Kevin Rikley
About Kevin Rikley
Kevin Rikley serves as the Hatch Digital Engineering Information Manager at Hatch, a position he has held since 2018. With a career spanning over three decades at Hatch, he has significantly contributed to the company's engineering and project management advancements.
Work at Hatch
Kevin Rikley has been with Hatch since 1988, holding various positions that have contributed to the company's growth and technological advancements in engineering and project management. He currently serves as the Hatch Digital Engineering Information Manager in Mississauga, a role he has held since 2018. Prior to this, he was the SmartPlant Foundation Product Manager from 2016 to 2018 and the Engineering Manager from 2000 to 2002 in Queensland, Australia. His extensive tenure at Hatch includes roles such as Project Delivery Technologies and Project Engineer, showcasing his long-term commitment to the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Rikley studied at Queens University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from 1984 to 1987. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in engineering and project management. Over the years, he has led the Project Automation Technologies group across multiple international offices, focusing on software configuration and development for project delivery. His experience includes deploying and supporting project systems, enhancing the global data-centric engineering design environment at Hatch.
Background
Kevin Rikley began his career at IBM Canada Ltd. as a Quality Engineer from 1987 to 1988. He joined Hatch in 1988 as a Project and Piping Engineer and has since progressed through various roles. His work has spanned multiple locations, including Mississauga, Brisbane, and Woodmead. He has managed engineering and design staff in a small engineering site office in Queensland, Australia, where he was responsible for developing project and engineering procedures.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Hatch, Kevin Rikley has played a key role in maximizing value for clients and Hatch projects through the effective application of advanced technologies in project delivery. His leadership in the Project Automation Technologies group has been instrumental in enhancing project delivery processes. His extensive experience in project systems management has contributed to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of engineering design at Hatch.