways, piling, offshore rigs, commercial and industrial buildings, reinforced concrete, and structural steel. I helped design and then led C/S/A field engineering on a $9.2 billion S.A.G.D. project.
Projects: Residential design for new builds and renovations; commercial and industrial buildings, mining plants, steam assisted gravity drainage (S.A.G.D.), Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) plant, refineries, hydroelectric dam, subsea pipeline, and offshore drilling rigs.
Accomplishments: I have trained and coached Architectural Technologists in the use of AutoCAD. I have mentored and coached designers and engineers and acted as a multi-discipline liaison in the design office and the field.
Education:
2D design software has been used since 1984 and 3D programs since 1994.
University of New Brunswick – Candidate, Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
S.A.I.T. – Technical Writing
Nova Scotia Community College – Architectural Engineering Design Technology
Bachelor of Arts degree
Master’s degree - Organizational Health
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Experience
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C/S/A Designer I Technologist
A.K. Technical Services · Freelance
Jun 2008 –
Present
17 yrs 1 mos
Calgary, AB, Canada
Design and drafting services, inspections, project management, and AutoCAD training.
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C/S/A Designer and Field Engineer
Bantrel · Self-employed
Jan 2008 –
Sep 2015
7 yrs 8 mos
Calgary, AB, Canada
C/S/A Designer and design checker I C/S/A Field Engineering Lead. Mentor.
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Senior C/S/A Designer I Design Checker
Fluor Corporation · Self-employed
May 2008 –
Dec 2011
3 yrs 7 mos
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Civil/Structural design (2D & 3D), field liaison/engineer, mentor, multi-discipline liaison, design and shop drawing checker.
Education
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Nova Scotia Community College
Architectural and Engineering Technology, Major in architecture; minors in civil/structural, 3.9 GPA
1992 – 1994
Activities and Societies:
Running
Architectural design and CAD; survey, and civil & structural design.