Corporate Overview
Langtree Controls Limited is an innovative provider of instrumentation, electrical and controls engineering solutions for clients across North America and beyond. Since 1992, we have been combining our in-depth knowledge of modern technology with sound engineering practices to effectively respond to the needs of clients in the petrochemical, food and beverage, municipal and manufacturing industries.
Langtree Controls Limited is a team of talented and motivated individuals who focus on customer satisfaction. We provide mentors, leading edge training and a healthy work environment in order to retain our employees and their enthusiasm.
Langtree holds a certificate of Authorization from the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario and is a practicing member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the Instrument Society of America.
Key Individuals
Langtree Controls is comprised of a dedicated group of individuals that deliver professionalism and technical expertise.
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Zoran Pisic, B.Sc. EE.
Zoran was born in Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina and received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Military Technical Academy (VTA – Yugoslavia ) in 1992. From 1992 to 1998, he gained valuable engineering experience. He published technical papers and presented them at two different technical conferences. In 1998, he immigrated to Canada finding his home in Sarnia, ON . He gained his first Canadian engineering experience with Tecsar Inc. in Sarnia. He joined Langtree Controls Ltd. in 1998. Since then, Zoran has worked on many different projects from the Food and Beverage to Petrochemical /Refinery industries.
Zoran has been a valued member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers since 1995.
Zoran Pisic, B.Sc. EE.
Principal
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Alpesh Patel, P.Eng.
Alpesh was born in India and received a Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation & Control) from Gujarat University in 1989 and then an MBA (Finance) from South Gujarat University. He started his career as an Instrument Engineer with Reliance Industries in India where he was employed for six years. From 1995 to 2000, he worked for Sabic, Saudi Arabia as a Control System Engineer and then as a Process Control Supervisor. In 2000, he immigrated to Canada and joined Langtree Controls. Since then he has worked his way up to become a Principal Parter at Langtree. Alpesh has over 20 years of experience working on many different projects in the Petrochemical, Refinery and Oil / Gas sectors.
Alpesh is a registered professional engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario and an active member of the Sarnia section of the ISA.
Alpesh Patel, P.Eng.
Principal Controls Engineer
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Craig Allen, P. Eng.
Craig has over 30 years of Control and Automation experience in the chemical, petrochemical and steel sectors. He started his career as an automation engineer for Dofasco. He then moved back to the Sarnia area and worked 8 years for CIL/ICI in their Ammonia Production Facility in the role as Process Control Engineer and then Process Control Engineering Supervisor. Craig joined Langtree in 1996 and became a partner in 1998. Craig has led many different Process Control/Automation projects in the Petrochemical Industry.
Craig received a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from McMaster University in 1985. He is a registered professional engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
Craig Allen, P. Eng.
Principal Controls Engineer
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David A. Woodill, P.Eng. P.E.
Dave was born in Oshawa, ON and received a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from Ryerson Polytechnical University in 1993. The majority of his career has been with Langtree Controls Ltd. starting as a Jr. Engineer in 1994 and working up to be a Jr. Partner. Dave has worked on many different projects from the Food and Beverage to Petrochemical/Refinery. Dave has also spent several years working at different manufacturing sites as a technical support person for their control systems as well as a project coordinator for capital projects.
Dave is a registered professional engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario and an active member of the Sarnia section of the Instrument Society of America.
Dave also participates in the Engineer in Residence Program with the PEO and coaches Robotics with the FIRST Lego League. Dave enjoys the challenge of helping young children learn more about science and engineering.
David A. Woodill, P.Eng. P.E.
Principal Instrument/Electrical Engineer
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Vipul Bhavsar, P.Eng
Vipul was born in India and received a Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation & Control from Gujarat University in 1990. Six years later, he earned his Diploma in Management from All India Management Association (AIMA).
Vipul started his career as a Project Engineer with Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd in India, where he worked for one year. From 1991 to 1997, he worked for Fisher-Rosemount (India) Limited as a Project Engineer. In 1997, he immigrated to Canada and joined Langtree Controls. Since then he has worked his way up to become a Partner at Langtree and leads various I&E projects in North America. Vipul has over 25 years of experience in design and project engineering for Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power, Fertilizer, Water Treatment and Cement industries.
Vipul is a registered professional engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario and a Certified Functional Safety Professional.
Vipul has contributed to the Instrument Engineers’ Handbook, 3rd Edition, Process Software and Digital Networks, by Bela G. Liptak, and the Instrument Engineers’ Handbook, 4th Edition, Process Control and Optimization, by Bela G. Liptak.
Vipul Bhavsar, P.Eng
Principal Controls Engineer
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Kumar Patel M.Eng, P.Eng.
Kumar was born in India and received a Bachelor of Engineering (Power Electronics) from Saurashtra University in 2000 and then a Masters of Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) from the University of Waterloo in 2012. In 2002, he immigrated to Canada and then joined Langtree Controls Ltd. in 2003. Since then he has worked his way up and he became a partner in 2011. Kumar has over 15 years of experience working on many different projects from the Food and Beverage to the Petrochemical/Refinery industries.
Kumar is a registered professional engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario, The Association of professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Saskatchewan and Alberta and a Certified Functional Safety Professional.
Kumar Patel M.Eng, P.Eng.
Lead Instrument/Electrical Engineer
Hongbin Li, P.Eng., Ph.D.
Lead Instrument/Electrical Engineer
Robert Lamoureux, P. Eng.
Lead Instrument/Electrical Engineer
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Thiru Kannan P.Eng.
Thiru is a registered professional engineer with over 10 years of experience working on instrumentation & control projects in the refining & petrochemical industries. This includes a 2 year work assignment as Plant Engineer at a refinery doing front-end engineering work.
Thiru received his Bachelor of Engineering degree (Instrumentation & Control) from University of Madras in 2002 and moved to Canada in 2003 to pursue his Master’s degree. He received his Master of Science degree (Electrical Engineering) from University of Saskatchewan in 2006 and has been working with Langtree Controls Ltd since 2007.
Thiru Kannan P.Eng.
Lead Instrument/Electrical Engineer
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Nigel Ribeiro, P.Eng.
Originally from Nova Scotia, Nigel completed his studies in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. It was through his co-op experiences that he found a passion for Process Control/Industrial Automation.Since graduating in 2011, Nigel has worked at Langtree Controls on many projects, mainly in the Petrochemical Industry. Through his persistent hardwork, he became a Junior Partner in August 2017.
Nigel has been registered as a professional engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario since 2017.
Outside of the office, Nigel enjoys getting involved in the community with STEM related events. In the past he has helped out at events like Mathletics, Impromptu and Canstruction. He has also been a Technical Judge at the First Lego League competitions. It is his hope that through such events, participating students will gain interest in STEM and pursue engineering in post secondary institutions.
Nigel Ribeiro, P.Eng.
Senior Controls EngineerWe are Committed To
OUR PEOPLE
We have been successful in developing and retaining highly skilled employees by offering the appropriate training, mentoring and compensation. Langtree's ongoing investment in our staff is one of the largest contributing factors in our success today.
Langtree's projects begin with a sound understanding of our clients' needs and expectations and end with a successful project and satisfied clients. Meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations is always our goal.
OUR CLIENTS
We focus on maximizing productivity, improving safety, reducing costs and minimizing down time.
OUR WORK
OUR ENVIRONMENT
Our sustainability program aligns our employees, suppliers, clients and community around a single goal - to engineer a sustainable future by protecting the environment and conserving natural resources.
We use the latest technology, innovative work practices and continuous training to provide leadership in the the industry.
CONTINUING IMPROVEMENT
Qualifications
Langtree Controls Limited has a Certificate of Authorization from the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario to practice Professional Engineering in Ontario.
In addition Langtree Controls Limited has Permit to Practice with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan, Engineers Nova Scotia, and the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE-MI)
- Compliant with all requirements for IEC safety audits
- We have logged over 1.75 million man hours without lost time or recordable incidents
- Rockwell System Integrator
- GE Fanuc Solution Provider
- Many employees are long standing members of IEEE and ISA
- Members of Avetta, Complyworks, ISNetworld, and ARIBA network
History
Langtree Controls Limited was established in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada in 1992 to offer engineering expertise in the disciplines of Instrumentation, Electrical and Process Control & Automation.
Langtree Controls Limited was founded by 3 partners: Noel Lambe (La), Jonathan Wong (ng), Wes Trevail (Tree).
Langtree Controls Limited began with a small office of 3 serving the local petrochemical industry and now employs over 60 engineers, technologists and designers who serve clients all over the world – from Colombia, South America, China, Malaysia, Europe and all across North America.
