Mike Courchesne C.E.T
About Mike Courchesne C.E.T
Mike Courchesne C.E.T is a Senior Controls Software Engineer at QuEST Global with extensive experience in gas turbine projects across various global locations.
Current Title and Role
Mike Courchesne C.E.T currently holds the position of Senior Controls Software Engineer at QuEST Global. Based in the Greenville, South Carolina area, he is responsible for driving the development and implementation of advanced controls software solutions. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in gas turbine projects to optimize performance and reliability.
Professional Experience in Gas Turbine Industry
Mike Courchesne has a diversified career in the gas turbine industry, assuming numerous roles from Controls Engineering Technologist to Director of Projects. His experience spans continents, including working on complex projects in Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, and Canada. Notably, he served as Gas Turbine Commissioning Engineer at Siemens for two years, handling assignments in Turkey and Abu Dhabi.
Roles in Project Management and Engineering
Mike Courchesne has held various leadership and engineering roles, including Director of Projects at Power-House Fze in the UAE and GT Availability & Reliability Manager at APR Energy. His expertise covers commissioning, operations, and maintenance of gas turbines, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of project management and engineering operations.
Educational Qualifications
Mike Courchesne is a Controls Engineering Technologist, having studied at Mohawk College. He also completed an I&C Apprenticeship at Dofasco, where he achieved Journeyman status. These qualifications have solidified his technical capabilities, enabling him to excel in various high-stakes engineering roles.
Long Tenure at Rolls-Royce
Mike Courchesne spent 18 years working at Rolls-Royce as a Controls Engineering Technologist. This extensive tenure provided him with a solid foundation in controls engineering, offering invaluable experience that he has carried forward into subsequent roles in the gas turbine industry.