Faraz Shaikh

Experience

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  City of Edmonton

  May 2008 - Dec 2008

  Drainage System Modelling Co-op Student

  - Worked with MOUSE and Mike Urban (MOUSE + GIS) software for analyzing simulations of the drainage network - Executed, analyzed, and wrote reports on case scenarios regarding future growth and construction proposals- Worked with consultants on the Flood Prevention Program

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  WorleyParsons

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Structural Engineering Co-Op Student - CoSyn Technology

  - Involved with extensive plant upgrading project for Syncrude- Executed calculations for the structural analysis of all major components of a new overpass- Wrote report on unique design of HDPE manhole

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  ATCO Gas

  May 2011 - Apr 2014

  Coordinate the design and construction of pressure regulating stations. Responsible for delegating and overlooking projects awarded to consultants - Provided engineering support in regards to hit-lines and gas outages- Designed and prepared construction documents for new distribution lines or pipeline alterations- Responsible for project management of multiple projects- Lead Isolation Valve Program in Edmonton

  • Engineering Services, E.I.T.

    Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Gas Distribution E.I.T.

    May 2011 - Nov 2013
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  EPCOR

  Apr 2014 - now

  Manage various capital rehabilitation and replacement programs related to the Edmonton water distribution and transmission system.Responsibilities include:- Coordinating and overseeing all activities related to project selection, planning, design, approval and construction of capital upgrades- Identifying the necessary budget requirements on an annual basis for capital programs- Providing capital spending forecasts and justification for submission to the regulator- Participating in various improvement initiatives and studies related to the water distribution and transmission infrastructure, including the development of a proactive asset management program for Edmonton's distribution system- Contractor management- Managing a team of unionized technical staff. Responsibilities include development and evaluation of performance goals, ensuring an optimal distribution of work and the recruitment and development of new employees- Participating in safety initiatives, including managing incidents and creating corrective actions from our incident management system Show less

  • Project Manager, Water Treatment Plants

    Nov 2017 - now

  • Infrastructure Manager, Water Distribution & Transmission

    Apr 2014 - Nov 2017