Darek Plaza

Darek Plaza

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  • About me

    Industrial Project Manager at Veolia - Water Technologies & Solutions

  • Education

    • Sheridan College

      2000 - 2003
      Mechanical Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
    • McMaster University

      2003 - 2006
      Manufacturing Technology
  • Experience

    • Magnate Engineering & Design Inc.

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Project Planner
    • GE Infrastructure

      Jan 2005 - Mar 2011

      In my position at GE Water (formally known as Zenon Membrane solutions), as part of the Packaged Systems division, I hold a leadership role as part of the mechanical project engineering team. I am responsible and accountable for guiding a project team to design and deliver quality projects on schedule and within budget. Each project requires coordination and schedule tracking of various departments including; sales, process, drafting, electrical, purchasing, shop assembly, and field service.Along with the regular project deliverables, I work closely with the New Products group to develop standard designs and specifications. I have effectively implemented new mechanical system designs and improved on old standard products that have resulted in increased functionality and flexibility while decreasing cost and size.During my time in the Packaged Systems group I have also identified many opportunities for work process improvements. Show less

      • Pilot Project Manager

        Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
      • Project Engineering

        Jan 2005 - Nov 2010
    • Zenon Environmental Inc.

      Dec 2005 - Jun 2006
      Mechanical Project Designer
    • SUEZ

      Mar 2011 - Apr 2015
      Project Manager

      My current Project Management role covers all aspects of system design, delivery, and overall client satisfaction. Leading a support team of engineers allows me to manage a diverse project portfolio of 5-10 projects totalling $10-15 million. Successfully managing the projects involves team, client, quality, and schedule management, along with constant project cost forecasting.

    • CLYDEUNION Pumps

      Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
      Project Manager
    • Mpac Langen

      Apr 2018 - Feb 2019
      Project Manager
    • Veolia Water Technologies - North America

      Feb 2019 - now
      Industrial Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • C.Tech

      Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
    • PMP Candidate