Blaire Mac Kenzie
About Blaire Mac Kenzie
Blaire Mac Kenzie is a Senior Tailings Engineer with over nine years of experience in engineering design for tailings and water retention dams. Currently employed at Hatch, she specializes in project management, instrumentation planning, and geotechnical investigations.
Work at Hatch
Blaire Mac Kenzie has been employed at Hatch as a Senior Tailings Engineer since 2017. In this role, she specializes in the engineering design of tailings dams and water retention dams. Her responsibilities include managing projects related to tailings and waste management, overseeing all phases from pre-feasibility to post-failure investigations. She is also involved in instrumentation planning, which encompasses the installation, repair, and monitoring of equipment used in these projects.
Education and Expertise
Blaire Mac Kenzie holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Geotechnical Engineering from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2014 to 2015. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Geological Engineering from Queen's University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in geotechnical principles, which she applies in her professional practice.
Background
Blaire Mac Kenzie has over 9 years of consulting engineering experience, having worked in both Australia and Canada. Before joining Hatch, she worked as a Geotechnical Engineer at BGC Engineering Inc. from 2009 to 2016. During her time there, she gained experience in geotechnical investigations and site characterizations, which included planning advanced laboratory testing programs.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In her role as a Senior Tailings Engineer, Blaire Mac Kenzie conducts static slope stability assessments and groundwater seepage analyses. Her technical skills include managing the instrumentation planning process, which involves the installation, repair, and monitoring of various equipment. These responsibilities are crucial for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of tailings and waste management projects.