Project Officer at Giddens Services, CANADA (2024-01 – 2026-02)
Coordinated end-to-end installation of home appliances in residential and commercial sites ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards, site conditions and customer requirements.
- Coordinated end-to-end installation of home appliances in residential and commercial sites ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards, site conditions and customer requirements.
- Inspected the quality, quantities, part numbers, and documentation of incoming parts, against packing lists and purchase orders.
- Coordinated procurement and availability of required parts, tools, and accessories to avoid delays.
- Tracked KPIs such as on-time completion rate, first-time fix rate, and customer satisfaction scores.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and recommending process enhancements.
- Interpreted mechanical drawings and part diagrams to identify correct components and ensure compatibility with assemblies.
Senior Project Engineer at Michelin Tire Corp. (2020-01 – 2023-12)
Led and coordinated full life cycle of manufacturing projects and business improvement projects for OEM Vehicle tire manufacturer.
- Led and coordinated full life cycle of manufacturing projects and business improvement projects.
- Collaborated with PMO, management, contractors, installers and production to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
- Led the new Rubber Track press CR07 and CR08 machine introduction project. Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to redesign and optimize process flow in the new 12,000 ft² layout.
- Facilitated contractor selection by preparing RFP documentation and evaluating technical compliance.
- Planned and oversaw Preventive Maintenance of Plant machine shop, fire diesel pump, water pumping station and Effluent Treatment plant.
- Supervised, performance evaluated a core team of 7 permanent staff while coordinating project teams of up to 40 personnel.
- Managed a portfolio of up to 15 simultaneous projects.
- Controlled and monitored budgets up to $1M, ensuring cost efficiency and minimizing variances.
- Acted as an internal PMP mentor, enhancing team capability and promoting standardized project management practices.
- Supported project execution from initiation through close-out, including scope definition, scheduling, progress tracking, risk identification, and stakeholder reporting.
- Prepared and maintained project documentation including schedules, action registers, risk logs, CAPEX justifications, and technical reports.
Drafting Technician at Michelin Tire Corp. (2019-01 – 2020-12)
Drafted detailed mechanical fabrication drawings for in-house machining and assembly within the plant's machine shop.
- Drafted detailed mechanical fabrication drawings for in-house machining and assembly within the plant's machine shop. Created detailed 2D/3D CAD models and mechanical fabrication drawings for machinery and custom plant equipment.
- Developed and updated detailed plant layouts, incorporating production line changes and space optimization strategies.
- Collaborated with maintenance and production teams to resolve design issues and implement process improvements.
- Designed and drafted small free-standing and wall-mounted jib cranes, platforms, machine guarding, equipment supports and machine components using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Project Engineer / Workshop Manager at Lanka Tech Engineers Ltd. (2018-01 – 2019-12)
Coordinated pumping station installation projects for water supply company.
- Coordinated pumping station installation projects up to 400m³/hr flow capacity on commercial sites while providing SME input to client and design teams.
- Performed final testing and handing over commissioning documentation to government officials.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts and delivery timelines.
- Led the organization's Quality Management System Transition project from ISO 9001: 2008 to ISO 9001: 2015
