Chris Woo, MBA, P.Eng., PMP

Chris Woo, MBA, P.Eng., PMP

Field Mechanic/Optic Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Senior Engineer at Metro Vancouver

  • Education

    • University of Waterloo

      2002 - 2007
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Mechanical Engineering 3.9 GPA

      Activities and Societies: - UW Korean Student Association - Graduated with Dean’s Honors List with Distinctions- Received Entrance Scholarship- Undergraduate Research Assistant projects: Light Reflection Analysis for Automotive Windshield Rain Sensor, Autonomous Robot Controller

    • UCLA Anderson School of Management

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) General Management 740 GMAT, 3.8 GPA

      Activities and Societies: - Leadership: Energy Management Group (VP of Events), Korean Business Student Association (VP of Marketing) - Received Merit Fellowship- Applied Management Research: Universal Music Publishing Group Client Portal Study - UCLA Anderson Energy Case Competition: Strategy to develop EV charging business for Utilities

  • Experience

    • Deluxe Entertainment Services Group

      Jan 2003 - Apr 2003
      Field Mechanic/Optic Intern
    • Ontario Power Generation

      Sept 2003 - Dec 2003
      Field Engineering Intern
    • Goodrich Landing Gear

      May 2004 - Aug 2004
      Design Engineering Intern
    • General Motors

      Jan 2005 - Apr 2005
      Mechanical Engineering Intern
    • General Motors

      Sept 2005 - Dec 2005
      Maintenance Supervisor Intern
    • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

      May 2006 - Aug 2006
      Mechanical Engineering Intern
    • BC Hydro

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2014

      Provided engineering support to increase reliability of the hydro/thermal generation stations- Analyzed high-profile equipment deficiencies and compiled engineering solutions with project plans; managed cross-functional teams to complete construction project on time and budget- Managed RFP process for technically complex construction projects and evaluated contracts using decision matrix- Optimized the fleet-wide preventative maintenance programs of water passage devices and cranes using RCM and FMECA methodologies- Created the Generation Crane logbook for 225 maintenance and construction cranes in compliance with the associated safety regulations- Organized all strategic and logistical aspects for GEMS Maintenance Technical Conference and hosted over 250 attendees from energy consulting firms and recognized for outstanding success- Led Full Flow Closure Test of Intake Operating Gates using Data Acquisition System and trained junior engineers for future testing Show less

      • Maintenance Engineer, Generation Maintenance

        Jun 2008 - Aug 2014
      • Engineer In Training (EIT), Estimating & Scheduling/Mechanical Design

        Jun 2007 - May 2008
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      MBA Summer Associate, Asset Knowledge and Integrity Management

      Interacted with senior management to provide strategic solutions for the risk management program- Developed a process roadmap for Transmission Integrity Management Program to improve data quality management and enhance risk assessment accuracy, saving the operational costs by approximately 20%- Created a methodology to incorporate risk scores into the integrity assessment planning (Direct Assessment, In-Line-Inspection, Hydro-test) for over 2000 High Consequence Areas using CPUC compliance dates, degreasing inspection costs by approximately 15% Show less

    • Metro Vancouver

      Apr 2019 - Sept 2024

      Asset Management Systems - Asset Management, Capital Planning, Strategic Development, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Contract Management, Project Management

      • Lead Senior Engineer, Integrated Asset Management

        Jun 2021 - Sept 2024
      • Senior Project Engineer, Management Systems

        Dec 2016 - Jun 2021
      • Acting Program Manager, Management Systems

        Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Nov 2020
    • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

      Six Sigma Global Institute
      Sept 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Asset Management Planning

      IPWEA
      Dec 2018
    • IAM Certificate in Asset Management

      Institute of Asset Management (The IAM)
      May 2017
    • Professional Engineer

      APEGBC
      Apr 2012
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Six Sigma Global Institute
      Sept 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner

      Prosci
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by GRID Alternatives on Oct 2014
      GRID AlternativesAssociated with Chris Woo, MBA, P.Eng., PMP
    • Marketing intern

      Issued by Chai Energy on Oct 2014
      Chai EnergyAssociated with Chris Woo, MBA, P.Eng., PMP
    • Founder

      Issued by Vancouver Korean Basketball Club on Sept 2011
      Vancouver Korean Basketball ClubAssociated with Chris Woo, MBA, P.Eng., PMP
    • President

      Issued by Handasom on Jan 2009
      HandasomAssociated with Chris Woo, MBA, P.Eng., PMP
    • Concert Master/Pianist

      Issued by St.Andrew Parish Church Orchestra on Oct 2007
      St.Andrew Parish Church OrchestraAssociated with Chris Woo, MBA, P.Eng., PMP