Mechanical Engineering Technologist/Draftsperson/Designer

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Ontario, L5J 1C9 289-***-****

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DARREN A. WARD

SUMMARY Detail oriented, efficient, and organized professional who has graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Niagara College with honours. Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make well thought out decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical. Resourceful in the completion of projects and very effective at multi-tasking.

SKILLS & ABILITIES • Class G Driver’s License

Gas Technician II and III certification

Working At Heights

Lift Truck Certified

Nuclear Safety Training (CNL, Chalk River)

Orange Badge Nuclear Protection

Overhead Crane Certification

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2013 – 2018 (versions)

AutoCAD Mechanical 2013 – 2018 (versions)

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Catia V5, PLM, EV6, VPM, Teamcenter, Sharepoint

EXPERIENCE PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Draftsperson/Designer

Dec 9, 2019 – February 26, 2021

Worked independently and in a team environment as a draftsperson/designer for aerospace applications.

Experience with software such as VPM, EV6, PLM, Catia V5 and various other software programs.

Worked closely with fellow draftpersons and designers to detail drawings and design parts and assemblies within Pratt & Whitney’s turbine engine family – following strict protocol and guidelines that adhere to their policies. Detailed inspection drawings for turbine engine parts and assemblies for business, regional, general, helicopter, commercial, and military aviation turbine engines as well as auxiliary power units.

Worked mainly in the combustion department as well as performing interdepartmental Work as well.

MOVENTAS

Wind Energy Gearbox Technician

April 8 - Present

Responsible for a wide variety of tasks related to the disassembly and assembly of gear boxes in the wind turbine energy industry.

Tasks including but not limited to inspections, documentation, movement of materials, disassembly of the product, assembly of the product, and testing of the product. Additional tasks include critical part inspection with large, high precision measuring tools, record keeping, information management, and other administrative duties to support customer and team related projects.

Achieved lift truck and overhead crane certifications in which many large materials are moved strictly using an overhead crane, jib crane and lift truck. APEX CUTTING TOOLS

Mechanical Engineering Designer

Oct. 2017 – Aug. 2018

Worked independently and in a team environment as a mechanical engineering designer. Designed a complete range of solid and brazed carbide tools, customized end mills and milling cutters, single and multi-step drills, carbide roughers for power generating turbines, high performance PCD/CBN/Cermet cutters and other custom designs for hole making in the automotive, aerospace and power generation industries. Used state of the art software such as Autodesk Inventor Professional 2017/18 and AutoCAD Mechanical 2017/18 for full design capabilities and developmental creativity. Worked closely with customers with outstanding customer service to make sure all tools were delivered on time, within spec and within budget. Worked closely with fellow engineering designers and shop floor machinists to design and manufacture the most efficient product possible. LIBURDI AUTOMATION INC.

Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Oct. 2014 – May 2017

Worked independently and collaborated in a team environment. Assisted and lead teams in the development, manufacturing and testing of automated orbital weld heads.

Proficient in understanding 2D and 3D drawings including detail drawings, sub-assemblies, final assemblies and electrical schematics.

Planned, produced and integrated new or changed mechanical parts. Installed all electrical components for weld heads including reading schematics, soldering and crimping.

Assisted mechanical engineers in development, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Engineered necessary changes to approved drawings to improve functionality of the product. Responsible for all necessary paperwork and documentation related to the product. Specialized in standard, custom and prototype product development. Active in a wide range of engineering services such as upgrade analysis, performance monitoring and repair development.

Configured and tested systems based on system configuration drawings. Interfaced with customers for F.A.T. and gathered system workflow information. Performed pre-commissioning and commissioning duties on all systems. Received training in Nuclear Safety for future on-site service work. EDUCATION NIAGARA COLLEGE – WELLAND ONTARIO – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Graduated with 3.8 GPA

Graduated with Honours

Was awarded the Niagara Scholar Award for maintaining a high GPA. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Niagara Skilled Trades Academy – Gas Technician II and II A.N. Myer Secondary School – O.S.S.D.

REFERENCES Paul Devitt - Apex Cutting Tools – 905-***-**** Alain Goulet – Apex Cutting Tools – (905) – 359-4198 WEBSITE https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-ward-51643613a/

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