Kevin C.
Communication Systems Project Engineer at SNC-Lavalin Atkins Transport Consulting & Advisory- Claim this Profile
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Emre Keles, B.Sc. PMP
I have been working with Kevin almost 4 years now in Rail & Transit group of SNCL. He is a perfect team member, great engineer and highly skilled in project management. He is always there to help, support and get things going with the highest quality. Such a great professional!
Emre Keles, B.Sc. PMP
I have been working with Kevin almost 4 years now in Rail & Transit group of SNCL. He is a perfect team member, great engineer and highly skilled in project management. He is always there to help, support and get things going with the highest quality. Such a great professional!
Emre Keles, B.Sc. PMP
I have been working with Kevin almost 4 years now in Rail & Transit group of SNCL. He is a perfect team member, great engineer and highly skilled in project management. He is always there to help, support and get things going with the highest quality. Such a great professional!
Emre Keles, B.Sc. PMP
I have been working with Kevin almost 4 years now in Rail & Transit group of SNCL. He is a perfect team member, great engineer and highly skilled in project management. He is always there to help, support and get things going with the highest quality. Such a great professional!
Credentials
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Professional Engineer (PE)
Professional Engineers OntarioDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Business Analysis
University of Toronto School of Continuing StudiesJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Project Management
University of Toronto School of Continuing StudiesJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Risk Management Certificate
University of Toronto School of Continuing StudiesJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley) Certificate
George Brown College Continuing EducationJan, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
AutoCAD Fundamentals Certificate
George Brown College Continuing EducationJan, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Axis Certified Professional
Axis CommunicationsJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Fiber Optic Technician
The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. (FOA)Dec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Entry-Level Drinking Water Operators
Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Operator-in-Training and Water Quality Analyst
Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeJan, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SNC-Lavalin Atkins Transport Consulting & Advisory
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communication Systems Project Engineer
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Apr 2020 - Present
The Eglinton Crosstown is a $5.3 billion project situated in Toronto Ontario, Canada that will run 19 km along Eglinton Avenue. This 19-kilometre corridor will include a 10-kilometre underground portion, between Keele Street and Laird Drive and a maintenance storage facility adjacent to Mount Dennis Station. • Strong background in Transit Communication Systems solutions, well-versed in Project Engineering Management principles and qualities. • Ongoing involvement and execution of Configuration Control and Change Management, Planning and Scheduling, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Scope Management, Technical Leadership, and System Deployment. • Accountable for the customer acceptance of the project team design solutions, Engineering Work Package and Project Quality, Cost, Delivery. • Clearly communicate the engineering scope across project team members and ensure activities follow-ups and feedbacks align with the methodologies of the applicable engineering process, methods & tools of the project. • Establish, promote, and maintain the applications of ethical and professional practices. Show less
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SNC-Lavalin
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Transit Project Engineering
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2019
Confederation Line Ottawa Light Rail Transit (OLRT) Phase 1 situated in Ontario, Canada. OLRT is a $2.1 billion state-of-the-art LRT system and is considered to be one of Ottawa’s largest transportation infrastructure projects.• Lead coordinator and facilitator for delivering project scope, plan, execution, and close out• Direct engineering correspondence to design clarification, codes and regulations interpretation, design specifications development, and change management • Adjust man power loading and work distribution among the team by defining schedule and scope to resolve weekly and monthly critical issues • Conduct, document, investigate and provide insight to site engineering and installation contractor to resolve system integration challenges while maintaining and/or surpassing project scheduled milestones• Review, evaluate and analysis risk of vendor equipment for implementations within the project, reduce rework and provide alternative solutions to future and existing concerns• Maintain process compliance during project execution while advising and recommending workaround to affected parties • Design and hands-on experience installing and testing communication systems:o Cable and Fibreo Close Circuit Television (CCTV)o Copper patch panel and fibre entry cabinets layout o Guideway Intrusion Detection System (GIDS)o Intrusion Access Control (IAC) o Public Address (PA)o Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)o Telephony (ETEL, ITEL, MTEL, STEL)• Administer, review and respond to Request For Information (RFI) for clarify and direct design and construction progress on a timely bases to ensure scheduled delivery • Conduct site coordination meetings and visits to ensure to Project and code compliance and design consistency• Identify scope change and request change orders through change order management to better adjust and manage the team’s overall work-life balance Show less
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Instrumentation and Controls Specialist
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2015
Vale Clean AER (Atmospheric Emissions Reduction) Project located in Sudbury, Ontario Canada. AER is a $1 billion Brownfield project designed to reduce current Sulphur Dioxide emission levels by 70% and dust and metal emissions by up to 40%.• Champion for the development and maintenance of Control Index, Instrument Indices, and Cable Schedules• Computer Aided Design of Instrument Loops, Wiring Diagrams, Junction Boxes, and Instrument Location• Coordinated and expedited the development of Loop Diagrams and Installation Details• Working on designs and specifications consistent with corporate standards, policy requirements and project design criteria• Provide input to deliverable lists and estimates for engineering/design, capital costs, and operational costs as related to instrumentation and controls systems • Establish and maintain proper communications and ethical business relations with client representatives • Tracking deliverables/tasks progress and reporting to project controls group (KPIs)• Estimates and budgets for constraints that support effective project management and execution• Serve as prime point of contact for client, design team, and subcontractors • Coordinate and manage multi-interdisciplinary design deliverables • Establish communication protocols for interdisciplinary design teams and organize ad-hoc workarounds as needed Show less
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Instrumentation and Controls EIT
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May 2011 - Sep 2014
Member of the BHP Billiton Jansen Project Automation Team. Providing engineering service in support to the Jansen Project which is a $12 billion Greenfield site capable of producing 10.6 MTPA of potash located in Jansen, Saskatchewan. • Provided input regarding controls and instrument types and verified the correct use of ISA symbols on Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)• Updated and developed Instrument Location, Datasheets, P&IDs, Instrument Indices within SmartPlant Intools (SPPID, SPI and SP3D) environment • Developed, monitored and controlled Automation engineering deliverables list (KPIs)• Leadership role in the development and review of P&ID. Active contributor to hazard and operability studies HAZOP • Reviewed and provided input to control narrative and alarm schedule• Contributed to the development of the design criteria, general instrumentation specification, and installation specification• Assisted in the progress reporting of the discipline’s man-hour estimates and forecast To complete Forecast To Complete (FTC) reports• Contributed to and maintained the materials take-off, final Class 3 budget estimate, and discipline schedule and planning report• Interdisciplinary liaison and representative for the project Automation group • Co-ordinate and participate in the preparation of specifications, bid packages, and evaluation of vendors Show less
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SNC-Lavalin Atkins Transport Consulting & Advisory
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Infrastructure Assistant Design Manager
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
Confederation Line Ottawa Light Rail Transit (MSF Expansion) Phase 2 situated in Ontario, Canada. Phase 2 focused around the extension of the Maintenance Storage Facilities to accommodate more rolling stock, a safe access route for drivers and staff, and a new maintenance facility for the additional trains. • Serve as the primary point of contract for Client, Engineering Design Team, and Construction • Identify and coordinate with subcontractors • Establish man-hour budgets for each discipline and manage budgets for internal resource loading • Forecast resource requirements • Manage and develop change management processes • Develop and manage schedules • Facilitate and consult communication protocols within the project standards • Control and administer the Request For Information (RFI) and submittals process • Bridge the communication with clients and code representatives during the permitting process • Manage and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders • Review design drawings, procurement specifications, and project contracts Show less
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Ryerson University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Preventative Maintenance Auditor
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
• Developed schedule and execution plan to survey campus in timely manner • Searched for, identified, and collected mechanical data throughout the campus • Reported and cataloged hazardous situations and possible problematic equipment • Facilitated a safety culture and strove to maintain a safe working environment • Initiated and performed data entry and data analysis • Developed schedule and execution plan to survey campus in timely manner • Searched for, identified, and collected mechanical data throughout the campus • Reported and cataloged hazardous situations and possible problematic equipment • Facilitated a safety culture and strove to maintain a safe working environment • Initiated and performed data entry and data analysis
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Hotz Environmental Services Inc.
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Canada
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Renewables & Environment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Site Supervisor
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May 2009 - Sep 2009
• Introduced and developed zero tolerance guidelines for unsafe workplace practices and procedures • Achieved and maintained “Role Model Site” status for overall safety, cleanliness, and efficiency as a result of simplified employee work scheduling and organization • Participated and contributed to safe workplace practices through improved internal communication throughout the organizational chain of command • Promoted “Greener & Cleaner” environmental practices to clientele and within organization Show less
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Clean Harbors
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Services Officer
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Jul 2007 - Sep 2008
• Administered and ensured safe practices to ensured adherence to industrial standards by all personnel • Preserved diligent hazardous waste handling methods and storage by performing periodic inventory and equipment checks • Presented environmental precautions and safe practice procedures to clients • Introduced and maintained simplified inventory management system • Administered and ensured safe practices to ensured adherence to industrial standards by all personnel • Preserved diligent hazardous waste handling methods and storage by performing periodic inventory and equipment checks • Presented environmental precautions and safe practice procedures to clients • Introduced and maintained simplified inventory management system
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Education
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2005 - 2010
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering -
2010 - 2011
Centennial College
Environmental Protection Technician, Environmental Protection -
2018 - 2018
HBX | Harvard Business School
Other / CORe Credential of Readiness
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