Mr. Guy Desautels appointed chair of the board for the Institut en génie de l'énergie électrique (IGEE)
Mont-Saint-Hilaire, June 3, 2020 – BBA is pleased to announce that Guy Desautels, Engineer and Department Manager, Electrical – Power Generation and Apparatus, has been appointed Chair of the IGEE board of directors.
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Most of Mr. Desautels’ expertise is in project management roles, preparing master plans, preliminary design studies and detailed engineering for implementing, installing and commissioning low-, medium- and high-voltage switchgear. He has an accurate and enlightened vision of market needs, having participated in numerous projects to draft operating guidelines and methods, and develop training for private producers and the industrial sector.
Mr. Desautels’ involvement with the IGEE over the past ten years, as well as his experience as a department manager—which includes onboarding several graduates at BBA—are undeniable assets. This will allow him to make a valuable contribution to the IGEE’s initiatives, which are to offer training and collaborative knowledge development to future electrical engineering graduates . These structuring solutions will help deal with the labour shortage issue in this high-demand field.
About the IGEE
The IGEE’s mission is to develop a quality training program for electrical power engineers in order to meet industry needs and facilitate collaboration between universities and the sharing of their resources in electrical power engineering. Academic and industry participation in the IGEE’s various committees and teaching activities provides enriched programs that make IGEE graduates very attractive to future employers.
About BBA
BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 1,600 employees in 20+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed.
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