Nicolas Michel
Kentville,Canada
Summary
Structural Steel Detailer and CAD Specialist with over 5 years structural detailing experience and 16 years’ experience working with flagship design software packages such as Advance Steel, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, CADWorx Plant Professional, CADWorx P&ID Professional, CADWorx Equipment, CADWorx Structure and CALDSoft. Created 3D Models and Structural details for multiple projects. Excelled at assisting CAD Technicians with customizing steel and piping specifications and catalogues, as well as technical support. Setup automated drawing and Bill of Material generation configurations, ensuring automatic deliverables are generated according to country and company specific standards. Also a software training specialist, training delegates in the use of the latest CAD Software for 3D modelling, Detailing and Drafting. Managed strict deadlines to ensure deliverables were delivered on time every time.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Steel Detailer and CAD Software Specialist
Steel Detail Solutions
Halifax, Canada
01.2019 - Current
- Worked with an experienced team of detailers to accurately 3D Model and detail structural Part drawings, Assembly Drawings and General Arrangement Drawings for hoist bridges, platforms, stair cases, Structural Buildings, piping and pipe supports
- Checked completed details of all types to ensure quality control, company specific standards and accuracy standards have all been met
- Highly proficient in using the latest, CAD software solutions available on the market today
- With well over a decade’s experience working with 3D Models, Plans, Drawings and Bill of Materials
- Worked closely with designers and detailers to assess workflows and specification configurations are closely met while installing an in-depth knowledge to end-users of the best workflows to use to increase productivity and maintain acute accuracy
- Considered a CAD Software expert in the use of Structural Steel Plant, Pipe and Design Packages
- Presented and coordinated training in the use of high-end Leica 3D Scanners, As-Built modelling systems and hardware
- Performed live demonstration of scanning technology on-site and at large plant locations
- Customized industry and discipline specific pipe and steel supplier catalogues, so that automated CAD routines generate deliverables such as Isometric Drawings, Detail Drawings, Workshop Drawings, General Arrangement Drawings and Bill of Materials, are produced at the click of a button and as per company regulations and standards
- Trained directly by Graitec, a leading software developer from France, in order to obtain a deeper understanding of structural steel detailing software workflows and configurations
Training Specialist, Technical Sales and Support
Chempute Software (PTY) Ltd
Durban, South Africa
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Trained delegates in the use of the latest CAD software for 3D modeling, detailing, and drafting.
- Set up automated drawing and Bill of Material generation configurations, ensuring automatic deliverables are generated according to country and company-specific standards.
- Also, a software training specialist, training delegates in the use of the latest CAD software for 3D modeling, detailing, and drafting.
Education
Certificate for Multi-disciplinary Drawing Office Practice - AutoCAD
African Academy
South Africa01.2008
Secondary school graduation certificate (Grade 12) -
Pietermaritzburg College
South Africa01.2004
Skills
- 16 Year’s CAD and 3D Modelling Experience
- Specification & Catalogue Management
- Automatic Bill of Material Setup
- Seasoned Drafting Software Expert
- Skilled Steel Detailer & 3D Modeler
- Multiple Levels of Project Management
- Automatic & Manual Detailing and Drawing Creation
- High Attention to Detail
- Conducted Quality Control Checks on Drawings
- Software Training Specialist
- CAD Administration Expert
- Database Management
Affiliations
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Squash
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Structural Steel Detailer and CAD Software Specialist
Steel Detail Solutions
01.2019 - Current
Training Specialist, Technical Sales and Support
Chempute Software (PTY) Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2019
Certificate for Multi-disciplinary Drawing Office Practice - AutoCAD
African Academy
Secondary school graduation certificate (Grade 12) -
Pietermaritzburg College
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