Aaron Tiessen, P.Eng
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Credentials
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Procore Certified: Project Manager (Project Management)
Procore TechnologiesAug, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Feb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Relying on the Work of Others and Outsourcing
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Nov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Ethics for the Corrosion Professional
NACE InternationalApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Authentication Standard Course
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Mar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Crucial Conversations
VitalSmartsNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Leadership for Safety Excellence
Alberta Construction Safety AssociationNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
SOLIDWORKS: Advanced Simulation
LinkedInApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
WHMIS 2015
JUST SAFETY LIMITEDApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Additive Manufacturing: Optimizing 3D Prints
LinkedInMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
SOLIDWORKS: Simulation for Finite Element Analysis
LinkedInMar, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
SOLIDWORKS 2019 Essential Training
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
CSTS-09
Construction Safety Training SystemJul, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
NACE CIP Level 1 Coatings Inspector
NACE InternationalFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Level C
Canadian Red CrossOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Overhead Crane Operator
ABCS Safety TrainingApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Confined Space Entry - Level 1
AT SafetyNov, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Park Derochie
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Canada
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Manager - Shop Operations
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Jun 2022 - Present
Oversee operations team and provide strategic direction for active client projects. Oversee all engineering and capital improvement activities, including coordination & scheduling of subcontractors, creating & managing capital budgets, and determining recommendations for improvements. Manage shop estimating team and provide direction on overall bid strategy for the division. Manage all aspects of financial planning and controls, including: budgets, forecasts, contract reviews, change order… Show more Oversee operations team and provide strategic direction for active client projects. Oversee all engineering and capital improvement activities, including coordination & scheduling of subcontractors, creating & managing capital budgets, and determining recommendations for improvements. Manage shop estimating team and provide direction on overall bid strategy for the division. Manage all aspects of financial planning and controls, including: budgets, forecasts, contract reviews, change order management, invoicing, and receivables management. Responsible for creating yearly business plans with strategies for growth in revenue, profit and market share. Research and procure new systems and strategies to drive continuous production.
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Manager - Shop Coatings
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
Manage all day-to-day shop operations. Responsible for workflow, manpower, budgets, projections, maintenance, safety and quality. Work with in-house engineering team to plan and execute new and innovative strategies to expand throughput and evolve industry practices. Simultaneously manage many coatings projects diverse specification and schedule demands. Directly oversee 30+ employees in a fast-paced industrial coatings environment. Responsible for business plans with strategies to improve… Show more Manage all day-to-day shop operations. Responsible for workflow, manpower, budgets, projections, maintenance, safety and quality. Work with in-house engineering team to plan and execute new and innovative strategies to expand throughput and evolve industry practices. Simultaneously manage many coatings projects diverse specification and schedule demands. Directly oversee 30+ employees in a fast-paced industrial coatings environment. Responsible for business plans with strategies to improve revenues, profits, and market share.
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Production Manager - Pilot Plant
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
Utilized custom-designed and innovative technologies to achieve productive performance in automated coatings facility. Managed all aspects of operations such as: day-to-day workflow, schedules, budgets, projections, maintenance plans and safety plans. Directly oversee 15+ employees in a fast-paced industrial coatings environment.
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Mechanical Engineer (E.I.T) - Innovations & Efficiency
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May 2017 - Apr 2019
Responsible for researching and designing new and innovative technologies to increase efficiency, safety, profits, and industry advancement. Personally responsible for ongoing research and development including, but not limited to, CAD design, software, hardware, innovations, and robotics. Consistent coordination with fabricators, budget development, and project management. Participated in engineering design, analysis, and developmental design work.
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Park Derochie
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Canada
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Yard & Equipment Assistant - PD Properties and Rentals
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Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
Prepare and help maintain a large fleet of heavy-duty equipment under minimal supervision. Sort large industrial yard to increase efficiency and cleanliness. Manage incoming requisitions from various departments, ensuring that all orders are filled on time. Receive, inspect, and maintain incoming equipment from jobs in all industrial departments. Prepare and help maintain a large fleet of heavy-duty equipment under minimal supervision. Sort large industrial yard to increase efficiency and cleanliness. Manage incoming requisitions from various departments, ensuring that all orders are filled on time. Receive, inspect, and maintain incoming equipment from jobs in all industrial departments.
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Education
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2021 - 2024
Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta
Masters of Business Administration - MBA -
2014 - 2017
Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering -
2013 - 2014
MacEwan University
Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering Transfer Program
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