Robert Turcotte
About Robert Turcotte
Robert Turcotte is an experienced process engineer specializing in the design and specification of equipment for biocarbon fuel production facilities. He has worked at Enerkem Inc since 2014 and previously held positions at Ultragen, Hyteon, and Soucy Plastiques.
Work at Enerkem
Robert Turcotte has been employed at Enerkem Inc as an Ingénieur de procédés since 2014. His role involves designing and specifying equipment, instruments, and piping for biocarbon fuel production facilities. Turcotte's expertise contributes to the optimization of processes within the company, leveraging advanced simulation and optimization software.
Previous Experience in Process Engineering
Before joining Enerkem, Robert Turcotte worked in various roles in process engineering. He was an Ingénieur de procédés at Soucy Plastiques from 2010 to 2014, where he focused on process design and optimization. Prior to that, he served as an Ingénieur de procédés at Ultragen from 2006 to 2010, contributing to similar engineering tasks. He also gained experience as an Expert en test at Hyteon from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Robert Turcotte earned a Baccalauréat en génie chimique, système coopératif from Université de Sherbrooke, achieving a Moyenne finale of 4.09/4.3. His education has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting hydraulic and thermal calculations, essential for process optimization in engineering.
Technical Skills and Tools
Turcotte possesses strong technical skills in process engineering, particularly in conducting hydraulic and thermal calculations. He utilizes simulation and optimization software such as HYSYS and ASPEN, which are integral to his work in designing and optimizing processes for biocarbon fuel production.