Blair McDonald
Suite ***
Burlington, ON
L7R 1Z3
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please consider this resume for employment opportunities within the Engineering branch of your company. I possess the necessary education and work experience to excel in this capacity.
I am a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Program at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. I was recently employed with the Canadian Coast Guard during work term experiences and am currently working with Peter Kiewit Sons Co, as an Estimator/Engineer.
In addition to the theoretical knowledge gained through this program of study, I have acquired broad practical experience through the completion of previous work placements. With Canadian Coast Guard I was involved in the construction aspect of Engineering, including Project Management, design and currently while at Peter Kiewit, I am involved in estimation of cost and constructability of major projects, as well as scheduling and contract proposals.
I am a multi-skilled individual with well developed communication skills, international work experience and the ability to perform a variety of tasks at a high level of proficiency and effectiveness. I look forward to hearing from you regarding this opportunity and may be reached at 905-***-**** or via email at *********@*******.*** .
Sincerely,
Blair McDonald
BLAIR Mc DONALD
2067 Prospect St
Suite 502
Burlington, ON
L7R 1Z3
*********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Graduated from Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Co-op program
SKILLS
1 ACI concrete inspection certified.
2 Computer skills include Primavera (P6), Maple, Solid Works, Micro-Station, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Google sketch and typing
3 Valid driver’s license
4 Time management, Fast learner, Scheduling
5 Team skills accompanied by ability for individual work
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1 Weight training and active living
2 Active guitar/Accordion Player
3 Planted trees at a local area destroyed by fire
4 Soccer, Ice Hockey, etc
REFERENCS: Available upon request.
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Sept 2008 to Present Peter Kiewit Sons Co
Engineer/Estimator
1. Scheduling construction sequence
2. Managing labour, equipment and other resources
3. Estimating project cost and constructability
4. Working in a team environment to solve problems and to ensure completion of goals
5. Preparing RFQ’s and RFP’s and other contract proposals.
6. Dealing with contracts and owners.
Jan – April 2007 Canadian Coast Guard MCI-DFO, NL
& Sept-Dec 2007 Work term student
1. Designed a prototype for improved capturing of buoys.
2. Researched, located and ordered replacement fog detectors for various sites on the island. Installed and tested these fog detectors.
3. Performed various site inspections
4. Changed over the database used to track and record work done on buoys all over the Province to a new computer program.
May – Aug 2006 Lloyd’s Register NA, St. John’s, NL
& Sept-Dec 2005 Lloyd’s Register EMEA, Aberdeen, Scotland
Work Term Student
1. Worked on Inspection of materials used, construction of and assembly of Additional Living Quarters for the Terra Nova FPSO.
2. Verified possible corrosion sites and useful life of piping from P&ID.
3. Participated in various Corrosion training courses.
4. Mapped the process of various forms (Regulatory Query Forms, Change Request, Comment Response Sheets, etc.) in and out of the Office.
5. Attended Various Site jobs verifying different material test.