New Electrical Engineer - Dave Hines
A Native of Cape Breton, Dave graduated as an electrical technologist in 2004 and then, as an electrical engineer in 2006. He then spent 3 years as an electrical engineer designing and manufacturing oilfield equipment in Calgary before working on Shell's Albian sands expansion in Fort McMurray.
Training - Event Data Recorders
3 SAMAC staff attended a recent week-long course to become certified in vehicle airbag control modules and PCM's (power control modules). Tyler was certified, and Steve MacInnis & Vladimir Panlilio were re-certified, by the Collision Safety Institute. SAMAC now has 5 personnel trained and certified to properly download and analyze the data recorders found in many vehicles.
Gilles Amirault - Trial Experience
Gilles was qualified for the first time as an expert in accident reconstruction during a recent trial in Fort Macleod. The analysis concerned a night time collision between a car and 2 pedestrians, and involved both a night visibility investigation and detailed pedestrian collision issues. For further information contact Gilles at gilles.amirault@samaceng.com.