1. A N T O N I O J . M E N D E S , M A S C
132 Sheridan Street Email: mendes@cogeco.ca
Kingston, Ontario Residence: 613.546.2756
Canada K7P3E9 Mobile: 343.333.2756
A proactive individual who possesses extensive educational and industrial qualifications with a Master of Applied
Science Degree from Queen’s University. Known as a highly motivated, self-directed and team-oriented individual
who thrives on changes and new challenges.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL STRENGTHS
• An ambitious and determined person able to deliver high quality work and manage tight deadlines.
• Strong management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate colleagues and maximize levels of productivity
as well as adhere to safety requirements.
• Goal oriented, results driven, and hard working person with proven engineering, interpersonal communications,
organizational and time management skills.
• Technically adept in safety documentation including WHMIS, TSSA, CSA and ESA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook/Entourage, MS Project),
AutoCAD, Solid Edge, and statistical analysis tool JMP.
• Experienced in simulation programs such as HYSYS, and CFD Software, such as Fluent and COMSOL, as well as the
following programming languages: Java, Matlab, Maple, Fortran, and Visual Basic for Excel.
• Certified in SCBA, Spill Management, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Parmalat Canada Inc. Belleville, Ontario
Project Site Manager (Corporate Engineering) April 2013 – Present
• Accountable for all CAPEX Projects associated to the Parmalat-Black Diamond Belleville Ontario facility.
• Manage project contracts on-site, liaising with the Corporate Engineering Manager, sub-contractors and other trades,
coordinating all aspects of the work so that the project is requirements, within budget and on time.
• Involved with the design and application of a safe and healthy work environment – Safety First!
• Maintain an understanding of all site projects, advising and implementing cost savings at all times, and represent
Corporate Engineering in a professional and proactive manner in all dealings with those associated with, and affected
by the projects at hand
• Work closely with the Corporate Engineering Manager and the Parmalat-Black Diamond Belleville facility to plan
projects effectively by ensuring that project requirements, specifications, designs, and health and safety proposals are
all read, understood and agreed, and that a project program is in place.
• Supervise and manage all site based operatives, overseeing all aspects of their work, to include; carrying out safety
inductions; controlling quality of work; cleanliness & tidiness; the use of plant and tools, waste reduction; upkeep of
plant and facilities; use of personal protection equipment/wear
AM Construction Kingston, Ontario
Project Coordinator (Part-time/Continuing) January 1998 - Present
• Involved in the procurement and administration of professional services including the creation of technical and
management reports for professional recommendations.
• Provide contract administration, ensuring conformance of drawings, safety reviews, as well as coordinating consultant
assistance during project implementation.
• Active in the tendering phases of projects by reviewing plans and specifications for bid- and build- ability.
• Coordinate the input of all third party contributors and monitor the control of materials and the quality of projects.
• Oversee site safety by applying the principles of the occupational health and safety policy.
• Maintain records, schedules, and accounting documents as well as prepare standard reports.
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Molycorp Minerals Canada ULC Napanee, Ontario
Project & Site Services Coordinator/Engineer March 2012 – March 2013
• Accountable for all services and projects associated to the Molycorp Minerals Canada ULC Napanee Ontario site.
• Effectively planed and scheduled site services and projects between onsite personnel and third party teams.
• Maintained daily interaction and communication with key jobsite personnel working in a team environment.
• Liaise with design and supply firms to coordinate material and process suitability for given projects.
• Project cost budgets were implemented, including setting up and maintaining programs required to assist and ensure
that project budgets and forecasts are met
Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) Kingston, Ontario
Project Engineer (Department of Chemical Engineering) March 2011 – February 2012
• Responsible for strengthening and expanding existing and future research projects in the Nuclear Engineering Group
of the Chemical Engineering Department at RMCC.
• Active participant in the CANLUB (CANDU Lubricant) Coating Development Project implemented to understand the
mechanism that prevents stress corrosion cracking of CANDU Nuclear Fuel Cladding.
• Contributed to the group by carrying out studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Contributed information and findings to current and future publications.
Chain Guard Industrial Lubricants Markham, Ontario
Project and Product Development Engineer October 2009 – February 2011
• Responsible for the coordination of all technical activities associated to the company as well as the research and
development of new and innovative lines of industrial lubricants.
• Ensured effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between project participants.
• Experienced extensive contact with project clients and ensured effective client communication.
• Actively participated in client/contractor meetings and resolved project issues.
• Effectively presented new technologies to clients and made appropriate recommendations.
Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario
Research Engineer (Department of Chemical Engineering) September 2007 – September 2009
• Worked on investigating the combustion and emission performance of industrial furnaces
• Characterized the combustion of a liquid biofuel and investigated the flameless combustion of such a fuel.
• Modified an industrial furnace with the objective of providing users with exposure to the control and safe operating
strategies associated with industrial combustion.
• Radiative heat transfer within a combustion enclosure was demonstrated through furnace simulations.
Zap Paintball Inc. Strathroy, Ontario
Research, Business and Development Engineer September 2003 – April 2004
• Worked on a major new product development for the paintball industry – a waterproof paintball marker.
• Developed the manufacturing process for the new product including the implementation of new machinery.
• Performed financial analysis and scientific research and oversaw product performance testing.
• Prepared and presented numerous technical reviews and produced a final report for client approval.
EDUCATION
Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario
Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering (Honours) September 2007 – September 2009
Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Honours) September 2000 – April 2004
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