Chris Bak
About Chris Bak
Chris Bak is an Office Design Coordinator with over 12 years of experience at Hatch, where he has held various design roles since 2004. He specializes in designing facilities for the industrial minerals sector and has contributed to numerous projects involving Hydromet facilities, smelters, and mills.
Work at Hatch
Chris Bak has held multiple positions at Hatch since 2004. He started as a Junior Designer in Sudbury, Ontario, where he worked for nine months. He then progressed to Intermediate Designer in Mississauga, Ontario, serving from 2005 to 2008. After that, he took on the role of Design Coordinator in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, for one year. Chris returned to Mississauga as a Senior Mechanical Designer from 2009 to 2010, before moving back to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he has been the Office Design Coordinator since 2012.
Education and Expertise
Chris Bak studied at Niagara College, where he earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician from 2000 to 2004. His education laid the foundation for his extensive experience in designing facilities for the industrial minerals sector, including Potash, Uranium, Nickel, Copper, and Vanadium. His technical expertise encompasses various aspects of mechanical design and facility layout.
Background
Chris Bak has over 18 years of experience in the engineering and design field, primarily focused on the industrial minerals sector. His career at Hatch has involved roles that required both technical skills and leadership capabilities. He has been involved in significant projects, including the design of Hydromet facilities, smelters, and mills, as well as underground projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Hatch, Chris Bak has played a key role in various projects, serving as a member of the commissioning team. He has held several leadership positions, including Mechanical Functional Lead, Lead Area Designer, and Multi-Discipline Layout Lead. His contributions have been instrumental in the successful execution of complex engineering projects.