Objective
To gain employment in the engineering and design for all aspects of Architecture, oil/gas and large vessel construction.
Experience
Feb 2010 to present:
3D Modeling Civil/Structural/Architectural Designer
WorleyParsons Canada
Calgary, AB, Canada
Shell Canada, Albian sands
-Working with engineers’ to complete retrofit for existing Jackpine admin building. Also laboratory design and construction.
-Create demolition plan for existing structure, concrete, structural steel and architectural, then create a new design and details for the fabrication of this project.
Meg Energy, Christina lake
-Working with engineers’ to complete design of pipline from existing plant to 6 pads
-Create 3D model using Autoplant, with 2D drawings issued for piling, supports, platforms, stiles, foundations for construction.
May 2009 to Feb 2010
3D Modeling Civil/Structural Designer
Argo-Design Inc.
Calgary, AB, Canada
New Nexen Incinerator Blower structure
-Working with engineers’ to complete structural engineering for fabrication.
-Structural steel detailing for New Nexen Incinerator Blower structure.
Aug 2008- May 2009
3D Modeling Civil/Structural Designer
CH2M Hill Engineering
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
-Duties are 3D modeling and design in the civil and structural
aspects of oil and gas production.
-This includes working with all engineers to locate piling and structures for
supporting all pipe, walkways, buildings, tanks, ect..
-Navisworks V5 was used for flythrough and interference check.
-Software used was Bentley Autoplant XM / Prosteel 3D and Acad 2005/2008
Major projects:
BP NOEL
Sept 2007- Aug 2008
3D Modeling Civil/Structural Designer
Jacobs Engineering
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
-Prepare FEED estimates for all concrete and structural steel.
-Duties are 3D modeling and design in the civil and structural
aspects of oil and gas production.
-This includes working with all engineers to locate piling and structures for
supporting all pipe, walkways, buildings, tanks, and concrete
reinforcement
Earthwork: 2D
Site preparation e.g. clearing and grubbing, rough/final grading
Hydrology and drainage e.g. ditches, culverts, settling ponds, polishing pond.
Roads e.g. main access road (secondary highway), plant road, haul road
Underground e.g. water, fire water, culverts, sewer, process drains
above ground pipeline and corridor ponds and liners
Steel tank granular pads and containment areas
-Software used was Bentley Autoplant XM, Intergraph
SmartPlant 2007 and Acad 2005,2006 and Navisworks.
Major projects:
Suncor Firebag 3 / Petro Canada Fort Hills
June 2007- Dec 07
3D Modeling Civil/Structural Designer
Veco/CH2M Hill Engineering
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
-Duties are 3D modeling and design in the civil and structural
aspects of oil and gas production.
-This includes working with all engineers to locate piling and structures for
supporting all pipe, walkways, buildings, tanks, ect..
-Navisworks was used for flythrough and interference check.
-Software used was Bentley Autoplant and Acad 2005
Major projects:
Vankor (Russian)
Jan 2007-June 2007
3D Modeling Structural Designer
Tartan Engineering
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
-Duties are 3D modeling and design in the civil and structural
aspects of oil and gas production.
-This includes working with all engineers to locate piling and structures for
supporting all pipe, walkways, buildings, tanks, ect..
-Navisworks was used for flythrough and interference check.
-Software used was Bentley Autoplant and Acad 2005
Major projects:
Husky Crowsnest / CNRL Horizons
July 2005-Dec 2006
3D Structural Designer/ Modeling
Bender Shipbuilding and Repair
Mobile, Alabama, USA
-Duties are 3D modeling and design in structure, outfitting and various
Lofting with Ship Constructor 2005, Rhino and ACAD 2005
-Field engineering for new vessel construction
-Modules in Ship Constructor 2005 used were-
Structure/Build Strategy/Manager
-Navisworks was used for flythroughs and interference check.
Major projects:
285’ Maintenance and research Vessel, 265’ AHTS
655’ Oil Tanker Barge & 155’ PSV, misc. oil platform work.
2004-2005 3D Designer/ Modeling
Greg Marshall Naval Architect Ltd.
Victoria, B.C.
Design 3d solid models using Solidworks and Rhinoceros.
Create 2d line drawings for Structure, General Arrangements, mechanical
using acad. Rhino was used to create hull and superstructures.
-Exports to Solid works for structure and outfitting.
2003-2005 3D Designer
A.G. Mcilwain Ltd. Naval Architect
Vancouver, B.C.
Create 2d and 3d line drawing using acad and other 3d software.
This would include General arrangements, Structural, Mechanical, piping,
and nesting of parts to be CNC.
2002-2003 3D Designer/ Modeling
Titan boats, Victoria
Incorporate existing boat designs to acad for working drawings.
Redesign and modify designs to owner’s specifications. All drawings are 2d with 3d rendered models.
2000 – 2004 Metalwork Supervisor /3D Designer/ Modeling
Kristen Yachts, Victoria, B.C.
Responsible for keeping the project in budget and on time.
Ordering supplies and kept all metals inventory fully stocked.
Oversaw all aspects of the construction and quality control of yachts.
Drawing all engineered designs to acad for shop production. Design and detail the interiors in 3D along with structural designs to working drawings for production.
All boats were drawn in 3d to view actual layouts along with exporting to other programs for CNC.
1999 – 2002 Welder/Fitter
Esquimalt Dry Dock Co Ltd. Victoria, B.C.
Worked mainly on large vessels such as freighters, barges, BC Ferries,
Coast Guard vessels, and large fish boats.
Duties were fabrication and welding of structure and pipe.
1990-2000 Welder /Fabricator
Point Hope Shipyard, Victoria, B.C.
Responsible for carrying out the welding and fabricating on various new contract and repair works. This included structure and pipe.
Have done repair work on most of the BC Ferry fleet. Also deep sea ships, barges, various Navy ships, large cruise ships, and many types of fishing vessels, large and small.
Involved with the construction of all three Fast Ferries.
Carried out all welding procedures that were needed for C.W.B. Mig & Tig
1989-1990 Welder /Fabricator
Tri-Metal Fabricators, Delta, B.C.
Responsible for carrying out the welding and fabricating of various Stainless Steel Pulp and Paper tanks. All welds were x-ray quality.
Fabricated projects for the HVAC industry.
1993 - 2001 Welder/Fabricator
Key Marine, Vancouver, B.C.
Carried out the welding on various large vessels including freighters, tankers, cruise ships, barges, BC Ferries, and large fish boats.
Duties were fabrication and welding of structure and pipe.
1990-1997 Welder
Victoria Shipyards (Yarrows), Victoria, B.C.
Carried out the welding on various large vessels including freighters,
tankers, cruise ships, barges, BC Ferries, and large fish boats.
Duties were fabrication and welding of structure and pipe.
1986-1989 Welder
Ironworkers Toronto, ON.
Worked on the Scotia Towers, the Sky Dome and various other structural projects.
Education
Mar 2009 Standard First Aid Level C CPR and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
Sept 2007 SmartPlant 2007, Intergraph. Calgary, Alberta
Fundamentals on modeling structure for the engineering of plants within a 3D environment.
Oct 2005 Ship Constructor, Mobile, Alabama
3D modeling in an acad platform. Designed for ship construction.
Modules used were structure, build strategy and manager.
Feb 2005 CAE Northwest, Richmond, B.C.
3D modeling with Solid works 2005
create 2D dwgs, B.O.M.
Feb 2002 Excel and Word (level 1, 2, and 3)
Aug 2002 Diploma Computer Graphics and Digital Animation
Computer Master, Victoria, B.C.
Develop advanced communication skills with software able to create 3 dimensional images and to further animate their properties
Understanding the fundamentals of 2d and 3d software.
Software used: Photoshop 7, Illustrator 10, Flash MX, Dream weaver MX, 3d Studio max, MAYA, Rhinoceros 3d.
Apr 2002 AutoCAD Level I/ACAD Level II (Version 2000 & 2002)
Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
Computer aided design used to create, print, and plot drawings.
Included attributes, advanced dimension and plotting techniques, advanced symbols and libraries, use of standard AutoLISP routines, paper space and an introduction to 3D concepts.
2002 Rhinoceros, Nurbs modeling
Seattle, Washington
3-D nurbs modeling for the marine industry.
1996 Aluminum Welding and Fabrication (Fast Ferries)
Drafting and Design
Camosun College, Victoria, B.C.
BCIT, Hobart
Theory and practical knowledge of working with aluminum and its
Properties. Welding, fabrication, drafting.
Level 1&2 Mig – level 1, 2& 3 Tig
1985 – 1989 Welder/Fabricator
Toronto, Ontario
Apprentership with Ironworkers.
Major projects included Sky Dome and Scotia Towers.
Certification
Skils
REFERENCES: Available upon request.