Tesla Lithium Refinery Project, Texas, USA 

Tesla is building an in-house lithium refinery, located in the greater Corpus Christi area of Texas. The 1,200+ acre site will be the location of the first industrial deployment of an acid-free lithium refining route. Once complete, the facility will represent an investment of >$1B in Southwest Texas.

ROLE: Supply Chain Management Services for the Owner

OWNER: Tesla 

Port Hope Area Initiative ( PHAI) Nuclear Remediation Program, Ontario, Canada

The Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) represents the Government of Canada’s commitment to the cleanup and safe, local, long-term management of historic low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) in two Southern Ontario municipalities – Port Hope and Clarington. 

The PHAI is based on community-recommended solutions for the cleanup and safe long-term management of approximately 1.7 million cubic meters of Low Level Radioactive Waste. It is currently one of Canada’s largest environmental remediation projects.

ROLE:  Contracts Management Services for the Owner. 

OWNER: Canadian Nuclear Laboratory 

Surmont 2 SAGD Project, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

Project involved the expansion of the Surmont steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) plant to increase its production capacity from the existing 27,000 barrels of bitumen a day to 36,000 barrels of bitumen a day.

ROLE: Prime Contract and Subcontract management services for the Water and Oil Treatment Units Contractor. 

 OWNER: ConocoPhillips

Nova Chemicals – Polyethylene 1 Expansion Project, Red Deer, Canada

This $1 Billion Project involved the Construction of a world-scale polyethylene reactor (R3) to augment existing plant capacity by 40%.

ROLE: Subcontractor management for the R3 Revamp scope Contractor.

OWNER: Nova Chemicals

Husky Energy – Raw Water  Pipeline Riser Site Earthworks, Alberta, Canada

New 60km Raw Water Pipeline installed to provide water to new SAGD facilities. 

ROLE: Owner’s Representative Construction management services provided to ensure the project was completed safely, ontime and under budget.

OWNER: Husky Energy

Husky Energy – Spruce Lake Central “B” Wellpad, Alberta, Canada.

The Spruce Lake Central “B” Wellpad is a growth pad installed to provide to the CPF. This was the first wellpad installed in the area for the project.

ROLE: Owner’s Representative providing full project lifecycle project and construction management.  Activities consisted of monitoring and reporting on budget, schedule, progress and reporting to all stakeholders.

OWNER: Husky Energy

Teck – Water Treatment Facility Elk Valley, British Colombia, Canada

New construction of a Water Treatment Plant to remove selenium from the water providing a clean solution downstream of the Fording River Mine Operations.

ROLE: Construction management team member providing schedule and budget updates as well as supporting contractors with RFi’s and Inspections on behalf of Fluor.

OWNER: Teck

Rail Loading and Onloading Tank Farm , Vaughan, Ontario, Canada 

New construction of a fuel terminal providing Diesel, regular unleaded, premium unleaded and ethanol by way of rail and truck to the greater Toronto area.

ROLE: Construction management team member providing schedule and budget updates as well as supporting contractors with RFI’s and Inspections on behalf of the EPC.

OWNER: Confidential

NWR Refinery Flare Line and Knock Out Drum Installation, Alberta, Canada 

New construction of the NWR Refinery including the flare line, flare stack and knock out drum installation. The vessel weighed in at a phenomenal 1.1 million pounds and the lift was completed without injury or incident.

The rehabilitation work included excavation and disposal of existing pavement, and replacement of existing catch basins.

ROLE: Contract management services

OWNER: NWR Refinery

Encana

Policy Development: Research and analysis of the European regulatory environment for oil and gas exploration, advising decision-makers on the associated risks and benefits.

GEM Services Incorporated

Technology Development: Overseeing the development of RFID asset tracking technology, collaborating with software developers to ensure deliverables were met. Secured over $1 million in grants to support this project, which catalyzed the formation of Veerum 3D Digital Twin Technology, a groundbreaking technology company in Calgary.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Programs: Designed an HSE program for an oil field services company, bringing them from a high-risk situation to regulatory compliance. Earned the company the highest score (95%) in its history for Certificate of Recognition for the HSE program.

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation

Sustainable Business Development: Services related to sustainable business development and reconciliation. Led efforts to ensure that the Nation’s business activities align with Traditional Ecological Knowledge and land use practices, while simultaneously addressing the environmental impacts of resource development.

Indigenous Representation - Catholic Church

Rod Alexis was integral in facilitating a significant connection between the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and the Catholic Church. Rod met with Pope Francis on multiple occasions, including during a pivotal trip to Rome where he helped invite the Pope to visit Lac Ste. Anne, a sacred site for the Nakota Sioux, known for its healing waters. The Pope’s eventual visit to Lac Ste. Anne marked a profound moment in Indigenous-Catholic relations. Alexis was also honored to translate the Lord’s Prayer into the Nakota language, a version now commemorated on a plaque in Jerusalem at the Pater Noster church, a site where Christians believe Jesus taught his disciples to pray. This plaque ensures that the Nakota language and prayers are symbolically part of global Christian heritage.

Indigenous Reconciliation - Alexis Nakota Sioux Community

Rod Alexis, who is a former Chief and respected elder of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, is widely recognized for his leadership in advancing reconciliation and sustainability for his community members. His long-standing commitment to healing and collaboration between Indigenous communities and external entities, including governments, corporations has cemented his status as a key figure in reconciliation efforts.

His advocacy for technological equity saw him successfully negotiate high-speed internet access for Northern Indigenous communities, bridging digital divides and creating pathways for education, business, and connectivity​.