Who We Are
Beta-Tech Inc. is an engineering firm with Calgarian roots, and global reach. We began our business serving the Oil and Gas sector in 1989, and have since expanded our capabilities to other industries such as Power Generation, Industrial & Commercial, and Food & Beverage. Our team includes experts in controls system engineering, instrumentation, measurement, analyzer systems, pipeline leak detection, and low/medium/high voltage electrical system design. With over 500 years of combined industry experience, our solutions deliver outstanding results.
We are passionate about our corporate, project management, and engineering processes and systems to deliver leading engineered solutions.
The Beta-Tech Commitment
Integrity
We measure ourselves against the highest standards of integrity and responsibility. We work with our clients in a partnership based around trust.
Efficiency
We never lose our sense of urgency. We are successful when you are – this is a key driver in everything we do.
Quality
We take pride in providing our clients with quality products and solutions. It is our goal to set up our partners and clients for long term success.
Innovation
We have the curiosity and tenacity to challenge the status quo to be innovative in our solutions, and create the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Mike Gaccioli, P.E., PMP – Chief Executive Officer
Mike’s primary focus at Beta-Tech is process development, particularly in project execution. He has been with the company since 2011, initially leading the Project Management team before becoming a partner in 2013 and assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer. In late 2022, Mike was appointed Chief Executive Officer.
With over three decades of experience in engineering and project management, Mike has extensive knowledge in process development. He began his career with the Canadian Armed Forces in 1988, where he worked on aircraft instrument and electrical systems before retiring. He then worked as a consulting engineer in microelectronics and material handling in the USA for ten years before moving to Calgary in 2005. Since then, Mike has worked on various energy projects, including large oil-sands upgraders, SAGD facilities, control system migrations, and Middle Eastern pipelines.
Mike holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and is a registered US Professional Engineer (P.E. Vermont). He is also a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI). At Beta-Tech, he continues to support the cultivation of the company’s talented and high-performing team through process refinement and excellence in project execution.
Peter Schenk, P.Eng – President
As the founder, and President of Beta-Tech Inc., Peter leads a dedicated and talented team of engineers and senior leadership by providing thoughtful corporate direction, strategic planning, and stewardship.
Peter has over 35 years of experience in the engineering and design industry across the Electrical, Control Systems, and Instrumentation sectors. He began his career in Calgary in 1979 and his various roles have taken him to projects and assignments throughout North and South America, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Earning his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Lakehead University, a diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology from SAIT, and a red seal Journeyman Electrician certificate from SAIT, Peter is a registered P.Eng. in Alberta (APEGA), British Columbia (EGBC), Saskatchewan (APEGS), and Manitoba (APEGM).
Jason Boulet, P.Eng – Chief Operating Officer
Jason is an electrical Engineer with over 25 years of experience. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Manitoba as well as a M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. He has worked in small to medium sized automation consulting firms since he moved to Calgary at the start of his professional career in 1997. He started his career creating electrical design for pipeline facilities and continued expanding his knowledge to HMI and SCADA programing. He continued in his career with HMI and RTU programming for electric utilities and even performed electrical design for utilities. Following those various experiences and with a curiosity for more, Jason started into hardware design for DCS systems, soon becoming the Group Manager. In 2013 Jason joined the Beta-Tech Inc. team and has continued to develop and maintain Beta-Tech’s engineering process while supporting large and small projects. In 2022, with his energy for quality and integrity and vast experience he is now championing continuous improvement and facilitating operations as our Chief Operating Officer.
Warren Schurman – Chief Financial Officer
Warren is a co-founder, Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer at Beta-Tech Inc.
With over 35 years of industry experience in Control Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical Design and Construction, Warren leads the Automation department through effective project management and technical leadership. His practical experience includes 12 years in oil and gas production and 23 years in engineering design and construction. Warren also leads the Accounting departments, directing corporate finances.
Warren holds a diploma in Industrial Instrumentation Technology from NAIT and red seal Journeyman certificates in the Instrumentation and Electrical trades.
Tim Burr – Director of Human Resources
Tim joined the Beta-Tech Inc. (BTI) Team in 2011. As the Director of Human Resources, Tim works closely with the management team to source and hire quality people that align with our goals as a corporation. In addition to his HR duties, Tim is a Senior Project Manager, manager of the BTI Design/Drafting department, and supervisor of site construction, inspection, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Tim’s experience in the oil and gas sector began in 1982 in southern Saskatchewan as an EI&C contractor. From 1982 to 2001 he held many positions as a construction and maintenance contractor in Saskatchewan and Alberta. In 2001 Tim moved to Calgary as a design consultant working with a local engineering firm for 10 years prior to joining the BTI team.
Tim’s project experience has been in the Western Canada Oil and Gas sector, Alberta Carbon Capture and Pipeline, Egypt Heavy Oil, Albania Oil, Canola rail loading, crushing and processing.
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