Engineering Manager
Resume:
Olga L. Kovalsky, EPCM & Sales Specialist
905-***-**** or
olgakovalsky@coge
co.ca
Awarded for outstanding EPCM & Sales achievements; Recognized by both,
colleagues and customers, as the most able and professional administrator,
tenacious organizer, and effective problem solver.
Core Competencies:
- Senior Management of multi-million-dollar industrial operations
- EPCM, Sales & Consulting
Achievements:
- Completed every project with 100% success rate
- Conducted all mechanical & electrical industrial installations
with accident-free record
Work Fields:
- Aerospace, Military, Navy & Government
Projects
- Automotive Tool & Die Manufacturing
- Cement Plants
- Environmental Installations
- Foundries & Steel Mills
- Heavy Industrial & Special Purpose
Machinery manufacturing
- Air / Gas / Fume / Dust / Bulk & Material
Handling/Conveying & Ventilation systems
- Mining Equipment manufacturing
- Manufacturing of Subway Escalators, Moving Walkways
for Airports, Gantry Cranes, Hoists & Gears
Career Track:
Apt Mechanical - Industrial Equipment Supply & Consulting Co. Hamilton, ON
[Sept 1999-Present]
President
- Conceptualized and built organization from the ground up, devised
direct & indirect procurement, sale and pricing planning & strategies
- Achieved high sales with minimal number of employees by creating a
network of indirect procurement, independent consultants, suppliers,
manufacturers, fabricators, installers, shippers and craters
- Researched & established global customer base
- Controlled company's core operations, i.e. procurement, sales,
consulting engineering, staffing, pricing, budgeting, cash flow,
planning and marketing
- Negotiated and administered domestic & international (direct &
indirect) procurement and sales industrial contracts
- Selected appropriate pricing strategies for major contracts
Xstrata Nickel - Fraser Mine, Fraser Morgan Project, Onaping, ON
[Sept 2007- Feb 2008]
Procurement Department Manager
- Established productive & smooth operation of the procurement
department within stressful "Brown Field Project" environment
- Coached the procurement team to establish mutually satisfying
relationships with suppliers and maintenance of active
communications exchange
- Created pleasant and respectful atmosphere within the department
- Working within "Procurement-on-demand" set-up, found ways to
anticipate project needs & ensure compliance with Xstrata
requirements and budget
- Included procurement issues in risk assessment and risk
management plan
- Directed preparation of a "Procurement Register", identifying costs,
schedules, deliveries, etc.
- For clarity and audit purposes, launched a control system,
reflecting a history of every purchased item
- Conducted a fair and strict tendering process in accordance with
Xstrata-Nickel procedures
- Supervised commercial evaluations & preparation of recommendation
reports
- Managed the award of contracts
- Ensured that correct documentation & appropriate authorizations are
obtained
- Reviewed and approved newly created procurement procedure documents
& forms
- Guaranteed timely submittal of weekly & monthly reports
MINING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, Sudbury, ON [Feb 2007- Aug
2007]
Director of Engineering [Contract: Evaluation & troubleshooting of
malfunctioning engineering department]
- Developed strategies for company to reach its full potential in
engineering and manufacturing of mining mobile equipment and
locomotives
- Prepared an "Operation Re-Organization Plan"; and presented it to a
panel of (60) international sales representatives
- Launched a standardization process of MTI's mobile equipment
- Evaluated performance of engineering personnel and instigated
partial re-staffing. Together with the HR Manager, sourced
candidates with relevant Professional (mechanical, hydraulic &
electrical) Engineering qualifications
- Engaged services of a Consultant to train the existing design
crew in Mechanical Engineering Standards & Procedures, organized
manufacturing processes training sessions
Bel-Tech Consulting Engineering Inc., Beamsville, ON [1995-1999]
General Manager
- Controlled all procurement, administrative, technical and
financial functions of the company
- Delivered company's highest revenue by securing mega contracts with
leading steel mills, foundries and mining resources in Canada & the US
- Directed consulting services, plant retrofits, critical
equipment repairs & modifications
- Managed engineering & construction of unique traveling exhaust &
material-handling systems, ventilation & dust collection systems,
custom machinery, structural supports & foundations
- Analyzed and controlled total work load, created budgets, schedules,
developed staff job responsibilities based on requirements and
competency levels, controlled preparation of proposals, bids, quotes
and promotional documentation
- Selected, recruited, managed, trained and disciplined employees
- Hired and managed staff, subcontractors, fabricators,
mechanical / electrical erectors and iron workers in Canada &
the US
- Maintained technical and organizational liaisons with customers
and suppliers
Air Trac Corp., Niagara Falls, NY [1994-1995]
Sr. Project Manager
- Rescued "Run-away" mega project [Phase I]* for modification of
leading US Foundry
- Won & executed mega project contract for Phase II & Phase III at Bel-
Tech Consulting Eng. Co. [1995-1999]
- Supervised preparation of engineering drawings and specifications
- Analyzed bids, managed direct & indirect procurement of material
handling, fume & dust collecting equipment & systems
- Selected, hired and supervised fabricators, mechanical / electrical
erectors and iron workers in Canada & the US
- Coordinated and directed execution of all construction phases,
installation & start-up in accordance with approved schedules
Blastworks Inc., Burlington, ON [1993-1994]
Engineering Manager [Contract]
- Rescued "Dead-end" engineering project and construction-in-progress of
complex Roto-Conveying-Reciprocating automatic line for the Boeing
Company, USA
- Analyzed and authorized procurement of all materials, drives,
cylinders & auxiliary equipment
- Evaluated performance of engineering personnel and instigated
partial re-staffing
- Motivated and forcefully led engineering department toward
successful execution of alternate designs and working drawings
- Enforced construction and assembly processes in strict
accordance with engineering drawings
- Salvaged company's relationship with important client by timely
delivery of unique, high-performance automatic line
St. Lawrence Cement, Mississauga, ON [1988-1993]
Plant Retrofit Engineer
- Piloted 6 Year Program of Plant Retrofit in compliance with
latest Environmental Regulations & production demands
- Analyzed existing plant operation, layouts, facilities,
equipment, environment and developed strategic plans, schedules
& budgets
- Coordinated retrofit operation with production, maintenance and
finance departments
- Directed engineering, construction and revamping of new & existing
cement / clinker / lime / coal - conveying, separating and dust-
collecting systems, structural supports and foundations, supervised
field work and ensured propriety & safety
- Effectively managed procurement process, controlled and authorized
direct & indirect procurement of all required equipment, components &
auxiliary supplies & contracts
- Separated and centralized all of Retrofit process procurement needs
into a single department and adopted positive sourcing methodology
- Selected, hired & managed subcontractors, steel fabricators,
mechanical / electrical erectors and iron workers
- Acted as a liaison and provided a balanced work environment
between unionized & non-unionized personnel
- Monitored preparation of manuals & preventive maintenance
schedules
Fathom Oceanology Ltd., Mississauga, ON [1987-1988]
Project Leader / Senior Designer [Contract]
- Joined the world renowned team of Aerospace & NASA Specialists
engaged in military project to Specification # D0D-D-1000
- Conducted research and study of a "Molecular Incompatibility of
Metals"
- Designed unique and sophisticated mechanical devices for underwater
military applications
- Managed conversion of layouts into working drawings and construction
of the prototype
Canada Machinery Corp. a.k.a. O&K / Bertram Machine & Tool Co., Dundas, ON
[1983-1987]
Senior Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Standards Specialist
- Lead mechanical designer of the Mine Hoist Design department
- Ensured execution of all engineering drawings & specifications
in strict accordance with Mechanical Engineering Standards
- Designed key components and prepared general assembly drawings
& bills of materials
- Worked closely with shop floor personnel, machine operators, welders,
fitters & quality controllers inspectors, enforcing precision of
construction
- Created synergy between engineering department & shop floor
personnel
- Evaluated work of subordinates and provided essential guidance &
Mechanical Engineering Standards training to engineering & shop staff
Tridon Ltd., Burlington, ON [1982-1983]
Design Consultant [Contract]
- Led a special investigative team, determining design flaws in
series of Automotive Tools & Dies
- Provided oversight control & direction for related research &
development
- Directed engineering department, tool & die makers, quality control &
production departments in the development and construction of new
design-patterns & fixtures
- Established quality control guidelines
- Assisted in preparation and launch of a cost control program
C-E Tyler Co. Ltd., St. Catharines, ON [1980-1982]
Engineering Manager-in-training
- Conducted R & D, manufacturing & testing of Heavy Vibrating
Screening Machines for mining
- Successfully completed intensive hands-on training for the
position of Engineering Manager in unionized environment
Steel Technology Ltd., Burlington, ON [1980]
Senior Project Manager [Contract]
- Evaluated preliminary/conceptual designs, customer's specifications,
manufacturing feasibility and prepared final General Assembly Drawings
of Mold Casting Machine for Czechoslovakia
- Led a team of mechanical designers & supporting technical personnel in
preparation of all drawings & specifications in compliance with
European Mechanical Engineering Standards
- Supervised construction of the prototype (for above mentioned
machine)
- Directed preparation of promotional publications
- Designed Dust Collection System Modification for Dofasco Inc.,
Hamilton, ON
Education & Professional Development
University of Toronto Comparative Education Service, Toronto, ON [1981]
- Certified by comparative studies for MASTER'S DEGREE in Mechanical /
Electrical Engineering
State Technical University, Faculty of Mining Engineering, St. Petersburg,
Russia [1970-1977]
- MASTER'S DEGREE in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
Advanced Engineering Program, St. Petersburg, Russia [1970-1978]
Government Research Institute of Heavy Machinery & Ore Enrichment [1977-
1980]
- Assistant professor / R&D Department Manager
- Assistant professor on special R&D project for underwater mining
- Selected by faculty of Mining Machines & Complexes, Technical
University of St. Petersburg, and appointed head of R & D Department
- Built elite team of Mining Mechanical Engineers & Specialists,
developing Flotation Machines & Magnetic Separators for mining
applications
Special Machinery Design Bureau [1973-1977]
- Advanced from intermediate drafting technician to Lead Mechanical
Engineer
- Managed engineering department, responsible for design of gearboxes,
balustrades, structural supports, selection of drives, materials &
auxiliary equipment
- Executed complete mechanical & electrical engineering & cost
evaluation of Ship Ore Unloader Crane
- Prepared assembly drawings, BOMs and promotional publications for
world's longest Subway Escalators
- Performed troubleshooting & supervised emergency repairs of Moving
Walkway at the airport in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Prepared and assigned detailed work scopes to the design group
personnel based on competency levels
- Provided professional development training to mechanical designers,
drafters & technicians
Heavy Machinery Manufacturing Co. [1972-1973]
- Technician / Machine Operator/ Drafting technician
- Quality Control Inspector of machine parts & assemblies, ensured
conformance to mechanical engineering drawings & government
standards
- Operated CNC lathes, mills & drills in high volume industrial
environment
- Practiced quality management and safety processes
C-E Tyler Co. Ltd., St. Catharines, ON [1980-1982]
Engineering Manager-in-training
- Successfully completed intensive hands-on training for
the position of Engineering Manager in unionized
environment
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology, Stoney Creek & Hamilton, ON
- Computer aided interactive graphics programs (CAD V.12,
AutoCAD) [1982, 1984 & 1994]
Hamilton-Wentworth Entrepreneurial Program, Flamborough, ON [1999]
Business Advisory Program
- Effective Communications
- Customer Service
- Marketing / Advertising
- Pricing & Costing
- Business Accounting & Taxation
- Cash Flow & Bookkeeping
- Government Rules & Regulations / Insurance
NORTHERN CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, Sudbury, ON [Sept 2007]
Basic Underground Hard Rock Mine Service Types - Common Core
- NORCAT Qualification #
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