Career Objective:
To find a position where my background and training would be beneficial to both employer and myself. A position that offers reasonable security, a challenge and opportunity for advancement.
Education:
Nova Scotia Community College (N.S.A.V.T.C.) Dartmouth - Mechanical Drafting and Design (Honours) - 1978
Dalhousie University - Computer Programming - 1980
Transgraph Ltd. (Natural Resources Canada) - Computer Aided Drafting (Versa-Cad) - 1984
Sackville High School - Graduated Grade XII - 1974
Granton Institute of Technology - Mechanical Practical Calculations (Honours) - 1994
Granton Institute of Technology - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Installation and Servicing. (Honours)- 1994
Specialty Courses / Training
Trane Canada Inc.:- Customer Direct Service (CDS) Program, Computer aided design programs for H.V.A.C. applications.
Trans Alta Energy Ltd. (Alberta Energy Corporation)- Selection of digital control systems for energy conservation and planned maintenance programs.
Carrier Canada Inc. - E20-II and HAP computer programs for design and selection of H.V.A.C. products and systems.
Quickpen International Inc. - Computer aided mechanical estimating systems.American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) - Standard 90.1 design of energy efficient buildings.
Multi-tech Industries Ltd. (Montreal P.Q.)- Vulcan 2000 series plasma cutter, computerized sheet metal cutting, programming and operations.
Employment
Bill Crant HVAC Technical Services
Responsibilities: - provided CAD drawings for contractors, engineers and prospective home builders.
Halifax Heating and Air Conditioning Co. Ltd.
Responsibilities:- oversee all design, estimating, operations, sales, specification writing, purchasing, trouble shooting, supervision and training of field staff for design/build systems.
Bill Crant HVAC Technical Services
Responsibilities: - provided CAD drawings for contractors, engineers and prospective home builders.
Whitman-Benn and Associates Ltd.
Responsibilities: - all design, drafting and related duties.
McDonald Chev. Olds Ltd
Responsibilities: - selection and sales of GM automotive parts and accessories.
Chebucto Engineering Ltd.
Responsibilities: - all design, drafting and related duties.
Citadel Motors Ltd.
Responsibilities: - selection and sales of GM automotive parts and accessories.
Organizations
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc.
The Navy League of Canada (East Hants) Branch.
Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist of Nova Scotia
Coaching Association of Canada. NCCP Level 1 Softball certification
Tri-County Literacy Council , volunteer tutor, math and english.
Special Interest:
To provide input in the practical application for design and operation of HVAC systems in conjunction with theoretical practices to produce a structure that functions to its maximum efficiency. Repairs and/or renovations to existing buildings to assure air quality standards that meets today's standards.Personal computers and their applications. I have personal computer programs related to mechanical engineering and CAD (AutoCAD release 10, AutoCAD LT for Windows release 2, Generic CADD Level 3, Generic 3D Drafting, Autoconvert, ProtoCAD, PCCad). I also have Word Perfect for Windows, Spread sheets, Data base, Corel Draw 5, Desk top publishing and numerous other programs for office and engineering applications. I also maintain an internet account with I-star.
Mar. 1997 Bill Crant