Vish Bahad
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Maintenance/Engineering P.Eng
Epcor
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Implemented multiple organizational changes, including new CMMS implementation, process improvements for Work orders
- Developed and executed communication plans to ensure employees were informed and engaged throughout the change process
- Collaborated with HR and training teams to develop and deliver in new training programs to equip employees with new skills for Fall Arrest rescue and equipment, Hot work management, Lockout
- Collaborated with developers and Engineering consultants for successful execution of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Lead various engineering projects, process and teams by providing expertise and input regarding design, planning, execution and asset management
- Responsible for $5M+ Capital projects
- Developing and implementing Preventative maintenance programs
- Responsible to execute current year Capital projects and Identify future capital needs for all flow control facilities
- Lead maintenance and inspections of flow control facilities (100+ pump stations, flow control gates) and trunklines
- Identify, implement, and monitor opportunities for continuous improvement
- Oversee planning and scheduling of all Maintenance and capital improvements
- Perform CCC and FAC inspections.
Project Manager, Mechanical P.Eng
Canadian Pacific Rail
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Led Cross functional teams in planning, execution and monitoring of complex projects focus on organizational change and process improvement
- Conducted regular Status meetings and project reviews to provide updates on project progress, identify issues, and implement Corrective actions as needed
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules and budgets, tracking progress and managing risks to ensure timely and on budget delivery
- Oversee planning and execution of Capital projects and budget portfolio up to $20 million through out North America
- Responsible for project scope, planning, execution across all CP sites (North America)
- Responsible for Reliability & maintenance of major equipment across all CP sites (North America)
- Developing technical recommendations regarding disposition of assets approaching end of their design life
- Supporting major maintenance issues and troubleshooting efforts
- Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior staff including students and EITs
- Completing design and managing execution of complex repair task.
Maintenance Supervisor P.Eng
ALTASTEEL
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs by communication and collaboration
- Implemented changed management by Reducing mechanical delays (unexpected breakdowns) from 9% to 2.9% saving company approximately $3 million annually by increasing production
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to Increase effectiveness of shutdowns days from 60% to 90 % compliance
- Spearheading the maintenance shutdowns
- Reviewing engineering design drawings
- Supervising team of 50-100 employees and ensuring quality workmanship
- Developing and managing multiple parallel multimillion dollar projects (experience in supervision of multi-disciplinary engineering disciplines)
- Develop capital cost estimates, schedules, all documents required for proposals
- Develop High level strategies for short term and long term business growth
- Creating and managing the annual maintenance budgets
- Mentor E.I.T and coop students.
Project Engineer P.Eng
ALTASTEEL
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Design, review and approve mechanical engineering design for replacement components and modifications
- Engaged with key stake holders to build buy-in and support for capital projects, change initiatives, addressing concerns and resistance through targeted communication and engagement activities
- Led the cross functional teams for manufacturing delays investigations and implement corrective actions
- Developed maintenance strategy and implemented change management of all water cooled panels on E-furnace, Ladle furnace and exhaust ducts with cost savings of $450K per year
- Reduced downtime of water-cooled panels from 91 hours to 0 hours
- Design and install new alloy car slide gate reducing of $50K in downtime cost in downtime per year
- Develop scopes and implement some major maintenance projects, CAPEX etc
- Inputs to annual budgeting process
- Ownership to structurally maintain all steelmaking cranes
- Spearhead structural inspections of all cranes145T Pouring crane Bridge and trolley cracks repairs
- Upgrade the wire feeder for ladle furnace from 2-wire feed to 6-wire feed to increase safety, quality, and production time
- Upgrade new billet length measurement system using HMI’s
- Develop welding procedures in accordance with CSA W59/CSA W47
- Develop structural inspection program for existing Steelmaking building
- Designed secondary work access platform for charge crane to eliminate Fall arrest
- Lead NDT Structural inspection of cranes to ensure compliance with CSA standards
- Design a roof lift structure to cut down crane costs of approximately $10,000 per annum
- Prepared bid packages for jobs from 2K-500K
- Train Co-op students and junior engineers.
Project Planner E.I.T
ALTASTEEL
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Plan and schedule short term and long term maintenance, regular down days and major shutdowns within the Steelmaking/Melt shop with the goal to achieve zero breakdowns and achieving cost as per budget
- Define and prepare work packages for Mechanical jobs for SteekMaking / Melt Shop Mechanical maintenance
- Coordinate with all discipline Planner and specialists the planning for all related work orders that are within the scope of the area assigned
- Input and continuous improvement of the maintenance, planning, scheduling and data integrity processes and standards.
Maintenance Supervisor
GERDAU
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Conduct trend analysis, compile, lead investigations and failure of equipment
- Oversee, contribute to, and support daily maintenance and overhaul of equipment
- Establish and negotiate cell goals and manage Action Plans for area/cell of responsibility
- Coordinate maintenance crew and contractors during DownDays
- Design new models on SolidWorks to improve the existing machinery to reduce the delays
- Collaborated with Maintenance Supervisor and Planner to plan shutdown
- Create Workorders, followup orders, Shopping carts in SAP
- Supervised 15 Millwrights.
Reliability Intern (Part Time)
GERDAU
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Designed easily accessible storage unit to store Reheat furnace parts for maintenance crew
- Prepared and provided work packages to maintenance crew for overhauling equipment removed during shutdown
- Assisted reliability planner and maintenance supervisor to plan shutdown jobs
- Prepared, planned, and provided work packages for maintenance activities to contractors and team leads during down days and major plant outage
- Analyzed drawings and Bill of Materials to develop parts list required for maintenance jobs
- Developed Master schedule of maintenance jobs during annual shutdown of rolling mill and melt shop
- Maintained shutdown cost report of Rolling mill, Melt shop and Utilities.
Education
CWB Welding Inspector Level 1 Certified -
01.2016
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified -
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB01.2013
Skills
- Proficient knowledge in MS Office Suite, Maximo, Ms Dynamics, SAP, Solidworks, Cf Turbo,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Strong Communications skills in English included reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Highly motivated, well organized, resourceful and proactive
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Operations Management
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Evaluations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project Management
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager, Maintenance/Engineering P.Eng
Epcor
11.2022 - 01.2024
Project Manager, Mechanical P.Eng
Canadian Pacific Rail
01.2022 - 11.2022
Maintenance Supervisor P.Eng
ALTASTEEL
08.2016 - 12.2021
Project Engineer P.Eng
ALTASTEEL
10.2014 - 08.2016
Project Planner E.I.T
ALTASTEEL
10.2013 - 10.2014
Maintenance Supervisor
GERDAU
01.2013 - 09.2013
Reliability Intern (Part Time)
GERDAU
04.2012 - 01.2013
CWB Welding Inspector Level 1 Certified -
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Manitoba
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