Abraham (Abe) Falola
Calgary,AB
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive organizational success. Passionate about new technology implementation to drive productivity growth and educated management decision making. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Reliability Projects Implementation
TC Energy
Calgary, AB
03.2018 - Current
- Led the delivery of over 650 million dollars in new infrastructure development projects from British Columbia through Quebec.
- Envisioned and collaborated with supply chain management to implement model regional contracting strategy, delivering nearly 18% in cost savings.
- Delivered 21% in year-over-year value creation enabling the execution of break-in capital and GPMC projects.
- Collaborated with internal commercial, technical, operations and maintenance teams as well as external oversight and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable codes and industry standards.
- Led the implementation of new technologies and leveraged industry best practices to deliver stellar project delivery and execution performance, asset optimization and business reliability.
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary internal teams to design, develop and implement technology-based solutions allowing virtual project monitoring and reduced emissions footprint in line with sustainability goals.
Senior Manager, Special Projects
Aegion Corporation
Calgary, AB
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed cross-functional teams providing maintenance, engineering design, and construction services; doubled margins, reduced turnover rates by 38%, and achieved triple zero safety performance.
- Developed cross-functional skill mentorship program to improve knowledge retention and people growth.
- Oversaw vendor relationships to foster performance monitoring, issue resolution and statement of work reviews.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Developed and updated business implementation strategies to document objectives, technologies, schedules and funding.
- Led process improvements to optimize operations leading to over 24% in cost avoidance and improved safety & quality reporting.
- Led diverse corporate-wide technology transformation to improve project safety, quality and reporting performance.
Project Manager
Pembina Pipelines
Calgary, AB
04.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed a diverse portfolio of pipeline and facility construction and maintenance projects in Alberta.
- Developed, tracked, and maintained project budgets, forecasts, and schedules.
- Oversaw permitting, contractor selection and evaluation, contract development and management, safety and quality performance management, and commercial and legal assessments.
- Facilitated several kick-off, decision, status update, and brainstorming meetings with multi-disciplinary internal and external stakeholders.
Project Engineer
CATCOR Inc
Regina, SK
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all deliverables prior to submission.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Education
MBA - Advanced Business Administration
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Regina
Regina, SK04-2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Performance Tracking and Management
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Operations Management
- Project Planning & Management
- Budget Management
- Schedule Management
- Performance Management
- Contract Management
- Technology Implementation
- Documentation and Reporting
- Technical and Business Acumen
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Fellow, Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
- Member, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE International)
- Member, Project Management Institute
Accomplishments
- TransCanada: Gold Employee Spotlight for Sustainability (2019)
- Aegion Corporation: Corporate Values Recognition for innovation (2018, 2016)
- Governor-General's Engineering Excellence Recognition (2015)
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer - APEGA, APEGS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI
- Leadership in Safety Excellence; Ground Disturbance Level II; Active Construction Safety Tickets
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Reliability Projects Implementation
TC Energy
03.2018 - Current
Senior Manager, Special Projects
Aegion Corporation
05.2016 - 03.2018
Project Manager
Pembina Pipelines
04.2013 - 05.2016
Project Engineer
CATCOR Inc
04.2010 - 03.2013
MBA - Advanced Business Administration
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
University of Regina
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