Nicholas Ryan
General Manager, Materials Engineering at VOLKER STEVIN Canada- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
Association Of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta
Experience
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Volker Stevin Canada
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Canada
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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General Manager, Materials Engineering
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Feb 2014 - Present
Operations manager for asphalt marketing, purchasing and retailing oil.Reviewing engineering practices, identifying cost efficiencies, capitalizing on regional specialties and facilitating the adoption of new technology. Responsible for gravel prospecting and pit permitting/regulatory tasks.Mentoring employees at all levels. -Spyhill Plant Relocation Project-Oversaw the site design, permitting and construction of $12 million Calgary Spyhill plant relocation and expansion project as Project Manager. Coordinated construction of new multi-purpose building for shop, office and engineering services. Developed specifications for new oil rack system, winter fill/blending tanks and materials silos and supervised their construction and installation. Developed specifications for new terminal road design and other required roadwork and supervised construction.
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General Manager, Asphalt/Gravel Operations
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May 2013 - Present
Manager of plant operations and engineering, responsible for multiple asphalt plants and gravel pits in Calgary, Fort McMurray and Lethbridge.
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Plants/Pits Manager
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May 2002 - May 2013
Responsible for the successful operation of two Asphalt Plants / PIT Operations, including rehabilitation and reclamation operations. Oversaw in-house materials, engineering, consultant and contractor operations and liaised with consultants and owners. Responsible for materials, negotiations, bidding and cost estimates, budgets, life cycle projections and customer service. Oversaw 15-20 staff and reported to Vice President.
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Bridge Operations Manager
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Apr 1997 - Apr 2002
Head of Bridge Construction department, Class A Bridge Inspector. Work included standard and major bridge construction, inspection and culvert design.Construction of the new Taber Bridge (1253) on Hwy 864 over the Oldman River. Responsible for training technologist staff as head of the Bridge Construction department. Supervised 4 construction managers and oversaw contractor construction operations on behalf of owner for construction projects. Responsible for negotiating and compiling contract payments as well as contract enforcement.
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Assistant Asphalt Operations Manager
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Apr 1995 - Apr 1997
Responsibilities for various projects included materials supply from offsite locations, excavation and backfill, granular base and paving and miscellaneous streetlight and drainage items. Administered the AT contract for new road alignments.Oversaw crushing, site survey and plant calibrations. Responsible for contractor and subcontractor supervision.
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Government of Alberta
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Construction Technologist (CET)
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Jun 1978 - Apr 1995
Road and bridge projects within the province of Alberta. Select Projects:Kaninaskis Highway 40Canmore midpoint interchange, Project ManagerNew construction of Alberta Hwy 27 at Jnct 27 New construction of Alberta Hwy 22X at Bragg CreekNew construction of Canmore Hwy 1ANew construction of Alberta Hwy 567 and 566Rehabilitation of Hwy 1 West from Calgary to Kananaskis RiverBridge replacements for St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID)Bridge rehabilitation projects for Red Deer region. Bridge rehabilitation projects for Drumheller region. Alberta Hwy 9 realignmentMajor bridge construction at Cremona on Hwy SH580Water Valley Bridge on Alberta Hwy 579
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Education
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1976 - 1978
Mohawk College
Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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