Departments >> Mechanical Department >> Mechanical Staff
The following presents a condensed list of the core staff members in the Mechanical Department with a brief description of their responsibilities.
Peter Tiley, P.Eng. - Chairman
B.Eng. (McMaster University) 1970, M.Sc. (Bristol) 1972
- Research Engineer - Vibration & Thermo-Hydraulics
- Hoist design, modification, & commissioning
- Hoisting system analysis and certification
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 1977
C.Y. Thomas Li, P.Eng. (Ontario, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan) - President
B.Eng. (Concordia) 1980, M.Eng. (McMaster University) 1984
Designated Consulting Engineer in Ontario
- Noise and vibration investigation and analysis
- Hoist design, modification, and commissioning
- Vibration testing and finite element analysis
- Gas and steam turbine component design
- Research in machine tool dynamics
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 1991
Julius Butty, P.Eng. - Managing Director
B.Eng. (McMaster University) 1983, M.B.A. (McMaster University) 1991
- Hoist mechanical design, modification, and commisioning
- Steam & gas turbine testing, quality control engineering
- Project scheduling and cost control
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 1988
George Haufek, P.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering Manager
B.Eng.Sc. (University of Western Ontario) 1971
- Hoist mechanical design, upgrades, and commissioning
- Braking systems, control hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Hoist installation, bearing alignment, gear drives
- Investigation of hoisting accidents
- Nuclear fuel and gas turbine design, manufacturing, quality control
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 1995
Sherif Hassan, P.Eng. - Mechanical Engineer
B.Sc. (Cairo) 1979, M.A.Sc. (University of Waterloo) 1998
- Research in Vibration Analysis
- Hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking systems
- Hoist mechanical design, modification, and commissioning
- Vibration testing and analysis
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 1996
Quan Situ, P.Eng. - Mechanical Analyst
B.Eng. (University of Science and Technology) 1994,
M.Sc. (McMaster University) 2003,
Ph.D. (McMaster University) 2008
- Hoisting machine assembly and part design
- Mechanical calculation of load and life
- FE stress calculation, static structural and modal analysis
- Non-linear analysis of failure prediction
- Computer applications of modeling software
- Mechanical system troubleshooting
G.L.Tiley & Associates staff since 2008.
Robert Busic, P.Eng. - Mechanical Engineer
B.Sc. (University of Zagreb) 1997
- 3D Design of Hoist Components
- Stress Analysis & FEA Modelling
- Hoist Evaluation & Application Engineering
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 2010.
Greg Stevens, P.Eng. - Mechanical Engineer
B.Sc, B.A.Sc. (University of Ottawa) 2008
- Guide Alignment Accelerometer Testing
- Brake Engine & Controls Design
- Drum Stress Analysis
- Hoist Service Procedures
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 2008.
Bruno Visentin, C.E.T. - Senior Mechanical Designer
Dipl.T. (Niagara College) 1970
- Design and layout of hoist systems
- Hoist building layout and design
- Planning and costing of mine facilities
- Industrial specialist in heating and mine ventilation
- HVAC and fire protection system design
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 1984
Joe Ordyniec - Senior Mechanical Designer
Dipl.T. (Mohawk College) 1973
- Drafting and layout of hoist systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic braking systems
- Gears and drive systems
- Experienced with Nordberg hoists
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 1991
Jason Boilard - Mechanical EIT
B.Eng., (McMaster University) 2006
- Design and commissioning of mine hositing systems
- Field service engineering for hoist installation, bearing alignment, gear drives
- Hoist braking systems
- Finite Element Analysis
G.L.Tiley & Associates Ltd. staff since 2007.