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Welcome to PDR Technologies Inc.

PDR Technologies Inc. provides Risk Management support services to organizations that want to manage:

Electrical Equipment Risks &

Diverse Tangible and Intangible Assets risks

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PDR uses FREDD, a strategic Risk management tool to support risk assessments in Electrical Equipment and Diverse Assets. Our versatile Risk Management Framework and Platform evolved from lessons learned in Electrical Risk Management. It is applicable for risk assessments of diverse asset classes. It supports users efforts in managing tangible and intangible assets for a safer Operation and to control losses. 

A One Stop Shop that facilitates managing diverse risks by exception!

MISSION

TO BE THE FINIEST AT PROVIDING THE SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR A SUSTAINABLE RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK.

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PURPOSE

SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY IN ENHANCING THEIR DUE DILIGENCE EFFORTS FOR STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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What Risks Do You Want To Manage?

Your ONE STOP SMART Risk Management Platform!

A Risk Management Platform that supports proactive risk assessments.

Survey, Analyze, Evaluate, Estimate Cost, & Mitigate Serious Risks

For more information please send email to: terry.branch@pdrtech.ca

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FRAMEWORK

Three key components  within the Risk Assessment Framework
Strategic Tool - Methodology - Resources

The same Methodology and and strategic tool are used to assess diverse risks. Resources change based on the expertise required for the risk assessment

STRATEGIC TOOL - FREDD

  • Evolved from lessons learned in electrical risk management

  • Novel approach to evaluate diverse risks before, during and after building a facility

  • Used in assessing diverse risks. A convenience for managers and improves efficiency  

  • One-Stop tool for managers who want to capture all diverse serious risks in one place despite origin of the risk

  • Facilitates making informed decisions to mitigate risks

  • Supports assessment of risks in Tangible and Intangible assets

METHODOLOGY

  • Same for Tangible (physical) and intangible assets

  • Intangible assets – Control Elements evaluated

  • List, Survey, Record, Evaluate, Report, Track, Mitigate, Schedule

RESOURCES

  • PDR’s inhouse resources support Electrical Risk Management

  • PDR’s inhouse resources support Risk Management Methodology for diverse risks

  • PDR’s external resources support diverse risks (non-electrical)

  • PDR’s resources collaborate with client’s team as required in assessing diverse risks.

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Assessment of Tangible & Intangible Risks

PDR Technologies Inc. has been providing Electrical Engineering & Risk Management Services to industrial plants since its establishment in 1993 . As Principal of PDR Technologies Inc., Terry Branch's  aim has always been to be the best at providing the highest quality of Electrical Engineering and Risk Management services to his clients.  Terry Branch states "For each project, we work carefully to stay within budget while providing maximum value for our clients and their needs".

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Electrical Risk Assessment discussion with Manufacturers

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Managing Electrical Risks in Industrial Facilities

Safer Workplace

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Industrial Plants

Electrical Design, Construction, Commissioning & Maintenance

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Electrical Safety Workshops

CSA Z463 & CSA Z462

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Meet PDR Technologies Inc.

Since 1993, PDR Technologies Inc. has been working with clients on a variety of innovative engineering projects. Through our activities, we aim to use the latest technologies in order to improve the way our communities run. Our main purpose is to serve clients across various sectors with practical engineering & risk management services.

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What Companies have received our services?

Respected Clients

We’ve provided electrical engineering services to a variety of companies and organizations over the years on dozens of engineering projects. Whether it’s been collaborations with other engineering firms or successfully completed jobs for corporate clients, we’ve done it all. Take a look at clients who received our services in list below.

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GREENFIELD ENERGY CENTRE

POWER GENERATION

Engaged in the Construction Phase of this project as the Lead Electrical Engineer for Sandwell & Burns & Roe. Conducted High Voltage and arc flash (NFPA 70E & CSA Z462) training workshops.

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Client 3

Domtar

PULP & PAPER

Engaged in Electrical Maintenance efforts

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Client 5

IRON ORE COMPANY OF CANADA

MINING

Engaged in Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance efforts

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Client 6

DICK ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

Contracted as the Lead Electrical Engineer and engaged in the design and construction phase of building a brand new Paper Mill for the Solvay Paperboard company in Syracuse NY, US.

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Client 3

ST.CLAIR ENERGY

POWER GENERATION

Engaged in the Commissioning Phase of the brand new power generating plant as the Lead Electrical commissioning Engineer for Fluor. Conducted HV and arc flash (CSA Z462) training workshops.

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Client 5

ABITIBI CONSOLIDATED

PULP & PAPER

 Engaged in Electrical Design Engineering and Risk Management efforts. Terry Branch held position as Director of Risk Management and conducted Loss control workshops at Abitibi Mills and developed Key Performance Determinants.

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Client 6

BIOTEQ

MINING

Engaged in Electrical designs for mining operations in Mexico

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Client 4

SANDWELL

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

Contracted as the Lead Electrical Engineer and engaged in the design phase of projects and Lead Electrical Engineer during the construction phase of the 1038 MW Greenfield Combine Cycle Generation plant in Courtright, ON Canada

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Client 1

TransCanada

POWER GENERATION

Engaged in the Commissioning Phase of the brand new power generating plant. Terry Branch was Lead Electrical commissioning Engineer for Burns & McDonnell

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Client 7

Weyerhaeuser

PULP & PAPER

Engaged in Electrical Engineering Design, Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance and Electrical Risk Management efforts. Terry Branch held Electrical & Instrumentation Superintendent position.

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Client 8

VALE

MINING

 Engaged in Electrical Design Engineering, Terry Branch was a lead electrical engineer on the Vale projects for SNC Lavalin

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Client 2

RPA CONSULTING

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

Contracted by RPA to Witness testing of 15kV switchgear at GE Plant in Iowa. For Abitibi

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Client 3

SERVOCRAFT

POWER

Contracted by Servocraft to witness the testing  of HV ISO Phase Bus Ducts at the GE Plant in Quebec City for shipment to Saudi Arabia

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Client 5

SOLVAY

PAPER

Engaged in Electrical Design Engineering, Terry Branch was lead electrical engineer for Dick Engineering in the design of the new Solvay Paperboard mill.

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Client 6

Unilever

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Contracted by Unilever to be engaged as lead in the Electrical Design Engineering, construction and commissioning of new power distribution systems. Conducted Arc Flash (NFPA 70E & CSA Z462) training workshops.

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Client 4

BURNS & ROE GROUP

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

Collaborated with Burns & Roe engineering group on behalf of Sandwell during the construction phase of the Greenfield Energy Centre project in Courtright, Ontario

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Client 1

Imperial Oil

REFINERY

Mothballing of classified areas of plant and producing a report of the mothballing efforts. Contracted by SNC Lavalin.

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Client 7

AMERICAN CAN COMPANY

PULP

Engaged in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Design, Terry Branch was lead electrical Project Engineer.

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Client 8

FLUOR

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

Contracted as the Lead commissioning  Electrical Engineer and engaged in the commissioning phase (includes 1st synchronization of the plant's generators, commissioning of plant electrical systems and start-up of plant) of the 584 MW St. Clair Combine Cycle Generation plant in St. Clair Township near Sarnia, ON Canada

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Client 2

SNC LAVALIN

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

Contracted as Lead design engineer. Engaged in projects for Vale in Sudbury, ON; Ontario Power Genration (OPG), St. Clair Township, ON; Imperial Oil, Sarnia ON

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Client 3

University of Toronto

Academia

Preparing contract bid documents and for revamping the lab's Power Distribution Centre

Client 5

BURNS & McDONNELL

ENGINEERING CONSULTING

Contracted as the Lead commissioning  Electrical Engineer and engaged in the commissioning phase (includes 1st synchronization of the plant's generators, commissioning of plant electrical systems and start-up of plant) of the 683 MW, Trans Canada, Halton Hills Combine Cycle Generation plant in Halton Hills, ON Canada

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Client 6

EATON INDUSTRIES (CANADA)

RISK ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

 In partnership with Eaton's local site Leadership Team and engineering staff, PDR Technologies Inc. (Terry Branch) led the effort in 2020 to develop a Risk Assessment Methodology in the context of the new CSA Z463 (Maintenance of Electrical Systems) standard. The site has taken improvement/mitigation actions as a direct result of the recommendations. 

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Our Pure Diligence Resources (PDR) Technologies Group

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Our aim is, with careful and consistent effort, use our scientific knowledge, experience and resources to eliminate or control risks (in diverse asset classes) that might cause injury, illness, negative impact on the the quality of life, harm, damage to property, financial loss, litigation cost and other unwanted situations.

FAQs about Pure Diligence Resources (PDR) Group

Who is Pure Diligence Resources (PDR)?

We are a team of dedicated professionals that supports government and organization efforts to set effective standards, use best practices and implement systems for the benefits of Operations and employees. Our PDR Group was formed to provide Risk Management Services to clients that need to manage risks in diverse asset classes using our Risk Management approach.

What are the Support Mechanisms used by PDR to bring Added Value to Operations

We are focused on developed technologies, design using these technologies, implementation of systems logistics and a platform that can be easily integrated in existing businesses, and governments systems to optimize such systems. Governments , organizations and young professionals can engage our valuable, effective and efficient service to support reducing risks, continuous improvement and maintaining sustainability.

 What is PDR's Approach?

 Our team takes a formalized risk assessment approach in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks in tangible assets, intangible assets and other elements of an Operation. 

What is a Use Case for PDR's Approach?

The current COVID-19 situation is an ideal use-case for our systematic approach solution to see immediate impact in controlling the spread of COVID-19

 What Assets does PDR Target for Risk Assessments?

 These include objects, equipment, management systems, reports, other documents and many more. Serious conditions that could  impact health, safety, the environment and lead to various types of harm and losses are highlighted and corrective & preventive measures are recommended. We support Management in their mitigation efforts to eliminate or control serious risks.  Our goal is to optimize processes.

What is PDR's Aim?

Our aim is, with careful and persistent effort, use our scientific knowledge, experience and resources to manage risks. Our goal is to reduce (eliminate or control) serious risks that might cause unhealthy conditions or injury or harm or impact the environment negatively or damage property or reduce the quality of life.

Associations

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pulp and Paper Technical Association of Canada (PAPTAC)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Contact Us

Oakville, ON, Canada

905 330 3313

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Identify , Evaluate and Mitigate your Electrical Risks (Reference CSA Z463)

Managing Electrical Risks

Risks of Electrical Equipment failure exist in all industrial plants (manufacturing, finishing, packaging, power generation, mining, crushing, processing, conveying, water treatment, etc.) with electrical power distribution equipment. These  equipment often require electrical maintenance to keep them safe and reliable. CSA Z463 Standard requires industrial plants to perform an electrical risk evaluation to identify serious electrical equipment risk in order to mitigate the risk, before failures which have the potential to cause injuries, occur. PDR TECHNOLOGIES INC. CONDUCTS CUSTOMIZED HANDS ON WORKSHOPS SO THAT YOU CAN MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CSA Z463 STANDARD, AND BEFORE WE LEAVE YOUR FACILITY, YOU WILL BE EQUIPPED TO MANAGE YOUR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS RISKS TO SATISFY THE CSA Z463 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. WE ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN ELIMINATING OR CONTROLLING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL RISKS IN YOUR PLANT OPERATIONS. As part of our commitment to socially-responsible engineering and maintenance, we provide an electrical risk management service for all clients who require it. We are flexible, responsible and we work well with our clients  to identify, evaluate and eliminate or control their electrical risks in order to have a safer workplace.

Power Plant Operation

High Performance

PDR Technologies Inc. has the expertise, knowledge, experience and is equipped with diverse skills  to  provide clients solutions to  meet various Risk management challenges across industries. From  Power Plant and several  industrial plant operation experience, we leverage our knowledge to reduce risk. We’re constantly looking for new advancements and technologies to find the smartest and most optimal solutions.

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Electrical System Design

Safe & Stable

Electrical Risk Management is vital in mitigating risks before an industrial facility is built and in maintaining safety and reliability during the plant operations. And that is why we work very closely with our clients,  providing the tools and resources necessary to manage risks in a very cost effective, efficient and safe manner. Our aim has always been and still is, safety and client satisfaction.

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