Douglas Fraser
About Douglas Fraser
Douglas Fraser is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in feasibility studies for greenfield gold plants and significant contributions to projects valued between $500 million and $1.5 billion. He has worked at Hatch since 2011 and previously held positions at Black & Decker and Hatch as an EIT.
Work at Hatch
Douglas Fraser has been employed at Hatch since 2006. He initially served as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in the Mechanical Process Design Group until 2011. Since then, he has held the position of Mechanical Engineer for over a decade. In his current role, he has contributed to various projects, including the upgrade of a brownfield copper plant. Fraser has also participated in commissioning teams, applying his technical and planning skills to ensure project success.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Fraser earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His education provided a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career. Fraser has expertise in package engineering, expediting, and inspection roles, particularly in the context of large-scale projects in the mining and construction sectors.
Background
Prior to his long tenure at Hatch, Douglas Fraser worked as a Summer Engineering Student at Black & Decker in 2005. This three-month position in Brockville, Ontario, allowed him to gain practical experience in engineering. His career has been characterized by involvement in feasibility studies for greenfield gold plants and the development of construction plans for projects valued between $500 million and $1.5 billion.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Douglas Fraser has played a significant role in various engineering projects. He has contributed to the development of construction plans for high-value projects and has been involved in feasibility studies for new gold plants. His experience in expediting and inspection at vendor facilities has further enhanced his capabilities in project execution and management.