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RESUME
S. C. (STEVE) HARKNESS, B. A. SC., MBA, P. ENG.
ACADEMIC:
2010
1988
M.B.A., Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
B.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
Post Graduate Studies:
Change, San Diego, USA
ISO9001 Quality Management system Auditor Training
urse, Switzerland
Toronto
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
PEO, Professional Engineers of Ontario
OSPE, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
ASME, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Member Interest Chairman, Ontario Section, ASME (1992 – 1998)
APEGA, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
A performance driven, results oriented Project Manager, with a proven track record of success in
engineering, operations management and technical leadership roles. A strategic thinker and a champion
of effective change management, teamwork and continuous improvement.
2011 – Present cemcorp LTD., Mississauga, Ontario
Project Manager and Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Partial List of Clients and Projects
Blue-Zone Technologies Inc, Concord, Ontario
Lead Project Engineer for Study of Halogenated Ethers Distillation System to increase
capacity 10 fold.
Trafalgar Brewing Company, Oakville, Ontario
Project and Lead Design Engineer to add Whisky Pot Still system to existing brewery
operations.
2009 – 2013
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TWD Technologies Ltd., Burlington, Ontario
A leading engineering, procurement and construction management company providing
project development, execution and specialty engineering services in the industrial
process field.
Engineering Manager
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1997 – 2009
Holcim (CANADA) Inc. (formerly St. Lawrence Cement), Mississauga, ON
Is one of the largest vertically integrated building materials and construction companies in
Canada, recording sales of over $1.3B in 2008. Holcim is one of the world’s leading
suppliers of cement and aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel), ready-mix
concrete and asphalt.
Partial List of Duties Performed
General Manager 2006 – 2009
Responsible for the operation of a 2 million tonne per year cement and grancem plant
with 145 unionized personnel and 50 salaried staff. Set targets to achieve specified
operating performance goals, while controlling cost within the annual $85M operating
budget and $10M CAPEX budget.
facility and a $10M kiln hot gas utilization system hot gas (2006-2008).
Leadership role on the Clarkson Airshed Community Association and the Clarkson
Airshed Industrial Association to implement a community based air monitoring program.
response to proposed bylaw and zoning changes affecting industrial operations in
southwest Mississauga.
Maintenance Manager 2000 – 2006
Responsible for all maintenance activities within the Mississauga cement plant including
11 salaried staff and 65 unionized maintenance personnel. Provided direction and
leadership to ensure plant and equipment was able to achieve the highest operating
availability, while controlling cost below the $20M annual maintenance budget.
operating costs, and
four years of record clinker and cement production (2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005).
ieve ISO14001
certification and ISO9001 certification.
-chaired the Joint Health and Safety Committee and lead initiatives that resulted in
significant reduction of lost time injuries and safety incidents.
Engineering Manager 1997 – 2000
Responsible for a department of 6 salary personnel, including engineers and designers
who prepared and implemented the annual capital spending program ($10M/year) and
provided technical support to the Maintenance and Production Departments.
visible plume and help the cement plant to successfully remove the MOE Directors Order.
plant to increase daily production rate from 3900 tpd to 4300 tpd.
1991 – 1997
Redpath Sugars Ltd., Toronto, Ontario
Redpath Sugar is leading supplier of high quality sugars to consumers direct through
grocery stores, foodservice distributors and food manufacturers across Canada.
Senior Project Engineer
Partial List of Duties Performed
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Responsible for design, costing, scheduling and installation of assigned projects,
including direction of engineering support, maintenance personnel, and outside
contractors. Provided technical support to refinery maintenance and production
departments. Contributed to the development of capital spending plans and ensured
that implemented projects to increase production from 40 to to 90 tonnes per hour.
9001 certification.
1988 – 1991
Petro-Canada Ltd. Oil Refinery, Mississauga, Ontario.
Project Engineer
Partial List of Duties Performed
Developed practical plant engineering and project management skills while
implementing assigned capital projects and refinery improvement initiatives.
rovided site support and supervision during annual maintenance shutdowns and
coverage for maintenance planners and inspection personnel
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