Mohsen is a global expert in mine water treatment engineering and brings 20 years of industry experience to his role as Principal Senior Process Engineer at Almaquin Enterprises Limited.
Mohsen Barkh, an experienced engineer with over 20 years of expertise in the water and wastewater treatment industry, delivers critical technical solutions for mining industry projects globally. He takes a proactive and detail-oriented approach to his work, analyzing all aspects of a problem before making decisions. He has worked in various locations worldwide, including Canada, Serbia, Peru, Macedonia, Russia, Australia, Namibia, France, Norway, and Papua New Guinea.
At Almaquin Enterprises, Mohsen leads projects based on PMI standards and tactics, providing essential support to the wastewater professional team. He specializes in several water treatment technologies, including membrane filtration for removing sulphate and chloride; ozone oxidation for converting nitrite to nitrate, thiocyanate removal, and cyanide recovery; ion exchange technology for removing selenium, radium, sulphate, and copper; air stripping for removing ammonia and VOC; and chemical precipitation for removing heavy metals.
Mohsen has a Master of Environmental Engineering from the University of British Columbia, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Simon Fraser University, and a Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran. These qualifications, coupled with his extensive experience, make him a well-rounded and competent engineer in the water and wastewater treatment industry.
Throughout his career, Mohsen has worked on diverse water treatment projects and technologies, including research and development resulting in corrosion control, pond water recirculation, and patented solutions to acidic mine tailing discharge.
Mohsen's expertise in process development and pilot plant testing allows him to optimize process flow diagrams, reduce product variability, and prove process capability to meet treatment targets. He provides conceptual design and equipment sizing services to develop cost estimates and conduct trade-off studies, supporting decision-making for process engineers and program managers. He also prepares realistic cost estimates for the bidding process and supports the technical portion of the bid evaluation process.
Mohsen is an active member of APEGBC (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia) and PMI (Project Management Institute), demonstrating his commitment to professional development and staying abreast of industry advancements.
Overall, Mohsen Barkh is an invaluable asset to any project, with a proven track record of delivering effective technical solutions in the water and wastewater treatment industry. His commitment to quality, attention to detail, and ability to solve complex problems make him a highly skilled and experienced engineer.
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PMAP services are focused on treating the low-pH waters in the tailing ponds. The PMAP team can provide full services including identifying the issue and metal recovery potential.