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Ryan Lean, the Building Commissioning Association president, has been interviewed by Thomas Stuenkel on February 21, 2021.
00:00​ Introduction
00:32​ How did you come to commissioning?
04:25​ What does the BCxA understand under the term "commissioning"?
09:59​ Is it about buildings only? What are "systems"?
13:08​ Why is it much more than building commissioning?
14:47​ Why does the BCxA exist?
22:51​ What kind of support does the BCxA give to its members?
28:46​ Why should I join the Building Commissioning Association?
31:18​ Building envelope commissioning
35:46​ What are the certifications by the BCxA?
40:21​ How can I join the Building Commissioning Association?
45:07​ Closing words
More about the Building Commission Association (BCxA):
https://www.bcxa.org
Contact Ryan Lean:
leanr@jbb.com
Watch our interview on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/BZf7L4GySDU
Commissioning Podcast Homepage:
https://CommissioningPodcast.com
FREE Commissioning Training:
https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free
Talk soon,
Thomas Stuenkel

Interview with Alex Howard - Technical Director Engineurs
Alex Howard is a chemical engineer and a fellow of The Institute of Chemical Engineers. In his career, Alex has been a site commissioning manager for multibillion-dollar projects as well as a regional commissioning and start-up manager for a 42-billion-dollar industrial gasses company. Alex is now the technical director of ‘Engineurs’, who specialize in supporting their clients from cradle to grave on new and existing assets.
In this commissioning podcast episode Alex speaks about these topics:
What is the difference between operations compared to commissioning?
What is the system of 'soft landings'?
What is the ROSS concept?
How can these concepts help plant operators and plant owners to have a successful commissioning, start-up and operation of their plants?
Alex Howard's LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-howard-ficheme-85307135/
More about the company Engineurs:
http://www.engineurs.com
Find out more about the completions management system PULSE here:
https://www.pulse-cms.com
Talk soon,
Thomas Stuenkel
PS: You can enroll into the FREE Online Commissioning Training here:
https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free
 

Interview with Richard Freeman - Commercial Director Engineurs
Richard Freeman is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. His career spans a total of 30 years in industry of which 5 years in design, 13 years in operations and 12 years in commissioning management.
Richard is now Commercial Director of a start-up company named Engineurs providing engineering services that include flawless startup and operational excellence.
It is unfortunate to say but there are far too many lessons that we can learn from past incidents. There are many valuable publications available such as those from the engineering institutes especially the IChemE.
As we discussed in our last podcast, commissioning needs to be step by step and rigorous. Completion management systems instill the correct culture in the team when set up by those who are mature in the field.
The more rigorous you are in following the steps the less likely the catastrophic event but do not become complacent.
Engineurs have a wealth of experience in this field and we use our Completions Management System named Pulse to ensure all the checks have been completed and those categorized as critical approved by subject matter experts before the introduction of process safety risk.
Know the inherent risks of the process that you are involved with, keep up your guard, be prepared for the unexpected and above all keep your finger on the Pulse!
Richard Freeman's LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-freeman-4650b14b/
More about the company Engineurs:
http://www.engineurs.com
Find out more about the completions management system PULSE here:
https://www.pulse-cms.com
Talk soon,
Thomas Stuenkel
PS: You can enroll into the FREE Online Commissioning Training here:
https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free
 

Alan Mills is a subject matter expert in Systems Completion, operating as an auditor, advisor and trainer.
Thomas Stuenkel is a subject matter expert in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning & Start-Up.
In this podcast episode Alan & Thomas announce the collaboration in regards to Alan's "MasterClass Online Training" in Completions.
Find out more in this podcast episode what this completions training is about, what are the benefits for you and how to enroll in this online training.
Registration for MasterClass Online Training in Completions:
http://falconglobal.net/services/training/registration-for-online-training/
Alan Mills on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-mills-752b9b173/
Contact Alan Mills:
http://falconglobal.net/contact-us/email-us/
Enjoy the podcast episode!
Talk soon,
Thomas Stuenkel
PS: Join Thomas' FREE Online Commissioning Training here:
https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free
 

Richard Freeman is a Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. His career spans a total of 30 years in industry of which 5 years in design, 13 years in operations and 12 years in commissioning management.
Richard is now Commercial Director of a start-up company named Engineurs providing engineering services that include flawless startup and operational excellence.
More about the company Engineurs:
http://www.engineurs.com
Find out more about the completions management system PULSE here:
https://www.pulse-cms.com
Talk soon,
Thomas Stuenkel
PS: You can enroll into the FREE Online Commissioning Training here:
https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free
 

Tom Hind was introduced to electrical work right out of highschool by a friend’s father. He saw it as a rewarding way to make good money while learning a trade & traveling.
Tom worked hard & moved up through the field by studying & learning everything possible and taking advantage of opportunities to work closely with engineers and consultants.
At 25 years old he moved 1,000 miles away to Texas following rumors of a booming oil industry which ultimately led into commissioning oil pipelines and facilities.
Tom Hind is a Licensed Master Electrician, a Licensed Commercial Electrical Inspector by The International Code Council and a Certified Petroleum/Gas Pipeline Inspector by American Petroleum Institute.
Check out here how THI Energy Consultants, LLC can help you in your projects:
http://www.thi-ec.com
Until the next podcast episode!
Talk soon,
Thomas Stuenkel
PS: You can enroll into the FREE Online Commissioning Training here:
https://www.CommissioningCoach.com/free