Steven Brain
About Steven Brain
Steven Brain is a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector at the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) in Sarnia, Ontario, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in welding technology and inspection, having previously held positions at Liburdi Automation Inc., CF Industries, MAC-WELD MACHINING LTD., and General Dynamics Canada.
Current Role at Technical Standards & Safety Authority
Steven Brain has been employed at the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) as a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for promoting public safety through the periodic and in-service inspection and certification of boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure piping. His work is based in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, where he conducts both conventional and nuclear shop inspections for the manufacturing of these critical components.
Previous Experience in Welding Technology
Before joining TSSA, Steven Brain worked as a Welding Technologist at MAC-WELD MACHINING LTD. from 2012 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a position at Liburdi Automation Inc. as a Welding Technologist from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he served as a Weld Processing technician at General Dynamics Canada for one year from 2011 to 2012. His roles in these organizations contributed to his expertise in welding and pressure vessel technology.
Education and Technical Training
Steven Brain studied at Conestoga College, where he achieved a diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a focus on Welding and Robotics from 2006 to 2009. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to his career in welding technology and inspection.
Early Career and Summer Positions
Steven Brain began his career with summer positions at CF Industries, first in 2007 and then again in 2008, each lasting three months in Courtright, Ontario. These early experiences allowed him to gain practical insights into the industry and contributed to his professional development in the field of engineering and technology.