Capital Engineering

• Apr 2019 - Present

Manager, Ontario

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

National Engineering Manager

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2017

• Lead the development and execution of a long term strategic capital plan objectives • Develop and execute the annual capital plan and budget • Lead the development and implementation of national engineering specifications and standards • Lead the development and implementation of a Sleeman ‘Capital Project Cycle’ including processes for planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and project closing. • Provide on-going mentoring to all engineering staff. • Lead the development and execution of a long term strategic capital plan objectives • Develop and execute the annual capital plan and budget • Lead the development and implementation of national engineering specifications and standards • Lead the development and implementation of a Sleeman ‘Capital Project Cycle’ including processes for planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and project closing. • Provide on-going mentoring to all engineering staff.

Project Manager

• May 2006 - Jan 2013

Act as the main focal point between the corporate engineering team and plant staff. Responsibilities include overseeing design proposals and resource procurement, equipment purchases, contractor bidding process, contractor selection, contract negotiation and procurement. Responsible for the design, construction and startup of a three (3) injection machines to manufacture plastic bottles. Responsible for the design, construction and startup of a new high-speed bottled water line (1200 bottles per minute)

Project Leader

• Oct 2001 - May 2006

 Responsible for the design, construction and startup of a new high-potency pharmaceutical manufacturing facility worth $51 Million Dollars. This facility involves the use of clean room technology.  Equipment lead and cost control lead for a satellite expansion project worth $190 Million Dollars.  Project manager of various projects including process equipment (i.e. encapsulation, tabletting and coating), ranging from $200 Thousand to $12 Million Dollars.  Responsible for the design, construction and startup of a new high-potency pharmaceutical manufacturing facility worth $51 Million Dollars. This facility involves the use of clean room technology.  Equipment lead and cost control lead for a satellite expansion project worth $190 Million Dollars.  Project manager of various projects including process equipment (i.e. encapsulation, tabletting and coating), ranging from $200 Thousand to $12 Million Dollars.

Project Engineer

• Nov 1999 - Oct 2001

Responsible for preparing contract documents and evaluating tenders for capital projects. Responsible for facility projects such as buildings, HVAC, boilers, steam, air compressors and refrigeration system. Prepare and review design packages including drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and bill of materials. Assist clients in identifying, justifying, and implementing projects in areas such as improvements, automation, cost reduction and facility upgrades. Oversee all aspects of project activities including timelines, scheduling, costing, construction and implementation.

Project Engineer / Plant Engineer

• Jun 1998 - Nov 1999

Responsible for the design and installation of a new breakfast cereal line worth $7.0MM. Tasks include the design, purchase, installation and commissioning of industrial food-grade equipment. Accountable for an annual capital budget of over $1.0MM. Responsible for all plant services including HVAC, steam, electrical, compressed air and natural gas. Responsible for the design and installation of a new breakfast cereal line worth $7.0MM. Tasks include the design, purchase, installation and commissioning of industrial food-grade equipment. Accountable for an annual capital budget of over $1.0MM. Responsible for all plant services including HVAC, steam, electrical, compressed air and natural gas.

Project Engineer

• Apr 1995 - Jun 1998

Responsible for managing and controlling the purchase and installation of capital projects in a food-manufacturing environment Duties include estimating, planning, scheduling and implementation of projects Responsible for managing and controlling the purchase and installation of capital projects in a food-manufacturing environment Duties include estimating, planning, scheduling and implementation of projects