ALDOUS WALTERS
P.Eng., MBA, PMP, FEC, FGC(Hon.)
Fort McMurray,Canada
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager who meets tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
SR. PROJECT MANAGER
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD
Fort McMurray, AB
10.2018 - Current
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using project management methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and execution.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Maintained strict budgetary control on Capital and Expense projects ranging from $100K to $100M and working with project teams to track costs and control expenditures without sacrificing quality. from concept to field completion.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders, including project contributors, business, operational and technical resources insuring that their requirements were achieved.
- Practiced operational discipline such as adherence to safety, company procedures and risk management during all aspects of project development and execution
PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEERING
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Successfully completed 160, $25+M maintenance and consulting projects (avg.
- 150+ man-hours) in 2017.
- These included material requisitions for HVAC units, vendor drawing approvals for purchase, engineering design for installation, factory acceptance testing and construction support. Managed high performing results driven multi disciplinary engineering team. Applied ExxonMobil's Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) to projects. Promoted safe work environment with no personal injuries and no first aids, no recordable, no medical aids, and no loss time injuries.
- Ensured compliance with Company directives such as loss prevention (LPSA) and adherence to company work and design standards while providing coaching as needed. Achieved results and increased team productivity by mitigating risks and addressing challenges and constraints to achieve project completion goals. Performed regular monitoring and reviewing of deliverables to increased quality. Added value by doing more work internally achieving company goals to realize efficiencies. Maintained clear lines of communication with Stakeholders and ensured that their interests were addressed Highlighted projects included: $10M rebranding of onsite cafeterias (Tim Hortons, Subway, Pizza 73); Procurement and installation of Safe haven module; Stilling well sump redesign and replacement and improvement of Safety Infrastructure of Extraction plant.
- Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
PROJECT MANAGER EXECUTION
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Successfully completed 48 expense projects (large & small) with an overall value of approximately $ 6.5 M.
- Emphasized safety by following company safe practices resulting in no personal injuries and zero first aids, medical aids, or loss time injuries in all projects.
- In addition to the Project Management responsibilities, was the Syncrude Responsible Member- Permit to Practice- for the Site Engineering Services' - Facilities Team for their Engineering Work Packages (55+).
- SSC (Syncrude Safety Committee) participant and member.
PROJECT MANAGER FACILITIES
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Utilized proprietary project management as well as ExxonMobil's EMCAPS processes to successfully complete facilities engineering projects.
- Managed projects with annual value of $5-10M which included facility expansions and renovations for staff and plant use as well as procurement of equipment.
- Oversaw capital and expense projects: securing funding, scheduling engineering, permitting engineering packages, managing contractors, and monitoring costs in order to ensure completion of projects safely, on budget and on schedule.
- Used Key tools such as SAP for requisitions, work orders and Purchase Orders.
BUSINESS ANALYST
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD., PROCESS CONTROL & AUTOMATION
Fort McMurray, AB
10.2005 - 12.2009
- Successfully provided support services in Information Systems that included successful upgrade of vibration monitoring software (Enshare) to latest version on time and within agreed to quality parameters.
- Other activities included, business controls, software design, software support and project management support.
MINING ENGINEER
Marston Ltd.
Calgary, AB
02.2004 - 10.2005
- Completed long-range planning on Mincom Mine Planning platform which included dump and dyke design, material balances, cross sections and status maps.
- Provided client specific project management documents to be used for future projects.
Education
MBA - Executive MBA
Queens University
Kingston, ON 06.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering - Co-op Program
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB 09.1990 - 12.1996
Skills
Project Life Cycle Management
undefinedAdditional Information
Course - Theory of the resolution of invention-related tasks (TRIZ) - A systematic approach for understanding and solving any problem and a catalyst for innovation and invention.
Oxford Creativity - SAID - Oxford University, UK
Certification
PMP - #2103081
Certificates
2020 - Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2010 - Diploma Construction Administration - University of Alberta
2006 - Graduate Certificate in Project Management - University of Alberta
2001 - Diploma Object Oriented Software Technology - University of Alberta
Timeline
PMP - #2103081
01-2021
SR. PROJECT MANAGER
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD
10.2018 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEERING
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD
01.2013 - 10.2018
PROJECT MANAGER EXECUTION
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD
01.2012 - 01.2013
PROJECT MANAGER FACILITIES
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD
01.2009 - 01.2012
MBA - Executive MBA
Queens University
06.2006 - 04.2008
BUSINESS ANALYST
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD., PROCESS CONTROL & AUTOMATION
10.2005 - 12.2009
MINING ENGINEER
Marston Ltd.
02.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering - Co-op Program
University of Alberta
09.1990 - 12.1996
P.Eng. - M60037 (APEGA)
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