C ALBERTA’S “CAPITAL” ENGINEERING
By Nerissa McNaughton
apital Engineering is an Alberta-owned professional services firm based in Edmonton, which provides multi-discipline consulting engineering and procurement services. Founded by managing partner Rod Derworiz, along with partners Scott Martin and Oliver Zarowny, Capital is very proud to provide clients with complete engineering solutions. Their doors opened in April 2004 with a handful of employees and a short term lease, which Derworiz refers to as the “trial period.” Clearly it was a very successful venture. By the end of the lease, staff numbers had increased to 20, requiring a move to a larger location. Throughout the past 10 years they have continually proven themselves within the industry. As their client list expanded, so did their staffing and office requirements. Two years ago, Capital relocated to an impressive new office located in the west end of Edmonton. The staff of 85 has ample space to continue their steady, managed growth as business continues to flourish. The impressive growth of Capital is a testament to their delivery of superior and quality performance. Since 2004, Capital has supported Western Canada’s energy and resource sectors by providing technical expertise and progressive thinking.
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Oliver Zarowny, Rod Derworiz and Scott Martin
“I grew up in Fort McMurray and have been around the oil sands all my life” says Derworiz. In addition to industry exposure, he has an engineering degree from the University of Alberta and a lot of industry contacts. Starting in the early 1990s, he spent over a decade working for oil sands operations in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. By the early 2000s, global energy companies were focused on the Alberta oil sands as oil prices were moving up to record levels. This created a great entry point for Capital, allowing the staff to be part of exciting projects as many new operations started up and others expanded. Among the many memorable projects Capital has completed to date, Derworiz looks back fondly on their first large project – a new Sulphur Recovery Unit plant consisting of 18 large process modules designed for one of the newer operating facilities. “This project was challenging for a newer company like ours, but the three to four years spent supporting it was instrumental in helping establish Capital as a player in this marketplace,” says Derworiz. Another notable project was a new cooling plant located at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. The plant was required to help the University manage water demands as the campus expanded to include many new buildings. From 3D modelling to construction management, Capital has it covered. Most projects require a range of expertise and technology; Capital can provide a wide variety of engineering and design services. Capital’s proficiency and experience in consulting engineering, plant operations and technology application provides their clients with innovative and diversified solutions. “Over 80 per cent of our work resides here in Alberta,” Derworiz points out. “The Alberta oil sands have been our primary focus, but we do support projects in British Columbia’s coal industry and Saskatchewan’s potash field. We have diversified our operations to include metals, fertilizer and utilities industries.”
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The Staff Enjoy a Cheerful Eating Area
Staff Perk - A Fun Game Room
Gym and Locker Room for the Staff to use
CPOC – University of Alberta Project
Green Space Just Outside the Staff Lunchroom
Capital Engineering’s focus goes beyond outstanding service for clients. The company is equally invested in their staff. This is apparent in their custom-designed modern office, which includes Herman Miller furniture in the offices and workstations, a welcoming front entrance, well lit conference and meeting rooms, a spacious kitchen, games room, gym facility and free parking.
The Oil Sands Room
Reception Area
Capital’s focus goes beyond outstanding service for clients. The company is equally invested in their staff. “We have worked hard to develop a core culture which is a relaxed yet professional environment that fosters mutual respect, independence, teamwork and growth,” notes Derworiz. This is apparent in their custom-designed modern office, which includes Herman Miller furniture in the offices and workstations, a welcoming front entrance, well lit conference and meeting rooms, a spacious kitchen, games room, gym facility and free parking. Capital’s partners are true believers in work/ life balance, and take time out to have fun with company barbeques and potlucks, treat Fridays, a yearly golf tournament, Christmas party, ski trips and participation in the Edmonton and area Corporate Challenge. Combined with their flexible work schedule (including 13 consecutive long weekends during the summer months), training opportunities, a health benefits plan that is 100 per cent paid by the company, RRSP matching and employee anniversary recognition, this dynamic atmopshere has attracted top talent from all over the province and country.
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The generous spirit of the company is evident. “We are always looking for ways to give back to the community,” says Derworiz. Their annual Fill the Truck Campaign is a staff favourite. In 2013, they raised a record breaking 3,000 pounds of food for the Edmonton Food Bank. They also contribute to other worthy causes such as: Hope Mission, Canadian Diabetes Association, Santa’s Anonymous and the Winnifred Stewart Society. Since Capital’s inception, they have proudly sustained an exceptional safety record of zero lost time incidents. Derworiz proudly states, “Our unwavering commitment to safety is crucial to our business performance and success. We are exceptionally proud of our safety statistics, considering the many staff who travel and work at client operations on a regular basis, some full-time.” Their philosophy on health, safety and the environment is quite simple: “We won’t cut corners.” It’s very evident why Capital was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in both 2012 and 2013. This dynamic company may only be 10 years old, but it has already established a solid history of providing exceptional engineering services, being one of the best places in Canada to work and supporting the local community. With a solid plan for future growth and continued support from both employees and clients, Capital Engineering is excited about the years to come.
#101, 17187 – 114 Avenue Phone: 780.488.2504 • Fax: 780.488.2460 • www.capitaleng.ca
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