Peter Ponikowski

Experience

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  Dwikozy Water Treatment Plant

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Wastewater Treatment Operator

  Operated and monitored computerized control systems to regulate the treatment and distribution of water, regulate flow of sewage, and dispose of sewage wastes.Monitored and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment were operating within prescribed limits.Patrolled plant to check pumps, motors, filters, and other plant equipment.Performed maintenance and repairs to plant machinery and equipment.Completed and maintained plant logs and reports. Show less

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  University of Windsor

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Environmental Engineering Lab Research Assistant

  Took part in research for Windsor Rubber Processing LTD.Used various scientific methodologies/standard operation procedures and equipment to determine the composition of various rubber samples.Used various equipment (atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, photometer) with standard engineering practices (titration, BOD tests) to determine the composition of various rubber samples.Logged and recorded daily tasks, results, findings, and thoughts.

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  E2K Engineering

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Junior Environmental Assessor/Engineering Technician - Contract Position

  Worked with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to complete phase I ESAs, under tier 1 and 2 site assessment regulations and guidelines for Alberta, and submitted reports to clients within project deadlines Travelled to commercial, industrial, and residential sites to observe property conditions, identify potential environmental concerns, take clear and concise notes, and collect photographic documentationParticipated in soil borings, well installations and collected soil, surface water, groundwater, and sediment samples for laboratory analysis Collected and reviewed a variety of historical and land use data from libraries and online archives as an aid for site assessment Used AutoSketch to develop water level models for geotechnical reportsDrove to construction/work sites independently and used a variety of equipment for; site assessment, concrete testing (air, slump, cylinder tests), compaction testing using a Nuclear Densometer, pile inspection, and water level testing with a water level meterPerformed Atterberg limit tests, Hydrometer analysis, and compressive strength tests to determine various soil characteristics and the compressive strength of concreteInteracted with and communicated technical information, preliminary test results, and professional recommendations to clients Completed and logged test and analysis reports for submittal to management Show less

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  Schletter Canada

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Project Manager/Engineer

  Consistently provides high levels of customer service to clients and potential customers by designing the most sustainable and cost effective solar mounting systems, and providing exceptional technical consultancy across CanadaDesigns solar racking with the aid of Schletter solar racking design tools and Microsoft Excel, in accordance with provincial building codesResponsible for the engineering project management of a number of varying solar racking systems including, but not limited to penetrating and ballasted ground mounted, roof mounted, and wall mounted systemsResponsible for accurately logging client account details, tracking and managing all project changes, advising management of project status, creating BOM’s, and managing and reporting all project costs using Microsoft DatabaseCoordinates a team of drafters, engineers, and production specialists to ensure systems and components are properly designed within the established policies and procedures and are shipped in a timely mannerWorks directly with clients and internal teams to determine the project timelines, as well as any potential delays, and initiate immediate plans for alternative actions in time sensitive circumstancesReviews structural reports, roof layouts, geotechnical reports, and AutoCAD files to determine the appropriate solar racking system to install and to ensure the systems are designed correctly Attends national conferences and tradeshows as an ambassador for Schletter Show less

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  AIS Technologies Group

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2023

  Project Manager
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  DuroByte Inc.

  Aug 2023 - now

  Automation Project Manager