Joel has 15 years of international experience developing, leading and managing comprehensive projects of all levels in the mining, utility, wastewater and heavy industrial sectors. His versatility and strong attention to detail in handling a large variety of design, engineering, and systems challenges has led to numerous project successes. Prior to founding Giffen Consulting in 2017, he worked as a Design Lead at NORAM Engineering and at Hatch, where he had the opportunity to work around the globe and forge some of his most valued relationships with clients. Valuing these relationships, Joel has grown Giffen into a boutique consultancy that continues to provide tailored solutions for its clients.

Andrew leads Giffen’s Project Delivery (Operations) department where he ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet client and stakeholder expectations. He leads proposal and cost estimate development, facilities software rollouts, and works to develop Giffen’s policies, standards, and procedures. He has a background in civil and structural engineering and has become more of a generalist with over 15 years of diverse experience in mining, oil and gas, municipal, land development, and water management related fields. Andrew has experience in managing cost, quality, stakeholder expectations, risks, resources, scheduling and contracts on small to large-scale multidisciplinary engineering projects

Andrew is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed to practice in Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland & Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

Kim brings over 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, business and operations management and NI 43-101 report technical editing. Kim is a results driven individual whose work ethic, commitment to her team, and strong sense of loyalty allows her to implement strategy, promote the business and ensure the company is communicating the right messaging to attract prospective customers and retain existing ones.

Tania is an engineering drafting technologist with over 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. She brings a unique perspective of engineering knowledge and collaborative project experience to manage and support daily operations. Tania manages all operations and administration responsibilities on a daily basis for Giffen. She specializes in bookkeeping and accounting, reporting, and maintaining a positive and open-minded work environment.

Yvonne has over 18 years of progressive business development leadership and management experience gained primarily through engineering and construction service providers for the natural resources and infrastructure sector. Her experience includes development of compelling proposals and commercial offerings related to engineering and construction management services, engagement of external and internal stakeholders, C-suite reporting and senior management reporting including commercial analytics, and team leadership. More recently, Yvonne’s work has drawn her into continuous improvement of business processes.

Josh is a results-driven leader with a strong foundation in consultative selling, operations management, and strategic growth. In his role as Director of Operations at a global mining OEM, he oversaw two North American manufacturing facilities, four unique brands, and managed 25+ direct and indirect reports, including the North American sales team. Over his tenure, Josh was integral to driving significant revenue growth and expanding key accounts.

Josh holds a Bachelor of Finance, and has completed his CFA Level I and II exams. Leveraging his high-level athletics background as a NCAA Division I golfer, Josh brings a competitive, disciplined, and growth-oriented mindset to every opportunity.

Matthew has ~20 years of experience in Mining, Mineral Processing, Oil & Gas industries with a background in piping, mechanical and layout. He brings his extensive knowledge base, experience and enthusiasm to every project he is part of. Matthew has a strong leadership and project management skill set, that pairs well with his technical expertise in basic and detailed engineering. As a manager, his great communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and open-minded yet analytical approach to problem solving makes him an asset to the Giffen management team.

Fabricio holds a civil engineering degree, with over 13 years of experience in multidiscipline engineering projects from concept design to detailing. Fabricio specializes in 3D structural design, with an emphasis on integrated design and detailing of steel structures. Fabricio’s experience includes design team leading, 3D laser scanning, drone scanning, satellite data-based terrain modeling, 3D structural design and detailing, multidiscipline project coordination, staff training & 3D design integration with mechanical design, vendors, and contractors.

With a strong attention to details and strong knowledge of the engineering codes, Fabricio has successfully contributed to a wide range of projects across North America, specifically within the heavy industrial, mining and energy sectors. Ensuring project performance, standards and engineering code requirements are met.

Greg has over 40 years of international experience as a senior structural engineer focusing on design and construction support in mining, forestry, power, nuclear and petrochemical projects. His expertise lies in structural analysis and design of heavy industrial superstructures, material handling systems, equipment supports, vessels, pipe racks, foundations, piles and retaining walls. He is well-versed in seismic and dynamic applications. Greg is highly proficient in cold region engineering, having worked throughout Canada and the USA.

Harold is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in consulting and process plant design across the mining, metals, cement, and power industries. He excels at building strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborating across disciplines to solve complex engineering challenges. With a multidisciplinary background and bilingual proficiency in French, he communicates effectively with diverse teams to drive project success. Harold holds a master’s degree in mechanical design and analysis and has expertise in computer-aided engineering. He particularly enjoys projects where extensive research and brainstorming are involved.

Harold is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed to practice in Ontario.

Reece is an engineering design professional with 9 years of experience in the mechanical, industrial and utility industries. He is efficient in handling multiple projects simultaneously while producing high-quality technical drawings and 3D models using industry standard software such as AutoCAD 2D & 3D. Reece leads our utility drafting department.

Celeste is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Throughout her degree, she has honed her skills in CAD/CAM software and digital design programs, tapping into her creative side using AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Celeste completed two engineering internships: an eight-month contract in the field with Rio Tinto at a smelting and casting facility and a four-month contract with Hatch, UK, developing her corporate skills in a variety of sectors, including metals & mining, oil & gas, and environmental. During her internships, Celeste was given the opportunity to showcase her ability to effectively work individually and as part of a team. Celeste is a registered Engineer in Training with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).

James is a piping designer and mechanical layout specialist with over 15 years of experience in the mining and metals, oil and gas, pulp and paper, petrochemical, and water treatment sectors. He has successfully delivered integrated engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction solutions to clients globally. James’ local and international experience is highlighted by his extensive work executing projects safely, on budget and on schedule.

Behzad is a senior civil & structural engineer with over 30 years of industry experience. Throughout his career, he has worked in a variety of project and functional management roles across a multitude of sectors, including mining, oil and gas, wastewater, municipal and chemicals. Behzad has extensive experience leading muti-discipline teams, design-build project teams and technical study teams. He is well-versed on a global scale, working on projects in Canada, Peru, USA, South America and Africa in both field and office-based settings.

Behzad is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia, Ontario, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Newfoundland & Labrador.

Surena is an experienced Building Technologist with over 5 years in structural drafting, precast concrete design, and construction documentation. He has a strong background in material optimization, quality control, and compliance monitoring for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Surena is skilled in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Allplan, and engineering documentation. His proven ability to collaborate with engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams to enhance prefabrication processes is an asset to the Giffen team.

Surena is fluent in four languages (French, German, Persian, and English), which allows him to facilitate clear communication in diverse and international team environments.

Marlonito has more than 30 years of multi-discipline drafting and design work on structural, mining, electrical power, municipal and civil projects in Canada and Asia. Marlonito’s extensive technical expertise is an asset to the GCL Design Team, with a deep skillset in the use of Inroads, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SmartPlant 3D and Smart Sketch. Marlonito has been an ASTTBC member since 2006 as a Civil Technologist. He is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Francis is a senior piping designer with over 30 years of experience specializing in piping and design in the mining, oil and gas industries. He has led the design of various scaled projects from conceptual to detailed engineering. Francis has extensive experience using MicroStation and PDS Systems, 3D AutoPLANT XM, ProCAD 3DSMART, AutoCAD 3D, PLant3D and CADWorx piping software.

Reubien is a mechanical engineering technologist with over 11 years of experience leading and designing comprehensive projects in the mining and mineral resource industry. He has worked in coordinating and designer roles in a variety of multidisciplined projects all throughout North America. As lead designer, Reubien demonstrates strong leadership, organization, and communication, as well as detailed design and productions of 3D models, arrangements, and drawings. Reubien’s technical experience focuses on MicroStation, PSDS, OpenPlant, Plant3D and AutoCAD software.

Crystal has more than 15 years of experiences in planning and managing schedule, budget, cost, and reporting functions for infrastructure projects across industries such as energy sectors, transportation, public health care, and software integration and implementation. She develops forecasting tools, integrates project controls processes, and supports effective decision-making for capital investments. Crystal has experiences to enterprise asset management practices, EPC project planning and execution, and operational readiness planning. She is driven to deliver projects, managed risks mitigation, and met performance targets.

Kevin has over 19 years of experience leading, designing and drafting projects in the mining and heavy industrial industries. He has led large scale projects, where his skills in communication, documentation, team selection, organization and scheduling requirements ensure success. He is an expert in the design of flowsheets and P&IDs, mechanical and piping 3D modelling, development of mechanical details, and general arrangements production and has a strong Project Automation Technology background for 3D software administration. Kevin has been exposed to a multitude of global in a variety of studies, from desktop studies all the way through to feasibility study NI 43-101 technical reports.

Sami is a Professional Engineer with 5 years of experience designing and implementing electrical and instrumentation deliverables while ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards in the nuclear and mining industries. He has presented designs to stakeholders in technical and constructability review meetings and conducted field reviews to verify code compliance. With strong communication skills and a commitment to quality, Sami thrives in both collaborative and independent work environments, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.

Sami is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed to practice in Ontario and Saskatchewan. He holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University.

Chirag is an experienced engineering and business professional with a strong track record in project management, corporate strategy, and team leadership in the mineral processing industry. He has led major capital projects across North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, delivering practical, value-driven solutions. Known for his structured approach and creative mindset, Chirag excels at solving complex problems and aligning technical outcomes with business goals.

Fluent in five languages, Chirag thrives in multicultural environments and builds strong, results-oriented teams. He holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University and an MBA from Manchester Business School.

Lisa brings 35+ years of experience in design, supervision and coordination for the production of layout, general arrangement and detail drawings. Her extensive experience has primarily focused on green and brown field mineral processing plants, from conceptual design through to construction assistance. Lisa is skilled in the preparation, review and handling of project specifications. Throughout her career, Lisa has been responsible for multi-discipline design coordination of projects across multiple offices. Most notably, Lisa created and managed the development and implementation of CADD standards, including the production of a standards manual and of the global 3D mechanical equipment and layout libraries.

Thomas is a mechanical and process piping designer with over 20 years of experience with AutoCAD and Navisworks programs, creating bill of materials P&IDs, plant layouts, piping layouts, and 3D models. He has experience working in small to large scale projects with a wide range of processes. Thomas is extremely accurate and professional, with excellent communication skills that he uses to build positive relationships with clients to ensure all requests are met and executed for optimal project results. His extensive experience in design keeps priority on creating and maintaining templates, standard options procedures, CAD standards and specifications.

Wilhelm is a Process Engineer with over 10 years’ of experience in business and data analysis, value engineering, costing, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management. He possesses strong analytical and technical skills and has extensive knowledge of business and project management. Wilhelm’s ability to effectively communicate technical ideas and concepts to a diverse audience and align his analysis with business and project objectives is beneficial when building relationships with clients. He is experienced in managing capital projects and providing project consultation on mine sites.

Wilhelm is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed to practice in British Columbia.

Luis is a Mechanical Engineer originating from Colombia. He recently moved his career to Canada and graduated with distinction from Conestoga College as an Applied Energy Manager in spring 2023. Luis has over 3 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering. He has worked in both the research and fabrication sectors to improve production processes and monitor performance. He has a successful track record of collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Luis works effectively as a part of a team and is self-motivated to work on his own.

Kishi has over 20 years of experience in project services, including procurement, contract management, risk management, asset management, project controls and document control. She has successfully led project services from underground projects to final mine processing. Kishi also supports operations by setting up procurement and asset management processes. Kishi’s expertise is setting up projects for success. She sets up and executes procurement processes, cost management, change management, scheduling, scope management, risk management and progress management.

Jade is a mechanical engineer with over ten years of experience in the design, construction, commissioning, maintenance and upgrading of mechanical piping and equipment systems. She has experience in mining, metallurgical plant and infrastructure projects in both field- and office-based settings. Jade is adept at utilizing project management principles to deliver engineering projects while maintaining budget, schedule and quality requirements.

Jade is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed to practice in Alberta and British Columbia.