Metsco
- Acquisition Date 05/2023
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What METSCO brings to BBA
Since 2006, METSCO has helped power utilities unlock greater value from their assets and operations. Known for their rigorous analytics, regulatory insight and commitment to long-term sustainability, METSCO shares BBA’s commitment to delivering impactful, data-driven solutions.
Their integration into BBA enhances our ability to deliver end-to-end services — from high-voltage testing to investment planning — while expanding our reach and strengthening client outcomes.
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Explore METSCO’s core expertise:
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METSCO delivers custom asset health indexing, lifecycle risk modeling and failure forecasting to support capital planning and regulatory filings. Their data-driven approach supports smarter maintenance strategies and performance optimization.
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From business case development to ESG and regulatory risk assessments, METSCO helps clients quantify uncertainty, prioritize investment and enhance resilience in the face of evolving market and policy pressures.
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METSCO supports investment approvals through robust distribution plans, business cases, regulatory filings and testimony. Their work has contributed to securing over $100M in approved utility investments.
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Their multidisciplinary teams provide in-depth technical services, including asset condition assessments, on-site engineering support, project management, and detailed documentation to help utilities operate efficiently and safely.
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Their in-house lab delivers forensic, qualification and acceptance testing in accordance with IEEE, IEC, CSA, UL and other global standards — offering fast turnaround and deep technical analysis.
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Alex Ferguson
DIRECTOR, ASSET INFRASTRUCTURE AND ADVISORY SERVICES
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Robert Otal, P.Eng., CAMA
Senior Advisor, Asset management
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Jamali Babak, M.Sc. P.Eng.
Office Director
Babak Jamali holds 25 years of experience in power systems. He is a professional engineer and senior member of the IEEE organization. He is the BBA Concord Office Director and leads also an electrical technical team on various projects. Before joining BBA, Mr. Jamali was the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Project Manager at METSCO Energy Solutions Inc. He was responsible for directing, supervising, and training staff and managing power sector engineering projects. These include projects such as substation design, power system studies, commissioning tests (high voltage and grounding tests), and the development of electrical standards.
As part of his operational responsibilities, he establishes processes and procedures to review projects and staff performance, assists the executive team with revenue and sales forecast, and partakes in business development activities.
He specializes in system planning studies, power system modelling and analysis, substation design, and commissioning tests. Besides having intimate knowledge of substation equipment characteristics and specifications, he also has significant experience conducting power systems static and dynamic simulation studies with the power industry’s standard software tools. He has authored many technical papers presented at IEEE and CIGRE.
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Clint Sims, P.Eng., PMP
Principal Advisor
Clint Sims is a professional, solutions-focused and results-driven leader with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master’s Certificate in Project Management and an Electrical Engineering Technologist’s diploma complemented by over 26 years of experience in the electric power industry. He is highly knowledgeable and experienced in utility transmission (OH and UG), substation, distribution, and network projects as well as light rail transit and power generation projects.
He is currently Manager of BBA’s Power Distribution Department in charge of a team of experienced and knowledgeable designers, engineers and drafters to provide engineering services to utilities, renewable developers and industrial clients.
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