TED KLUCZEWSKI
Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 5G4, Canada aceewc@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 416 - 648 3806
PROFILE
A result orientated Engineering professional with over 15 years of
extensive and progressive experience in Construction, Capital Project
Management, Maintenance, Operations, Plant Engineering, Plant Continuous
Improvement, Planning and Development in the Steel Industry and latest
years in Oil & Gas/Refinery EPC, Mining and Nuclear Industry seeks a
position of Maintenance Manager
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Good experience in design of Power Distribution Systems (Substations
Design, MCC, Switchgears), Grounding, Lighting, Cabling and Raceways
Systems (2D & 3D Design) also scope development, studies, estimates &
budgets, schedules, material requisitions (MRQ) and (BOM/MTO) in Oil &
Gas/Refinery Industry
. Over 15 years experience in maintenance, engineering, process
automation, plant and project management in Iron and Steel
Corporations in Canada and internationally
. Solid experience and technical expertise in all levels of production,
maintenance, staff supervision, implementation of predictive and
preventive maintenance programs, multiple engineering tasks and
Project Management on large scale Capital Projects
. Excellent performer in controlling and execution of all phases of the
capital project life cycle with emphasis on planning, scheduling,
risk, scope, cost and change management
. Large scale Project Management, contract Management, contracts
negotiations, cost control, handling procurement, crisis resolution,
cost reduction, multi-tasking, problem solving, leadership, carrying
feasibility studies and assessments, proposing solutions analytical
and critical thinking - those are mine major skills
. Proven ability to manage: plant operations, continuous improvement,
plant equipment redesign, develop departmental and project budgets;
Section, Division and Capital Works Program projects expenditures
costs control to optimize plant equipment uptime
. Proficient in designing, developing, releasing and implementing in-
house and capital investments up to $5M CAD, took part in managing and
execution of multi millions dollars Steel Works plants expansions
projects
. Practical industrial experience in: technical know-how, general
knowledge of employer/contractor agreements, government regulations,
health and safety regulations, crisis management practices,
environmental and employment laws and codes
. Proven and broad experience in electrical and mechanical process
control of various Steel Making and Rolling Mills plants - including
plants and buildings: security systems; CCTV & entrances control
systems plus fiber optics networks; telecommunications and intercom
networks; fire detection and alarm systems, maintaining IT process
computer data centers
. Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring and people management skills,
supervising up to 110 persons with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Fluent in English and Polish
. Strategic thinker, think outside of the box, good negotiations skills,
proactive, innovative and performance driven. Excel both as individual
contributor and in team environment
. Proficient in MS Suite, Microsoft Project, CMMS, AutoPlant V2,
AutoCAD2004, Microstation V8, NavisWork -Jet Stream V5, Bentley Plant
2004, Document Manager, Data Manager, AutoView, InfoWorks 3.02, BPS -
Bechtel Procurement System, Passport, Livelink,
. Master in Electrical Engineering, with strong mechanical background
PROFESSIONAL ACHIVEMENTS
. Designed Lighting Package for Slurry Preparation Plant and Hydro
Transport Annex Buildings including Lighting Layouts & Block Diagrams,
Wiring & Schematic Diagrams, Panel, Power Cable Schedules and
Equipment Layouts for Suncor Fort Hill Oil Sands Project -
WorleyParsons.
. Assigned to Vale Clean AER Project for refurbishment, upgrading
existing electrical equipment and control system of Converters # 8 &
#10, Bedding and Filter Plants in Sudbury Copper Cliff Smelter; then
took part in final MTO and cost estimates for new enlarged scope of
BHP Biliton Jensen Mining Potash Project - SNC-Lavalin.
. Took part in Restart Project of Bruce A, Unit 1 and 2 at Bruce Power
Nuclear Station -refurbishment, modifications and commissioning of
nuclear reactors Primary Heat Transport Systems: replacement of 13.8
kV/6.6 kV, 10 MVA Autotransformers & modifications to Switchgear; 6.6
kV, 11000HP motor pumps refurbishment; modifications & upgrade to I &
C of P-Trip logic control system - AMEC NCL.
. As Sr. Designer - Issued timely, reduced: cost, manpower and number 2D
drawings of Grounding, Lighting, Cabling and Raceways needed for
Interconnecting Piperacks and Utilities of Suncor Voyageur Project
(CAN$ 1.5bln) during Detailed Engineering Design Phase - Bantrel
. Compiled and managed $ 35mln budget for all electrical equipment,
Material Requisitions for Quote (MRQ), Bidding, Material Take -Off
(MTO) during FEED Stage of Petro-Canada Horizon Project (CAN$ 1bln)
which included designing Coker Unit with Substation and upgrading 6
Units of Montreal Refinery - Bantrel
. Assisted in the design, erection, installation and commissioning of
new Warehouses $8.8M USD - plant expansion including a Danieli
designed automated bundle transfer system at the Gerdau Ameristeel
Whitby (GAW)
. Planned, controlled and implemented two Rolling Mills (Bar &
Structural) speed control systems capital projects of $1.5M USD each
at Gerdau Ameristeel Whitby (GAW)
. Took part in the restructuring process of Iron and Steel Corporation
(ISCOR) of South Africa, implementing SAP and in merging process with
ARCELOMITTAL also merging of Co-Steel Lasco with Gerdau Ameristeel in
Whitby, Canada
. Built and commissioned slab Continuous Caster ($ 125mln), Ladle
Furnace; upgraded 3 ARC Furnaces with 95 MVA and 120 MVA transformers,
furnaces shells, DRI Sponge Iron conveyor supply system and alloys
feeding systems, redesigned VAD Furnace bus bar power supply system at
ISCOR South Africa
. Implemented dynamic control system for alloys recovery resulting in
operational cost saving of $0.5M USA per year - ISCOR, SA
. Managed Electrical Maintenance Department of the Medium Section Mill
budget, to include continuous improvement, plant equipment
maintenance, directing large group of 110 professionals to become the
best performed plant in Steel Work "Huta Katowice"
. Participated in the engineering, construction and commissioning of the
biggest Steel Work "Katowice" in Poland, successfully commissioned
Blast Oxygen Furnaces, Slab Mill and Medium Section Mill plants (built
by SMS/BBC) - presently own by ARCELORMITTAL
RELEVANT SKILLS
Senior Designer / Material Coordinator
. Served as checker for designed new single line diagrams, layouts,
equipment schematics, wiring diagrams, P&ID, evaluated and reviewed
vendor's packages, did bid evaluations, heat loss calculations.
Involved in preparing DCN and MTOs.
. Led preparation of Material Requisitions for Quote (MRQ, RFP),
Technical Specs,), Data Sheets, verified Compliance Inspections &
Quality Surveillance, managed Technical Evaluations
. Took part in scope development, specifications, feasibility studies,
estimates and budgets
. Created equipment lists, prepared and managed estimates and budgets
for all electrical equipment and MTOs for P-C Horizon Project
. Provided input to various Mechanical and Instrumentation
Specifications and MRs, served as checker
. Reviewed and evaluated of Client's Specifications or issued by
Electrical Department
. Created Area Classification, layouts, sections & details, panel
schedules, live 3D models of Grounding, Lighting (fire alarms,
emergency lighting, transformers, panels, JBs, EHT equipment and
auxiliary electrical equipment)
. Designed, 3D Modeling and produced Grounding, Lighting, Power, EHT and
Cable Raceways Layouts, Sections and Details 2D drawings of
Interconnecting Piperacks, Water Cooling Tower & Effluent Water Plants
for Suncor Voyageur Project
. Designed, complete Equipment Layout & Lighting package consisting of
Layouts & Block Diagrams drawings, Panel & Power Cable Schedules,
Terminal Boxes and Contactor Panels Wiring & Schematic Diagrams of Ore
Processing (SPP) and Hydro Transport (Annex) Buildings for Suncor Fort
Hill Oil Sands Project in Alberta.
. Fully conversant with operating CAD software (AutoPlant V2 and
AutoCAD) including use of X-refs for layout drawings
Project Management
. Led or project team member of major multidiscipline plant expansion
large scale capital projects ($150mln) including project proposals,
studies, business cases, planning, development and implementation to
increase Steel Works capacity and product quality
. Initiated and managed feasibility studies, proposals, design,
development and led the implementation of in-house plant upgrades to
plant power distribution systems, process control, automation to
improve plant process, performance, safety and equipment availability
. Wrote contract specifications, selected designated contractors and
equipment for budgeting and tendering purposes
. Managed bidding and proposal documents, negotiated contract fees,
schedules and equipment specifications with general contractors or
equipment suppliers
. Negotiated and administrated sub-contracts, enforced company policies,
procedures and safety regulations
. Controlled contracts, managed manpower resourcing, project purchases,
execution and handling change orders and managed construction sites
with up to 7 engineering contractors
. Scheduled and led project meetings, maintained daily communication
with site management, senior plant management, stakeholders,
consultants and clients, provided technical support and project
coordination
. Applied engineering world best practices, engineering principles,
standards and professional work ethics into project development and
implementation to reduce cost and effectively execution time
. Developed and expanded engineering expertise to other Flat Steel
Product plants
. Trained and coached operation and maintenance personnel on new
implemented equipment and technology to increase pro-efficiency
Plant Management/Supervision
. Managed Maintenance, directed and coordinated up to 110 professionals,
maintained rolling mill and caster plants electrical and mechanical
equipment
. Planned, controlled and executed scheduled maintenance and major
shutdowns
. Managed ARC Furnaces Operations of melting process and crews,
optimized power input, scrap, DRI, oxygen and alloys to reduce melting
time, improve steel quality and reduce costs-ISCOR
. Developed solid and proven experience in: equipment evaluation,
trouble shooting, inspections, implementation of maintenance programs,
safety standards that resulted in cost savings, increased plant
availability and final product quality improvements
. Investigated, improved and managed spare parts inventory procurement
and maintenance system, including motors, transformers and carried-out
root cause analysis and corrective actions on equipment failures -
Member of ISCOR Works Money Team Committee
. Installed and managed mills and caster plants various automated or
computerized control system including auxiliary equipment: UPS, diesel
generators, battery backups, fire detection systems, building security
systems and HVAC systems
. Experienced in Rolling Mill and Steelmaking plants process control
systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, various PLC, drives, instrumentation,
LAN networks and level 2 controls)
. Provided increased support and technical expertise to senior
management and delegated for recruitment of professional staff and
skilled workers in Europe
Planning / Development
. Involved in the in-house research and development of new engineering
technologies
. Identified engineering needs, facilitated best solutions in various
business units in corporation with Demand
. Provided leadership, design support, prioritized and managed workload,
trained, mentored, coordinated staff projects in planning and
development or engineering department to prepare them for future
plants positions
. Assisted in the capturing, evaluation, acquisition and application of
relevant/new technologies
. Prepared technical studies, built expertise in plant equipment
evaluations, investigations and report writing to plan, justify and
budget new upgrades or capital investments
Implementation
. Implemented multiple upgrades to caster and mills production lines,
including process automation, plant control systems; machinery,
buildings, facilities, HVAC, overhead cranes modernization, -
resulting in 40 % cost and manpower reductions - ISCOR
. Incorporated inventory control and parts replenishing systems for the
ISCOR Works Steelmaking divisions and GAW to reduce stock and
reconditioning costs
. Managed certification process for compliance of electrical
installations with rules, codes and regulation of South African
National Bureau of Standards - ISCOR
. Upgraded Electrical Steelmaking (ES) division of all main hoists on
overhead cranes with overload protection to implement government
regulations - ISCOR
. Revamped and upgraded all ES division cable tunnels, electrical
control buildings with fire walls, fire detection systems,
communications, proper ventilation and drainage to ensure ISCOR Works
by Lloyds Insurance
. Those are only extract from my list of implemented projects
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Electrical Designer WorleyParsons EPC, Alberta 03.2013 -
Oils Sands - Suncor Fort Hills 03.2014
Project
Senior Electrical Engineer SNC-Lavalin, Copper Cliff 2012 - 03.
Smelter, Vale Clean AER 2013
Project, Sudbury and BHP
Biliton - Jensen Potash
Project
Systems Commissioning Engineer, AMEC NCL, Systems 2010
Commissioning Engineering -12.2011
Department, Bruce Power,
Restart Bruce A, Unit 1 & 2
Sr. Electrical Engineering Bantrel EPC, Toronto 2006 - 2009
Specialist / Material - Oil & Gas Industry
Coordinator / Sr. Electrical
Designer
Project Engineer / Project Gerdau Ameristeel, Whitby 2003 - 2005
Manager (the same company as below)
- Structural & Bar long steel
products
Electrical Maintenance Manager Co -Steel Lasco, Whitby 2002 - 2003
- Structural & Bar long steel
products
Project Engineer, Advanced ARCELORMITTAL, (ISCOR), 1982 - 2001
Maintenance Group of Iron and Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Steel Making - Flat steel products
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Electrical Engineer, Technical University of
Czestochowa, Poland
TRAINING & COURSES
Management Training on Ultra High Efficient Steel Making at Mini Costs
BSW. Badishe Stahl Werke, Kehln, Germany
Computer and Thyristor Drive Training in CEM/SMS - Cie Electro-Mechanique /
Schloemann - Siemag, Paris, France
Wonderware SCADA course Futuristix Advance Control Systems, JHB,
South Africa
Business Skills Course General Management Safety Management for
Supervisors
T.O.C. - "The Goal", Quality Improvement Financial Management,
ISO 9000 Juran II
Omega Group Leaders Meeting Procedures Creative Thinking and
Brain Storming
"Just in Time", Situational Management Skills
Leadership
The holding of Meetings, Report writing The Managers and
Supervisors course.
Lubrication Engineering Course SA Institute of Tribology, Pretoria,
South Africa
AC -10 Crane control, AC Motors, TSX 17 PLC Course Hoist Tech, JHB,
South Africa
APPENDIX (Detailed list of executed projects available upon request)