Horia U.

Horia Urdea, P. Eng.

HIGHLIGHTS
· Motivated in a challenging work environment, either as a member of a multidisciplinary team, or independent; hardworking and reliable team player;
· Strong time management skills; able to balance time between tasks to ensure that deadlines are met while maintaining a high level of quality;
· Passion for technology, high capacity and desire to learn new things, develop new skills and abilities;
· Availability for geographic mobility, extensive traveling, and other job-related requirements.

COMPUTER SKILLS
· Proficient user of MS-Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Mathematica
· Programming: Mathematica
· Operating Systems: MS Windows, MS Dos

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nov 2014 – May 2015, Mechanical Engineer, Glenmore Machining and Supply, Calgary:
· Liaised with top management in the development of project scope, cost estimates and scheduling of projects
· Prepared fabrication and assembly drawings for BOPs
· Prepared, maintained and reviewed design packages to meet the requirements of API
· Performed detailed reviews of engineering projects for compliance with customer requirements, codes and standards
· Provided technical support services for sales and customer inquires

Feb 2013 – Jan 2014, Engineering Manager, Kismet Engineering, Calgary:
· Performed mechanical systems FEA analysis
· Designed, checked and approved mechanical projects
· Site visits and direct customer contacts

Jun 2011 – Jan 2013, Engineering Supervisor, Chinook Industrial Ltd., Calgary:
· Supervised Engineering Department
· Conducted engine head failure analysis
· Performed internal audits and dealt with external audits ISO 9001
· Improved company’s Quality Management System
· Improved designs of reciprocating compressor valves
· Trained in the design of lubrication systems for reciprocating compressors and pumps

Jan 2006 – Jun 2011, Quality Control Manager, Baker Hughes - Shaped Charge Plant, Standard, Alberta, Canada:
· Ensured that all aspects of production were according to the most up-to-date engineering specifications
· Checked liner powder mixing, liner powder component verification, explosive powder verification, press calibration updates
· Verified new tooling for liner press using CMM (Coordinates Measuring Machine) with PCDMIS 4.3 software.
· Dealt with external API audits

Aug 1996 – Feb 2002, Mechanical Engineer, Azomures Fertilizer Complex, Tg Mures, Romania
Urea, Ammonia, Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilizer Blending, Nitric Acid and Melamine plants:
· Led, managed and coordinated inspections of boilers, pressure vessels and pipes according to ISCIR – Romanian industry codes, practices and standards
· Worked closely with site Operations personnel and participated in regular meetings
· Conducted and performed in-process and final NDT inspections (Dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing) of drawn products and fabricated metal parts;
· Performed, managed and supervised measurements of hardness and thickness using ultrasonic NDT equipment (Krautkramer)
· Supervised and executed Tensile & Compression Testing, Bending Testing, Hardness Testing, Shock Testing (Charpy Impact Tester)
· Planned and executed dimensional and visual inspections
· Directed and performed High Pressure Leak Testing
· Led and executed failure analyses and recurrence prevention for pipes, pressure vessels, turbines, reciprocating and turbo compressors, and pumps

Aug 2000 – Oct 2000, Revamp Supervisor, Urea Casale, Lugano, Switzerland, for Neyveli, India:
· Urea project technical support and supervision during a three-month extended shutdown
· Conducted site survey and checked for compliance with the company standards and regulations

Oct 1992 – May 1994, Mechanical EIT, Azomures Fertilizer Complex, Tg Mures, Romania
Urea, Ammonia, Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilizer Blending, Nitric Acid and Melamine plants:
· Supervised repairs and maintenance of vessels, piping, pumps, compressors
· Provided engineering and technical support as part of Maintenance Department for preventive equipment maintenance and repairs

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Sep 2003 – May 2005, Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Engineering, University of Calgary:
Provided one-on-one academic assistance to engineering students, tutored and responded to engineering undergraduate student queries, for the following courses:
· Differential Equations for Engineers
· Calculus for Engineers and Scientists
· Multivariable Calculus for Engineers
· Linear Algebra for Science & Engineers

Apr 2002 – Sep 2003, Fabrication Worker, Metro Aluminum Products Ltd., Calgary:
· Fabricated aluminum windows, doors and frames

May 1994 – Aug 1996, Engineer, Infomures, Romania, GIS Department:
· Digitized maps using Arc Edit software

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2003 – 2007, University of Calgary, Canada
Thesis: A Model for Simulation of Wind Induced Vibrations on Power Lines
Related courses:
· Compressible Flow Mechanics
· Numerical Methods for Engineers
· Fundamentals of Hydraulics in Pipeline Systems
· Noise and Vibration Pipeline Engineering
· Applied Probability

Dipl. Ing, Mechanical Engineering, 1987 – 1992, Polytechnic University, Timisoara, Romania

Solid Works 2013, Simulation Nonlinear course, Sep 2013, Javelin, Calgary

Natural Gas Reciprocating Compressors course, Nov 2011, PEICE, Calgary

Ultrasonic Level I Course (Code 205) in accordance with guidelines established in CAN/CGSB 48.9712-95, Sep 2002, South Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary

MEMBERSHIP
Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA