Engineer Project Manager
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Felix Barraza, B.Sc., M.Eng., P.Eng., PMP
Calgary, AB
T3G 4L2
CANADA
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OBJECTIVE
A senior management position requiring experience for implementing medium to large-sized projects in a cost efficient and safe manner
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A results-oriented, highly skilled and enthusiastic civil and geotechnical engineer with over 15 years experience in project management, engineering, infrastructure, heavy civil and structural projects in the construction, coal and oil sand mining industries
Licenced Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Accomplished negotiator with sound analytical abilities and strong problem solving expertise
Sound knowledge of all phases of construction projects (EPCM), budgeting, cost monitoring and scheduling
Strong commitment to safety, health, environment, security, quality, customer and community
A performer and motivator with strong organizational, interpersonal and team leadership skills
Excellent communication skills in client relationship management and all levels of staff
Well-respected and known for exceptional work ethic, strong integrity and professionalism
Multilingual in English, French, Spanish and German
Knowledge of Primavera, MS Project, AutoCAD, iGINT and Geo-Slope; familiar with Windows and numerous software applications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD., Fort McMurray/Calgary, Canada
2007 - Present
Project Manager
Managing projects for Projects Development and Execution (PD&E) Department, which include: Dykes Tell Tale Sand Chimney Internal Drains (CND$450M), Gravel Crushing and Stockpiling Program, Mine Permanent Haul Roads (CND$4M), Purchase and Installation of Bucket Rotators and Plant Vibratory Screen Boxes, Purchase and Assembly of Electric and Hydraulic Shovels and Haul Trucks (CND$200M), CT Plant Drainage System, Tailings Management (CND$850M)
SUNCOR ENERGY INC. Fort McMurray, Canada
2004 - 2007
Project/Lead Field Engineer
Provided project and field engineering support to contractors and consultants in feasibility studies, designs, proposal preparations, and construction of the CND$120M Dry Surge, CND$250M North and South Booster Pump Houses, and CND$180M Mature Fine Tailings Projects to increase infrastructure capacity of extraction from 250 BPD to 300 BPD, which included: truck dumps, crushing and conveying systems, electrical and instrumentation, drainage, cuts and fills, mechanically stabilized earth wall, shallow and deep foundations, concrete, steel structures, buildings, haul roads, utilities, booster pump stations, pipelines, substations, power lines, etc
CERREJON COAL COMPANY S.A.
1997 - 2002
(BHP Billiton, Anglo Coal, Glencor AG) Guajira, Colombia
Project Department Superintendent/PMT Member
Managed and provided project engineering support to contractors and consultants in the feasibility studies, designs, proposal preparations and constructions of the US$450M and US$43M Long Term and Early Access Expansion Projects to increase infrastructure capacity of open pit coal mines operated by ExxonMobil and CCC from 17 to 35Mt/yr, which included: truck dumps, crushing, conveying, fire protection, dust suppression and sampling systems, electrical and instrumentation, drainage, cuts and fills, reinforced retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations, concrete and steel surge silos, roads, railway and spur lines, commodities yards, bridges and stockyard extensions
Managed and supervised department individual budgets as high as US$3M in the design, renovation and construction of in-house projects including: accommodation facilities, bridges, weighbridges, schools, gymnasiums, office buildings, illumination of soccer fields, substations, roads, water and sewer systems. Selected accomplishment includes the construction of 12km of paved roads, which reduced environmental, safety and coal hauling problems. The savings per ton of coal hauled were US$0.14 or US$420K/yr
Prepared and monitored designs, drawings, specifications, proposals, contracts, QC/QA and HSE plans for the construction and rehabilitation of new and existing structures and infrastructure
CONTECO S.A. Barranquilla, Colombia
1995 - 1997
Project Engineer
Successfully managed and supervised the construction of a 500-unit, US$3M residential project for low-income families from initial planning and proposal stage throughout the entire design, engineering and construction cycle, which included: site and land developments, earthmovings, roads, underground (water and sewer) and electrical facilities and masonry works. The project was under budget, ahead of schedule, and a high-quality product
Inspected the construction of deep foundations and performance of static load testing of piles
CUC University. Barranquilla, Colombia
1996 - 1996
Professor of the Civil Engineering Department
Taught soil mechanics, laboratory testing procedures, foundation analysis and design to undergraduate students
TECNISUELOS LTD. Barranquilla, Colombia
1991 - 1992
Geotechnical Engineer
Supervised sub-soil exploration programs, sampling techniques and foundation preparations. Analysed in-situ and laboratory testing of soils, concrete and asphalt
Designed slopes, retaining walls, shallow and deep foundations, soil, concrete and asphalt mix proportions. Prepared and wrote geotechnical, laboratory and soil logs reports for submission to clients
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EDUCATION
Master of Civil Engineering in Geotechnics and Infrastructure
1995
DAAD Scholarship. Hanover University, Hanover, Germany
Minor Diploma in Mining Projects Engineering
1991
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
1991
FMSD Scholarship. North University, Barranquilla, Colombia
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PMI Global Congress, North America. Atlanta, Georgia, USA
2007
SAIT Polytechnic. Project Management. Calgary, Canada
2006
Peto MacCallum Ltd. Consulting Engineers. Job Placement. Toronto, Canada
2002
Seneca College. Re-Employment Services for International Professionals. Toronto, Canada
2002
52nd Canadian Geotechnical Conference, Regina, Canada
1999
New Technology in Town. Civil Technical Solutions in Inner Cities. Rotterdam, Holland
1994
RECOGNITIONS
Recognitons
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)
Canadian Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Societies
International Society for Geotechnical Engineering, Soil and Rock Mechanics
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