1. 110 Lacewood Crescent
Brampton, ON
L6S 3K4
Elvin Ortiz B Sc
Civil
Structural Designer
Tel 416 900 7735
Cel 647 608 9904
elvinalan@yahoo.com
Resume
SUMMARY
Thirty years experience in Structural CAD Design using SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch, Frame
Works, AutoCAD, MicroStation & AutoPlant.
EXPERIENCE
2015 - 2016 Principal Structural Designer, WorleyParsons, Canada
• NOVA Chemicals AST2 Project, Sarnia ON
Principal Structural Designer, responsible for 3D Modeling and checking of steel and
concrete structures, foundations, stairs and platforms for the AST2 Project EDS Phase
using SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch & SmartPlant Review.
Training Designers in Toronto and Beijing in SmartPlant 3D.
2015 - 2016 Principal Structural Designer, WorleyParsons, Reading, PA, USA
• Salem Harbor Energy Centre 674 MW, Massachusetts, USA
Principal Structural Designer, responsible for 3D Modeling, creation of 2D drawings and
checking of steel and concrete structures, foundations, stairs and platforms for the
Salem Harbor Project; using SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch & SmartPlant Review.
2013 - 2015 Principal Structural Designer, WorleyParsons, Canada
• NWR – Sturgeon County, Alberta
Principal Structural Designer, responsible for drawing preparation and checking of steel
and concrete structures, foundations, stairs and platforms for the NWR Project; using
SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch, SmartPlant Review & MicroStation.
Training Designers in Toronto and Mumbai in SmartPlant 3D.
2011-2013 SNC-Lavalin, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Agrium – Vault Potash Project, Vanscoy, Saskatchewan
Senior Structural Designer, responsible for drawing preparation and checking of steel
and concrete structures, foundations, stairs and platforms for the Agrium – Vault Potash
Project; using SmartPlant 3D, SmartPlant Review, MicroStation & AutoCAD.
2009-2011 AMEC Americas Limited, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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2. 110 Lacewood Crescent
Brampton, ON
L6S 3K4
Elvin Ortiz B Sc
Civil
Structural Designer
Tel 416 900 7735
Cel 647 608 9904
elvinalan@yahoo.com
Resume
• Imperial Oil Esso, Kearl Oil Sands Project, Alberta
CSA Senior Designer/Checker responsible for drawing preparation and checking of steel
and concrete structures, foundations, stairs and platforms for the Kearl Plant 1 Utilities
Project; using MicroStation, FrameWorks Plus and SmartPlant Review.
2003-2009 Bantrel Co. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
• Suncor, Voyageur Upgrader Project, Tar Island, Alberta (2007 - 2009)
CSA Overall Lead Designer responsible for drawing preparation of steel and concrete
structures, foundations, stairs and platforms for Piperacks, Cooling Tower and
miscellaneous structures; using 3D Bentley AutoPLANT.
• Reliance Industries LTD. Jamnagar Export Refinery Project, Jamnagar, India (2006)
Structural Lead CAD Designer responsible for drawing preparation of steel and concrete
structures, using 3D FrameWorks Plus and MicroStation. Preparation of MTO reports
and extensive use of 3D model for interference checks with equipment and piping; using
SmartPlant Review.
• Suncor, Millennium Coker Unit Project, Tar Island, Alberta (2005)
Structural Lead CAD Designer responsible for drawing preparation of steel and concrete
structures, foundations, stairs and platforms for Flare Area; using 3D AutoPLANT -
MultiSteel by Rebis.
• Suncor, Genesis Project, Sarnia, Ontario (2004-2005)
Structural Lead CAD Designer responsible for drawing preparation of steel and concrete
structures, foundations, stairs and platforms for various structures. Extensive use of 3D model
for interference checks with equipment and piping.
1997-2003 Stone & Webster, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Dofasco, No. 2 Blast Furnace 6th Reline Project, Hamilton, Ontario (2003)
Structural Lead CAD Designer responsible for the preparation of the steel and concrete
drawings and floor plans for the Casthouse Building. Produced 2D steel drawings from output
of STAAD 3D geometry. Extensive use of 3D model for interference checks with equipment and
piping.
• Ontario Power Generation, SCR Project Nanticoke Generating Station, Sarnia, Ontario
(2002)
Structural Lead CAD Designer responsible for the preparation of the steel and concrete
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3. 110 Lacewood Crescent
Brampton, ON
L6S 3K4
Elvin Ortiz B Sc
Civil
Structural Designer
Tel 416 900 7735
Cel 647 608 9904
elvinalan@yahoo.com
Resume
drawings, stairs and platforms for two SCR support structure. Rehabilitation of Nanticoke
Thermal Generating Station to meet future environmental regulations.
• Ontario Power Generation, Pickering “A” Return to Service Project, Pickering, Ontario
(2001)
Steel Detailer responsible for the preparation of detail drawings and erection diagrams in order
to upgrade several buildings.
• The DOW Chemical Company, Slicker Project, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (2000)
Scientific Technician responsible for design structural steel, concrete and equipment
foundations drawings; direct support to team of professional engineers.
• Procter & Gamble, Weston Site Project, Toronto, Ontario (2000)
Structural Senior CAD Designer responsible for the preparation of structural steel and concrete
drawings for service platforms, roof heater support and demolition drawings: road plants,
primary exit points and assembly areas.
• Ontario Power Generation, Cameron Falls GS Project, Ontario (2000)
Structural Senior CAD Designer responsible for preparing general arrangement drawings; deck
and pier repair details, temporary stoplog support details and sequence.
• PPN Power Generating Company Limited, Tamil Nadu, India (1999)
Structural Senior CAD Designer responsible for preparation of general arrangement mechanical
and piping drawings using AutoCAD for 330MW PPN Combined Cycle Power Plant. Work also
included preparation of typical fabrication details for 2.5 m diameter cooling water pipe.
• Bayer, Butyl II Project, Sarnia, Ontario (1998-1999)
Structural CAD Designer responsible for preparation of AutoCAD drawings of concrete and
steel structures for the Butyl II Capacity Increase Plant.
• City of Toronto, Wallace Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project, Toronto, Ontario (1998)
Structural CAD Designer responsible for preparation of steel and concrete drawings using
AutoCAD.
• Copesul Expansion Project, Brazil (1998)
Structural CAD Designer responsible for preparation—using MicroStation--of structural steel
drawings for pipe racks and concrete foundation drawings for equipment.
• TPPI Project, Indonesia (1997)
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4. 110 Lacewood Crescent
Brampton, ON
L6S 3K4
Elvin Ortiz B Sc
Civil
Structural Designer
Tel 416 900 7735
Cel 647 608 9904
elvinalan@yahoo.com
Resume
Structural CAD Designer responsible for preparation of steel and concrete drawings for
electrical power substations, including service platform structural steel drawings.
• Jiu-Jiang Power Plant Project, China (1997)
Structural CAD Designer responsible for preparation of AutoCAD drawings for electrical power
plant foundations and structural steel drawings for equipment platforms.
1992-1997 Advanced Computer Training For Engineers, Toronto, Ontario
Instructor responsible for teaching all levels of AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, AutLISP, (AutoCAD
powerful internal programming language), AutoVision for Rendering and Animation inside
AutoCAD, STAAD-III and AutoSTAAD-III MAX (frame analysis, finite elements design and
drawing production for structural engineering), Softdesk Core, Auto-Architect and HVAC,
Autodesk Mechanical Desktop which integrates Part Assembly, IGES Translator, and Surface
Modeling, 3D Studio and Animator Pro for Engineers.
1987-1992 L.E. Pitti Sagrera S.A, Several Projects, Panama
Civil Engineer responsible for preparing designs, drawings, specifications and instructions for
production of reinforced concrete prefabricated elements for commercial and residential
buildings.
Co-coordinated work with the Consultant Engineers including the modifications to the
prefabrication products to suit the Consultant’s needs and requirements.
Supervised and controlled new fabrication processes including the preparation of all supporting
documents and specifications required to certify the new products.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Comparative Education Service, University of
Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, 1989.
Licentiate in Civil Engineering, Technological University of Panama, Panama, 1987.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Steel Detailers Institute of British Columbia
CISC/SDIBC Connection Design Course (2008)
Intergraph, Canada
FrameWorks Plus (2006)
University of Toronto, Ontario
Professional Development Centre
Geotechnical Design (2003)
Elementary Structural Analysis (1999)
Elementary Structural Design (1999)
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5. 110 Lacewood Crescent
Brampton, ON
L6S 3K4
Elvin Ortiz B Sc
Civil
Structural Designer
Tel 416 900 7735
Cel 647 608 9904
elvinalan@yahoo.com
Resume
Autodesk Canada Inc. - Toronto, Ontario
AutoCAD (1997)
Softdesk Cad Overlay (1997)
Softdesk Civil/Survey (1997)
Softdesk Auto-architect (1997)
TorCom Publishing Corporation - Toronto, Ontario
Animation (1997)
Advanced Computer Training for Engineers - Toronto, Ontario
Computer Aided Project Management (1997)
CADrafting AutoCAD (1996)
CADesign STAAD-III (1996)
AutoSTAAD Drawing Production (1996)
George Brown College - Toronto, Ontario
AutoCAD for Architects and Civil Engineers (1990)
REGISTRATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects
Panamanian Technical Commission of Engineers and Architects
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/SPECIALIST COURSE
Fields of Expertise include SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Cad
Overlay, Civil/Survey, AutoPLANT - MultiSteel by Rebis, 3D Bentley AutoPLANT, MicroStation,
FrameWorks Plus, Auto-architect and Animation.
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6. 110 Lacewood Crescent
Brampton, ON
L6S 3K4
Elvin Ortiz B Sc
Civil
Structural Designer
Tel 416 900 7735
Cel 647 608 9904
elvinalan@yahoo.com
Resume
Autodesk Canada Inc. - Toronto, Ontario
AutoCAD (1997)
Softdesk Cad Overlay (1997)
Softdesk Civil/Survey (1997)
Softdesk Auto-architect (1997)
TorCom Publishing Corporation - Toronto, Ontario
Animation (1997)
Advanced Computer Training for Engineers - Toronto, Ontario
Computer Aided Project Management (1997)
CADrafting AutoCAD (1996)
CADesign STAAD-III (1996)
AutoSTAAD Drawing Production (1996)
George Brown College - Toronto, Ontario
AutoCAD for Architects and Civil Engineers (1990)
REGISTRATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects
Panamanian Technical Commission of Engineers and Architects
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/SPECIALIST COURSE
Fields of Expertise include SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Cad
Overlay, Civil/Survey, AutoPLANT - MultiSteel by Rebis, 3D Bentley AutoPLANT, MicroStation,
FrameWorks Plus, Auto-architect and Animation.
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