Dan Irwin Dela Pena
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Experience
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Structural Engineering Analyst
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Mar 2020 - Present
Helping develop the newest mode of mass transportation system seen in over a century.
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Structural Engineer (EIT)
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
Exciting job delivering cradle-to-grave engineering for roller coaster and themed amusement park attraction projects (most notably Osaka, Japan and Hollywood, California). Core responsibilities include:• Field engineering, on-site installation and commissioning supervision for heavy civil/structural and mechanical equipment.• Test program development and execution.• Factory production support - interface between suppliers, subcontractors, and production staff for material grade… Exciting job delivering cradle-to-grave engineering for roller coaster and themed amusement park attraction projects (most notably Osaka, Japan and Hollywood, California). Core responsibilities include:• Field engineering, on-site installation and commissioning supervision for heavy civil/structural and mechanical equipment.• Test program development and execution.• Factory production support - interface between suppliers, subcontractors, and production staff for material grade deviations, welding, tolerances, machining, general assembly.• Conceptual and feasibility design.• Detailed engineering - HA and FMEA, numerical analyses including scripting and 3D-solid FEA, fabrication drawings development and reviews. Show more Show less
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2016
Graduate studies and part-time collaboration with Dynamic Structures Limited:• Conceptual study of structural modifications for an existing astronomical observatory in Hawaii (201508 CFHT Outer Pier Alternate System Study R3.pdf in http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/~bauman/M3-PN160140-M3-M035916/EDS%20reports/)• Analysis and design of mechanical and structural components for roller coasters and themed amusement park attractions.• Research and development of structural glass… Graduate studies and part-time collaboration with Dynamic Structures Limited:• Conceptual study of structural modifications for an existing astronomical observatory in Hawaii (201508 CFHT Outer Pier Alternate System Study R3.pdf in http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/~bauman/M3-PN160140-M3-M035916/EDS%20reports/)• Analysis and design of mechanical and structural components for roller coasters and themed amusement park attractions.• Research and development of structural glass technologies. Show more Show less
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Academic Assistant
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May 2014 - Oct 2014
Undergraduate studies and part-time collaboration with Dynamic Structures Limited and Marcon Metal Fabrication:• Vibration isolation design for an industrial telescope mirror polishing robot.• Designed a vibration-isolated steel platform to reduce the effects of external dynamic influences on the precision performance of a telescope mirror polishing robot.• Oversaw production and pre/post-installation performance testing.
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Assistant Bridge Construction Supervisor
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Provided project management and supervision services for the construction of several MoTI highway bridges located in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, BC.• Supervised and inspected all pile driving activities.• Supervised and inspected rebar installations and concrete pours for all bridge components.• Liaised with engineers, contractors, and sub-contractors for project updates and deficiencies.
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Engineering Intern
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
• Assisted in managing utility works for the Port Mann Bridge/ Highway 1 expansion project in North Surrey, BC.
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Sales Representative
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Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
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Education
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The University of British Columbia
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The University of British Columbia