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RAKAN YOUNUS

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Forward-thinking Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining AC Systems, maintenance, installation, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning appliances. I have several credentials attesting to my expertise in this field.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Engineer

Mosul University
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • decreased downtime of equipment by means of prompt repairs and proactive preventive maintenance, guaranteeing uninterrupted operations.
  • Junior engineers were coached by me in best practices and technical know-how for career advancement.
  • Oversaw and planned preventative maintenance for systems and equipment to ensure that contracts were being followed.
  • developed protocols for preventative and remedial maintenance.
  • Meetings with companies and consumers to go over product details
  • Oversaw equipment installation, operation, and maintenance
  • Workflow optimization was achieved through planned equipment layouts, space needs, and personnel utilization.

Senior Engineering Manager

Al-Iraq General Irrigation Projects Company
01.2001 - 01.2006

• Observed and tested system operation, using gauges and instruments
• Inspected systems to ensure they operated correctly
• Tested lines, components, and connections for leaks
• Adjusted and/or replaced worn or defective mechanisms and parts
• Repaired worn, damaged, and or defective mechanical parts
• Kept records of repairs and replacements made with cause of malfunction
• Installed machine and or equipment replacement parts
• Scheduled repair, installation, and or maintenance activities
• Installed appliances, traveled to work sites, and ordered materials, supplies, etc.

Engineering Manager

Al-Dabbagh Company For Air Condi And Refrig Works
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
  • Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
  • Maintained, repaired, and installed various refrigeration and air conditioning devices

Trainer Engineer

Higher Institute Of Industrial Technology
01.1996 - 01.1997

• Maintained, installed, and repaired refrigeration and air-conditioning appliances
• Trained and supervised staff in operational procedures
• Prepared materials according to the specifications required
• Interpreted blueprints
• Lifted and aligned components into position, using hoist, block, and or tackle
• Operated cranes, hoists, and other lifting/moving equipment
• Installed hardware, and drilled holes in parts, equipment, and or materials
• Installed insulation in equipment or structures

Assistant Engineer

Mosul University
01.1990 - 01.1996

• Assisted Mechanical Engineer in developing design and layout of complex
electromechanical systems.
• Assisted in the development of test programs and plans for mechanical systems
• Tested mechanical system and prepared test reports with conclusions
• Performed design reviews and recommended improvements
• Supported planning, design and development of tools, engines, machines and mechanical
equipment
• Met with clients and customers to review product specifications
• Oversaw installation, operation and maintenance of equipment
• Planned workforce utilization, space requirements and equipment layouts to optimize
workflows
• Established and reinforced maintenance and safety procedures, service schedules,
facilitated maintenance procedures to maintain machines and equipment.
• Worked with planning and design teams to drive product development and review tooling
specifications
• Repaired refrigeration and air conditioners
• Assisted in the development and execution of engineering projects including design and
implementation testing.
• Provided statistical reports and data on engineering projects

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University Of Mosul
NINEVEH, IRQ
06.1986

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Project Management
  • Safety meetings
  • Safety Management
  • Preparing tables of quantities and pricing
  • Testing and Validation
  • Operations Management
  • Engineering Design
  • Facility Management

Tel

(365) 384-0617

Training And Education

  • College of Engineering, University of Mosul, Iraq, BSc in Mechanical Engineering, 01/01/82, 12/31/86
  • Immigrants Working Centre, Hamilton, ON, Certificate of completion, 03/12/20

Training

  • Health and Safety, 03/12/20
  • WHIMIS, 05/12/20

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working

Certification

  • Certificate of Qualification - By LG Electronics As a Master in Following Courses - *Tropical MPS System *Tropical MultiV Plus II System - (March 2010)
  • Technology Training Certificate - By Midea - Completed the training course for Midea or MDV brand VRF System / Packaged unit / Split Commercial AC / Modular Chiller / Heavy Chiller / Heat Pump & Terminal Products - (December 2011)
  • Certificate Awarded after successful completion of 14 hr. Computer course in AutoCAD - (August 2005)
  • Certificate Awarded after successful completion of 28 hr. Computer course in Windows & Excel - (May 2005)
  • Equivalent by WES for my Bachelor's degree in science - (2021)

Timeline

Chief Engineer

Mosul University
01.2006 - 01.2014

Senior Engineering Manager

Al-Iraq General Irrigation Projects Company
01.2001 - 01.2006

Engineering Manager

Al-Dabbagh Company For Air Condi And Refrig Works
01.1997 - 01.2001

Trainer Engineer

Higher Institute Of Industrial Technology
01.1996 - 01.1997

Assistant Engineer

Mosul University
01.1990 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University Of Mosul
RAKAN YOUNUS