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Mariana Kandova

Riverview,FL

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager, Manufacturing

CANARIIS LLC
01.2015 - Current
  • Developed and initiated HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection packaged system projects, managing costs and monitoring performance.
    Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from small to large in scale.
    Oversaw the construction of equipment according to design drawings, schedules, and budgets.
    Collaborated with sales, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to ensure project alignment.
    Identified and resolved issues during the manufacturing process.
    Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large-scale projects.
    Conducted inspections of incoming equipment to ensure compliance with specifications.
    Performed quality control to maintain high standards throughout the project lifecycle.
    Coordinated with contractors to manage performance, ensuring project deadlines were met.
    Successfully met project deadlines while maintaining build quality and workplace safety.

Mechanical Engineer

DOOSAN HYDRO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Design and develop reverse osmosis plant layouts (general arrangement)
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Design chemical dosing systems, CIP systems, various pumping systems, pre-treatment cartridge filter systems
  • Design process piping for seawater/ brackish reverse osmosis systems (interconnecting piping)
  • Prepare Basic Engineering documents such as Piping Specifications, Valve lists and data sheets, Equipment Lists and data sheets
  • Managing and scheduling construction drawings with subcontractors
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Senior Designer

DOOSAN HYDRO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.

Mechanical Designer

LANCO, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Designed and prepared layouts of HVAC mechanical and plumbing systems for commercial and residential buildings such as restaurants, hotels, office/retail spaces, and special-care facilities
  • Prepared drawing packages for projects with minimum supervision
  • Created and prepared detailed, scaled sets of drawings from rough sketches and/or other data
  • Prepared and created full sets of accurate and high quality working drawings using AutoCAD.

CAD Designer

POWERCOLD COMFORTAIR SOLUTIONS, INC.
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Designed CAD drawings based on information provided by customers and engineers
  • Prepared HVAC plans for commercial buildings
  • Created drawings from blueprints, engineering sketches, and photos.

Lead Design Engineer

HRIMI, LLC
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Designed HVAC systems for commercial and residential buildings
  • Performed all necessary calculations for HVAC system projects, formed and supervised a design team
  • Worked on design, estimates, and selection of equipment and materials
  • Supervised installation and start-up of systems.

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA
Varna,Bulgaria
01.1993

Skills

  • CADWorx Plant Professional
  • Microsoft Word
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Computer Integrated Design Program Certificate, 2004 - St Petersburg College (St Petersburg, FL)
  • Basic understanding of commercial and residential construction techniques
  • Fluent in the Russian and Bulgarian languages
  • Ability to multitask - always handling several different projects simultaneously
  • Extremely organized, reliable, and punctual with schedules and tasks
  • Project tracking
  • Document Management

Timeline

Project Manager, Manufacturing

CANARIIS LLC
01.2015 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

DOOSAN HYDRO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
01.2012 - 01.2015

Senior Designer

DOOSAN HYDRO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
01.2007 - 01.2012

Mechanical Designer

LANCO, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2007

CAD Designer

POWERCOLD COMFORTAIR SOLUTIONS, INC.
01.2001 - 01.2004

Lead Design Engineer

HRIMI, LLC
01.1996 - 01.2000

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA
Mariana Kandova