Allan Morton
About Allan Morton
Allan Morton is a Civil Technical Specialist at Hatch, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in civil engineering, including managing wind and hydro projects across Ontario.
Work at Hatch
Allan Morton has been employed at Hatch as a Civil Technical Specialist since 2012. Over the course of his 12 years with the company, he has contributed to various projects, utilizing his expertise in civil engineering and project management. His role involves overseeing technical aspects of civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
Education and Expertise
Allan Morton studied at Loyalist College, where he earned a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from 1972 to 1975. His educational background provides a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and practices. This expertise has been applied throughout his career, particularly in the construction and supervision of renewable energy projects.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Allan Morton worked at Ontario Power Generation as a Civil Technologist for 25 years, from 1975 to 2000. He then served as a Senior Civil Technologist at Kinectrics for 12 years, from 2000 to 2012. His extensive experience in the energy sector has equipped him with a deep understanding of civil engineering applications in power generation.
Achievements
Allan Morton has acted as the owner's representative in the construction of mini hydro generating stations on small river systems in Ontario. He managed the construction site for the Armow wind project, which involved a joint venture between Samsung and Pattern to build a 91 turbine wind farm. Additionally, he served as the owner's site representative on the South Kent wind project, recognized as Canada's largest wind farm at the time of its construction.
Project Involvement
Throughout his career, Allan Morton has been involved in various significant projects, including the installation of fish diversion systems and fish mortality monitoring hardware at coal-fired generating stations in the United States. He has also contributed to the construction and supervision of wind turbines in remote Northern Ontario communities, demonstrating his commitment to renewable energy initiatives.