VICENTE N. ZABALA

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Niagara, On L2E 2E9

Mobile: 416-***-****

adb0rh@r.postjobfree.com

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-***-****

adb0rh@r.postjobfree.com

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

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