sr. structural designer

VICENTE N. ZABALA

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Stouffville, ON, Canada, L4A 8B7

Home: 905-***-****

Mobile: 647-***-****

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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, mining, commercial, industrial, gas & oil, 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)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Software Skills

• AutoCAD r2.6, 10, 12, 14, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011

• AUTODESK REVIT 2011, DOS 6.2

• WIN 3.1/3, 11/95 • MS WORD 6.9 • MS WORKS 3.0 • WINDOWS NT

• MS OFFICE package • NORTON COMMAND • MicroStation 95/V8

• PDS Plant Design System

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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, Industrial Buildings, offshore / onshore.

Excellent structural design competence for reinforce concrete elements and deep experience in struct’l steel.

VICENTE N. ZABALA

Home: 905-642-074

Mobile: 647-***-****

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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

Self Employed VARIUS CLIENT 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 WESTPRO SALES, INC. Mississauga, ON 1995-1997

AutoCAD Operator

Structural CADD r14 Technician ZUHAIR FAYEZ & ASSOCIATE Jeddah, K.S.A. 1985-1994

Mechanical Draftsperson WALLACE CONSTRACTOR LTD. Singapore 1983-1985

Draftsperson/Assistant 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 1974-1980

E.R.I.S.T Drafting Technology Manila, Philippines 1974

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Knight of Columbus, Council 8809 Toronto. ON 1995 - Present

Infant Jesus Assembly 2692 Civilian Police College Toronto, ON 1997

Toronto Police Headquarters

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