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HIZIR BOZKURT

Toronto,ONTARIO

Summary

Metallurgical&Materials Engineer/International Welding Engineer with over 10 years of experience in Railway Construction works. Worked at multinational and reputable companies at Contractor and Subcontractor side. Experienced in EPC contracts and international requirements for job execution, contractor/subcontractor management. Professional understanding and high recognition of HSE requirements and regulations. Competent in scheduling, budget management, material take off, in-depth knowledge of rail works, and site installation. Has technical experience on railway construction(ballasted track,embedded track,pedestal track,rail welds,CWR destressing etc.),railway materials, railway machinery and equipment, railway crossing, railway maintenance and rehabilitation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Track Manager

Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd (“FCC Canada”)
Toronto, Ontario
02.2024 - Current

• Managing of trackwork activities in accordance with signed contract and related standards
• Leading of development phase of the Lakeshore West rail corridor
• Managing and organizing the site teams and subcontractors’ selection
• The coordination and communication with related departments(Civil/E&M)
• Preparing of track construction methodology and work plans
• Design reviewing and constructability evaluation
• Selection of Machinery/Equipment and trackwork materials in accordance with the contract and approved work plans
• Support the rest of the departments: Planning, Cost control, Estimating, Scheduling, Design/technical office, HS, Qa/Qc.
• Supporting of the CJV procurement department providing ongoing support to the procurement process regarding supplies, rentals/leasing and subcontractors
• Being part of training programs for local staff, when it comes to track Works, both for development of contents and as a trainer
• Liase with key stakeholders (i.e. subcontractors, client, union representatives, etc)
• Preparing and implementing of the trackwork schedule
• Attending to the weekly/monthly meetings with project partners and Client

Tracworks Project Manager

CI-AY Muhendislik
Krizevci, Croatia
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managing of whole trackwork construction activities in accordance with signed contract and related standards.
  • Attending to the weekly and monthly coordination/progress meetings with Engineer and Employer
  • Supporting of the design department
  • Managing and organizing the site teams and subcontractors
  • The coordination and communication with the employer.
  • Ordering of the trackwork and construction materials in accordance with specifications and signed contract with client
  • Arranging and attending to the factory and site inspection tests for materials and equipments
  • Developing and implementing of QA/QC programs for trackworks construction phases
  • Preparing and implementing the trackwork construction schedule
  • Preparing and monitoring of the project budget
  • Testing and commissioning

Execution and Technical Affairs Chief

YAPIRAY Railway Construction Syst.Industry and Trade INC.
Istanbul, Turkey
07.2021 - 03.2022

• Technically supporting of the other departments(PMO,Design,Tender,Purchasing)
• Supporting of the Project teams about technical issues
• Reviewing of the new designs’ applicability
• Creating of execution documents in accordance with the site applications, ERQ and related standards
• Attending to the site visits and meetings with clients for tender preparations
• Searching of new methods and machinery for Trackworks to improve the efficiencies of the projects
• Reviewing and evaluating of the project materials in accordance with technical specifications
• Managing of the relations with clients and suppliers for the trackworks materials such as rail,turnout,fastening systems,welding kits,machinery and equipments

Trackworks Chief

YAPI MERKEZI Construction and Industry Inc.
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managing of whole trackworks construction activities such as;

-Track Laying works including slab, embedded and column (pedestal)tracks

-Turnout laying works

-Ballast laying works

-Alumino-thermite and Flash butt welding including distressing welds according to the EN 14730, EN 14587, AREMA

-Tamping and stabilization works according to EN 1323, AREMA

-Testing and commissioning according to the EN 13231,AREMA

  • Ordering of trackwork construction materials
  • Preparing and implementing of work schedule
  • Preparing and monitoring of the budget
  • Contributing to the preparation of railway plans with the design department
  • Selection of Machinery/Equipment and trackwork materials in accordance with the contract and approved work plans
  • Support the rest of the departments: Planning, Cost control, Estimating, Scheduling, Design/technical office, HS, QA/QC.
  • Supporting of the procurement department providing ongoing support to the procurement process regarding supplies, rentals/leasing and subcontractors
  • Being part of training programs for local staff, when it comes to track Works, both for development of contents and as a trainer
  • Attending to the weekly and monthly coordination/progress meetings with Engineer and Employer

Trackworks Chief

YAPIRAY Railway Construction Syst.Industry and Trade INC.
Dakar, Senegal
04.2018 - 11.2019

• Assisting of the Project Manager
• Managing of whole trackworks activities such as;
- Track Laying works including slab, embedded and column(pedestal)tracks
- Turnout Laying works
- Ballast Laying works
- AT/ Flash butt welding including destressing welds according to the related standards
- Tamping and stabilization works according to the related standards
- Static and Dynamic track measuring according to the related standards
- Rail grinding
• Ordering of trackwork machinery,equipments and materials
• Preparing and implementing the trackwork schedule on site
• Preparing and monitoring of the project budget
• Preparing of QC documents for trackworks such as MS,ITP
• Being a member of testing and commissioning team

Trackworks Cheif

KKC Marmaray Construction Joint Venture
Istanbul, Turkey
10.2016 - 04.2018

• Responsible for executing the superstructure works according to the related standards and ERQ such as;
- Track Laying works including slab, embedded and column(pedestal)tracks
- Turnout Laying works
- Ballast Laying works
- AT/ Flash butt welding
- Tamping+stabilization+regulation works
- Controlling of track geometry
- Rail grinding
• Preparing and implementing of work schedule
• Preparing and monitoring of the project budget for trackworks activities
• Organizing of purchasing of necessary track materials, (Rails, turnouts, IRJs, fastenings, ballast etc.)
• Arranging related FATs, QA/QC documentations.
• Preparation of related Method of Statements related with Superstructure construction.
• Organizing subcontractors’ daily work schedules and executing works at site
• Controlling of works at site according to related project’s Method of Statements, technical specifications and EN standards
• Responsible for maintenance of tracks according to related maintenance manuals and EN-UIC standards

Work Verification Engineer

Obrascon Huarte Lain S.A.-Dimetronic S.A Joint Venture
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2015 - 09.2016

• Following of QC site activities and reporting to QC Manager.
• Receiving, verifying and keeping of the test records
• Preparing of QC documents such as MS,ITP,material submission
• Arraging and reporting of the qualification tests,performance trials
• Managing of the welding works and its NDT inspections
• Supporting of site teams about the quality procedures
• Arranging and attending of FAT-SAT (Factory Acceptance Tests-Site Acceptance Tests) for materials and vehicles.
• İnvestigating of new Ballast and Sub-ballast Quarries.
• Providing the data connection between site inspectors and testing laboratories.
• Coordinating the qualification processes of trackwork materials according to quality plan.
• Controlling the test procedures and tests in laboratories for the compliance of related standards

Trackworks Site Chief

Demiryapi Insaat
Kocaeli, Turkey
11.2011 - 10.2014

• Managing all superstructure activities from dismantling of existing lines until installation of new lines according to relevant EN & UIC standard
• Supervising of machinery maintenance (Tamping,Ballast cleaning,rail grinding etc.)
• Planning and organizing of teams for maintenance stages
• Planning and arranging necessary machinery logistics
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• The coordination and communication with employer and subcontractors
• Preparing and implementing of work schedule
• Preparing and submitting monthly IPC to the Employer(TCDD)

Infantry Lieutenant

Turkish Land Forces(9 th Motorized Infantry Brigade)
Sarıkamıs, Kars
07.2010 - 07.2011
  • Team Commander (assigned for compulsory military service existing in Turkey)

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Engineering

International Institute of Welding (GEV TR-ANB)
Turkey
08-2016

Associate of Applied Science - Metallurgical And Materials Engineering

Sakarya University
Turkey
06-2010

High School Diploma -

Gazi Cifligi High School
Turkey
06-2004

Skills

Welding
Non Destructive Testing
Railway Construction
Railway Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Overhead Catenary Systems(OCS)
HSSE
Project Management
Supervising Experience
Quality Management-QA/QC

Certification

Rescue 7-Canada First Aid with CPR&AED
CROR-Canadian Rail Operating Rules
PTS-Personal Track Safety-Metrolinx
MOL5-Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
EN ISO 9712 Visual Testing Level II (VT-2)-Certificate No: VT-2087
EN ISO 9712 Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II (PT-2)-Certificate No: PT-2042
EN ISO 9712 Magnetic Particle Testing Level II (MT-2)-Certificate No: MT-2044
Baul SpA- Rail Welds De-stressing Expert
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
Flash Butt Welding Certificate-Holland L.P.
2013 Ministry of Labor and Social Security
C Class Health & Safety Professional-Ministry of Labor and Social Security,Turkey

Languages

Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Track Manager

Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd (“FCC Canada”)
02.2024 - Current

Tracworks Project Manager

CI-AY Muhendislik
04.2022 - 01.2024

Execution and Technical Affairs Chief

YAPIRAY Railway Construction Syst.Industry and Trade INC.
07.2021 - 03.2022

Trackworks Chief

YAPI MERKEZI Construction and Industry Inc.
11.2019 - 01.2021

Trackworks Chief

YAPIRAY Railway Construction Syst.Industry and Trade INC.
04.2018 - 11.2019

Trackworks Cheif

KKC Marmaray Construction Joint Venture
10.2016 - 04.2018

Work Verification Engineer

Obrascon Huarte Lain S.A.-Dimetronic S.A Joint Venture
08.2015 - 09.2016

Trackworks Site Chief

Demiryapi Insaat
11.2011 - 10.2014

Infantry Lieutenant

Turkish Land Forces(9 th Motorized Infantry Brigade)
07.2010 - 07.2011

Rescue 7-Canada First Aid with CPR&AED
CROR-Canadian Rail Operating Rules
PTS-Personal Track Safety-Metrolinx
MOL5-Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
EN ISO 9712 Visual Testing Level II (VT-2)-Certificate No: VT-2087
EN ISO 9712 Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II (PT-2)-Certificate No: PT-2042
EN ISO 9712 Magnetic Particle Testing Level II (MT-2)-Certificate No: MT-2044
Baul SpA- Rail Welds De-stressing Expert
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
Flash Butt Welding Certificate-Holland L.P.
2013 Ministry of Labor and Social Security
C Class Health & Safety Professional-Ministry of Labor and Social Security,Turkey

Associate of Applied Science - Welding Engineering

International Institute of Welding (GEV TR-ANB)

Associate of Applied Science - Metallurgical And Materials Engineering

Sakarya University

High School Diploma -

Gazi Cifligi High School
HIZIR BOZKURT