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References Available
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Kevin Nguyen

Edmonton,AB

Summary

20 Years of experience in mining, heavy industrial field construction, shutdowns, modular assemblies, and shop fabrication.

15 Years of field experience in multiple positions, from Field Material Receiver, Field Material Manager, Site Technical Service Manager, Project Scheduler, Workface Planner, Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager to Project Manager.

Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards.

Experienced working on EPC projects, specifically in the oil and gas industry.

Well versed with Project Management, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Material Management, Estimating, Workface Planning, Project Control, Scheduling, Field Engineering, Quality and Document Control.

Strong interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team.

Excellent planning, decision making, negotiation and time management skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Material Manager - BHP Jansen Potash Project

Aecon Industrial Management Corp
12.2023 - Current
  • Interface with Project Managers and Construction Mangers on project setup to establish site materials management program, including warehouse, lay-down, equipment, and staff requirements
  • Manage contracts and coordinate scope of work with multiple subcontractors
  • Perform material takeoff and procure all shop/mod/field materials
  • Work closely with fabrication, structural and coating shops to prioritize spool, structural steel fabrication, and coating.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and minimize impact on operations.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements through regular reviews of existing systems and workflows.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance teams to develop robust inspection processes that reduced instances of non-conforming products being received.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by implementing advanced tracking system and conducting regular audits.
  • Collaborated with production teams to ensure timely availability of materials, minimizing production delays.
  • Trained staff on proper handling procedures, reducing damaged goods and associated costs.
  • Reduced material shortages with proactive forecasting and timely reordering of essential items.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate better pricing and delivery terms.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.

Field Material Manager

Aecon Industrial Management Corp
07.2018 - 12.2023

Coastal GasLink Wilde Lake, TC Energy Clearwater, Latornell, & Saddle Hill Project
Groundbirch British Columbia, Caroline Alberta, & Grande Prairies Alberta

Project Manager - Plains Midstream Turnaround

Aecon Industrial Western
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Manage and support project staff of over 30 employees
  • Lead safety awareness on site and champion safety program
  • Establish customer relations and business opportunities as representative of the Company
  • Is responsible for overall project execution
  • Champion execution of Construction/Engineering Work Packages
  • Ensure maintenance of project status reports in terms of percent complete and cost to date
  • Identify concerns as early as possible and alert management of possible risks or problems with projects and develop plan to minimize detrimental impact
  • Ensure that all functions and operations on job are in compliance with local legislative and labor requirements
  • Monitors overall progress of project and takes corrective action where necessary
  • Prepare budgets, forecast, and reduce risk through managing scope and contract change
  • Oversee and support Field Supervision with daily construction activities
  • Manage and approve 3rd party subcontracts and invoices.

Material Manager

Aecon Industrial Western
10.2017 - 12.2017

Suncor Turnaround

Assistant Project Manager & Project Manager

Aecon Industrial Western
07.2015 - 04.2017

Northwest Redwater Upgrader Project

Area Project Manager

Aecon Industrial Western
01.2014 - 07.2015

Areva JEB Mill Expansion Project

Site Technical Service Manager

Canonbie Contracting Limited
02.2012 - 01.2014

Cameco Cigar Lake U/G Process Area Construction Project

Technical Specialist/Project Coordinator

Aecon Industrial Western
12.2008 - 02.2012

Scheduler/Project Coordinator

Lockerbie & Hole Eastern
04.2008 - 11.2008

TransCanada Pipeline Keystone Project

Piping Checker & Piping Lead Drafter

Lockerbie & Hole
10.2004 - 03.2008

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering Design & Drafting Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB

Some College (No Degree) - PMC101 Introduction To Project Management

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Procurement expertise
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Warehouse Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Subcontract Management
  • Project Estimation

References Available

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Programs Software

  • Primavera 6
  • AutoCAD
  • Spoolgen
  • Window/DOS Acorn Pipe
  • CSTS Certificate
  • H2S Alive
  • First Aid
  • Microsoft Words/Excel/PowerPoint/Project/Access

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Field Material Manager - BHP Jansen Potash Project

Aecon Industrial Management Corp
12.2023 - Current

Field Material Manager

Aecon Industrial Management Corp
07.2018 - 12.2023

Project Manager - Plains Midstream Turnaround

Aecon Industrial Western
02.2018 - 07.2018

Material Manager

Aecon Industrial Western
10.2017 - 12.2017

Assistant Project Manager & Project Manager

Aecon Industrial Western
07.2015 - 04.2017

Area Project Manager

Aecon Industrial Western
01.2014 - 07.2015

Site Technical Service Manager

Canonbie Contracting Limited
02.2012 - 01.2014

Technical Specialist/Project Coordinator

Aecon Industrial Western
12.2008 - 02.2012

Scheduler/Project Coordinator

Lockerbie & Hole Eastern
04.2008 - 11.2008

Piping Checker & Piping Lead Drafter

Lockerbie & Hole
10.2004 - 03.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering Design & Drafting Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Some College (No Degree) - PMC101 Introduction To Project Management

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Kevin Nguyen