Building a Legacy of Innovation

Sid is TWD's Vice President of Project Development responsible for identifying and evaluating new opportunities, shaping project strategies, and ensuring the seamless execution of initiatives from conception to completion. Sid collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, from design and development to implementation, overseeing the seamless execution of projects.

Holding a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Dalhousie University, Sid has built a robust foundation for success throughout their distinguished career. Sid is a Professional Engineer brining more than 30 years of experience on green energy, oil sands, pipelines, midstream, and petrochemicals projects. He adds to TWD capabilities in project development by bringing the "owners" perspective to the engineering development and fully understands the project life cycle, business case drivers, and how to optimize development of projects particularly on those that are sensitive to at-risk development spending.

Sid brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role of Vice President of Project Development including strategic planning, contract negotiation, engineering, project management, capital management, and operational management. With a solid educational background, strategic vision, and a proven track record in the industry, Sid is poised to lead and elevate projects to new heights.

Mona is professional engineer and strategic innovative leader , with  25 years of experience with project development and execution in a wide variety of industries and on projects up to $1 billion in value.She provides value driven engineering and project management consulting support to our clients and to our team with a focus on building collaboration with teams and fostering healthy relationship with our clients to generate positive business results.   Mona graduated from the University of Alberta, Chemical Engineering, in 2000. Mona is a Professional Engineer with licenses in Alberta and Saskatchewan.  I’m passionate about maximizing team performance through effective coaching and mentoring and developing future leaders.

‍“Safety is not a job, it is a way of living”. This resonates deeply with me as an engineer who provides safe effective engineering solutions to our clients and community daily and I encourage you to reach out to us so “Together We Deliver”  innovative and environmental friendly design  to our communities.

Scott is one of TWD’s founding partners, with over 30 years of experience with project development, project management and engineering design in a wide variety of industries and on projects up to $1.5 billion in value.

He provides strategic consulting support to our clients and to our team, with a particular focus on project development, project execution strategies, and risk management. Scott also assumes relationship sponsoring and management roles with a number of our strategic client relationships.

Scott is proudly involved in all aspects of managing TWD. This includes strategic growth, business development, operations (project management, engineering, procurement, construction management, quality, and HSSE), and finance.

Along with our other founder, Scott graduated from the University of Waterloo, Mechanical Engineering, in 1991. Scott is a Professional Engineer with licenses in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Delaware, US. And if you need a defenseman for your old-timers’ hockey team, then Scott is most certainly your man.

“Together We Deliver means that our team prides itself on teamwork. That includes our internal teams, our intimate relationships with clients, and also working with our valued suppliers and subcontractors. I am proud of our accomplishments and commitment to client satisfaction and servicing. If you have not experienced the advantages TWD has to offer, you should give us a try. You will not be disappointed.”

Gary is TWD’s Director of Engineering for Western Canada and has been with TWD since 2008. He brings over 20 years of experience with project development, project management, Mechanical Engineering, and team leadership across small and large scale projects.

A practical problem solver proficient in piping, mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and controls, with a good understanding of electrical and civil\structural requirements in brownfield projects. Gary can see the whole picture and lead the project team towards fit for purpose solutions.

Gary developed an interest in how things work and mechanical systems from his father who was a respected small engine mechanic, this and a love of motorcycles and motorized transportation in general led him to pursue Mechanical Engineering. Originating from Newfoundland, Gary worked and schooled himself across the country, attending university in NF, PEI, AB, and ultimately graduating from the University of Calgary. Gary is now a Professional Engineer with licenses in, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.

We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing. George Bernard Shaw. Not my own personal quote, but one I believe in, and one TWD helps foster with a high importance on “work life balance”.

As the Chief Financial Officer at TWD for over 13 years, he has guided the organization through its many periods of growth and cost optimization with a forward-thinking, risk adverse approach. Emil comes with a 30-year background of working in various industries including Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Chemicals, Energy and Services.  Emil also leads the Information Technology group of professionals in its ever-changing landscape, supporting the organization with a drive to be at the forefront of best and secure practices.

He is a collaborative and results-oriented individual with a drive of passion of problem solving for Clients as well as internal stakeholders. On any given day you could see Emil interacting with Clients helping negotiate contracts on behalf of them and supporting each Client’s individual organizational needs. He can also been seen daily working with Client facing team members supporting their success all the way up to the Principals and strategic planning.

Emil has immensely experienced teams in both the accounting and information technology sides of the business that help support every employee and contractor that works for TWD. The help desk support is industry leading and the accounting teams are there to ensure that the financial needs of the organization are always met.

Emil began his academic career at the Universities of Waterloo and Guelph in Engineering, eventually moving onto his preferred area of passion of Finance and Accounting. After a lengthy career, he has moved full circle back to engineering and operating as the CFO. Once an engineer, always an engineer, he just changed the drafting table and programming skills to a spreadsheet with dollar signs.

“Problem Solving is at the core of everything we do. Whether it is for Clients directly or indirectly a problem is just a set of circumstances that is new and has to be dealt with and overcome. With the right attitude and investigative approach every problem can become an opportunity to learn, improve, solve or make someone’s life better.”

Marian is the Operations Growth Manager for the Eastern Organization, with over 20 years of project management and engineering experience across diverse industries, managing multi-million-dollar capital projects.

Marian has built a solid and trusting relationship with TWDs top tier clients establishing herself as a leading figure in client stewardship initiatives.  She has overseen the successful completion of multiple large-scale engineering, procurement and construction projects spanning across Ontario, Quebec and Alberta. She is dedicated to resolving client concerns ranging from project scope definition to fast-tracked project schedules and ensuring disciplined budget control.  Her collaborative approach involves working closely with internal teams to navigate challenges effectively, and consistently meet client expectations.

In her latest role, Marian continues to build and maintain client relationships, while contributing significantly to the development and execution of TWDs regional growth plans as an integral member of the Eastern Leadership Team.

Marian is a graduate of Western University, having earned her degree in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering. She is a Professional Engineer of Ontario and has maintained her Project Management Professional (PMP) designation for nearly 20 years. And if you’re looking for a savvy “lefty” doubles partner to clinch victory in your next tennis tournament, look no further.

“Unless you have 100% customer satisfaction you must improve”

Founding Principal at TWD, a Canadian EPCM Company specializing in Energy (Transformational and Traditional) and Infrastructure since 1999 with 8 offices across Canada (Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton, Ft. McMurray, Sarnia, Burlington, and Saint John) and 2 international offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Larissa , Greece.

Milt is involved in all aspects of business management including strategic growth, business development, quality, HSSE, operations/execution (early conceptual development and project feasibility, design development, detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning), Human Resources, and finance/accounting.

"Some people ask, “So who is TWD and what do you do?”.  Sure, we are a mid-sized Canadian EPCM firm in business for around 20 years now, but more importantly we would want you to know that we simply love the challenge of working together to deliver!  What makes things even more magical at TWD occurs when we combine this underlying characteristic with our desire to responsibly and respectfully support a growing world, it becomes our passion and our WHY."

Elena is TWD’s  Project Business Development and Secondment Lead for Western Canada. Elena has more than 8 years of engineering experience in Alberta and Ontario serving in a broad range of roles across different industries, including project management, operations and maintenance support, design, as well as large-scale infrastructure collaborations.

Elena has a wide range of client-focused experience in Turnaround Scope Development, Turnaround Execution Support, Asset Integrity, Risk Management and Project Management within multi-disciplinary consortiums. She recognizes the importance of listening to and understanding the needs of clients and working with stakeholders from a diverse range of professions and cultures. As a member of an enthusiastic and mutually supportive team of TWD colleagues, together they can fulfill the engineering needs of TWD clients.

Elena is a 2016 mechanical engineering graduate of Queen’s University and holds professional engineering certification in both Alberta and Ontario.  She is an avid tennis player and skier, with a great love of the outdoors.

I love working at TWD. I am fortunate to be a member of a team that positively challenges meand pushes me to be the best I can be. When I work with you as a client, my goal is to ensure that you have that same level of confidence in our team. Whether working with me or one of my TWD colleagues, I know that we can get your job done.

As TWD’s Eastern Region Operations Vice President, John is responsible for client satisfaction, regional and corporate growth, profitability, and operational performance. John is responsible for creating a respectful and inclusive work environment whereby employees are enabled and inspired such that the team delivers projects that are safe, reliable, on-budget, on-schedule, and of the highest quality.

A highly experienced executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams consisting of professionals and occupational personnel to higher levels of performance and success in a variety of roles. Strong collaborator, technical and business skills, and leadership competencies with an impressive track record of 40 years of hands-on experience in Project Management, Operations, Maintenance, Business Services, and Engineering. Proven ability to successfully execute large projects, analyze an organization’s critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and gaps, formulate opportunities, and develop innovative cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness and increasing revenues.

John holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology from Lakehead University and a degree in 40 years of lessons learned!  John is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario. John wishes and would have preferred a Degree in Oenology and Viticulture, as weekends are spent consuming some very fine wines.

"Our VALUES guide our beliefs, attitudes and behaviors and ultimately represent who we are. Two VALUES that are important to me which I try to live by and demonstrate are “Integrity” and “Trust”. I believe we should all approach our responsibilities by being open, honest, respectful, and transparent. Without trust, how can we ever expect strong relationships and the best possible outcomes?"

Fred is our VP, Projects Execution, in our major project group with over 30 years of experience with project development, project management, engineering design and construction as well as facility operations and maintenance in a wide variety of industries and on projects up to $17 billion in value. Fred is adept at seeing projects from a client’s perspective and delivers value with a “best for project” mindset.

Fred provides professional support to our clients and to our team, with a particular focus on project development, project execution strategies, and risk management. As part of our senior leadership team, Fred is proudly involved in all aspects of managing TWD. This includes strategic growth, business development, operations (project management, engineering, procurement, construction management, quality, and HSSE) and management consulting.

Fred graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1989 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Fred is a Professional Engineer with Licenses in Ontario and Newfoundland. Fred spent the first 23 years of his career on the Owners side, before moving to the EPCM side. His background gives him a balanced view when developing projects. Just like the “Rock” he comes from, your project will be built on a solid foundation when working with Fred and his team!

"TWD’s culture is built on honesty, integrity, and positive relationships. We have the depth and breath of knowledge and experience to deliver quick, accurate results. We take project delivery, including construction, as serious business. Safety is inherent in everything we do, combined with our professional execution and construction management process and procedures drives cost effective field results!"