Barry Drake

Barry Drake is a seasoned Facilities Management Consultant at Drake Consulting since January 2022, with a strong background in commissioning, training, procedure writing, and regulatory compliance. Barry has served as Chief Engineer at Imperial Oil since June 2015, and previously held Chief Engineer roles at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. and Lakeport Brewing, where responsibilities included commissioning and startup for advanced ammonia systems. Barry's expertise is further supported by a diverse education, including 1st Class Power Engineer interprovincial and 1st Class Refrigeration certifications, alongside specialized training in process hazard analysis from the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, Barry has contributed to temporary power engineering services and played a crucial role in new plant startups during earlier positions at Western Waffles and Drake Consulting Inc.