Michael Rapley
Simcoe,ON
Summary
Driven Project Manager with extensive direct involvement with estimating, planning and scheduling, project controls, procurement, budgeting, execution, QA/QC involvement, contract management, change management, cost forecasting, business development and project closeouts. All while strictly maintaining a safety-first mindset.
A member of the United Association Local 67 since 1997 and an OCOT member in good standing as a Red Seal Steamfitter. Experienced in the oil and gas, nuclear, steel and iron production, fab shop, module yard, refrigeration, water treatment, utilities and oxygen plant industries.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Project Manager
Matrix NAC
08.2018 - 01.2023
- IOL Nanticoke - Tk-819 Internal blasting and coating
- Heads Demo Reactor and Regenerator
- RFS Ontario Modernization Piping and Mechanical for E-10
- Amine Tank Firewater piping re-location
- Sphere Coating and Imperial/ESSO decal
- 2019 TA Assist
- Tk-840 Internal blasting and coating
- VCS/VRU Rail Loading Piping and structural
- Permanent West Dock FW Pump Installation
- Electrical, structural, civil and piping
- VCS Underground FW piping
- SRU Underground FW Piping, sewars, hydrants and monitors
- Amine and Condensate new tank builds
- 2020 TA Assist
- Amine Filter Piping
- SRU/LRF Major Upgrade and Expansion
- Flare CEMS Project RFI Hot Tap oversight
- NEC piping and electrical project assistance.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Provided comprehensive progress reports to senior management, keeping them informed of project status at all times.
Site Project Manager
Matrix NAC
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Stelco LEW - BOSC routine multi-trade downturns
- South Thickener underflow piping
- OG Monorail installation
- Tundish platform modifications
- Main roadway pipe bridge replacement
- Routine piping modifications (BOSC, RHOB, CMC and MERC).
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in managing unforeseen challenges, ensuring minimal impact on project timeline and budget.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Piping Superintendent
Matrix NAC
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Stelco LEW - BOSC multi-trade downturns
- IOL Nanticoke - South flare line demolition
- 4-T-105 Caustic tank piping
- Slop Re-Run line replacement
- ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc
- Estimating support for 10M plus capital projects.
Piping General Foreman
Matrix NAC
02.2013 - 11.2017
- Stelco LEW (Formerly US Steel) - BOSC routine downturn piping management
- Raw water line complete replacement
- HSM Gauge replacement
- BOSC, Coke Oven/By- Products and Pickle Line routine maintenance packages
- Conditioning mill slitter refurbishment
- RAM mold hydraulic project
- PL5 tank refurbishment
- By-Products steam upgrade
- PL 4/5 Compressed air new pipeline
- BOSC continuous caster major upgrade and related steelmaking 30-day outage
- Pumphouse to caster potable water update
- Post lockout BOSC start-up (30 days)
- Estimating support for various piping projects
- IOL Nanticoke - Tank 815, 838 and 1257 Refurbishment project
- 2017 Turnaround
- 2279 and 818 TP piping
- Slop line installation and tie-ins
- Flare knockout drum piping removal and replacement
- Bruce Power - PING Project
- Contract monitor, company oversight
- (EMC/Matrix NAC partnership)
- ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc
- 4 BF Gas cooling plant
- LMF and BF routine outage packages
- 2/3 BP Final Cooler.
Piping General Foreman/Planner
Jacobs Industrial
04.2012 - 02.2013
- US Steel Canada - #8 ID fan room replacement
- Caster basement hydraulic piping upgrade
- 7/#8 Fan drain improvement package
- Admin building change-house major overhaul and upgrade
- Pickle line heat exchanger improvement package
- Caster natural gas solenoid upgrade
- Scheduled outage work
- Various maintenance work packages
- Planning and estimating for all on-site piping requirements.
Piping Foreman
Kvaerner NAC
12.2010 - 04.2012
- US Steel Canada - Ladle thermography camera package
- Macro-Etcher metallurgy project
- Scale pit grease grabber installation
- Routine scheduled consecutive 6-week downturns
- HSM re-heat furnace outage
- Various maintenance work packages.
Piping Foreman
TESC Shewfelt
03.2010 - 12.2010
- US Steel Canada - BOSC post lockout startup 8 consecutive weeks
- LEW Blast furnace commission /startup
- Van Air compressor upgrade
- Venturi piping commission and return to service.
Steamfitter
UA Local 67
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Work with carbon, stainless steel, plastic and alloy piping in industrial and heavy commercial piping fields
- Work sites include: US Steel LEW, US Steel HW, AMD, IOL Nanticoke, Air Products, Maple Leaf Brantford, Tim Hortons (refrigeration plant) Guelph, City of Hamilton (water treatment), Lakeport Brewery, Union Gas compressor stations (Bright and Ayr), OPG Nanticoke
- Fabrication shops and sites worked at include: Shewfelt (Ancaster, Nanticoke, Paris and St
- George), BFC Cambridge (now Aecon nuclear), Adam Clark Brantford (now Aecon), Adam Clark Hagersville (mod yard for Imperial Oil Nanticoke).
Education
Certificate of Qualification - Steamfitter
Mohawk College
Stoney Creek, ONHigh School Diploma -
Highland Secondary
Dundas, ON06.2016
Skills
- Certificate in UA piping estimating course
- Matrix University Project Management Fundamentals
- Matrix University Project Management Program General Superintendent
- Certificate of Training Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness
- CSAO qualification in rigging and hoisting
- First Aid and CPR training
- Certificate of Training TapRoot Root Cause Analysis
- Certificate of Training ISNet Contractor Safety Training
- Bruce Power Orange Badge training (2016)
- Completion of 3-day LPS training course
- Multi-Trade Supervision and project management experience in various fields
- Team Leadership
- Quality assurance and quality control knowledge
- Analytical ability and effective decision making qualities
- Organization and strategic planning skills
- Proven ability to find new clients and secure new opportunities
- Strong networking capabilities throughout Canadian construction industry
- Commercial contract knowledge
- Computer proficiency
- 12 years in construction management and supervision
- Technical knowledge
- Health and safety compliance
- Change order management
- Project Reporting
- Material Procurement
- Problem-Solving
- Cost Estimation
- Interpreting Blueprints
- MS Office
- Construction Management
- Contract Management
- Client Relations
- Cost Reduction
- Policies and Procedures implementation
- Schedule Management
- Budget Development and Management
- Financial Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Site Walks
- Constructability
- Sub-Contractor Selection and Management
- Project Startup
- Project Closeout
References
Available on request
Timeline
Site Project Manager
Matrix NAC
08.2018 - 01.2023
Site Project Manager
Matrix NAC
05.2018 - 12.2019
Piping Superintendent
Matrix NAC
11.2017 - 05.2018
Piping General Foreman
Matrix NAC
02.2013 - 11.2017
Piping General Foreman/Planner
Jacobs Industrial
04.2012 - 02.2013
Piping Foreman
Kvaerner NAC
12.2010 - 04.2012
Piping Foreman
TESC Shewfelt
03.2010 - 12.2010
Steamfitter
UA Local 67
01.2001 - 01.2010
Certificate of Qualification - Steamfitter
Mohawk College
High School Diploma -
Highland Secondary
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