Kirk WilsonKirk Wilson
Vice President, Engineering Services
Bayer Corporate and Business Services

Kirk M. Wilson has twenty eight years experience in the nuclear, petrochemical, rubber and chemical industries in Canada and the United States. His current responsibility within Bayer Corporate and Business Services, Technology Services Americas includes the leadership and management of engineering and technical services covering project engineering discipline expertise, infrastructure and logistics solutions, mechanical integrity and inspection services, design guides and standards and engineering computer applications. Mr. Wilson holds a B.S. in chemistry and math from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada and a M.Sc.E. in chemical engineering from the University of New Brunswick, Canada. He is a member of the Chemical Institute of Canada, the Canadian Society of Chemical Engineering, and the Engineers Association of Ontario. He is also a former Director of the Canadian Society of Chemical Engineering.

Abstract

Integrated Engineering in a Non-Integrated Environment
In today's manufacturing environment much emphasis is placed on "integration" of systems. Although much is promised, the reality for owner/operators is that their manufacturing world is not easily "integrated." The solution providers, EPCs and owner/operators have varying views on how to tackle the integration question. This presentation will provide an owner/operator view of integrated engineering concepts.