Eric Boutin, P. Eng, Pmp, Ing.
About Eric Boutin, P. Eng, Pmp, Ing.
Eric Boutin is a Mining Maintenance Engineer at Hatch in the Greater Sudbury Metropolitan Area, where he has worked since 2021. He has over three decades of experience in mechanical engineering, project management, and underground mining installation design.
Work at Hatch
Eric Boutin has been employed at Hatch as a Mining Maintenance Engineer since 2021. He operates in the Greater Sudbury Metropolitan Area, contributing his expertise in mining maintenance engineering. His role involves ensuring the efficiency and reliability of mining operations, leveraging his extensive background in mechanical engineering and project management.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Hatch, Eric Boutin worked at Tetra Tech Industries as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager at Nordmin Group of Companies for a decade, from 2008 to 2018. His earlier career included roles at Resolute Forest Products and Placer Dome Inc., where he developed a strong foundation in engineering and project leadership.
Education and Expertise
Eric Boutin earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, completing his studies from 1981 to 1986. He also studied Business Administration and Management at Lakehead University, achieving a Business Leadership Development qualification from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in mechanical systems and project management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Eric possesses specialized design expertise in pulp and paper installation systems, including pumping systems for black liquor, white liquor, and green liquor. He has extensive experience in underground mining installation design, focusing on material handling, ventilation, hoisting, and pumping systems. His technical skills are complemented by his ability to manage large, heavy industrial projects.
Language Proficiency
Eric Boutin is fluent in both French and English. This bilingual proficiency enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments, facilitating collaboration in projects that may involve stakeholders from different linguistic backgrounds.