James Tobin
Calgary,AB
Summary
Highly effective designer and checker focused on dependability and accuracy to optimize project completion and efficiency. Driven to cultivate productive relationships between disciplines and within departments. Key roles on challenging projects have developed strong problem solving and computational skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to build long term client and employee relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior CSA Designer/Checker
Equinox Engineering
Calgary, AB
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Generated steel 3D models for Athabasca Oil Corp, Suncor and Cenovus pipeline projects
- Components included piles, stairs, stiles, ladders and pipe racks
- Produced structural steel framing drawings, layouts, details and all other necessary drawings
- Performed project man hour estimates and material takeoffs for both steel and piling
- Collaborated/coordinated with other disciplines to optimize project design, cost and schedule
- Ensured drawings were checked in accordance with client, company and project standards and procedures
- Reviewed vendor drawings to ensure alignment and functionality with structural steel, other disciplines and access/egress
- Coordinated with project managers, engineers and leads to provide designers direction on project related tasks
- Provided leadership and guidance to junior and intermediate project designers.
Senior CSA Design/Checker
Rangeland Engineering
Calgary, AB
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared structural steel engineering and fabrication drawings for oil and gas projects
- Generated and maintained 3D models utilizing Advance Steel and Navisworks
- Coordinated with the fabrication shop to troubleshoot issues and ensure timely resolutions
- Responsible for communicating and coordinating with other disciplines to optimize project designs
- Responsible for coordinating with project managers and engineers to provide designers with guidance and direction on design related tasks.
CSA Design Checker
Ascent Consulting Ltd
Calgary, AB
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for the review of structural steel engineering drawings for sound design, completeness and accuracy
- Coordinate with project managers and engineers to provide designers with guidance and direction on design related tasks
- Responsible for all drawings in terms of technical content, standards, and specifications
- Supports Drafting/Drawing Standards and reference manual revisions
- Provided assistance to other disciplines as required
- Provided leadership, mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate project designers.
CSA Designer/Checker
ILF
Calgary, AB
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Performed design checking of engineering drawings, 3D models and vendor packages
- Prepared structural framing drawings and required steel detailing for oil and gas projects
- Provided assistance to other disciplines as required
- Generated 3D models for CSA department and project reviews
- Produced material take offs for structural steel 3D models
- Provided leadership and mentorship to project designers.
Senior Structural Design Checker
Bantrel
Calgary, AB
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Performed design checking of structural steel engineering drawings and models
- Provided leadership and mentorship to project designers
- Provided final checking comments for structural design changes, incorporating client and project engineer recommendations.
Senior Structural Designer
Rangeland Engineering
Calgary, AB
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared structural steel fabrication shop drawings for heavy oil projects
- Generated and maintained 3D models utilizing Autocad Advance Steel
- Coordinated with the fabrication shop to troubleshoot issues and ensure timely resolutions
- Communicated and coordinated effectively with other disciplines to optimize project designs.
Senior Structural Designer/Checker
Propak Systems
Airdrie, AB
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Prepared structural drawings and required steel detailing utilizing Autocad Advance Steel
- Generated and maintained 3D models utilizing Cadworx/Autocad
- Conducted model reviews utilizing Navisworks Simulate
- Reviewed drawings for compliance with design specifications and codes to ensure a safe, efficient and cost effective design
- Coordinated with the fabrication shop to troubleshoot issues and ensure timely resolutions.
Senior Designer/Checker
Fluor Canada
Calgary, AB
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Designed modular buildings and pipe racks utilizing 3rd Gen Modularization
- Reviewed and approved Vendor packages
- Preparation of foundation packages for transformers, sumps, booster pumps and stair towers
- Responded to and resolved issues generated from on-site RFI’s, transmittals and drawing requests
- Designed architectural components for modular buildings
- Performed project close-out and model audits
- Responsible for Autocad/Prostructures troubleshooting and support
- Coordinated Navisworks/SPR for model reviews.
Senior Designer/Checker
Wood Group/PSN
Calgary, AB
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Planned, developed, coordinated and reviewed structural design models and drawing packages
- Prepared discipline estimates and work schedules and developed modular pipe rack designs
- Preparation of architectural building and concrete foundation packages
- Conducted model reviews utilizing Navisworks software
- Reviewed squad check packages, vendor packages.
Senior Designer
Tridyne Projects
Calgary, AB
06.2010 - 02.2011
- Provided Civil/Structural design solutions for various aspects of oil and gas projects
- Developed designs using AutoCAD/CADWorx for foundations, site grading plans, building skids, pipe supports, cable tray supports, pipe racks, platforms, stairs, miscellaneous supports and all other aspects of civil/structural design
- Reviewed structural drawings and resolved structural design matters
- Created and reviewed 3D models
- Customized and maintained project software within multiple departments.
Project Manager/Lead Designer
Safeguard Industries
Calgary, AB
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Managed all duties for the structural steel fabrication facility, supervised welders, fitters and installers
- Coordinated project bids including site visits, project schedule and pricing
- Prepared and reviewed fabrication and engineering drawings & resolving client RFI’s
- Responsible for fabrication shop management including staffing, material orders scheduling and permits
- Conducted on-site and off-site project reviews.
Education
Computer Aided Drafting & Design -
Academy Canada
Skills
- Pipeline Project Design
- 3D Modeling
- Autocad Customization
- Model Review Operation
- Material Take Offs
- Man Hour Estimates
- Checking
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Mentorship
Software
- AutoCad
- CadWorx
- Advanced Steel
- Prosteel
- Autoplant
- Frameworks/PDS
- Smart Plant Review
- Navisworks Simulate
- Adobe PhotoShop
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior CSA Designer/Checker
Equinox Engineering
09.2023 - 01.2024
Senior CSA Design/Checker
Rangeland Engineering
10.2022 - 08.2023
CSA Design Checker
Ascent Consulting Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2023
CSA Designer/Checker
ILF
05.2018 - 08.2022
Senior Structural Design Checker
Bantrel
03.2018 - 05.2018
Senior Structural Designer
Rangeland Engineering
07.2017 - 03.2018
Senior Structural Designer/Checker
Propak Systems
12.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Designer/Checker
Fluor Canada
02.2012 - 10.2015
Senior Designer/Checker
Wood Group/PSN
03.2011 - 02.2012
Senior Designer
Tridyne Projects
06.2010 - 02.2011
Project Manager/Lead Designer
Safeguard Industries
05.2009 - 05.2010
Computer Aided Drafting & Design -
Academy Canada
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