Julien Capel
Port Elgin,ON
Summary
Skilled Energy Sector Cost Estimator with proficiency in budget development, reporting and estimation. Outstanding experience in industrial and energy sector maintenance planning and delivery. Highly skilled with estimating software such as Cleopatra Enterprise as well as working experience of other cost and scheduling software like Primavera P6. Professional Estimator with strong problem-solving and communication abilities. Proficient in material cost estimate software and Microsoft Office. Talented in computing cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment and production activities for small- and large-scale projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Energy Sector Cost Estimator
Working On Behalf Of Bruce Power
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding project strategy viability.
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $2M to $500M for Asset Management and Capital projects.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, engineering plans, and construction plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Clear understanding and applications of AACE cost modeling practices and Phase Gate planning.
- Used various types of costing models to complete and document technical estimates.
- Reviewed project plans and engineering technical specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
Maintenance Outage Manager, Outage Control Center
Working On Behalf Of Bruce Power
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Tracked, Reviewed and Identified Primavera P6 Critical Path activities maintaining positive schedule adherence.
- Managed and motivated maintenance employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Outage Maintenance first single point of contact for all maintenance coded work groups. Electrical, control monitoring, assessing, shift mechanical/electrical, turbine, valve crew, Hx’s, reactor maintenance, Weld crew, scaffolding, civil.
- Review of 48 hour P6 scheduled tasks containing less than 48 hours of float, Identify all potential risks to critical path maintenance activities.
- Firm knowledge of nuclear plant systems, Operations process, equipment nomenclature, process flow diagrams, AWPP Work protection and confined space practices.
- Clear understanding of P6 and scheduling, Maximo Work Orders and Assessing, Clearance Orders and ICG’s.
- High pace high stress situations and issue resolution and mitigation.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Mechanical Maintenance Training Instructor
Bruce Power
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Evaluated training needs and developed appropriate class offerings.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Maintained compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements and quality goals.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Implemented new training courses after assessing corporate data and identifying employee weaknesses.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Trained and mentored 35 new personnel (mechanical Maintenance) hired to fulfill various roles (2021).
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Nuclear Energy Sector Cost Estimator
Williams Industrial Services
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
- Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $1M to $200M Asset Management and Capital projects.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Used various types of costing models to complete and document technical estimates.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Collaborated with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates.
- Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline to adjust estimates accordingly.
- Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
- Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
- Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
- Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
- Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
- Assessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans.
- Readied and presented cost reports to keep stakeholders informed of job progress.
Maintenance Millwright
Millwrights Local 1592
09.2007 - 09.2019
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- 2019 Bruce Power Turbine Overhaul and major inspections mechanical maintenance programs Unit 3&7.
- 2018 Bruce Power MMA4 supporting PHT seal and MOT replacement.
- 2018 Bruce Power Turbine Overhaul and major inspections mechanical maintenance programs Unit 1,2,4.
- 2017 G.E. GETSCO COGEN Gas turbine major upgrade Goreway Power station. Complete disassembly and upgrade of 150 megawatt natural gas driven turbine generator set.
- 2017 E.S Fox Fueling Machine Power track refurbishment Darlington Nuclear.
- 2016 Bruce Power Turbine Overhaul and major Inspections mechanical maintenance.
- 2015 Bruce Power Main Shop, Turbine mechanical maintenance.
- 2014 Bruce Power Outage Maintenance Services OMS.
- 2013 Bruce Power Damp scrape, reactor maintenance outage support UTL.
- 2012 Bruce Power Feeder replacement, fuel channel repairs, fuel channel replacement support Trainer/UTL.
- 2011 Bruce Power Feeder replacement and reactor maintenance Trainer/UTL.
- 2010 B&W West End Shift Tooling Forman.
- 2009 Bruce Power Feeder Replacement Trainer/UTL.
- 2008 B&W/GE Unit 3 West End Shift Tooling Forman.
- 2007 E.S. Fox Bruce A 1&2 Restart.
Education
Trade Certificate - Industrial Millwright Mechanic 433A
Sir Sandford Fleming Collage
Peterborough, ONDesign And Major Repair of Steam Turbines
HPC Technical Services
Bradenton FL USA08.2023
Skills
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Construction Management
- Project Planning
- Estimate Preparation
- Construction Cost Estimates
- Schedule Oversight
- Scope Development
- Project Management
- Client Consultation
- Cost Estimation
Affiliations
AACE Member
Timeline
Nuclear Energy Sector Cost Estimator
Working On Behalf Of Bruce Power
06.2022 - Current
Maintenance Outage Manager, Outage Control Center
Working On Behalf Of Bruce Power
01.2022 - 06.2022
Mechanical Maintenance Training Instructor
Bruce Power
02.2021 - 12.2021
Nuclear Energy Sector Cost Estimator
Williams Industrial Services
09.2019 - 02.2021
Maintenance Millwright
Millwrights Local 1592
09.2007 - 09.2019
Trade Certificate - Industrial Millwright Mechanic 433A
Sir Sandford Fleming Collage
Design And Major Repair of Steam Turbines
HPC Technical Services
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