Civil Engineer

Abba Mousavi, P.Eng.

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Ottawa, Ontario, K2G4B7, Canada Email: ******@*****.**

PROFILE:

A Professional Civil/Structural Engineer with years of extensive experience in Heavy industry, Mining, Oil and gas, Municipal, Infrastructure, Building, Road, Bridge, Geotechnical, Shipbuilding facilities, Maritime yards, Coastal, Hydraulic, Marine and Offshore engineering, as a Civil/Structural engineering designer, project engineer, estimator, engineering department manager, discipline lead, manager of operations, consultant and adviser to fabricators and erectors, design engineer, construction engineer, field facilities/maintenance engineer and project manager.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Northwest Territories

and Nunavut.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

Orbital Engineering, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Nanticoke and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Since Apr. 2013): Senior civil/structural design engineer, Project manager and Facilities/Maintenance engineer for United States Steel Corporation(USS) and Carmeuse Lime & Stone Mining projects. Duties included Civil and Structural engineering support to the project portfolio in-line with the company processes for design and modification of constructions and repair of facilities. Prepared study reports, design documents, civil and structural calculations, load ratings reports for cranes, monorails, Fall Protection Systems, Horizontal Lifelines, buildings and various industrial structures. Reviewed and checked inspection reports and NDE procedures and provided asset integrity services necessary to perform the Structural Management Program for United States Steel Great Lakes, Hamilton and Lake Erie Works. Supervised delivering inspection schedules and reports for inspected structures, providing detail engineering and walk through inspections on various structures, including material handling systems, storage tanks, pressure vessels, cranes and crane runway systems, buildings, roads, vehicular and railroad bridges. Performed design repairs for deficiencies identified during the inspection for structures related to Carmeuse Lime & Stone projects in Dundas and Beachville in Ontario, Millersville and Maple Grove in Ohio and River Rouge Mining Operations in Michigan. Monitored project deliverables and milestones. Assisted in maintenance and contract management. Performed analysis and design for steel and concrete structures including office buildings, industrial and administration buildings. Attended site meetings and provided engineering input/advice to contractors. Provided technical service to the projects in all areas of civil and structural engineering works during the various stages including Project Initiation, Feasibility Studies, Concept Optimization, FEED, Testing and Commissioning. Carried out studies and engineering works to develop Scopes of Work. Prepared the Basis for Design, adopted appropriate technology, philosophies, facility safeguarding, safety and environmental standards and ensured integration to existing facilities, constructability, operability and lifecycle cost. Liaised with the home office and interpreted drawings and specifications. Participated in review of contractors submittals. Designed and checked buildings concrete foundation anchorage, grouting detailing and design as per US and Canadian standards. Prepared proposals, project plans and schedules for industrial projects. Prepared studies, design criteria, reports, plans and specifications for designs related to structural refurbishments, repairs and modifications to existing roads, bridges and buildings. Designed bin bents to replace the existing damaged and corroded structures. Prepared reinforcement engineering and repair drawings for damaged kiln dust chamber bins. Supervised elevator conveyor, rail lead-out, coke ovens pusher car rails, truck load out, silo and stone bin repairs. Reviewed and checked pertinent reference documents including erection, design, detail drawings and past completed inspection reports of the deteriorated facilities. Provided engineering and technical services to develop scope of repair to restore the deteriorated buildings and settled column footings and align the upper girders and rails to bring them back to original condition for buildings and crane alignment projects. Attended pre-job safety meetings that involved review of the required inspection procedures, safety equipment, plant contracts and other relevant topics used on specific project needs. Designed and provided drawings related to Fall Protection System and Horizontal Lifelines.

Capital Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Feb. 2012 - Apr. 2013): Senior Civil/Structural design engineer, Project Engineer and Field Civil Package engineer for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.(CNRL), Horizon Oilsands Project, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. Duties included Civil and Structural engineering support to the project portfolio in-line with the company processes for the design and construction of facilities. Checked design, detail engineering and technical documents for Horizon Oilsands Tailings Projects. Liaised with the Design Engineering Office and interpreted drawings and specifications. Reviewed and assessed Owner's QA surveying. Participated in review of contractors Quality Control program. Supervised QA in review of material certification. Assisted Design Engineering home office in preparation and conveyance of Engineering Change Notices. Participated in review of Contractor's submittals. Provided technical support to construction activities at the worksite, while expediting design changes for timely response to site queries. Advised Site Manager, Construction Manager and Contractors on the interpretation of civil and structural drawings and specifications and advised on additional details or clarifications required from project design. Reviewed proposals for field changes and substitutions and recommended action to the Site Manager for approval. Obtained and supplied field representatives and QA/QC inspectors with applicable codes, manufacturer's instructions, vendor drawings and installation procedures required for field work. Assisted material control group when requested in inspection of equipment and material. Assisted in problem recognition and resolution. Performed duties requested by Construction Managers. Attended meetings and interacted with contractors, construction and engineering companies. Presented to contractors project methodologies and controls where required in order to ensure construction operations are well organized. Ensuring the technical integrity of the project, including compliance with the project scope, job specifications and engineering designs were meeting client requirements. Developed and checked the engineering scope and detail engineering for buildings, roads, bridges, sewage, storm water, pond and pipeline projects. Participated in and leading technical development activities and updated civil design and detail engineering. Assisted in the overall planning and scheduling to ensure that the project is constructed in a timely and cost effective manner. Represented the company with the project related works, issues and claims. Assisted in resolution of problems or inconsistencies which occurred throughout the construction. Ensured that contracts are kept current and being updated with change orders on a regular basis. Supervised, coordinated and monitored various job site activities through collaboration with the administration, engineering and construction. Developed and maintained relationships with consultants and subcontractors. Ensured the corporate health and safety program and quality control plans are adhered to along with project specific and local legislative site requirements. Coordinated the civil and structural works of the project to meet agreed milestones. Responsible for the successful execution of the civil works of the project till completion. Checked and monitored the production of project, procedures/documents/work packs/reports. Link to the Project Manager to maintain the plans associated with the assigned activities to be current and accurate. Supervised inspection, shop drawing review, construction administration, project evaluation and analyses to provide technical integrity solutions. Reviewed and assessed owner’s field materials testing and QA/QC documents. Participated in review of contractors quality control program. Assisted in maintenance, procurement, inventory, materials and contract management.

Designed 36” pipeline anchor foundation, piles, structural steel support and installation details for the CNRL’s Horizon Oil Sands Tailings Facility. Included preparation of Construction Work Package, design of pipe piles, cast in place concrete piles along with the pile caps and concrete sleepers. Provided detailed rebar drawings. Designed Cantilever Racking Foundations. Prepared foundation layout, screw pile details, specifications, installation plan and Construction Work Package for foundations, roads, bridges, sewage, buildings, civil works and pilings, for the SUNCOR projects. Prepared vacuum pump foundation evaluation report and anchor bolt installation procedure for the Sherritt International leach plant projects. Included preparation of rotating equipment installation standards, specification for installation of equipment base frame and foundation on elevated structural concrete slabs of buildings, equipment review and structural analysis of the existing foundations and installed anchor bolts, preparation of technical reports presenting the results of the analysis, sketches and drawings instructing the client on how to best adapt and repair the installation to meet the intent of standards, codes and specifications. Analyzed and evaluated the Fording River Operations Office Building in British Columbia to assess the adequacy of the structure for adding two more stories on top of the existing building. Prepared studies, design criteria, design reports, plans and specifications for designs related to structural refurbishments, repairs and modifications to existing buildings and roads and bridges. Provided complex machine foundation design and detailing. Designed building, structural parts, supports, platforms and prepared structural drawings, demolition drawings, bill of materials for Nexen Inc. Long Lake Oil & Gas Infill Feed Project. Prepared building layout, elevations, specifications, installation plan and detail engineering design for the structural steel base frame of the skid for supporting building and equipment, for Vaportech Energy Services Inc. Cenovus Bear Lake VRU Project. Included detail engineering design of lifting beams and supporting structures for transportation and installation of the prefabricated buildings and equipments. Provided technical service to projects during various stages including concept optimization, FEED, testing and commissioning. Carried out studies and engineering works to develop Scopes of Work for tender. Performed analysis and design for warehouses, pump buildings and administration buildings. Reviewed project initiation notes and statements of requirements to assess their suitability for implementation to ensure to be cost effective, fit-for-purpose and compliance with Safety and Environmental requirements.

Hatch Ltd., Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (Jun. 2011- Feb. 2012): Civil/structural lead. Designed, checked and supervised the design and preparation of drawings and technical documents for Mosaic Potash-Esterhazy K3 Mine projects in Saskatchewan. Lead of the design projects for phases of feasibility study and FEED (Front End Engineering Design) considering the technical requirements as well as rough investment cost for the project. Included land development, municipal works, site preparation plans, excavation, backfilling, piling, foundations, equipment supports, buildings structural steel and concrete, tunnels, trenches, site buried services, generator foundations, pipe racks, cranes, ore loading conveyor supports and headframe collar house. Provided detail engineering, drawings for conveyor gallery and buildings. Prepared prefeasibility study reports for Eagle Mines ventilation raise shaft, foundation & head frame design. Prepared and coordinated designs and development of drawings for structural steel, concrete buildings, roads, bridges, sewage, sewer, storm water system, pile supported structures, retaining structures, equipment supports, underground utilities, grading and drainage systems. Provided technical services to the projects in all areas of civil and structural engineering works during the various stages including Feasibility Studies, Concept Optimization, Scope of Work Preparation for FEED. Reviewed project initiation notes and statements of requirements to assess their suitability for implementation to ensure to be cost effective, fit-for-purpose and compliance with Safety and Environmental requirements. Carried out studies and engineering works to develop Scopes of Work for tender. Prepared the Basis for Design, adopted appropriate technology, facility safeguarding, safety and environmental essential standards and ensured integration to existing facilities, constructability, operability and lifecycle cost. Designed and checked foundation anchorage, grouting detailing and design as per US and Canadian standards. Prepared machine foundation design and detailings. Prepared proposals and estimation and assisted in bid technical evaluation. Prepared drawings, design criteria and Scope of Work for mining structures and civil works. Liaised with the construction field and interpreted drawings and specifications. Reviewed and assessed field materials testing. Participated in review of contractors submittals. Performed analysis and design for steel and concrete structures including commercial office buildings, pump buildings, warehouses, and administration buildings. Mentored junior staff. Assisted in contract management. Assisted in design of material handling systems.

AMERESCO, Burlington & Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (Jun. 2010- Jul. 2011): Senior Bridge Engineer, Civil/structural lead, project manager, manager of operations. Designed buildings, foundations and heavy equipment support for MCCREEDY-LEVACK ORE SORTING PLANTS of FNX MINING C0MPANY INC. Attended meetings and interacted with clients and contractors. Presented to clients project methodologies and controls where required in order to ensure construction operations are well organized. Supervised providing Engineering Services for Rehabilitation of the Walpole Island Swing Bridge. Designed the modified Bridge structural parts, new bearings, concrete pedestals and supports. Designed jacking beams for lifting the bridge in order to change bearings. Supervised Design of steel and concrete elements in order to restore the damaged structural parts of the bridge. Prepared detailed drawings for bridges. Liaised with the home office and interpreted drawings and specifications. Reviewed and assessed owner’s field materials testing. Participated in review of contractors quality control program. Prepared proposals and supervised Bridge 11 Deck Replacement Study for St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. Prepared and coordinated designs and development of detail engineering, drawings for structural steel, reinforced concrete buildings, roads, bridges, land development, municipal works, grading, sewage and drainage systems. Prepared design criteria, design reports, plans and specifications for designs related to structural refurbishments, repairs and modifications to existing structures. Designed building detailings as per US and Canadian standards. Pursued new business and clients. Assisted in scheduling to ensure that the project is constructed in a timely and cost effective manner. Represented the company with the client on project related works, issues and claims. Assisted in resolution of problems or inconsistencies which occurred throughout the construction project. Developed and maintained relationships with owners, consultants and subcontractors. Mentored junior staff. Performed analysis and design for buildings, warehouses and pumphouses. Prepared and reviewed reports on progress and adjusted work schedules as required. Ensured the corporate health and safety program and quality control plans are adhered to along with project specific and local legislative site regulations and requirements. Prepared proposals and estimation.

Ionic Engineering, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada (Jun. 2009- Jun. 2010): Civil/structural lead, Project manager and Facilities/Maintenance engineer. Designed buildings, crusher foundations, steel structures and heavy equipment support for SIGMA/LAMAQUE Mines projects of Century Mining in Quebec and Vale Inco - Product Processing Plants, Thompson project tankhouse robocrane, smelter, matte processing and Totten Mine projects. Included design of vibrating screen, feed, product chute support, storage bin, mixing tanks, cement silo, cranes, chutes, hoppers, conveyors, building, foundations, crushers steel supports, concrete foundations and various equipment steel and concrete supports. Provided detailed concrete and rebar drawings for buildings and equipment foundations. Provided cost effective detail engineering designs for refurbishment and repair works of existing facilities. Liaised with the construction field and interpreted drawings and specifications. Participated in review of contractors submittals. Prepared structural design of cathode transfer cars, blank storage racks and rails supports for robotic copper stripping system. Designed gravity take-up tower and rail and car puller counterweight system for Xstrata smelter and electrical substation structures for Goldcorp substations. Prepared civil detail engineering designs for tailings facilities, a portable rockfill plant to fill the voids at the orebody for Vale Inco Copper Cliff North Mine. Designed structural supports and foundations of pastefill mixing plant and mill tailings slurry thickener for Rubicon Minerals Phoenix Gold Mine Pastefill Plant. Prepared studies, design criteria and specifications for designs related to refurbishments, repairs and modifications to existing buildings, municipal works and roads. Performed analysis and design for steel and concrete structures including industrial and administration buildings. Designed and analyzed large reciprocating and centrifugal machine foundation systems. Assisted in planning and scheduling. Represented the company with the client on project related works, issues and claims. Assisted in resolution of problems or inconsistencies which occurred throughout the construction project. Coordinated and monitored various job site activities through collaboration with the administration, engineering and construction. Assisted in maintenance, procurement, inventory, materials and contract management. Mentored junior staff. Assisted in design of material handling systems. Assisted in bid process. Prepared proposal. Pursued new business and clients.

Worley Parsons Canada Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Nov. 2008 – Jun. 2009):

Senior Civil/structural Engineer, Project manager. Designed support structures for large equipments, pipe racks, cable tray, etc. for Xstrata Strathcona Mills-Copper Filtration Mining Project, including detail engineering for civil works, land development, concrete and steel structures, buildings, roads, sewage, sewer, storm water pipeline, equipment foundations and cranes. Designed conveyor gallery, vibrating screen, chutes and conveyors support. Prepared civil designs for site grading, roads culverts, bridges and drainage system for phases of feasibility study and FEED. Supervised the design of piling, foundations and structural steel for buildings. Performed analysis and design for steel and concrete structures including commercial office buildings, warehouses, pump buildings, industrial and administration buildings. Attended meetings and provided input/advice to contractors, architects, owners. Checked concrete and steel drawings of buildings and equipment foundations. Assisted the environmental group with hydrological and hydraulic issues, developed storm water management plans, performed hydrologic and hydraulic assessments. Prepared proposal and estimation.

Stantec Mining, North Bay, Ontario, Canada (Oct. 2007 – Nov. 2008): Civil/Structural Department Supervisor, Project Manager and Senior Design Engineer. Designed the service cage and production skip hoist decks for Ivanhoe Mines, Shaft No. 2 Projects, Production Headframes. Civil/structural lead of the design projects for phases of Feasibility study and FEED. Included design of the support structures for auxiliary cage sheave, sinking stool, headframe hoist, the Clamping and Lifting Device supporting structures, overhead bridge crane and shaft steel. Designed pipe rack and equipment support steel structures for Diavik Diamond Mines. Included design of tank platform, overhead cranes, steel structures for pipe racks, cable tray and monorail crane structure. Prepared equipment foundation dynamic analysis and design, civil earthworks, roadworks, parking facilities, underground various top running crane supporting structures, portal structures, dykes and retaining walls. Prepared design related to the provision of municipal infrastructure and land developments. Responsibilities included preparation of design of stormwater management systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems, cost estimates, budgets and QA/QC. Designed, updated, reviewed and modeled hydraulic and hydrology calculations for drainage systems and ponds. Prepared foundation and building detailing design and drawings. Prepared machine foundation design. Prepared modeling, analysis and design of pile foundation systems for dynamic loads. Prepared proposals and estimation and assisted in bid technical evaluation. Performed analysis and design for steel and concrete structures including warehouses, pump buildings, industrial and administration buildings. Prepared drawings and specifications for mining structures and civil works. Prepared and coordinated designs and development of drawings for structural steel, reinforced concrete buildings, retaining structures, underground utilities, sewage, sewer, storm water system, roads, bridges, grading and drainage systems. Liaised with the construction field and interpreted drawings, specifications. Reviewed and assessed QA/QC documents.

CH2M Hill Energy Services and Operations, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Jan. 2007-Oct. 2007):Civil/structural lead of the design projects for Cold Lake South Pipeline System and South Quarter Point Booster Stations Project. Included design of electrical, control, pump buildings, piles, foundations, containment pond, roads, cranes, equipment support structures, platforms and pipe supports. Prepared equipment foundation dynamic analysis, roads culverts, drainage system, underground systems including water and sewer, rough grading, site preparation plans and documents. Designed foundations anchorage, grouting detailing and design as per US and Canadian standards. Designed complex machine foundation and detailing. Civil/structural lead of the design projects for phases of Feasibility study and FEED considering the technical requirements and cost. Prepared modeling, analysis and design of piled foundation systems for dynamic loads. Designed and analyzed large reciprocating and centrifugal machine foundation systems. Provided foundation analysis with Dyna 5 and SAP 2000 considering soil and structural modeling. Performed analysis and design for steel and concrete structures including commercial office buildings, warehouses, pump buildings, industrial and administration buildings. Prepared detail engineering for land development, municipal works, roads, sewage, sewer, sanitary and storm water facilities. Assisted the environmental group with hydrological and hydraulic issues, developed storm water management plans, performed hydrologic and hydraulic assessments. Prepared proposal and pursued new business and clients. Prepared and coordinated designs and development of drawings for buildings, pile supported structures, retaining structures, equipment supports, roads, bridges, grading and drainage systems.

SNC-Lavalin Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Jul. 2006–Jan. 2007): Civil/structural lead of the design projects for Husky oil and gas Operations, Fort McMurray. Included land development, site preparation plans, pipe racks, cranes, catchment basins, pond design, road relocation design, temporary and permanent camp design, deep underground facilities design, wastewater collection and treatment options, equipment foundation dynamic analyses. Prepared and coordinated detail engineering, designs and development of drawings for buildings, roads, pile supported structures, retaining structures, modularized platforms, skids, culverts and bridges. Designed, updated, reviewed and modeled hydraulic and hydrology calculations for drainage systems, sewers, culverts and ponds. Prepared studies, design criteria, design reports, plans and specifications for designs related to repairs and modifications to existing steel and concrete structures. Civil/structural lead of the design projects for phases of feasibility study and FEED considering the technical requirements as well as rough investment cost for the project. Designed complex machine foundations. Prepared modeling, analysis and design of pile foundation systems for dynamic loads. Provided technical service to the projects in all areas of civil and structural works during the various stages including Concept Optimization and FEED. Coordinated all areas of work covered under Civil and Structural Engineering for assigned engineering department projects. These included all activities associated with industrial, commercial and residential buildings, bridge, infrastructure projects including land development, municipal works, roads, water supply, drainage systems, activities associated with geotechnical engineering, topographical and hydrographical surveys. Reviewed project initiation notes and statements of requirements to assess their suitability for implementation to ensure to be cost effective, fit-for-purpose and compliance with safety and environmental requirements. Prepared the Basis for Design, adopted appropriate technology, facility safeguarding, safety and environmental standards and ensured integration to existing facilities, constructability, operability and lifecycle cost. Performed analysis and design for warehouses and buildings. Designed and analyzed reciprocating and centrifugal machine foundation systems. Provided foundation analysis with Dyna 5 considering soil and structural modeling. Prepared design and procedures related to the provision of municipal infrastructure for land developments. Responsibilities included preparation of design of stormwater management systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems and cost estimates. Prepared design and drawings for culverts, site grading, drainage system, potentially contaminated pond, underground drainage system, storm, sanitary, oily water sewer, storm water pipeline, sluice gates, weirs, tank dykes, piling, pipe supports, bridge and buildings for North West Upgrader project.

Taggart Construction, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (May 2003 – June 2006): Construction engineer, Civil/structural lead, Project Engineer and Field Engineer for construction of Innes Road, land development, municipal works, sewage, sewer, storm water drain facilities and Pumping Station Projects. Liaised with the Engineering Office and interpreted drawings and specifications. Checked drawings and specifications issued to the field and reported ambiguities, interferences or errors found on drawings, specifications and assigned work. Reviewed and assessed Owner's QA surveying. Participated in review of contractors Quality Control program. Assisted QA in review of material certification. Assisted Engineering home office in preparation and conveyance of Engineering Change Notices. Participated in review of Contractor's submittals. Provided technical support to construction activities at the worksite, while expediting design changes for timely response to site queries. Advised site manager, construction manager and contractors on the interpretation of civil and structural drawings and specifications and advised on additional details or clarifications required from project design. Reviewed proposals for field changes and substitutions and recommended action to the engineering manager and site manager for approval. Obtained and supplied field representatives and QA/QC inspectors with applicable codes, manufacturer's instructions, vendor drawings and installation procedures required for field work. Assisted material control group when requested in inspection of equipment and material. Assisted in problem recognition and resolution. Performed duties requested by construction managers. Supervised preparation and checking of design and specification for land development, municipal works, roadway pavement structures and drain facilities as well as sewage, sewer, storm water pipeline, retaining walls, culverts, road barriers, bumper walls, guard rails and gutters for the Innes Road Widening. Coordinated and participated in inspections and engineered road and bridge rehabilitations. Supervised overall planning and scheduling to ensure that the project is constructed in a timely and cost effective manner. Represented the company with the client on project related works, issues and claims. Assisted in resolution of problems or inconsistencies which occurred throughout the construction project.

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