FOR PRESIDENT (2020-2021 Term)
John Van der Put, P.Eng.
Professional Highlights • Energy industry executive with 35 years of experience, whose accomplishments span the Americas in upstream oil and gas and pipeline development • Extensive knowledge of process engineering and project executive leadership • Contributor for more than 20 years to boards focused on human development and technological advancement, including Athabasca University Governing Council and, most recently, the Engineering Research Advisory Board of the University of Calgary • Experience on APEGA Council, 2007–2010 and 2012–2015, including service on the Discipline Committee; the Professional Development Committee; the Acts, Regulations & Bylaws Committee; the Audit Committee; and the Finance Committee; and in mentoring and student outreach
Question Responses
What does self-regulation mean to you as a member of APEGA? Self-regulation is the privilege the province grants members of APEGA to determine what it takes to practice engineering and geoscience in Alberta, and ensure that our members are practicing competently, ethically, and professionally to protect the public. By being diligent in zealously upholding professional standards, our members will enjoy the privileges and benefits that derive from securing the public’s trust. As well, the ability to manage our own professional association allows us to maximize the value our members can derive from membership. Why are you running for Council and why do you think it’s important to serve in this way? I have worked as an APEGA volunteer ever since first becoming a member over 25 years ago because I believe in giving back to the profession that has given so much to me. Having served two terms on Council, I am running for President at this time because I can leverage my management skills and knowledge of our association to help make the renewal of our legislation a success and to improve the value of APEGA membership.
What challenges do today’s engineers and geoscientists face? APEGA’s members today face very challenging times. The energy industry continues to be on the ropes, which impacts the province’s economy more broadly and puts pressure on our members to reduce project costs—while never compromising on safety and continuing to strive to achieve more and more ambitious sustainable development objectives. The principal benefit of APEGA membership is the opportunity to be a licensed practitioner of engineering or geoscience in Alberta and to enjoy the value that the public ascribes to your professional designation. Our association ensures that the standards of the engineering and geoscience professions are upheld and that its members have the tools to practice competently so that we can successfully contribute to societal well-being and ensure public safety. What is the value of professional membership in APEGA?
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