Usama Kodzhak

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Calgary AB T*Y 5G5

Cell:403-***-****

acwrnm@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE:

A Mechanical Engineer (Registered with APEGA) with over 25 years of experienced in Maintenance, Reliability and Asset Management Strategies for Rotating and Static (Pipe lines, tanks, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and boilers) Equipment ; Experienced in designing of mechanical equipment and component, project management, manufacturing and installation of production systems. An acknowledged leader with sound team building skills that has exhibited creativity, commitment, and integrity, while constantly striving to produce and maintain progressive, reliable results.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SELF EMPLOYED – CONTRACT, Calgary, AB 2015 to Present

Maintenance – Reliability Advisor

Advised on the operations, reliability and maintenance strategies appropriate for optimal asset performance,

Coordinated the collection of data to analyze efficiency of client warehouse and defined critical spare parts,

Advised on Developing and Conducting Reliability Opportunity Improvement Process (ROI), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA / FMECA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA / RCFA), Reliability Modelling and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCC), RBI and Integrity Management and CMMS,

Provided recommendations and developed strategies to reduce maintenance & operational budgets,

SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD, Fort McMurray, AB 2010 to 2015

EQUIPMENT & RELIABILITY ENGINEERING- Mechanical Engineering Area Lead 2011 to 2015

Controlling and Giving work direction on daily basis to mechanical engineering, operation and maintenance teams, resulting in reduction of downtime by 12%,

Providing technical engineering support to the Operations and Maintenance personnel regarding design, selection, maintenance, troubleshooting and long term reliability of mechanical equipment, achieving 10% reduction in maintenance budget & up to 25% increasing Main Time Between Failure MTBF,

Developing & Reviewing Engineering packages, drawings, mechanical designs calculations, material specifications,

Coordinating the collection of data to analyze efficiency of Syncrude Reliabilities programs and maintenance strategies,

Leading the development of maintenance strategies,

Maintaining Technical Specifications for Mechanical Equipment,

Preparing detailed engineering packages for construction and repair of pressure vessels equipment and piping,

Leading & Facilitating RCM( Reliability Center Maintenance), FMEA ( Failure Mode Effective Analysis), RCFA ( Route Cause Failure Analysis) and FCA ( Functional Criticality Analysis) as required,

Using Reliability findings and investigations to advise and confirm with Consultants, Contractors and Maintenance team on alternative Design/Repair Solutions,

Maintaining knowledge of applicable regulations, industry trends, and technical developments in the mechanical equipment field,

Monitoring team’s performance to ensure work is completed in an efficient and effective way,

Maintenance & Lifting Engineering Team Lead 2010 to 2011

Provided work direction to Lift - Engineering Team on daily basis,

Interfaced with users to produce a quality lift planning product,

Reviewed and approved engineered lift studies and lift plans to ensure compliance and quality,

Liaised with user groups on legislative rules and regulations regarding hosting,

Coordinated the collection of data to analyze efficiency of Syncrude Mobile Crane fleet,

Developed cost estimates for hoisting aspects of jobs,

Assisted and provided input on technical matters within the lifting team,

Monitored team’s performance to ensure work is completed in an efficient and effective way,

Managed Rigging Warehouse, 25% reduction of spares as result of running Risk Spares Analysis (RSA),

SUNCOR ENERGY INC, Fort McMurray, AB 2009 to 2010

Mechanical Engineer

Design, repair and alteration of piping, pressure vessels, tanks, flares and transfer pumps,

Extensive interpretation of divisional, corporate and industry standards, ASME SEC. II, VIII, XI, B31.3, NACE standards, API standards,

Responsible for mechanical engineering for tank farm, flare plant, vapor recovery unit and some sour water treatment facilities, as a result Zero Downtime was achieved,

Prepared engineering work scope, day to day tasks, supervised repairs in the field and managed to reduce downtime up to 10%,

Shared team responsibility for turnaround and shutdown repairs & upgrades design scopes and oversaw execution of the scopes, resulting in reducing up to 5% of Turnaround budgets,

Design upgrade lead ( Management of Change), Coordinating electrical, instrumentation & control systems engineering teams in conjunction with mechanical design,

DATABANK MKS INC, North American Operations. Calgary, AB 2008 to 2009

Maintenance Consultant

Analyzed, consulted developed and implemented Enterprise Asset Management Strategies,

Advised on the operations, reliability and maintenance strategies appropriate for optimal asset performance,

Planned of activities according to the Plant Shutdown Strategy and Reliability Centered Maintenance,

Provided and developed strategies to improve scheduling and execution of maintenance activities,

Investigated mechanical failures or/ and unexpected maintenance problems

Analyzed operation’s workload and maintenance activities to generate optimum production and maintenance schedules,

Implemented preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance strategies,

Developed and Conducted Reliability Opportunity Improvement Process (ROI), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA / FMECA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA / RCFA), Reliability Modelling and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCC), RBI and Integrity Management and CMMS,

Optimized plant, field equipment and processes to maximize equipment capacities and minimize operating costs,

Provided recommendations and developed strategies to reduce maintenance & operational budgets,

Provided input to ensure equipment reliability on new capital projects,

Certified projects, insured performance specifications are in compliance with regulatory requirements,

Trained and developed strategies to consolidate the use of the CMMS for the Operations and Maintenance departments,

GEFEST INDUSTRIAL LDT, Calgary, AB 2007 to 2008

Maintenance Manager

Planned and managed facilities’ operation and maintenance budget, was able to save on maintenance budget up to 15%,

Led projects involving installation, modification, and renovation of production equipment, as result the execution time of the projects were reduced up to 10%,

Collaborated with company contractors to ensure customer needs were met,

Conducted safety auditing and field education training, achieving ZERO recordable injuries,

Supervised production and maintenance employees by determining workloads and schedules; developed interpreted and implemented policies and procedures; evaluated staff,

Hired, and trained of employees,

CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, Calgary, AB 2005 to 2007

Maintenance Supervisor

Planned and managed facility’s maintenance budget and reduced budget by 15%,

Supervised maintenance staff (up to 12 mechanics) by determining workloads and schedules; developed, interpreted and implemented policies and procedures, evaluated staff and made hiring and termination recommendations, achieved zero turn over,

Developed and maintained floor equipment preventative maintenance programs with zero down time,

Led projects involving installation, modification, and renovation of production equipment,

Collaborated with plant contractors to ensure customer needs were met,

Conducted safety auditing and field education training with zero Safety Index,

ARNIKAR PRODUCTION, Nalchick, KBR, Russian Federation 1994 to 2005

Maintenance Manager 1998 to 2005

Planned and managed projects, created time schedules and estimated the cost of equipment to reduce implementation time by 25%,

Proactively adhered to condition based “predictive maintenance”. Provided guidance to industrial maintenance crews as a result the maintenance expenses were reduced by 20%,

Supervised the engineering-technical personnel and developed the major directions for company’s activities,

Controlled, tested and implemented the new technological equipment,

Conducted studies and implemented programs to determine optimum inventory levels for production and to allow optimum utilization of machinery, materials and resources,

Established programs and performed studies to enhance industrial health and safety identify and correct fire and other hazards which result in 80% sustainable decrease in the rate,

Maintenance Engineer 1994 to 1998

Controlled the technical condition of the equipment and mechanism (company’s equipment includes cargo-elevating mechanisms, cranes of 1-5 ton capacity, metal processing lathes and technological equipment) as a result maintenance costs were reduced by ~ 25%,

Designed technical drawings and specifications for parts and units of the production lines such as bag making, plastic sheet extrusion and bottling machines. Developed the production technological charts, resulting in reduced expenses by 12%,

Planned and implemented changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work,

Supervised the work of the mechanical maintenance section,

Performed research and determined the faults in functioning of the company’s technological equipment,

Prepared the technical drawings and specifications for production of parts and units at the mechanical assembling section, developed the production technological charts,

Adhered to labour safety rules and oversaw equipment operation,

ARAB POTASH COMPANY, Gour-Alssafy Jordan 1992 to 1994

Mechanical Engineer

Planning of activities according to the Plant Shutdown Strategy and Reliability Centered Maintenance,

Supervised the work of the mechanical rebuilding section,

Controlled the technical condition of equipment and mechanisms,

Prepared the technical drawings and specifications for parts and units at the mechanical rebuilding shop,

Adhered to labour safety rules and oversaw equipment operation,

JORDAN ARMY. City of Amman Jordan 1989 to 1991

Mechanical engineer

Controlled the technical condition of the equipment and mechanisms,

Managed the observance of labour safety rules and equipment use,

Supervised the work of mechanical maintenance shop,

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering. Kabardino-Balkaria State University, Nalchick, Russia June 1989. Assessed by (IQAS) July 04, 2006,

Bachelor degree in Software Engineering. Institute of management and innovation aircraft industry in city of Rostov Russia,

Arc Welding, Tig / Mig Welding,

CSTS, Precision Maintenance, and Machinery Lubrication Training,

AB OH&S Regulation & Codes course, Alcohol & Drugs in the Workplace, Due Diligence Environment & OH&S, and STOP- Safety course,

Project Management training courses,

STRENGTH AND SKILLS:

Reliable, with strong work ethic, knowledgeable specialist, and good organizer, confident in making non – standard technical decisions. Accept supervision well, effectively supervise others,

Computer Knowledge: Windows, Internet, Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, AutoCAD, MS Visual C++, Borland C++ Builder, Smart Plant,

CMMS Software : Maximo, JD Edwards, SAP, Web Maintenance,

API 580, 581, 620, 650, 653, 610, 611, 612; ASME B30.5, B30.20, B31.3, B31.4, …

Languages: Arabic, Russian and English

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