Zakir Hossain, PhD

Senior Estimator at Gypsum Technologies Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Estimator
      • Mar 2017 - Present

      burlington, ontario Gyptech provides complete turn-key solutions for automated Wallboard, Cement Board and Plaster Plants. From raw gypsum to a high quality finished board Gyptech plants handle the entire process, ensuring success each step of the process. With cutting edge technology, Gyptech has established a strong reputation of providing high quality, reliable equipment for wallboard production.

    • Proposal and Product Developer - ABB Process Automation Measurement Products and VFD
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

      Oakville Lead, Plan, organize, control, and execute the development and completion of comprehensive, compliant process automation proposals.

    • Switzerland
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Bids and Proposal Lead I Power Systems - Power Generation
      • Aug 2011 - Mar 2015

      Canada Developed EPC proposals for international bidding processes of Hydroelectric, Thermal, and Solar Power Plants plus Process Automation Industry, focused on the North, Central and South American market, carrying out the following activities: • TEAM MEMBERS : 8 TO 15 PERSONNEL • Led, Planned, organized, managed and coordinated proposal tasks using approved process and tools from Bid/No-Bid decision and kick-off meeting to proposal preparation. • Reviewed final/deliverable documents and… Show more Developed EPC proposals for international bidding processes of Hydroelectric, Thermal, and Solar Power Plants plus Process Automation Industry, focused on the North, Central and South American market, carrying out the following activities: • TEAM MEMBERS : 8 TO 15 PERSONNEL • Led, Planned, organized, managed and coordinated proposal tasks using approved process and tools from Bid/No-Bid decision and kick-off meeting to proposal preparation. • Reviewed final/deliverable documents and sought management approval via a complex web driven formal risk review process including development and presentation of opportunity to risk committee and insured recommendations of risk committee were implemented in the estimate/proposal. • Reviewed Customers biding documents, single line diagrams, finalization of scope of work, asses or foresee risk and decide on technical & commercial solution. • Meet customers at their sites, review and identify their needs. Obtain information for the purpose of providing quotations for work required, and develop design specification to match with clients requirements. • Experienced in the preparation of the project Full Cost Model taking into account the customer terms of payment, project duration, bonds for execution and customizing it as per requested price breakdown by the customer. • Coordinated with both internal and external departments, in particular the area of engineering, sales, supply chain, legal, finance, EHS, quality, project management, logistics, including consortium partners for identification, verification and development of proposals. • Developed close working relationships with Power Systems Engineering dept. as well as Front End Sales & Business Development personnel. Worked independently as well as part of a team, handle multiple tasks and met tight deadlines. • Participated and conducted training in the development of proposals process, systems and templates and processes. Show less

    • Project / Proposal Lead I Thermal Power Plant Project Engineering
      • Dec 2006 - Mar 2011

      Tokyo, Japan Proposal Lead from Pre-bid to NTP in various large size EPC/BOT projects ranging in size from 600 to 1000 megawatts, for a potential multi-billion dollar value Thermal Power Plant Projects in Asia, Australia and Europe. • TEAM MEMBERS : 20 TO 38 PERSONNEL • Responsible for all aspects of the RFP process understanding the client needs, assessing the requirements of the RFP, bidding strategy, coordinate and lead the proposal team, preparation the final proposal production, obtaining… Show more Proposal Lead from Pre-bid to NTP in various large size EPC/BOT projects ranging in size from 600 to 1000 megawatts, for a potential multi-billion dollar value Thermal Power Plant Projects in Asia, Australia and Europe. • TEAM MEMBERS : 20 TO 38 PERSONNEL • Responsible for all aspects of the RFP process understanding the client needs, assessing the requirements of the RFP, bidding strategy, coordinate and lead the proposal team, preparation the final proposal production, obtaining management approvals including corporate business risk management and ensure that follow up activities are properly defined in coordination with proposal team members. • Coordinated external agencies like client, consultants, consortium partners, interdepartmental activity including turbine, mechanical and electrical BoP, substation, control system, civil and installation engineers, procurement, logistic, sales, etc. to ensure completion of various activities on time, arrived at solutions for any unresolved issues. • Consolidated, developed and presentation of documents to investment approval committee and insured recommendations of approval committee were implemented in the proposal • Performed cost comparison with respect to reference project in order to validate the sales price submitted to customer. • Attended Techno-Commercial negotiations meeting with customer and take minutes/notes including follow-up of agreed action items. • Identified and customized past performance references in coordinating with corporate organizations to develop past performance volumes. • Organized and took minutes / notes of various meetings e.g. kick off, bid strategy, design review, cost review, schedule review, contract review, clarification/deviation review, guarantee approval, investment approval , consortium meetings etc. • Investigated local laws, regulations, consents & permits Show less

    • Technology Developer / Technical Lead
      • Apr 2006 - Sep 2006

      Saitama, Japan Designed and created customized production drawings to meet customer specifications, outsource production tests, and manufacture components, carried out the following activities: • TEAM MEMBERS : 5 PERSONNEL • Created customized 3-D model of machine in order achieving decrease in machine shop production costs and completing tools on time and on budget. • Improved engineering and product development technique corresponding with upgraded client’s requirement

    • Operation, Maintenance and Sales Engineer
      • Mar 2000 - Oct 2000

      Bangladesh Maintenance and Sales Engineer to operate the Distribution system and performed the commercial activities smoothly • MANAGEMENT OF MANPOWER : 15 Employees • Complex services in the electricity distribution system (high/medium and low voltage power networks), this includes: operation of sub-stations power networks, overhead lines & automatics and protections on HV and MV switching stations, operation and mounting of circuit-breakers, measurement of transformers and surge arresters… Show more Maintenance and Sales Engineer to operate the Distribution system and performed the commercial activities smoothly • MANAGEMENT OF MANPOWER : 15 Employees • Complex services in the electricity distribution system (high/medium and low voltage power networks), this includes: operation of sub-stations power networks, overhead lines & automatics and protections on HV and MV switching stations, operation and mounting of circuit-breakers, measurement of transformers and surge arresters, operation of compressed air equipment etc. (Responsible for local bidding operation) • Planned the necessary development and expansion of power networks and prepare proposal and all documents for the realization of investment projects • Supervision of work performed by outside contractors in the network • Conducted financial and commercial service of electricity sales and billing of electricity to consumers Show less

    • Project and Operation Engineer (Assistant Manager)
      • Feb 1998 - Mar 2000

      Bangladesh Worked on the project team to oversaw turnkey work of Gas Infrastructure Development Project [financed by World Bank], carried out the following activities: • MANAGEMENT OF MANPOWER : 5 Employees • Evaluated and prepared the bid evaluation report as the member of Tender Evaluation Committee • Maintained the contractual obligations of the contracts and managed changes & variation orders • Supervised (including PJT management & commissioned) of erection work in the 2x45 MMSCFD PLC… Show more Worked on the project team to oversaw turnkey work of Gas Infrastructure Development Project [financed by World Bank], carried out the following activities: • MANAGEMENT OF MANPOWER : 5 Employees • Evaluated and prepared the bid evaluation report as the member of Tender Evaluation Committee • Maintained the contractual obligations of the contracts and managed changes & variation orders • Supervised (including PJT management & commissioned) of erection work in the 2x45 MMSCFD PLC silica gel gas processing plant, condensate tank farms, and high pressure underground pipe laying works from gas wells to the gas processing plants • Operated one 60 MMSCFD and one 70 MMSCFD Silica Gel Gas dehydration process plant. This process Plants are fully automatic using sophisticated Electronic logic control system- first of its kind In Bangladesh. Show less

    • Project and Maintenance Engineer
      • Jun 1995 - Feb 1998

      Bangladesh Worked on the project, maintenance and production team to oversaw installation, maintenance & operation of textile mills, carried out the following activities: • MANAGEMENT OF MANPOWER : 10 Employees • Supervised, forecasted and completed the installation and commissioning of 50,000 textile spinning machines on budget and prior to the deadline • Prepared the maintenance budget for the whole year • Analyzed of daily production and generation of production reports

Education

  • University of Saitama, Japan
    PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
    2003 - 2006
  • University of Saitama, Japan
    MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
    2001 - 2003
  • Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
    BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
    1989 - 1995
  • Sheridan College
    Certificate, Fund. of Project Management

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