Lisa Tran

Experience

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  Chicken Ball Restaurant

  May 2011 - Aug 2014

  Server

  • Performed multiple tasks independently, such as taking orders, answering phone calls for deliveries/take out orders, handling money, and restocking supplies.• Trained new employees.• Required to work quickly and efficiently.• Successfully addressed customer issues and questions.

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  Fortinos Supermarket Ltd

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Cashier

  • Carried out transactions and handled cash at register.• Assisted customers in need of produce information and/or produce location within the store.• Ensured that all customers left the store satisfied with the service and produce purchased.

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  Lawson-Taylor Ltd.

  Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  Sales Administrative Assistant

  • Utilized communication skills to assist with creating quotes for customers.• Entered new purchase orders into the company database.• Acknowledged customer's receipt of order.• Assisted in invoicing and accounts receivables/payables.

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  McMaster Students Union

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2020

  Union Market Customer Service Representative

  • Strengthened customer service and communication skills through executing transactions and interacting with customers.• Improved customer experience by ensuring that quality products are available to customers.• Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.• Trained new customer service representatives.• Awarded Employee of the Month.

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  McMaster University

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Lisa worked with Dr. Robert Pelton and Yuanhua Li to produce an "engine" free biosensor platform, which applies the capillary force to transport materials in the porous structure. Co-author for manuscript “Printed Thin Films with Controlled Porosity as Lateral Flow Media.”• Utilized analytical and organizational skills to collect and analyze experimental data used in creating a printable porous platform for analytical biosensors.• Experiments and techniques used include lateral flow testing (various methods), coating, plasma treatment, microscope work (bright field and fluorescence), measured particle size, and created samples/formulations.• Prevented significant errors in data collection by communicating concerns to supervisor about experiments.• Ensured that procedures were followed accurately and completed safely. Show less

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  Ontario Power Generation

  May 2018 - Jul 2019

  Nuclear Engineering Intern

  • Detected bottlenecks in the dewatering process by producing a simulation model using Simul8.• Determined the scope for the service water treatment system (zebra mussel mitigation) by preparing and presenting an options analysis that proposed to install new water treatment technology that would a lower footprint and cost.• Prepared a technical design report to ensure Contractor meets OPG’s requirements when designing an engineering tool.• Developed a strong understanding of CANDU plant systems as well as safety standards and practices within the nuclear industry.• Developed valuable project management skills. Show less

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  McMaster University

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2019

  Teaching Assistant (Engineering Co-op & Career Services)

  • Utilized effective communication skills to manage over 100 students, ensuring they are well informed about course material, course-related events, and assignment deadlines.• Supported students through their coursework by providing valuable feedback and helpful resources.• Led information workshops to improve students’ knowledge of the course.

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  Hatch

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Prepared various engineering and project management deliverables, such as plant parameter envelope, feasibility work plan, and client presentations, for a small modular reactor project with X-Energy as project coordinator/engineer.• Prepared high quality mechanical drawings, design bill of materials, design plan, and commissioning instructions for Bruce Power as a stand-in design engineer – requiring quick turnaround and completing deliverables within tight deadlines. • Led technology development initiatives through Agile practices by planning and creation of user stories in sprints.• Coordinated the complex integration of the central Commissioning Management System (CMS) with other internal applications – streamlining a more efficient process

  • Nuclear Engineer-in-Training

    Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Commissioning Engineer-in-Training

    Sept 2020 - Nov 2021
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  Bruce Power

  Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

  Field Engineering Lead

  • Provided technical support and oversight during planning, development, execution and commissioning of plant modifications• Provided technical assistance and field support to construction personnel or other clients related to the interpretation of design information, work method and constructability based on project requirements• Conducted comprehensive constructability reviews to establish engineering design, project schedule, and procurement requirements• Managed site procurement activities, including Design Bill of Material (DBOM) validation, material requests, and delivery coordination• Support project development phase by reviews during 50% and 90% design package submissions from constructability and execution standpoint• Ensured project designs and deliverables complied with engineering principles, company standards, and client specifications• Prepared, reviewed and verified Field Modification Tracking Sheets (FMTS) to facilitate execution activities under Field Change Notices• Prepared, reviewed and approved Work Coordination Plans (WCPs) to optimize installation procedures and facilitate in-field work between multiple work groups• Prepared Commissioning Plan for successful implementation of modifications installed for Assigned Projects• Responded promptly to vendor inquiries regarding technical design aspects through request for information (RFIs)• Conducted walkdowns to verify alignment between design and in-field conditions/layouts• Participate in design and construction vendor selection processSpecific Project Involvement:Major Component Replacement - Balance of Plant Lead In / Lead Out (LILO) Program• Moderator System Drain and Dry• Primary Heat Transport Drain and Dry• Vault Air Conditioning Units and Vault Vapour Recovery• Vault InterferencesMajor Component Replacement - Feeders and Fuel Channel Replacement (FCFR)• Calandria Tube Sanding and Bore Inspection Show less

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  Bruce Power

  Apr 2023 - May 2024

  Project Coordinator

  • Support the project team by coordinating and organizing Assigned Project activities, resources and information• Work closely with all project team members to ensure adequate project alignment and coordination is occurring at all levels• Provide input for updating the Assigned Project work schedule(s), based on progress while working within an integrated team environment• Monitor and deliver reporting on performance, track completion of work as scheduled, track status of actions for the project team, liaise between different areas of the Assigned Project, including internal and external stakeholders, and providing recommendations on recovery of the performance of the Assigned Project• Identify when actual performance does not meet planned performance in accordance with the Assigned Project work schedule and provide recommendations for corrective actions to the project team to improve performance• Support the Project Manager in scoping, planning and implementing Assigned Projects within the work program• Support the Project Manager in the development of detailed execution plans while maintaining the element of safety within a nuclear facility• Request material for Assigned Projects and work closely with Supply Chain to ensure material is delivered on schedule• Review Assigned Projects Primavera 6 work schedules with the Project Planner and Project Manager to ensure it is accurately capturing the required workSpecific Project Involvement:Major Component Replacement - Balance of Plant Lead In / Lead Out (LILO) Program• Moderator System Drain and Dry• Primary Heat Transport Drain and Dry• System Lay-up• Vault Air Conditioning Units and Vault Vapour Recovery• Vault Interferences Show less

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  Ontario Power Generation

  May 2024 - now

  Project Lead