Experience

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  Self-employed

  • Engineering consultant

    • Jan 2004 - Present

    Areas of interest:Standards development Technical assessment of laboratoriesResolving disputes arising from non-compliance of consumer products under the Canadian Hazardous Products Act and RegulationsFlammability of productsEnergy efficiency & Alternative Energy DevelopmentMaterial testing and specifications of engineering productsOil & gas production & transportation systemsEnvironmental engineeringMetallurgy & material failure analysis

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  Health Canada | Santé Canada

  • Senior Advisor

    • Jan 1993 - Jan 2004

    Provided expert scientific and engineering advice on evolving issues, related to engineering design and hazards in consumer products and on testing and analytical methodologies and equipment used in their evaluation to the Branch and staff of the Product Safety Laboratory and senior management of the Product Safety Program. Acted as an Official Analyst, and expert witness, designated by the Federal Minister of the Department as required, under the Hazardous Products Act and Regulations. Prepared scientific and technical reports, papers and articles for publication and departmental representation on national and international committees such as the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Canadian Standards Board (CGSB), U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), concerned with development and harmonization of regulations and standards for engineering test methods and analysis. Participated in the inter-governmental and private laboratory accreditation programs in the U.S. and Canada, in collaboration with the Standards Council of Canada.

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  Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada.

  • Project Manager

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1993

    Managed and directed professional engineers and technical staff. Resolved problem in new products and discrepancies in test results between different laboratories. Directed a variety of consumer product testing programs, to determine the compliance with the Hazardous Products Act and other Acts, administered by the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada. Provided expert advice and recommendations on hazard assessment, laboratory techniques and testing methodologies to the product safety activities,other Departments and outside agencies and laboratories.

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  Energy Mines and Resources Canada

  • Senior Staff Engineer & Head of Transportation

    • Jan 1973 - Jan 1986

    Conducted engineering and economic studies for policy advice on socio-economic impact and industrial benefits for very large and complex oil & gas production & transportation systems and very large industrial undertakings in Canada’s very sensitive frontier regions. Prepared briefs & recommendations for the Minister of Energy Mines and Resources on research related to alternative long term future energy supply. Evaluated enhanced oil recovery projects, coal slurry, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and heavy oil and natural gas projects. Participated in the standards development for oil & gas pipelines with CSA, ASTM and NEB committees. Actively participated in the Justice Berger Inquiry on Northern Pipelines.

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  Various consulting services

  • Senior Project Engineer

    • Jan 1967 - Jan 1973

    Work included design, material specification, field construction supervision, reviewing Federal & Provincial Environmental Regulations, and preparing impact assessments.Worked for Acres Consulting Services, William Brothers Canada Ltd., Pipeline Technologists Ltd., Syncrude Canada Ltd

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  Engineering University of Saskatchewan

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • Jan 1965 - Jan 1967

    Involved in teaching and research

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  BURMAH OIL COMPANY LIMITED

  • Senior Engineering Executive

    • Jan 1962 - Jan 1965

    -Worked in Industry, W. Germany and England-Work included design, construction and operation of petroleum production and transportation systems , installation, commissioning of power plants , steel plants,refineries, automatic control & instrumentation systems and development of standards, management of operational staff