Ronan Kelly
Vancouver
Summary
Highly organized and results-driven professional with extensive mechanical engineering experience. Motivated by setting and achieving ambitious goals, I bring strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable me to collaborate effectively, learn continuously, and grow as an engineer. I leverage the expertise of my peers and my own technical foundation to drive team objectives to completion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Pitt Meadows Plumbing
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw project documentation and communication workflows through Procore, managed RFIs, submittals, drawings, and closeout materials while coordinating with trades, consultants, and site teams to maintain schedule alignment.
- Compiled monthly Work on Hand reports and project billing, reconciling costs, progress claims, and forecasts to support accurate financial tracking and timely invoicing.
- Reviewed and priced scope changes, analyzing site instructions and drawings, compiling and evaluating subcontractor quotations, preparing cost summaries, and submitting formal change requests to ownership for approval.
- Supported BIM and site operations by coordinating logistics, quality assurance, and commissioning activities, and by resolving design issues using Revizto, Navisworks, and coordinated model reviews.
- Assisted in project planning and execution, tracking budgets, schedules, and material forecasts, and providing direct support to the Project Manager in managing subcontractor performance and cost control.
- Maintained comprehensive project records, coordinated permits and inspections, and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives through LEAN construction practices and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Equipment Engineer
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Lead Technical Owner of purification process suites in a highly regulated billion-dollar biologics plant with two Engineer direct reports.
- Planned and managed day-to-day technical support work, equipment upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and performance of area Engineers and Technicians.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, proposed equipment upgrades and developed and optimized maintenance strategies for equipment packages.
- Proposed, planned and managed construction project upgrades on GMP process equipment during production shutdown, managing multiple vendors and adhering to tight timelines.
- Supported new product introduction (NPI) activities, providing technical support for new equipment installation and commissioning phase projects.
- Managed product change‐over activities for downstream processes.
Maintenance Engineer
Bristol Myers Squibb
10.2018 - 01.2024
- Oversaw the operational readiness and reliability of drug substance production equipment, including Upstream, Downstream, and Utilities systems — such as bioreactors, centrifuges, agitators, pumps, heat exchangers, DI and RO skids, WFI, and steam generators — through progressive roles over five years.
- Led and participated in cross-functional teams conducting root cause analyses and deviation investigations; performed pre-emptive and retrospective failure analyses and implemented effective CAPAs to prevent recurrence.
- Managed two direct-report Reliability Technicians, conducting interviews, overseeing daily performance, and completing annual performance reviews.
- Engaged third party vendors required for servicing equipment, arranging and reviewing service level agreements, and providing feedback on performance.
Graduate Design Engineer
Impedans Ltd
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Sole user of SolidWorks, responsible for all product drawings, design updates, and new component development.
- Applied strong problem-solving and design skills to develop custom products tailored to client requirements.
- Coordinated full system builds from base components, including assembly, soldering, wiring, vacuum testing, and calibration.
- Implemented ISO 9001 standards by creating documentation templates and over 50 technical procedure documents to support production and calibration.
Education
Introduction to Downstream Processing Operations -
NIBRT
06-2024
Lean Yellow Belt -
Lean Teams Ireland
12-2024
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) -
University of Limerick
Ireland08-2017
Skills
- Maximo (CMMS)
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Office
- Veeva (Infinity) QMS
- Upstream & downstream bioprocessing
- Reliability & maintenance
- Project management
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Led a large-scope equipment upgrade project to eliminate liquid hold-up and contamination risks within a tight shutdown window for which I was recognized for engineering excellence.
- Delivered a continuous improvement initiative reducing spurious quality-critical alarms by 40%, earning Lean Yellow Belt certification.
- Completed multiple large-scale equipment overhauls, upgrades, and repairs exceeding $1M in total value.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
Lean Yellow Belt, Lean Teams Ireland | 2024
Introduction to Downstream Processing Operations, NIBRT | 2024
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Pitt Meadows Plumbing
03.2025 - Current
Equipment Engineer
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
01.2024 - 01.2025
Maintenance Engineer
Bristol Myers Squibb
10.2018 - 01.2024
Graduate Design Engineer
Impedans Ltd
10.2017 - 10.2018
Introduction to Downstream Processing Operations -
NIBRT
Lean Yellow Belt -
Lean Teams Ireland
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) -
University of Limerick
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Have played sports all my life. Beginner runner and amateur golfer. Enjoy skiing, reading, and hiking.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Planning and managing day-to-day technical support and maintenance of highly sophisticated, multi-million dollar manufacturing equipment in a highly regulated environment.
- Applying critical-thinking and root cause analysis principles to resolve complex problems under time pressure.
- Effectively managing time and delegating duties to contractors, engineers, and office staff.
- Leading with strong organisational skills to ensure project objectives are met within budget and on time.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives, proposing and developing new strategies to remove inefficiencies and reduce costs.
- Affinity for mechanical design, solving complex problems, and producing bespoke concepts to suit client needs.
- Experience with project management throughout the entire project life cycle from design through to commissioning and handover.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, SAP, CMMS, and SolidWorks.