Laura White, P.Eng.

Research Specialist at SEATAC
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, CA
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Credentials

  • Professional Engineer
    Engineers Nova Scotia
    Jan, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Engineer
    PEO - Professional Engineers Ontario
    Jan, 2008
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • SEATAC
    • Canada
    • Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Specialist
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      SEATAC is Nova Scotia Community College's Technology Access Centre, dedicated to advancing the ocean sector. With unique access to NSCC researchers, faculty, students and facilities, we help ocean technology companies perform research and development, adopt new technologies, and learn new skills. https://seatacsolutions.ca/ SEATAC is Nova Scotia Community College's Technology Access Centre, dedicated to advancing the ocean sector. With unique access to NSCC researchers, faculty, students and facilities, we help ocean technology companies perform research and development, adopt new technologies, and learn new skills. https://seatacsolutions.ca/

  • Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Associate
      • Jul 2018 - Sep 2021

      Applied Energy Research Department, Ivany Campus • Lead the AER Lab team project development and oversight work with three co-workers during the Research Scientist’s (RS) five month leave. • Initiated and managed AER renewable energy, energy storage, energy data analytics and energy management projects with the lab team and industry partners. • Approached a charitable organization about an energy storage and management project idea. Worked with the RS and a fellow engineer to secure funding for a data collection project and finalized a collaborative research agreement with the partner. • Was an engaged member of the Ivany Campus Equity & Inclusion Committee for the 2020/21 year. • Collected data, co-wrote report and presented material at the energy3 conference for a streetlight radar sensor project. • Wrote test plan, managed project, and co-wrote wrote report for a grid-tied AC coupled solar photovoltaic project. • Introduced the use of Microsoft Planner collaborative project management software to track progress and assign tasks to team members within the AER Lab. Show less

  • Ontario Power Generation
    • Canada
    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Engineer, Used Fuel Dry Storage Design
      • 2008 - 2014

      Nuclear Waste Management DivisionEnsured that the design basis for structures and systems for the safe storage of used nuclear fuel was maintained while supporting field operations and maintenance.Led investigations into the long-term performance and aging management of used fuel dry storage containers.Addressed issues encountered in the field by working collaboratively with technicians, engineers, manufacturers and senior management as the Design Responsible Engineer for the phased array ultrasonic inspection system.Completed OPG emPOWERed Women leadership training program. Show less

    • Associate Engineer, Piping & Rotating Equipment
      • 2004 - 2008

      Inspection & Maintenance Services Division, Ontario Power Generation NuclearDeveloped new and revised existing non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection procedures.Planned for and safely executed conventional NDT and phased array ultrasonic turbine inspection campaigns (2-20 technicians).Managed toolset to meet the Pressure Boundary Quality Assurance program requirements as the System Responsible Engineer for measurement and test equipment.

    • Assistant Technical Officer, Fuel Channel Inspection Equipment
      • 2001 - 2004

      Inspection & Maintenance Services Division, Ontario Power Generation NuclearCompleted ultrasonic data Quality Assurance checks and was responsible for safety as the Crew Supervisor for fuel channel inspections (3 technicians).Organized the design, procurement and installation of new inspection tooling according to Engineering Change Control and Supply Chain procedures.Revised drawings to maintain configuration management. Updated tool maintenance procedures with lessons learned in the field. Show less

  • Halliburton
    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Co-op Student
      • May 2000 - Aug 2000

      Zonal Isolation Department Zonal Isolation Department

  • Ontario Power Generation
    • Canada
    • Utilities
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Co-op Student
      • Sep 1999 - Dec 1999

      Fuel Channel Inspection & Maintenance Department, Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Fuel Channel Inspection & Maintenance Department, Ontario Power Generation Nuclear

  • Oxford Suspension Ltd.
    • Chatham, Ontario
    • Co-op Student
      • Jan 1999 - Apr 1999

      Leaf Spring Manufacturing Department Leaf Spring Manufacturing Department

Education

  • Dalhousie University
    Bachelor (Co-op Option), Mechanical Engineering
    1998 - 2001
  • Mount Allison University
    Engineering Certificate
    1996 - 1998

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