Experience

Hawk's Aerial and Technical Solutions Inc.

• Canada
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager / UAV Pilot

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Founded a UAV business specializing in inspection services. Expanded services to include electrical engineering and project management in March 2018. Founded a UAV business specializing in inspection services. Expanded services to include electrical engineering and project management in March 2018.



BELECTRIC Canada

• Director of Engineering, Canada

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Field engineering for construction of BELECTRIC's Hull and Vauxhall projects. Supported construction and executed commissioning of 24.5 MWac and 22 MWac solar facilities. Joined the BELECTRIC team temporarily to ensure aligned interests in work on behalf of the customer. Supported engineering (local code compliance) via ONEC Group prior to joining BELECTRIC team. Complete utility-scale solar PV construction project engineering from start of detailed design through to commissioning. Returned to outside contract engineer for BELECTRIC as projects neared completion. Show less



ONEC Group

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Renewables and Alternative Energy Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

  Brief role while transitioning to supporting ONEC (and others) as an outside, independent specialist engineering contractor.

• Integrated Engineer

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2018

  With ONEC Engineering, formerly ECO-Technica, Kyle has supported wind and solar generation while seconded to a power generation client. In addition, Kyle has executed a number of projects including:- Solar feasibility studies;- Design lead for industrial distribution;- Support of manufactured products;- Project management / project engineering;- Feasibility evaluation of experimental test systems;- Troubleshooting of Siemens LOGO PLCs.



Hatch

• Canada
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Coordinator

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

  As Quality Coordinator, Kyle has assisted in project quality management systems setup, preparation of quality assurance plans and auditing for a number of client projects. Kyle has acted as Project Quality Manager for multiple capital projects. In addition to home office roles, Kyle was mobilised to the Endako mine in British Columbia site to provide assistance to their expansion project. In this site role, Kyle assisted the Lead Construction Engineer and System Turnover manager in responding to requests for information, management of non-conformance and execution of custody transfer of systems between construction and pre-commissioning. Kyle also assisted in field commissioning activities, including motor testing. Show less



IMW Industries Ltd.

• Canada
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

  Working under the Senior Lead Engineer, Kyle was responsible for producing design updates for pressure equipment, producing pressure rating guidelines based on ASME B31.3 calculations and performing miscellaneous design duties to enhance productivity of the manufacturing process. Further design duties included responsibility for the detailed design of compressor running gear, including equipment balancing of the prototypes. Kyle was also charged with controlling the specification/design process for a major portion of equipment assembly, where he reduced design times by as much as 80% through use of Lean methods. Kyle also worked with production and supply chain leads to simplify manufacturing processes and get better value for the manufacturing team. Show less



IMW Industries Ltd.

• Chilliwack, BC

• Mechanical Designer

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  As Mechanical Designer, Kyle created designs and drawings under the direction of the Lead Engineer in Solidworks CAD. Components ranged from high-pressure gas compressor cylinders and other internal high-precision equipment to equipment skids and heat exchanger stands. Kyle was also responsible for technical revision of the compression equipment manuals. As Mechanical Designer, Kyle created designs and drawings under the direction of the Lead Engineer in Solidworks CAD. Components ranged from high-pressure gas compressor cylinders and other internal high-precision equipment to equipment skids and heat exchanger stands. Kyle was also responsible for technical revision of the compression equipment manuals.



MagPower Systems Inc.

• Tsawwassen, BC

• Development Engineering Assistant

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  As Development Engineering Assistant, Kyle provided manufacturing and design support, including 3D modelling/drafting, basic tooling design and prototype assembly, including hand-preparation of 3D printed models. In addition to design duties, Kyle was responsible for the implementation of a revision control system for engineering models/drawings. As Development Engineering Assistant, Kyle provided manufacturing and design support, including 3D modelling/drafting, basic tooling design and prototype assembly, including hand-preparation of 3D printed models. In addition to design duties, Kyle was responsible for the implementation of a revision control system for engineering models/drawings.



IMW Industries Ltd.

• Chilliwack, BC

• Engineering Clerk

  • Apr 2004 - Sep 2006

  As Engineering Clerk, Kyle produced work order packages for the shop floor, was responsible for compiling owner Installation, Operation and Maintenance manuals for gas compression and dispensing equipment and assisted the Quality Manager in various tasks, including compiling quality certificates and basic visual inspection. Kyle also performed some 3D CAD work on basic components to aid the design department, including modelling of core components of equipment in transition between CAD systems. (Note: Role was part time during summers.) Show less