Mackenzie Wicks

Experience

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  Stantec

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Engineering Student – Mechanical Division

  Engineering Work Term 1• Calculated parameters for ventilation & refrigeration systems using ASHRAE, as well as abiding by all health and safety regulations.• Collected and input key building parameters into spreadsheet used to calculate CFM’s for city depot project renovations.• Contacted product suppliers for specifications when designing systems.• Reviewed technical specifications to ensure all standards and codes were followed.• Sent out change notices and site instructions for commercial building projects. Show less

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  Nalcor Energy

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Engineering Student – Non-Regulated Project Execution

  Engineering Work Term 2• Prepared schedules for upcoming projects, including design and construction phases.• Completed a study of the resources used in Churchill Falls for the fiscal years 2012 and 2013.• Arranged a Request For Proposal for a study to be completed in Churchill Falls.• Chaired September safety meeting for the Non-Regulated Project Execution and Technical Services (PETS) department.• Travelled to Churchill Falls to assist in projects for the PETS department.• Travelled to Halifax to assist in the factory acceptance test and commissioning of Servo Motors for the Wicket Gates in the Churchill Falls Generating Plant (including pressure and leak testing). Show less

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  Wood Group PSN

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  Project Engineering Student

  Engineering Work Term 3• Worked closely with Project Engineers and appropriate disciplines to progress projects on Hibernia Platform such as the East Mud Pump Tie in and Flow Line Projects.• Prepared Estimates and Project Plans for various projects such as the Skyscape Systems Replacement Project and the addition of a Level Transmitter.• Developed system for documenting received data sheets for Valve Sourcing project.• Maintained weekly Cost Reports for Hibernia Core Project Engineers.• Created and Maintained weekly Construction Reports for Hibernia Project Engineers.• Created and Issued Project Change Notices and Variation Orders.• Maintained and Issued Meeting Minutes as required. Show less

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  Wood Group Kenny

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Engineering Intern, Drilling & Wells

  Engineering Work Term 4•Preformed basic modelling and analysis of wells and drilling operations using computer-assisted design software. •Performed engineering calculations and developed macros•Contributed to technical report writing and database compilation •Adhered to QMS procedures

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  Wood Group Kenny

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Engineering Intern, Drilling & Wells

  Engineering Work Term 5•Prepared and Submitted bid proposals •Completed a technical study on Drilling Riser Deflections using Finite Element Analysis Software. (Flexcom) •Completed a Fatigue Analysis Study to reduce run-time and improve efficiency •Assisted in Operability, Drift-Off, Fatigue and Conductor Analysis for Global Drilling operations. •Prepared Load Case Matrix for Deployment Analysis

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  Arup

  Jun 2017 - now

  Development of workplans and scopes for the technical teams and daily management of resources, budgets, and deliverables against the baseline plan.Engagement and day-to-day communications with the client team to understand project priorities and discuss progress. Facilitating open dialogue and fostering a collaborative atmosphere with the internal teams. This includes chairing bi-weekly team meetings and weekly meetings with team leads.Monitoring team performance through review of metrics and quality of deliverables.Oversight of monthly project and commercial reports, both internal to the firm and externally to the client. Show less Mackenzie worked in the St. John’s, Newfoundland project office to deliver the detailed engineering design (DED) of a concrete gravity structure (CGS) to support drilling activities in the Jeanne D’Arc Basin, 350 km east of Newfoundland in 120m water depth. Mackenzie was a member of the project management team and was involved with day to activities including progress tracking, change & risk management, as well as interface coordination. Mackenzie developed a tool for tracking and trending project metrics to support discipline progress and provide updates to the project controls team. Mackenzie was largely involved with change management and frequently developed change quotations capturing impacts to the DED team. She also managed project risks which included coordinating monthly updates, identifying credible risks, determining consequences and establishing a response plan to mitigate impacts where possible. Mackenzie’s interfacing responsibilities included communicating with the various contractors to effectively exchange information to support both the construction and CGS installation scopes of work. Show less

  • Associate - Programme & Project Manager

    Apr 2025 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Feb 2023 - Apr 2025

  • Senior Consultant - PPM Advisory Services

    May 2019 - Apr 2025

  • Graduate Project Manager

    Jun 2017 - May 2019