VICENTE N. ZABALA
Stouffville, ON, Canada, L4A 8B7
Mobile: 416-***-****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a design and drafting development position with a structural and/or multi discipline firm
PROFILE
Experience designing, drafting, and drawing for firms in a wide range of disciplines: concrete and steel detailing, open pit/underground mining, commercial, industrial, oil & gas, highways, bridges, military facilities, roads, municipal, auditorium, villas, hospitals, institutions, horizontal and vertical buildings, Proficient in multi-tasking, organization, and time management, Enthusiastic, friendly, team player; works well with a range of ethnic and cultural groups, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, quick leaner, and flexible, Able to work well independently or in a team environment, Extensive knowledge in Architectural Engineering and Consulting (AE&C) Responsible for layout and creating drawings for foundations, concrete and steel structures for heavy industrial facilities such as piperacks and equipment structures, buildings and miscellaneous structures, Prepare layouts and conceptual designs for moderately complex problems, Prepare moderately complex design drawings, Interface with other design disciplines, Check moderately complex concrete and steel design drawings,
Perform squad check of vendor drawings and drawings from other disciplines, Review fabricator drawings, and Assist the Design Supervisor as required.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Software Skills
AutoCAD r2011, Bentley AutoPlant V8i, ProSteel, Navisworks Freedom 2011 MicroStation 95/V8, SPR SmartPlant Review 6.0 WIN 3.1/3, 11/95 • MS WORD 6.9 • MS WORKS 3.0 • WINDOWS NT
MS OFFICE package • NORTON COMMAND, DOS 6.2
Inspection
Checked shop/erection drawings based on design drawings using 3D-AutoPLANT; utilized Smart PLANT and reviewed Rebis explorer. Performed field inspection and site checking, assigned in document control department, Verified and identified all permanent access staircases, ladders, operating access and escape routes, Tested all connections in the model (AutoPLANT) to minimize checking and improve efficiency in production of detailed drawings before issuance. Inspected and resolved any interference for each layout’s configuration, orientation and presentation. Identified piping, electrical, mechanical & control system penetration in floors
Drawing and Drafting
Offers all the Group's capabilities for floating systems, offshore pipelines and subsea production systems. Combined with ARAMCO, we offer clients complete project expertise from subsea wellhead through onshore processing and distribution. Performed all aspects of technical drafting such as Structural and other disciplines. Prepared clear, accurate, as-built plan drawings and operated production of structural layouts, architectural, and detailed fabrication drawings, modified existing P&ID, PFP, process sewers & wastewater, offsite facilities system; re-manufactured of mineral processing equipment, conveyors, batching plants, screw conveyors, silos, idlers, support rails, bucket elevators, catwalks & rock crushers. Draft survey plans from information collected in the field and office using standard survey practices and standards set out by the client in Jeddah K.S.A. Manage and perform quality control on small to medium survey projects. Preparation and quality control of Residential, Commercial, Palaces, Horizontal/Vertical Buildings, and Subdivision survey plans. Created clear, complete, and accurate finished drawings from detailed sketches or notes. Experience working with project design teams to ensure correct preparation of the required drawings. Expertly prepared scaled dimensional drawings to support procurement and constructions. Reviewed and compared the erection drawings from design drawings to ensure conformance to customers’ requirements, Substation, pole, distribution, lines. Designed and draw all aspects of structural layouts including: clearance for erection, bolting & welding, road/railroad, and adjacent structures /equipment. Efficiently analyzed technical information to ensure correct interpretations of finished drawings Heavy Industrial Oil/gas, Mining, BHP Billiton Canada Inc. (Jan Sen Project), CENOVUS Narrows Lake Phase 1A Project. Industrial Buildings, offshore / onshore. Excellent structural design competence for reinforce concrete elements and deep experience in structural steel. Layout and design of steel and concrete structures (platforms, pipe supports, pipe racks, vessel foundations, pump foundations, etc. Preparation and checking of design drawings developed from basic engineering sketches with minimal supervision. Working and communicating with civil/structural engineer(s) to complete layouts and designs. Site and field visits to obtain project design information and details required to prepare civil/structural deliverables. Coordination with other disciplines to obtain input and information necessary to prepare civil/structural deliverables. Providing input when necessary to prepare project cost estimates. Prepared Re-Manufactured of Mineral Processing Equipment, Ship Yard, Bards, Conveyors, Batching Plant, Water Tanks, Screw Conveyors, Silos. Idlers, Support Rails, Bucket Elevators, Catwalks and Rock crushers Steel Detailing for Commercial, Industrial. Communication with client when required to relay project status
VICENTE N. ZABALA
Mobile: 416-***-****
*************@*****.***
Supervision/Coordination
Coordinated project tasks with clients and various disciplines of Engineers
Supervised daily task activities of employees
Ensured that all structural members are in compliance with relevant engineering or fabricators’ standards
Trained draftspersons, architects, and engineers in AutoCAD
Prepared layout for bridges, highways & roads, based on MTO standard for government projects
Gathered and filed all drawings to maintain organization and smooth operation
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sr. Structural Designer Checker DPH FOCUS CORPORATION Calgary, AB 2012-2012
Sr. Structural Designer Checker DMC MINING SERVICES Toronto, ON 2011-2012
Self Employed 2323134 ONTARIO LTD. Toronto, ON 2008-Present
Sr. Civil/Structural Design Checker JACOBS CANADA, INC. Calgary, AB 2007-2008
Sr. Civil/Structural Design Checker COLT WORLEYPARSONS (Contract) Edmonton, AB 2006-2007 Sr.Civil/Structural CAD Designer SNC LAVALIN, INC. (Contract) Sarnia, ON 2005-2006
Civil/Structural Designer Technician COLT ENG’G. CORP.(Contract)Markham, ON 2004-2005
Structural AutoCAD Technician BANTREL, INC. Toronto, ON 2001-2004
Architectural AutoCAD Operator PETROFF PARNERSHIP (Contract) Markham, ON 2000-2001
Process Micro STATION/ STONE & WEBSTER CANADA LTD. Toronto, ON 1999-2000
AutoCAD Operator
Structural AutoCAD Operator CARTER & BURGESS (Contract) Forth Worth, Texas 1999
Structural MicroSTATION95 McCORMICK RANKIN (Contact) Mississauga, ON 1997-1999
AutoCAD Technician
Mechanical/Structural AutoCAD Operator WESTPRO SALES, INC. Mississauga, ON 1995-1997
Structural CADD r14 Tech. Coordinator ZUHAIR FAYEZ & ASSOCIATE Jeddah, K.S.A. 1985-1994
Mechanical Draftsperson WALLACE CONSTRACTOR LTD. Singapore 1983-1985
Draftsperson/Field Inspector CHEMSULT AL-HOTY (ARAMCO) Dhahran, K.S.A. 1981-1983
EDUCATION
Micro Station V8 Level 1 & 2 COLT WORLEY PARSONS Edmonton, AB 2007
AutoCAD r12/AutoLISP Soft Train Institute Toronto, ON 1995
AutoCAD, Level l & 2 Certificate Jeddah International Center Jeddah, K.S.A 1986
B.S.c. Degree in Architecture Adamson University Manila, Philippines 1974-1981
E.R.I.S.T Drafting Technology Manila, Philippines 1974
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Infant Jesus Assembly 2692
Blessed John Paul II Assembly 3325 Civilian Police College Toronto, ON 1997
Knight of Columbus,
San Lorenzo Council 8809
St. Mark Council, 10874 Toronto. ON 1995-Present