Ben Lai, P.Eng., PMP

Ben Lai, P.Eng., PMP has a diverse work experience in various engineering roles. Ben is currently working as a Project Manager at Tri Innovations Consulting Ltd. since 2023. Prior to this, they worked at WSP in Canada from 2017-2023, where they held the position of Project Manager and Senior PE. Their responsibilities included leading major process areas, MOC projects, refrigeration plant upgrade projects, and sustaining asset initiatives, among others. Ben was also involved in several notable projects for clients like AltaGas, Ovintiv (Encana), Husky Energy, Whitecap (NAL Resources), and more.

Before joining WSP, Ben worked at Intricate in 2016-2017 as a Commissioning and Start-up Automation Lead/Permit Engineer. Ben provided support for the commissioning and start-up of a greenfield SAGD facility, and was responsible for control systems and automation commissioning.

Prior to that, they worked at Scovan Engineering from 2013-2015 as a Project Engineer and Project Management. Ben played a notable role in the development of the Crew Energy Inc. West Septimus processing facility.

Ben's experience also includes working at AMEC from 2009-2013, where they held various positions such as Project Manager, Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and System Engineer. Ben was involved in In-Situ/SAGD facility development projects, FEED studies, project management, multidisciplinary coordination, mechanical engineering design, field construction support, and startup and commissioning activities. Ben also worked on compressor station projects and was involved in ABSA applications and stamping engineering.

Earlier in their career, Ben worked at Ready Engineering Corporation in 2009 as an Electrical Field Engineer and at Bantrel from 2004-2009 as a Control Systems Engineer and Commissioning Field Engineer.

Overall, Ben Lai has extensive experience in project management, engineering design, commissioning, and startup activities across a range of industries and projects.

Ben Lai, P.Eng., PMP, has a strong educational background in engineering and project management. Ben completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Calgary from 2000 to 2004. Following this, they pursued selective graduate courses in Chemical Engineering at the same university from 2010 to 2011.

In addition to their formal education, Ben has obtained various certifications to enhance their professional expertise. Ben obtained the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from the Project Management Institute in November 2022. Ben also holds certifications such as TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) Certification from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, obtained in May 2017, and H2S Alive Certification from Energy Safety Canada, obtained in February 2023.

Ben is also a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), which they obtained from Engineers and Geoscientists BC in January 2013 and from The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) in January 2009. Ben holds a Permit to Practice from APEGA, obtained in May 2017.

Furthermore, Ben possesses additional certifications including CSTS-09 Certification (Ver. 9) from the Alberta Construction Safety Association, obtained in April 2005, WHMIS (GHS) Certification from Danatec obtained in February 2023, and a Standard First Aid - Level C CPR and AED certification from St. John Ambulance Canada | Ambulance Saint-Jean. While their obtained month and year for NCCP certification are not specified, it is included among their additional certifications.

Overall, Ben Lai has continually pursued education and certifications to expand their knowledge and skills in engineering and project management throughout their career.