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Claudio Santoro
La Prairie,QC
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Amprolys Canada Inc.Montreal, QC
Sales & Service Agent Europe
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Analyzed customer requirements and proposed technical solutions.
- Reviewed vendor products for compatibility with existing infrastructure components.
- Created comprehensive documentation including user manuals, system diagrams, flowcharts and other materials related to software development projects.
- Reviewed vendor products for compatibility with existing infrastructure components.
- Interfaced with external vendors regarding hardware procurement needs.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with programs and systems.
BASF Switzerland AG
Construction & Project / Engineering Manager
05.2010 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for the execution of Capital Projects up to $6M in BASF chemical plants in Switzerland, Germany, and France
- Scope of work includes concept design, life cycle cost analysis, creation of tender documents, supervision of the project execution and ensure cross collaboration with the internal and external stake holders
- Achieve business objectives in terms of capital cost expense and savings
- Responsible for EH&S implementation and compliance during all project's phases
- Responsible for projects documentation compliance and handover to the operation teams
- Creation of tender documents for assembly and installation work in the field of Mechanical Engineering under close cooperation with the Project Team
- Supervising and monitoring of the manufacturing and execution of mechanical installations, in compliance with the specified quality requirements and company standards
- Cooperation with technical purchasing and external suppliers for the advantageous procurement of technical goods and services
- Develop alternative solutions considering life cycle costs
- Preparation of cost estimates and schedules
- Maintain, extend, or adapt existing detail specifications
- Develop and establish new mechanical specification
- Support or lead mechanical commissioning
- Preparation of technical documentation, official approvals, operating manuals, handover protocols, etc
- Of installations within the faculty
- Ensure compliance with relevant Environment, Health and Safety standards, technical regulations/standards and local regulatory requirements in the design, installation, and commissioning
- Conducting the function 'Lead of Construction' or, if applicable, 'Construction Manager' in investment and maintenance projects with the defined responsibilities
- Lead the execution of mechanical installations in compliance with the required quality standards / company standard
- Manage external resources to successfully complete project assignments.
Ciba - Ceigy AG, Germany
Plant engineer in water & paper treatment and pigment production
01.2001 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Troubleshooting and cost analysis as well as elimination of process vulnerabilities
- Coordination of major inspections and overhauls with cost and time evaluation
- Spare parts management
- Responsible for scaffolding design and erection
- Elaboration and execution of capital and overhaul projects
- SAP Teacher and Key User ALM
- Construction Management of projects with budgets over $0.5M.
Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Germany
Buildings Construction Manager for Special Projects
01.1997 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Construction of new buildings for personal care business
- Capital project budgets > $30M
- Technical responsible of the new Building in terms of spare parts handling, planning and supervision TAR and management of recommissioning.
Ciba - Geigy AG, Germany
Technical Services Mechanic
01.1988 - 01.1997
Job overview
- Maintenance & Inspection of different Mechanical Equipment (rotating equipment, cooling systems, vessels, filtration systems, etc…)
- Deputy Maintenance Team Leader.
Education
Academy of Industry And CommerceWaldshut, Germany
Bachelor: Professional in Mechanics from Mechanical Engineering
12.1993
Commerce Institute Rheinfelden Germany
Apprenticeship in Industrial Mechanics
12.1988
German high school
Diploma
12.1984
Skills
- Very strong project management skills
- Dedicated to completing a project by the customer or company deadline
- Can be trusted to lead independently and make correct decisions to deliver results
- Strong background in a broad range of industrial engineering projects
- Know how to connect with and bring maximum performance out of teams
- MS-Office / MS Project
- SAP
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Professional Networking
- Technical Support
- Meeting Coordination
- Customer Complaint Resolution
Certification
- Qualified Person to PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) for pipelines and vessels - T
- V certified.
- Value based engineering training at BASF.
Languages
German
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
French
Professional
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Timeline
Sales & Service Agent Europe
Amprolys Canada Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Construction & Project / Engineering Manager
BASF Switzerland AG
05.2010 - 07.2022
Plant engineer in water & paper treatment and pigment production
Ciba - Ceigy AG
01.2001 - 04.2010
Buildings Construction Manager for Special Projects
Ciba Specialty Chemicals
01.1997 - 01.2001
Technical Services Mechanic
Ciba - Geigy AG
01.1988 - 01.1997
Academy of Industry And Commerce
Bachelor: Professional in Mechanics from Mechanical Engineering
Commerce Institute Rheinfelden Germany
Apprenticeship in Industrial Mechanics
German high school
Diploma