Our Mission
Mertec's mission is to provide its local and international clientele with professional services related to welding engineering and with a global vision of best practices in this field.
Being involved with both small and large companies around the world, in-plant or on-site, and having used many welding processes and filler metals, Mertec is a "conveyor belt" of knowledge for the success of its clients' projects.
Its personalized services are based on reliability, dynamism and innovation.
Our Expertise
Founded in 1985 by Jean Mercille Eng., MPM, Mertec is a Quebec based welding engineering consulting company active in Canada and abroad.
Over the years, Mertec has earned a reputation of reliability having been practically involved in many projects in the field. Mertec provides a sound welding expertise both in plant and on site, in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Finally, Mertec has a panoramic view of welding around the world to support the best approach needed for your project's success.
Mertec, a corporate member of the Institut de Soudage du Quebec (ISQ)
The Team
Jean Mercille Eng., MGP
President
Mertec is firstly Jean Mercille, a well known and recognized figure in the field due to his extensive experience in welding engineering.
Jean has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering and a Master's Degree in Project Management. He is also accredited as an International Welding Engineer (IWE) by the International Institute of Welding (IIS/IIW).
Jean has over 30 years of experience in the field. During his career, he had the opportunity to weld with many welding process ranging from simple manual welding with coated electrodes to robotic welding and vision assisted mechanized welding.
He has worked for large companies such as Babcock & Wilcox International and Dominion Bridge to perform development projects linked to high technology welding applications.
Jean has also worked on several major construction projects abroad, including in Romania and China (construction of three nuclear power plants) and in New-Caledonia and Madagascar (mining complexes worth over $5 billion).
Furthermore, Jean's strength is not only in his technical skills. He is also a feeling person that puts great importance on interpersonal relationships. This strength permeates the way he has built his business by building close, human and sincere connections with his clients.
Professionnal Affiliations
- A member of the Ordre des ingénieurs de Québec;
- A member f the Association des Maîtres de gestion de projets;
- A Member of the Board of the Institut de Soudage du Quebec (ISQ).
Certification
- A "International Welding Engineer" (IWE) Certified by the International Institute of Welding (IIW).
Thomas Provent
Welding Technologist
Talented, reliable and full of energy, Thomas already has a solid professional background.
His technical training in welding, his extensive knowledge of European standards, his experience working at the Institute de Soudure (IS) in France and his hands on skills have consolidated the panoramic vision and welding expertise that Mertec brings to its clients.
Rigorous and thorough, Thomas has a professional diploma as Welding Coordinator from the École d'Adaptation aux Professions du Soudage (EAPS) in France.
Thomas also has a Diploma as an International Welding Technician (IWT) and International Welding Inspector (IWIP-C) issued by the International Institute of Welding (IIS/IIW).
Certifications
- International Welding Technologist (IWT) Diploma holder;
- International Welding Inspection (IWIP-C) Agent.
Our network
With Jean Mercille, Mertec has the ability to connect with people and institutions of many countries. Mertec is therefore a gateway to a whole network of professionals, in Quebec and abroad, who share their knowledge as projects require. This approach has proved to be very beneficial for all.
Our Clientele
Over the years, Mertec has developed an international clientele, recognized and active in a variety of fields of activity.
- ABI (Canada)
- Norks Hydro (Canada)
- Loomis (Canada)
- Bechtel (Canada)
- Jeumont Schneider (France)
- Arno Électrique (Canada)
- Ganotec (Canada)
- Vale (New Caledonia)
- Dynatec Madagascar S.A. (Madagascar)
- Canadoil Forge Asia (Thailand)
- Tecnar Automation (Canada)
- Payadan (Iran)
- Suntech Welding (China)
Our Partners
IS Group
Intervene worldwide every day to bring a total answer to very various problems: counting, metallurgy, welding, apparatuses with pressure, corrosion, tiredness, not destroying controls, examination and regulation controls, training, security.
TECNAR AUTOMATION LTEE
Unique grouping of professionals of the R&D in the field of the automatization and in the controle of industrial techniques.
SUNTECH WELDING
Chinese manufacturer and integrator of automatic welding equipment.
HOBARTOLID
Manufacturer of welding equipment (Diesel Welders & Tractor Welders) and supplier of automatic welding equipment, cutting machineries and welding consumables.