Mechanical Engineer Technical Support

Horia Urdea, P. Eng.

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Motivated in a challenging work environment, either as a member of a multidisciplinary team, or independent; hardworking and reliable team player;

• Strong time management skills; able to balance time between tasks to ensure that deadlines are met while maintaining a high level of quality;

• Passion for technology, high capacity and desire to learn new things, develop new skills and abilities;

• Availability for geographic mobility, extensive traveling, and other job-related requirements. COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient user of MS-Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Maximo, SAP, Mathematica

• Programming: Mathematica

• Operating Systems: MS Windows, MS Dos

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Apr 2022 – Present, Mechanical Engineer- Maintenance, Azomures Fertilizer Complex, Tg Mures, Romania:

• Supervised repairs and maintenance of vessels, piping, pumps, compressors

• Provided engineering and technical support as part of Maintenance Department for preventive equipment maintenance and repairs

Feb 2016 – Present, Mechanical Engineer, self-employed

• Mechanical Engineering designs and consultancy

• Verified with SolidWorks Simulations lubricators used in oil fields

• Designed foldable cranes

• Designed core guillotine

• Designed ramps for trucks

Nov 2014 – May 2015, Mechanical Engineer, Glenmore Machining and Supply, Calgary:

• Liaised with top management in the development of project scope, cost estimates and scheduling of projects

• Prepared fabrication and assembly drawings for BOPs

• Prepared, maintained and reviewed design packages to meet the requirements of API

• Performed detailed reviews of engineering projects for compliance with customer requirements, codes and standards

• Provided technical support services for sales and customer inquires Feb 2013 – Jan 2014, Engineering Manager, Kismet Engineering, Calgary:

• Performed mechanical systems FEA analysis

• Designed, checked and approved mechanical projects

• Site visits and direct customer contacts

Jun 2011 – Jan 2013, Engineering Supervisor, Chinook Industrial Ltd., Calgary:

• Conducted engine head failure analysis

• Performed internal audits and dealt with external audits ISO 9001

• Improved company’s Quality Management System

• Improved designs of reciprocating compressor valves

• Trained in the design of lubrication systems for reciprocating compressors and pumps Jan 2006 – Jun 2011, Quality Control Manager, Baker Hughes - Shaped Charge Plant, Standard, Alberta, Canada:

• Ensured that all aspects of production were according to the most up-to-date engineering specifications

• Checked liner powder mixing, liner powder component verification, explosive powder verification, press calibration updates

• Verified new tooling for liner press using CMM (Coordinates Measuring Machine) with PCDMIS

4.3 software.

• Dealt with external API audits

Aug 1996 – Feb 2002, Mechanical Engineer, Azomures Fertilizer Complex, Tg Mures, Romania Urea, Ammonia, Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilizer Blending, Nitric Acid and Melamine plants:

• Performed inspections of boilers, pressure vessels and pipes according to ISCIR – Romanian industry codes, practices and standards

• Worked closely with site Operations personnel

• Conducted and performed in-process and final NDT inspections (Dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing) of drawn products and fabricated metal parts;

• Performed measurements of hardness and thickness using ultrasonic NDT equipment

(Krautkramer)

• Organized and executed Tensile & Compression Testing, Bending Testing, Hardness Testing, Shock Testing (Charpy Impact Tester)

• Planned and executed dimensional and visual inspections

• Organized and performed High Pressure Leak Testing

• Organized and executed failure analyses and recurrence prevention for pipes, pressure vessels, turbines, reciprocating and turbo compressors, and pumps Oct 1992 – May 1994, Mechanical EIT, Azomures Fertilizer Complex, Tg Mures, Romania Urea, Ammonia, Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilizer Blending, Nitric Acid and Melamine plants:

• Supervised repairs and maintenance of vessels, piping, pumps, compressors

• Provided engineering and technical support as part of Maintenance Department for preventive equipment maintenance and repairs

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Apr 2002 – Sep 2003, Fabrication Worker, Metro Aluminum Products Ltd., Calgary: Fabricated aluminum windows, doors and frames

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2003 – 2007, University of Calgary, Canada Thesis: A Model for Simulation of Wind Induced Vibrations on Power Lines Related courses:

• Compressible Flow Mechanics

• Numerical Methods for Engineers

• Fundamentals of Hydraulics in Pipeline Systems

• Noise and Vibration Pipeline Engineering

• Applied Probability

Dipl. Ing, Mechanical Engineering, 1987 – 1992, Polytechnic University, Timisoara, Romania Solid Works 2013, Simulation Nonlinear course, Sep 2013, Javelin, Calgary Natural Gas Reciprocating Compressors course, Nov 2011, PEICE, Calgary Ultrasonic Level I Course (Code 205) in accordance with guidelines established in CAN/CGSB 48.9712-95, Sep 2002, South Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary MEMBERSHIP

Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA

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