Cassandra Athans, P. Eng., Ing.

Experience

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  H2o Gestion de Piscines, Plages et Spas

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2017

  Operations Manager

  - Directly managed, trained, and supervised 120 lifeguards at contracted sites- Recruited and interviewed potential candidates for the enterprise- Performed minor repairs on pool pumps and filtration systems- Managed 22 different sites simultaneously- Conducted and led regular meetings with clients to ensure proper operation of pool sites

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  McGill University

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Research Assistant

  - Examined the stability and growth of clathrate hydrates- Measured the phase-equilibria of the propane-water-tetrabutylammonium chloride system- Conducted experiments using high-pressure crystallizers and a Chandler gasometer- Established a LabVIEW program to assess the growth of clathrate hydrates

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  Chevron

  Jun 2019 - now

  - Responsible for successful development, execution, and start-up of small to large size capital projects at Chevron-REG manufacturing facilities.- Specific responsibilities include development of project justification, scope, schedule, budget, detailed design, equipment and piping specification, equipment procurement, developing contracts, and managing contractors performing the work. - Project management : • Develop and implement projects related to process or facility improvements • Lead project teams• Track project budget and forecast project spending• Develop and track project schedule.• Specify equipment, negotiate equipment contracts/purchase orders, and manage equipment procurement to ensure it arrives on time and meets design• Develop scope of work and negotiate contracts with outside engineering firms and contractors (civil mechanical, electrical, process controls/automation, etc.)• Evaluate contractor drawings such as P&IDs, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, architectural, and general layout• Ensure work is done safely and meets all QA/QC requirements - Process Engineering : • Complete and review P&IDs for existing and new processes• Develop and maintain process safety information and other elements of the PSM program• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis related to process changes- Communication : • Organize and lead regular team and project meetings• Communicate project progress to stakeholders and be able to present to larger groups• Write capital requests and provide justification for capital projects Show less - Provided lubricant related technical support to industrial and commercial enterprises in Eastern Canada. Resolved lubrication and equipment-related concerns, conducted lubricant site surveys and developed comprehensive solutions to improve customers' lubrication program, reduce their operating costs and increase equipment component life.- Provided extensive lubricant training to existing commercial and industrial customers.- Support the lubricant distribution network in Eastern Canada, namely Chevron lubrication marketers and resellers.- Reinforced promotions and marketing programs and available tools. Worked with customers and their marketing teams to build effective promotions. Show less - Conduct site assessments, research technical issues and draw on expertise of industry specialists as needed.- Responsible for growing Chevron's share of wallet and overall profitable growth with existing customers in the Provinces of Quebec and the Maritimes.- Responsible for generating new leads and opportunities to acquire new customers in addition to giving technical presentations to these prospects.- Negotiated and reviewed both pricing strategies and contracts for new and existing accounts.- Developed Account Plans/Strategic Business Plans for key accounts. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Project Engineer

    Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Business Development Specialist

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Direct Business Consultant

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2021