Shaun Turner P.Eng
About Shaun Turner P.Eng
Shaun Turner is the Executive Vice President for the Americas at Proudfoot, specializing in industrial operations. He has over 35 years of experience in engineering and project management across various sectors, including logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing.
Work at Proudfoot
Shaun Turner serves as the Executive Vice President for the Americas Industrial division at Proudfoot, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on extending Proudfoot's practice footprint into Western Canada and the Northwest Pacific Coast of the Americas. He works directly with the C-Suite to implement transformational change within the organization. His approach involves a 'humanize, optimize, and digitize' process aimed at delivering measurable results in operations.
Education and Expertise
Shaun Turner holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in Machine Design with distinction. He has additional qualifications from the University of the Witwatersrand in Mechanical Engineering and the University of South Africa, where he achieved a Bachelor of Commerce. He is a certified Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and has completed training in welding supervision. Currently, he is studying Business Development and retention at Ivey Business School at Western University.
Background
Shaun Turner has over 35 years of experience in design, engineering, processing, and manufacturing across various sectors, including mining, construction machinery, and marine engineering. His career includes significant roles at Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ballard Power Systems, and Siemens, among others. He has worked in multiple countries, including South Korea, Canada, and South Africa, and has held positions ranging from Senior Project Manager to Operations Manager.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Shaun Turner has held various positions that contributed to his extensive expertise. He worked as a Senior Project Manager at Hyundai Heavy Industries and AMEC, and as an Engineering Contractor at Ballard Power Systems. His experience also includes roles at Joy Global Inc. as a Senior Mechanical Product Engineer and at NET1 UEPS Technologies as Manager of International Business Development. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industrial sector.
Achievements
Shaun Turner has successfully completed projects in logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing, demonstrating his capability in driving operational improvements. His involvement in implementing transformational change at Proudfoot has led to measurable results in operations. He has also contributed to the design and layout of industrial factories as part of his academic projects during his Master's program.