Oswaldo Salazar, P. Eng. Project & Quality Manager

403-***-**** acuz6k@r.postjobfree.com 118 Royal Manor NW Calgary, Alberta T3G 5T6

Innovative project engineer with expertise in full life cycle project management and a passion for quality assurance. Progressive and successful experience utilizing hands on experience, education and certifications to deliver quality engineering projects on time and within budget. Outstanding ability to develop scope of work, assess project deliverables, maintain budgets, manage schedules and assure quality standards. Innate ability to analyze issues and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences moving forward resulting in client satisfaction and continued business. Excellent communication skills with progressive experience collaborating with external vendors, clients and various internal departments and management.

Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Technical Expertise

Customer Service

Project Management

Engineering Disciplines

Code Compliance & Requirements

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Process Development

Education, Training & Professional Development

Master of Business Administration

UNIVERSITY DE CARABOBO Valencia, Venezuela Pending

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Melbourne, FL 1985

APEGA designation as Professional Engineer, 2011

Excellence in Project Management, Ausenco, 2014

Value Engineering Seminar, APEGA, 2012

Certified Quality Engineering Course, ASQ, 2008

Lead Auditor of Environmental Management System under ISO 14001,

Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI), 2005

Lead Auditor of Quality Assurance Systems under ISO 9000,

Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI) and the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA EMS), 2004

6 Sigma Green Belt trained, ASQ, 2002

Experience & Notable Contributions

AUSENCO (EPCM, formerly PROJEX TECHNOLOGIES) Calgary, Alberta 2012 - Present

Multi-national engineering, procurement, construction management and operations service provider.

Project Engineer

Partner with clients on front end project development to define project scope of work, manage project action items, and project execution. Ensure all drawings are generated to the Issues for Construction (IFC) stage are on schedule and liaise with Procurement for material requisitions generated by the discipline leads. Consistently monitor project schedules and all budgets. Assemble Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) to support construction projects and provide Engineering support for Construction through prompt responses to Request of Information (RFI). Manage vendors by analyzing documents for requirement compliance and attain approval of industrial building permits and develop technical documents and design information for regulatory ABSA applications to ensure project is up to code and compliant. Coordinate all as-building engineering drawings and close-out activities.

Key Accomplishments:

Saved a major client from leaving by reassessing project needs, streamlining the focus on key essentials and ensuring engineering disciplines were implemented in project deliverables; completed project under budget and was awarded 2 additional project based on success and continued as main supplier for all oil pads and flowlines for next 2 years

Ensured 24 hour responses to construction in 98% of RFI’s which allows project completion within set timeframe

PROJEX TECHNOLOGIES (EPCM) Calgary, Alberta 2011 - 2012

Engineering services provider catering to the energy market; providing design, engineering procurement, construction management and processing facilities.

Manager of Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Developed and successfully implemented goals, objectives, policies, standards and procedures for Quality Management System. Ensured project quality was met by developing Quality Plans and monitoring projects, schedules and costs. Established and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and conducted root cause analysis on all quality issues and determined corrective and preventative action implementations. Oversaw and recommended the successful execution of continuous improvement initiatives in various departments. Oversaw project progress and use of allocated budgets and maintained Quality Plans in accordance with company, client and regulatory requirements.

Key Accomplishment:

Implemented process and procedural changes within a 6 month period due to a failed audit and root cause analysis which resulted in client reclassifying firm as B+ supplier from an original C rating; status still remains and firm maintains main provider status following 4 years, post implementation

PROJEX TECHNOLOGES (EPCM) Calgary, Alberta 2008 – 2010

SNAMPROGETTI CANADA (EPCM) Calgary, Alberta 2010

Projex Technologies: Engineering services provider specializing in design, procurement and construction management.

Snamprogetti Canada: Engineering services provider bought out by another firm.

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Planned and conducted internal and external Quality Management Systems audits and performed corrective actions as needed. Documented, implemented resolutions and closed unresolved audits in a timely fashion. Established and continually monitored Quality Plans in accordance with the company, client and regulatory requirements. Conducted QC check on engineering documents and trained all new hires on QC system, policies and procedures.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed ISO9001 compliant Quality Management System (QSM) manual and implemented key procedures that enabled participation in client’s bids

Enhanced system provided tools for new hire training and assured client’s preferences

PHELPS DODGE WIRE & CABLE Valencia Valenzuela 2000 - 2007

Innovative wire and cabling Manufacturing Corporation.

Quality Assurance Manager

Supported the Quality Management System (QMS) and reported on key metrics as well as developed continuous improvement processes though the application of LEAN, 5S and 6 Sigma tools. Implemented corrective actions in areas assessed with non-conformities and ensured the execution was in compliance with national and international requirements as well as adhered to client’s standards and specifications. Led the QC department and developed incoming material inspection and production reporting procedures which ensured product compliance with customer as well as national and international cable standards (UL, CSA, ASTM). Liaised with customers to process claims and preventative action implementations.

Key Accomplishments:

Directed the implementation of a new Quality Management System (QMS) in a 350 employee plant that was operating without a systems culture

Maintained client base through ISO9001 certification

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