Maxime Simard
About Maxime Simard
Maxime Simard is an Assistant Vice President and Senior Engineering Specialist I at FM Global, with over 15 years of industry experience in maintenance, reliability, and business resilience.
Current Position at FM Global
Maxime Simard currently holds the title of Assistant Vice President - Senior Engineering Specialist I at FM Global, a position he has occupied since 2021. Based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, this role involves significant responsibilities in supporting the company's engineering operations. His current role emphasizes leveraging his extensive industry experience in maintenance, reliability, and business resilience.
Previous Roles at FM Global
Before ascending to his current role, Maxime Simard served as an Engineer Specialist at FM Global from 2014 to 2021. During these seven years, he was based in Montréal and contributed significantly to the company's engineering efforts. His work in this tenure focused on analyzing complex industrial situations and developing sustainable engineering solutions.
Work Experience at BORALEX
In 2013, Maxime Simard worked as a Wind Site Operation Supervisor at BORALEX for six months. He was stationed at Seigneurie de Beaupré, where he managed various operational aspects of wind energy projects. His responsibilities included overseeing site operations and ensuring the efficiency and reliability of wind energy systems.
Roles at Resolute Forest Products
Maxime Simard spent five years at Resolute Forest Products, holding two different positions. From 2011 to 2013, he worked as the Steam Plan and Water Treatment Superintendent in Clermont. Before that, from 2008 to 2011, he served as Superintendent Maintenance and Reliability, also in Clermont, Québec. In these roles, he focused on maintenance engineering, reliability, and the efficient operation of steam and water treatment systems.
Mechanical Engineering Background
Maxime Simard possesses a strong educational background in mechanical engineering. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Université Laval, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. Following this, he attended Université de Sherbrooke for one year, from 2000 to 2001, where he studied Management and completed corporative training. This educational foundation has been crucial in his dynamic and results-oriented approach to mechanical engineering.