Andreas Ahrens
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Credentials
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PMP
Project Management InstituteMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Feb, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Agile Hybrid Project Pro
Project Management InstituteAug, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Alltrade Industrial Contractors Inc.
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Canada
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Mar 2023 - Present
Working as a Project Manager for an EPC developing and constructing solar farms up to 100MW. Working as a Project Manager for an EPC developing and constructing solar farms up to 100MW.
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thyssenkrupp
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Germany
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project & Commercial Manager
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Jan 2022 - Nov 2022
Client: Bao Ming Trading Co. Ltd.Conceptual engineering, design and supply project utilizing pyrolysis to upgrade coal.
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Project & Commercial Manager
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Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
Client: Petrofac / GreenergyConceptual engineering, and R&D project utilizing pyrolysis to develop tire recycling process.
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Project & Commercial Manager
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Nov 2020 - Aug 2022
Client: Agnico EagleEngineering and procurement project for supply of grinding equipment for a gold mine in Nunavut.
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Project & Commercial Manager
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Nov 2019 - Jun 2022
Client: Orica CanadaFeasibility and Implementation project resulting in design and supply of NO2 and NOX abatement system.
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Project & Commercial Manager
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2020
Client: Mosaic Potash EP Contract for longest overland conveyor in Canada at 11.5km’s. The scope of supply included 1 overland conveyors, and 1 transfer conveyor.Oversaw a team of colleagues in the office, and supported site construction.
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Project Manager
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Jan 2018 - Nov 2019
Client: Mosaic Potash EPC Contract for longest overland conveyor in Canada at 11.3km’s. Included full Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechanical/Structural design, procurement, supply and construction of three conveyors and three transfer houses. Total team size of 40 colleagues in office, and 20 individuals on site. Office hours in excess of 60,000, and 350,000 site hours burned with no LTI’s.SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Negotiated and settled disputed changes with construction contractors, including working with legal teams to finalize closure with contractor under receivership. Closed all outstanding liens due to receivership.• Negotiated major supply purchase orders.• Led tender process for all major construction contracts, including negotiation, and overall management of four construction purchase orders for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural erection. Show less
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Deputy Project Manager
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2018
Client: Mosaic Potash EPC Contract for the longest overland conveyor in Canada at 11.3km’s.
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Contract Administrator
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2015
Client: Syncrude and Imperial OilDeveloped construction work packages and managed contractual changes between the client, constructors, and office. Negotiated claims, back charges, and liens with contractors. Responsible for equipment packages, and closeout of construction deficiencies.
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Mechanical Commissioning Lead
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Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
Client: Imperial Oil (Kearl Initial Development)Acted as full-time on-site Slurry Preparation Plant lead commissioning engineer. Coordinated and oversaw all commissioning activities within the plant. Managed subcontractors and supplier commissioning teams during critical startup period.Responsibilities included: *Co-ordination of commissioning activities for equipment package lead responsibilities at site *Performing as the Lead SPP commissioning coordinator overseeing all commissioning activities within SPPDuties include: *Organizing and scheduling vendors to provide site assistance with commissioning activities *Completing final commissioning B check sheets *Contributing to daily site commissioning safety interface coordination meetings to ensure all contractors are made aware of live equipment and equipment start ups *Contributing to daily commissioning planning meetings including updating client on progress of activities *Reviewing, creating, and signing safe work permits for contractors *Solving issues with equipment and providing technical support during commissioning *Testing equipment in field and through DCS *Supporting turnover of equipment to client *Contributing to final construction punch item closures Show less
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Engineering Project Coordinator
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Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
Client: Imperial Oil (Kearl Initial Development)Supported the final construction of the plant. Coordinated between the client, engineering, construction, vendors, and contractors. Responsibilities include: • Co-ordination of site issues with relevant parties • Visits to site to find and close design and constructability issues Duties include: • Ensuring Site receives design support from Krupp Canada, and its engineering subcontractors• Interfacing with vendors and sub-contractors to ensure timely completion of design and fabrication of Site Engineering Instructions • Tracking of outstanding items required for SPP mechanical completion • Supporting site by interfacing with relevant parties on RFI’s, OS&D reports, and NCR’s• Attending weekly site electrical engineering conference call to co-ordinate any Slurry Preparation Plant mechanical/electrical issues • Participating in daily site completion items conference call to expedite and solve outstanding issues • Completing construction A check sheets • Confirming construction as per drawings by visual walk-arounds Show less
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Professional Engineer, Mechanical Package Engineer
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Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Client: Imperial Oil (Kearl Initial Development)Engineered over 12 packages including hydraulic and compressed air units, winching devices, air and hydraulic piping, impact crusher, overhead cranes and hoists, and the initial development of an emergency dump pond. Responsible for the development of tenders through final turnover to the client. Supported department with plant engineering completion.Responsibilities include: • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and client specifications on packages • Supporting EIT’s in package development • Ensuring safety of operators in design and development of safe packages Duties include: • PEng Stamping of P&ID’s • Ensuring compliance with CSA and CWB on packages together with the QA/QC team • ABSA co-ordination for all OPP packages with AIG (ABSA Interface Group) and vendor on compressed air packages • Support in HAZOP meetings with client and leading discussion in regards to vendor packages Show less
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Oil Lift Technology
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer, EIT
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Sep 2006 - Aug 2010
Reporting to the President and Project Manager; responsible for development and engineering of artificial lift equipment for local and International markets. · Supervised and managed a production team constructing hydraulic power units for international sales · Planning and scheduling production of hydraulic power units · Lead testing, quality control, procurement, design improvements, and package completion of hydraulic power units · Managed day-to-day procurement and commissioning of all personal design projects · Oversaw Commissioning, troubleshooting, and training of specialized artificial lift equipment in Cuba · Directed research and troubleshooting of critical bearing failure analysis · Established assembly and maintenance procedures for PC Pump drive heads · Designed Progressive Cavity Pump (PC Pump) and Blow-out Preventer (BOP) testing protocol and QC equipment · Engineering and design of BOP’s, and PC Pump top drive rotating equipment · Conducted research and development for a variety of downhole dewatering tools · Experienced in programming and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) for light crude production · Skilled in PC Pump drive failure analysis and troubleshooting · Carried out destructive and non-destructive product testing and evaluation Show less
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Department of National Defence
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Canada
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Technologist Intern
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Jan 2004 - Apr 2004
Conceptually designed personnel gangways for several frigate class ships. Liaised between several departments to finalize gangway design. Responsible for the reverse engineering of a 25 meter military vessel's hull and creation of associated document package. Tasked with the creation of as-built drawings for several military naval vessels. Conceptually designed personnel gangways for several frigate class ships. Liaised between several departments to finalize gangway design. Responsible for the reverse engineering of a 25 meter military vessel's hull and creation of associated document package. Tasked with the creation of as-built drawings for several military naval vessels.
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BBR MOTORSPORTS, INC.
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United States
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Retail
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Mechanical Technologist Intern
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Apr 2003 - Oct 2003
Designed and manufactured elite motorcycle racing components. Charged with improving efficiency of manufacturing facility in an effort to reduce lead times. Designed and manufactured welding jigs for production use. Responsible for the creation and implementation of a Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system in an effort to reduce overhead and streamline production. Designed and manufactured elite motorcycle racing components. Charged with improving efficiency of manufacturing facility in an effort to reduce lead times. Designed and manufactured welding jigs for production use. Responsible for the creation and implementation of a Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system in an effort to reduce overhead and streamline production.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
Lakehead University
Degree, Mechanical Engineering -
2001 - 2004
Camosun College
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technology
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