Lee Nichols, P.Eng., P.Geol., M.Sc., Founder, Associate
Company Director / Senior Technical Advisor

I am the founder of Terracon and have over 60 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, mine and tailings facilities development and design, groundwater and mine dewatering studies, water quality studies, environmental studies, surface hydrology and ore reserve estimates. Following my undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, I received my Masters of Science from Syracuse University. My professional career began immediately upon completion of my undergraduate studies in May, 1963 and I have worked a variety of oilsands, mining and industrial projects since 1974. I've worked on projects in the Athabasca Oil Sands region continuously since that time. I've held various technical and senior commercial positions in companies that have worked around the globe.

I have also successfully acted as expert witness in legal cases in the United States. I take a very strong professional and personal interest in helping develop and promote Terracon’s health and safety program, especially amongst entry level professionals, as well as its quality management system. In 2013 I was awarded the Individual Achievement Award for his many years of work to improve safety and reduce injuries in Alberta workspaces. I've helped create an undergraduate program in Engineering at the University of Alberta which focuses exclusively on risk control, safety, and loss management.

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