Peter Rautapuro, P.Eng.
Cumberland, Ontario K4C 1A9
tel:613-***-****
email:cp2bkq@r.postjobfree.com
Engineer/Manager with 22 years experience in developing new products, marketing products, running multiple projects worth millions dealing directly with government agencies (including prisons and military), contractors and subcontractors. Supervising a team of subcontractors and sales representatives throughout North America
Experience:
1999-Present President of Ironbrook Inc., Ottawa, Ontario
Started a new company to deal with customer base that was left without technical support after close of Environmental Business Division of Elsag Bailey.
Manufacturing parts for wastewater industry dealing with municipalities, military installations and prisons. Developed solutions for obsolete technology allowing systems to remain viable for a decade past their life expectancy.
Responsible for every aspect of the business from RFQ, purchasing, customs, shipping, budget control, scheduling, accounting,customer support and product manufacture
Largest project $1.7 million upgrade at Central Contra Costa California
Dealing with multiple customers and technologies simultaneously
1998-1999 Engineering/Manager -Elsag Bailey, Toronto, Ontario
Responsible for closing of Environmental Business Division
Transfer of technology and equipment to new owners
Finish remaining projects with limited staff and resources
Assist outgoing staff find new jobs, write resumes and provide support to other departments
1992-1998 Engineer -Elsag Bailey/Fischer & Porter, Toronto, Ontario
Responsible for development of wastewater products for water and wastewater applications in disinfection, monitoring and control systems
Develop system specifications for bids and respond to RFQ and RFPs
Cost control of product line, reduced costs by $620K annually with cost efficient design changes - assigned additional staff to implement changes
Hydraulic studies and heat transfer solutions to deal with solar loads on outdoor equipment
Development and supervision of PFD and P&ID
1989-1992 Engineer-Dearborn Chemicals. Mississauga, Ontario
Responsible for developing chemical feed systems for treatment solutions
Designed and built automated research trailers for onsite analysis of treatment solutions and corrosion rates of cooling and boiler water systems.
Field support of chemical sales team with innovative solutions to technical issues
PLC programing- Opto 22, AB, GE Fanuc, developing relational databases,
1987-1988 Coop Student Engineer-Syncrude, Fort McMurray Alberta
11 Engineering projects completed worth $2.1 million in capital expenditure, ranging from distillation column redesign, 32” valve replacement, noise abatement, oil loss reduction and system startup (2 work terms)
1986-1987 Coop Student Engineer - Sternson, Brantford, Ontario
Development of paints and sealants, testing of product
1985-1986 Coop Student- R&D Scientist-Relmech Ontario
Development and failure analysis of composite materials
1984-1986 Coop Student-Chemist-Kidd Creek Mines, Timmins, Ontario
Analysis and testing of zinc and copper alloys (2 work terms)
Education:
1992-1999 University of Waterloo Distance Education
Continuous upgrade of skills with courses in Microbiology and Chemistry, at least two courses per year
1988-1989 University of Waterloo, Masters Engineering Program
Working of Distributed Control Systems and advanced Engineering math concepts
1984-1988 University of Waterloo, Coop Degree in Honours Chemical Engineering
ACAD, MS Office, Relational Database development, Specifix and Genesis Software for PLC programming of Opto 22, GE, AB, Quantum
Personal Success:
Completed 11 full Ironman races and many more shorter triathlons, numerous marathons in running, skiing, skating and inline skating. Training and coaching others for success in triathlon. Woodworking and Renovations