1. Steven Vukusic Phone: (780) 908 7843
3307- 42 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T6T 1J4 email:vukusic@ualberta.ca
Highlights of Qualifications
Developed skills in pipe stress analysis, estimating, project management, scheduling, vendor
prints, client communication, P&ID and LDT development, HAZOP’s, Model Reviews, ITP’s,
ASME B31.11, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.3.
Experienced in the construction industry held positions in project controls, pipe fabrication, field
engineering.
Competent with Caesar Pipe Stress Software, AutoCAD, Code Calc.
Capable in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Visio
Proficient in Microsoft operating systems
Education
Mechanical Engineering, BSc. 2007-2011
Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta
Relevant facts:
Successfully completed classes such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics,
numerical analysis, mechanics of machines, mechanical measurements, finite element
analysis, advanced strength in materials, energy conversion, process controls and finite
element analysis
Selected as project manager in many design projects for design classes
Employment History
Tetra Tech September 2012-Current
Edmonton, AB
BNG0451 – Suncor Voyageur
Estimating
Generate accurate quantities and provide back up from in house completed drawings
Contact Vendors for pricing and schedule
Continually work with client and management to ensure Scope is captured
Present the estimate (in excess of 150 million CAD) to client
Assisted in Process Narratives
Completed Tie in Lists, Equipment Lists and various other Engineering deliverables
BNG0484 – INEOS
Stress Analysis
Required to switch out existing pipe in a polymer plant
Gathered dimensions and client requirements from site visits
Analyzed P&ID’s as well as LDT’s
Modeled existing and new pipeline layouts in Caesar
Calculated Nozzle Loads
2. Steven Vukusic Phone: (780) 908 7843
3307- 42 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T6T 1J4 email:vukusic@ualberta.ca
Completed Nozzle Load Analysis using WRC 107
Analyzed results from both runs to ensure the new pipe layout would suffice
Completed a Stress analysis report and generated Isometrics
Followed the requirements of Code ASME B31.3
BNG Job Training
Completed a Caesar pipe stress analysis course in Calgary
Learned about Caesar in depth
Obtained Certificate of completion
BNG0510.01, BNG0510.10 – Suncor RT Reroute to Sand Dump 8 (EDS and Detailed Design), Suncor TFT
Reroute to South Tailings Pond (Detailed Design)
Project Engineer
Wrote the engineering design specification
Attended Project kickoff meeting and determined scope
Requested all necessary documentation from clients
Developed scheduling Template and populated Dates as per proposal
Updated Progress curve and tracked progress
Ran weekly client meetings to ensure work was completed as expected
Completed a weekly report to client outlining progress
Created P&ID’s and LDT’s
Attended HAZOP for the P&ID’s
Attended 30, 60 and 90 Percent 3D model Reviews
Answered and created RFI’s
Created Design Change Notices
Created Technical Deviation Notices for Suncor Standards
Became extremely knowledgeable in ASME B31.11 and B31.4
Signed off on Vendor Prints
Assisted in Material Requisition development
Approved ITP’s
Completed Stress Analysis and Submitted Stress Reports
Analyzed anchors to ensure that they can handle loadings
Optimized piling requirements of Anchors as per Stress Analysis
Determined best locations for Expansion Barrels
Designed new guides for pipelines
Completed Engineering Checks on all Engineering work packages prior to submission
Organized employees from different disciplines to meet deadlines
Worked with designers to create drawings
Evaluated Technical Bid Evaluations
Approved As built’s
Completed Buoyancy Calculations
Completed Flexibility Calculations
Took part in an Audit Hosted by Suncor to ensure procedures are being followed
3. Steven Vukusic Phone: (780) 908 7843
3307- 42 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T6T 1J4 email:vukusic@ualberta.ca
Kiewit energy Canada Modular Yard May 2011-September 2012
Edmonton, AB
Project Controls
Weekly report lead
Weekly report summarized all yard operations for the week
Gathered data from discipline leads and summarized data
Last line of defence to ensure proper quantities were being reported
Invoice approval lead
In depth understanding on contracts
Ensured quantities being charged were in line with documentation and that proper unit rates
were applied
Scope Transfers
Involved getting to the root cause of why items were not installed
Needed evidence to prove that a certain party would have to cover the extra cost associated
to site rates
Construction Site Instruction
Involved charging the client for work completed outside of original scope
Communication and knowledge of contract key in avoiding free work
Cost estimates completed through interaction with field engineers
Scope look ahead letters
Letters sent to client one week in advance on module shipment
Outlined all items which will not be installed prior to shipment
Resulted in items being rushed for installation to avoid site installation costs
Milestone Payments
Tracking of documentations such that payments would be received on time
Estimating / Pipe Fabrication Kiewit Energy Canada – Southport
Calgary, AB
Created Cost Codes for Entire Kearl Expansion Project
Utilized contract to develop every possible cost code for any type of work that could be
charged for
Isometric Creation for Fabrication
Used AS BUILTS from Kearl initial development as the backbone of the new ISO’s
Read all RFI’s, DCN’s, notes and markups and made decisions of whether any were applicable
to fabrication
Trained Engineers on this process
PPS Verification and entry
Involved reading ISO’s to determine all types of work and quantities which would be involved
during fabrication
All data was entered into a central tracking system
Trained Clerks to assist in task
4. Steven Vukusic Phone: (780) 908 7843
3307- 42 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T6T 1J4 email:vukusic@ualberta.ca
Piping FIWP
Created field instruction work plans for piping
Development of a step by step process to complete piping for a module
Weld mapping, Dimensioning, Weld travelers, Torque sheets, 3D Shots with welds,
dimensioning, and work plan description among the items included
Pipe Fabrication Field Engineer
Kiewit energy Canada Modular Yard
Edmonton, AB
Safety of all employees
Encouraging safe work practices by actively involving myself in safety
Scheduling work
Organizing crew and work so peak efficiency as well as budget could be met
Tracking quantities
Received a daily report from foreman about quantities complete and input data into PPS
Report of weekly quantities including explanation
Craft Interaction
Developed a team work atmosphere
On the spot problem solving
Constantly was required to step in to solve issues to keep the work on the go
Lift plan approval
Ensuring all calculations and equipment selection are accurate
Process improvements
Implemented a new pump system and pipe network to switch from glycol to water for hydro
test.
Improved safety in fabrication shop by analyzing T-Bar to positioner arrangement
Other Employment History
Assistant to Senior Coater/General Labourer; IPC 2007-2008
General Labourer (summer); Smith International 2006-2007
Referee and Linesmen (part time); EDSA 2000-2006
Cashier, Courtesy Clerk, Price checker; Superstore, Edmonton, AB 2005-2006
Delivery services; Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, AB 2000-2002
Activities and Interests
Continually volunteer to organize many large scale (sales over $10000) fundraising events for the
folklore group Domagoj and Croatian Catholic Church.
Actively participate in soccer, golf, hockey, football and generally enjoy most sports.
Certifications and Memberships
Clean Class 5 Drivers License
Member In Training of APEGGA
Caesar Training Certificate
CSTS Certificate