SolTech's engineering disciplines include: process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil.

Our extensive experience in Western standards allows SolTech to review, verify, critique and edit process plant designs to meet internationally recognized standards, including piping engineering, pressure vessel design, rotating equipment, storage, and plant layout.

We also offer training support in the application of project management techniques and procedures.

SolTech's international managers head up a team of qualified staff ready to meet your needs.

Our Core Team

Robert Ramsay, P.Eng. - President

Our President, Mr. Ramsay, has over 37 years experience in surface facilities design and project implementation. Working both domestically and overseas, Mr. Ramsay has performed all phases of pipeline and Oil & Gas facilities engineering. He has supervised the operation of treatment facilities and taught operations and maintenance courses. In addition, Mr. Ramsay has 24 years experience in underground storage of hydrocarbons, in both salt caverns and depleted oil and gas reservoirs. He is a member of the technical committee for CSA Standard Z341, Storage of Hydrocarbons in Underground Formations.

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Ian Squires, P.Eng. - Vice President and Manager of Projects

Mr. Squires has worked with both EPC and Explorer/Producer organizations in Project Engineering, Project Management, maintenance and construction roles, with a total of 14 years experience both internationally and in Canada.

Mr. Squires mechanical engineering background, combined with his diversified operations and extensive project management experience, make him a proficient senior project manager. He has managed a variety of large oil and gas pipeline and facility projects from conceptualization to completion and handover. Projects include production optimization, gathering system debottlenecking, compression, gas processing, upgrader maintenance and oil batteries.

His volunteer activity and active involvement with APEGGA, Engineers Canada (formerly CCPE) and the Calgary Flames Ambassadors serve as an indication of his commitment to the profession of engineering, community involvement and leadership skills.

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Steve Zitterer, P.Eng. - Vice President and Manager of Engineering

Mr. Zitterer is responsible for the setup, management, and execution of a variety of projects including performing detailed engineering, procurement, and construction support. He also provides support concerning piping stress and structural steel analysis. Other activities include checking drawings and documents to ensure technical accuracy and quality.

Since graduation Mr. Zitterer has gained more than seven years experience in the oil and gas production facilities engineering field. During this time he has been involved in detailed mechanical and civil engineering, procurement of oilfield materials and equipment, regulatory applications, notifications, contract preparation, bidding, tendering, construction management and field support. Mr. Zitterer has also participated in the development and review of: PFDs, P&IDs, plot plans, foundation drawings, control valve sizing, regulator sizing, piping stress analysis using CAESAR II, and structural design using RISA 3D.

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Randy Unrau, P.Eng. - Senior Process Engineer

Mr. Unrau serves as Senior Process Engineer at SolTech and is responsible for technical review of all process related work. His 30 years of experience in the design, construction, modification and operation of oil and gas processing equipment is an invaluable asset.

Mr. Unrau brings first hand experience with the following types of projects: gas storage facilities, gas refrigeration, JT plants, gas sweetening packages, acid gas injection facilities, oil treaters, compressors, Claus sulpher plants, turbo-expander plants, and liquid fractionation.

He also has direct technical experience in process modeling and design of everything from process equipment and pressure vessels, to sizing and selection of control valve and pneumatic instrumentation.

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Ken Lee, P.Eng. - Project Manager & Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Lee has been involved a variety of civil and mechanical engineering and construction projects, ranging from culvert installations for the provincial government and relocation upgrades for the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank to oil and gas pipeline and facility design and installation. He has a range of engineering experience that includes pipelines, compressor packages, glycol dehydration plants, and heavy wall vessels for the oil sands. His experience with a major process equipment fabricator includes guiding projects through scheduling, design, drafting, procurement, construction, warehousing, and quality control.

This first hand experience provides enormous value, not only with codes and standards compliance in the design stage of projects, but also when liaising with sub-contractors, suppliers, and other third parties required to realize a job through to completion.

Mr. Lee is also actively involved as a member and volunteer for the Calgary Search and Rescue Association (CALSARA).

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(TBC) - Manager of Drafting

As Manager of our Drafting Department, (TBC) tasks include new project estimates, overseeing the distribution, completion, and checking of all drafting projects, and maintaining the Department's budgets and schedules. Additional roles include acting as liaison with the Engineering Department, and responsibility for the training and professional development of all drafting staff.

(TBC) previous office and field experience has made (TBC) highly qualified in the design, drafting and checking of skid steel, civil, piping plans, skid assemblies, and various plant units. (TBC) is also skilled in the use of technical design software including Microstation, AutoCAD, CadWORX and ProCAD.

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Rithu Rajan - Process Engineer

Ms. Rajan provides chemical engineering support. At Vantage she is responsible for process simulation, process design, equipment sizing and equipment selection for petrochemical facilities and utilities. She brings with her a strong background in research, process design, and technical engineering.

Ms. Rajan has been involved in front-end and detail engineering design, including: PFDs, P&IDs, process simulation with HYSYS, hydraulic calculations, and process equipment sizing for the oil and gas industry.

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Richard Lee - Manager of Business Relations, Asia

Mr. Lee handles SolTech's valued business relations in Asia. He helps to educate our clients on SolTech's extensive capabilities in the areas of facility design, salt cavern storage, product handling, and safety and start-up capabilities.

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