Igor Benz

Mechanical CAD Design / Drafting Technician

adf74r@r.postjobfree.com • 780-***-****

linkedin.com/in/igor-benz-b0649341 • Edmonton, AB

Summary

Talented mechanical designer with experience and knowledge in developing sheet metal product design using Solid Works, and creating CAD Drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Knowledgeable in Engineering Drafting, 3D modelling and 2D drafting, project management, mechanical engineering, and product development. Demonstrated aptitude to convey design intent using hand sketches or other techniques to ensure understandable product scope and conveyed to technical or non-technical audiences in the design cycle. Detail-oriented, analytical and methodical with insightful critical thinking to resolve operations and people-centric work issues even under stressful work conditions. Capable to work effectively with internal departments and external customers.

Technical Proficiencies

3D Design & Engineering Software:

SolidWorks, Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor

Tools:

Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office

Career Experience

Custom Vac Services Ltd, Nisku, AB 2018 – 2019

CAD Design / Drafting Technician

Orchestrated technical assistance in engineering, designing, and testing sheet metal, plate and structural member products ranging from small items to large complex assemblies for various customers while working collaboratively with design team and individually on CAD projects. Provided technical support in creating engineering designs and drawings according to ASME Section VIII, Div. I Pressure Vessels. Responded and addressed all emerging technical issues promptly on the shop floors, including manufacturing specifications, BOM's or routing. Established and sustained long lasting working relationships with customers, subcontractors and vendors. Coached and mentored junior design and drafting technicians regarding CAD Models, blueprints and design drawings to optimized efficiency.

Successfully designed and developed engineering drawings using primary concepts, sketches, BOM's and CAD models of Hydro Excavation Vacuum Trucks while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Ensured compliance with ABSA and CSA B620 code requirements by reviewing drawings for conformity and errors.

Redrafted company’s drafting standards while organizing existing ones according to ASME Y14.x.

Efficiently completed 3D and 2D designs of the most complicated products while contributing to a diverse range of company’s projects.

R. Stahl Ltd, Edmonton, AB 2010 – 2017

3D CAD Designer / Applications Engineer I

Oversaw construction projects by designing various sheet metal and structural products, including overseeing and inspecting mechanical installations executed by the production department. Optimized cost effectiveness by modifying existing assets while maintaining highest safety and reliability standards such as NEC, CEC, ATEX and IECEx for control stations, terminal boxes, Broz panels and temporary power equipment. Brainstormed new ideas to existing product line by designing, building, and testing prototypes of new and existing products. Liaised with sales department with BOMs and drawings during quotation process.

Efficiently created engineering designs, drawings and specifications for new lines of explosion protection and electrical products and designed 3D models of products.

Successfully completed an urgent order by assembling the entire product line as well as designing and developing assistive equipment to speed up the high precision processes of electro-mechanical assembly products.

Genmark Engineering & Management Ltd, Edmonton, AB 2007 – 2009

Mechanical Draftsperson

Developed detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment and controls, using CAD. Analyzed specifications, sketches, drawings, and ideas to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed. Performed various tasks during the execution of active projects, including formulating construction specifications, costs and material estimates as well as determining project and drafting requirements by coordinating with clients. Created sketches of client's infrastructure by recording on-site field measurements.

Developed and interpreted conventional and CAD engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for overhead and portal cranes, runway systems and supports.

Created project drawings, final set of drawings and fabrication drawings with the help of sketches, initial concepts, engineering calculations and specification sheets.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk, Republic of Belarus

Engineering CAD Technician

Digital School Diploma, Edmonton, Alberta

Certifications

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) – Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks and Autodesk Certificates.