At TDE, we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. With decades of experience in business and many dedicated long-term team members, we understand that our success over the years is thanks to our talented staff.
Meet the people who will turn your ideas into reality.
CEO
As the CEO and Founder of TDE, James has been with TDE since the beginning.
He has proven international experience and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Camgill Development Co.
He believes TDE’s strong Engineering Team with years of experience are TDE’s key to success in Oil and Gas technology and construction.
PRESIDENT
MANAGING DIRECTOR, MEA REGION
Rizwan has more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Prior to joining TDE, Rizwan worked for more than a decade with another industry competitor and successfully served in leadership roles overseeing a large portfolio of sales targets and project execution teams for the Middle East and Africa markets.
Prior to that, Rizwan held executive business development, applications and engineering management positions in Singapore, Vietnam and Pakistan.He holds an MBA degree with a specialization in Natural Resources & Energy from the University of Alberta, Canada.
He also has two undergraduate degrees with majors in engineering and education.
He has extensively researched emissions and climate control related issues and has several research papers published with the University of Alberta’s Centre for Business Research.
VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SERVICES
VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SERVICES
As the Vice President of Corporate Services she is responsible for leading and facilitating organizational change including business process changes, system implementations, and organizational culture change.
She is responsible for leading the continuous improvement of the integrated Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001 and overseeing other corporate services.
Amber’s past roles include Director of Corporate Services, Manager of Applications and Projects for an industry competitor and Process Engineer for various domestic and international projects.</p<
VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
As the Vice President of Business Development, Nick coordinates a multi-disciplined technical team of industry-leading engineers and provides clients and partners with timely and continual access to TDE’s technical resources to develop well-considered and complete solutions for project challenges across all scales and any geographical region.
Nick has held various positions at TDE, including Director of Sales and Applications, Applications Engineer, and Process Engineer. Throughout his tenure, he has observed that TDE's personnel and team-first attitude stand out as unparalleled in the industry. Nick believes that TDE’s personnel and team-first attitude are second to none in the industry.
He credits TDE’s success to its drive to develop solutions that are good for the project rather than the good of an individual stakeholder.
This allows TDE to focus on the bigger picture which when missed has the potential to cause friction in later stages of any project.
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
As the Vice President of Operations, Brenden is responsible for overseeing Safety, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Project Planning and the Heat Exchanger’s business unit. He works closely with many of TDE’s divisions to ensure project success through proactive problem solving and collaboration.
Brenden’s previous roles at TDE include General Manager of Operations, he was the Production Manager for 4 years, where he displayed excellent leadership and a strong commitment to achieving results. Before joining TDE, Brenden was the Projects Program Manager at a large manufacturing facility.
There, he was responsible for a team of projects, Fabrication, Construction Managers, and supported staff executing multiple projects. Brenden also has trade experience as a Steamfitter, Gasfitter, and Pipefitter.
Brenden believes TDE is focused on diversity and providing practical solutions for clients that bring our continued success.
DIRECTOR, MAJOR PROJECTS
DIRECTOR, MAJOR PROJECTS
Nima Niknafs serves as the Director of Major Projects at TDE, where his client-focused approach and extensive technical expertise ensures the seamless execution of each endeavor, consistently surpassing client expectations. Since joining TDE in June 2021, Nima has demonstrated his prowess in project management, drawing from a diverse background that includes roles such as Manager of Projects, Project Engineer, Research Fellow, and Process Engineer.
At TDE, Nima is celebrated for his strategic problem-solving skills and his adeptness at leveraging the team’s collective technical knowledge to deliver unparalleled services to clients. His extensive technical abilities include advanced process knowledge and a thorough understanding of industry regulations. His expertise in developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges ensures that TDE's intricate projects run smoothly. Nima thrives on welcoming new challenges and tackling complex projects, viewing them as opportunities to further demonstrate his expertise and push the boundaries of innovation.
Nima Niknafs exemplifies TDE's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, bringing unparalleled expertise to every project he undertakes.
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING
Stephen Ward is TDE’s Director of Engineering, leading a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled engineers and technologists. Stephen and his team oversee every phase of the design process to ensure accurate and optimized solutions are delivered to our clients while meeting unique challenges.
With a diverse background in project management and leadership, Stephen has served as Project Director and Project Manager for varied projects including compression, SAGD, gas and liquids processing, bio-diesel, and sulfur recovery projects. This extensive experience ensures that TDE's projects are built on a foundation of impressive expertise. He has also held the position of General Manager at several large fabrication companies, further showcasing his leadership capabilities.
Throughout his tenure at TDE, Stephen has consistently demonstrated his ability to deliver high-quality project outcomes. He fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation within his team, driving continuous improvements at all levels.
ENGINEERING MANAGER
Sameh is the Process Engineering Manager at TDE since 2012.
He leads a group of in-house Process Engineers, Technicians and support staff in the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of process equipment design requirements for process plants and equipment.
He has over 17 years of experience in the design, fabrication, commissioning, start-up, operation and troubleshooting of oil and gas facilities.
Sameh started his career as Operation Engineer in one of the largest gas plants in Egypt.
Then he led the process Engineering and Start-up of numerous gas plants around the world.
Previously, Sameh was a senior process Engineer and managed the Process Engineering department for a Canadian industry competitor.
STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Chris is TDE’s Proposals Manager for all International Opportunities, Tenders and Projects.
Prior to this, Chris spent his first 10 years with TDE as a Project Manager, Managing Mid to Large Scale Domestic and International Projects.
Chris believes that it is TDE’s process engineering technology and modularization expertise to provide flexible solutions for clients has made TDE one of the world’s leading suppliers of process plants and equipment for the oil and gas industry.
CORPORATE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
Prior to Joining TDE, Brandon worked as the Health and Safety Manager and a Health and Safety Coordinator for other organizations.
He is currently TDE’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee Chair and believes TDE’s “Yes we can” atmosphere and solution-oriented approach is TDE’s key to continuous success.
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Darrel has been a Quality Manager in the Oil and Gas Industry for 15 years.
Previously he was a Pressure Welder by trade before becoming certified as a 4th Class Power Engineer.
He has written and passed the CSA W178.2 Level 3 exam and has retained that ever since.
Darrel believes that what sets TDE apart is their Process Engineering as it allows TDE to be a one-stop-shop for all end-users
MANAGER OF CONSTRUCTION
Tom has experience running the TDE fabrication facility as the Production Manager from 1995 – 2006.
He parted ways with TDE in 2006 as a Senior Construction Manager and held that role until rejoining TDE in July 2018 as the Manager of Construction.
Tom currently leads TDE’s construction team of over 60 personnel consisting of industry best tradespeople, QC personnel, and construction managers.
Tom and his team specialize in providing construction focussed incite and know how during the design phase of projects as well as executing and self-performing civil, mechanical, and electrical construction services.
Tom believes that TDE’s success is derived from focusing on its greatest asset; Its people.
PROJECT DIRECTOR
As a Project Director, Konstantin is involved in Business Development and Project Management for the opportunities and projects in CIS Countries (FSU Countries).
He also oversees the operations of TDE’s branch in Turkmenistan.
He has been with TDE for more than 15 years and worked as Project Coordinator and Project Manager of International Projects.
Konstantin is a Mechanical Engineer and started his career as a Marine Engineer before entering the Oil & Gas Industry.
Konstantin believes that it is TDE’s investment in professional development, Management’s ability to make quick decisions, and TDE’s continuous recognition of talent and effort that has been the key to TDE’s long term success.
