PureHM Inc.
Rick Layh is an experienced professional in the pipeline industry, currently serving as a Field Technician at PureHM Inc. since June 2016, focused on tracking pipeline cleaning and inline inspection tools. As the owner of TechOps Pipeline Consulting Inc. since October 2004, Rick is actively seeking new employment opportunities. Prior roles include Project Manager for Pipeline Integrity Assurance at ApplusRTD, Compliance Coordinator for Enbridge Pipelines, and Operations Specialist for Enbridge Technology Inc. Rick has also held managerial positions at TransCanada Pipelines and NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd., overseeing large teams and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Rick's educational background includes a Certified Engineering Technologist degree in Hydrocarbon Engineering Technology and a 4th Class Power Engineer certification from NAIT.
PureHM Inc.
PureHM helps give pipeline companies confidence that they are delivering energy safely and reliably, by offering the highest quality solutions and inspection data to make integrity decisions. In January 2018, Pure Technologies and PureHM were acquired by Xylem, a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. Our best-in-class technologies and approach provides the actionable information needed to reduce risk by identifying problem areas, reducing unnecessary repairs, and prolonging asset life, all while balancing fiscal responsibility. PureHM provides support to oil and gas companies in the following areas: direct assessment using the Spectrum XLI system, advanced pig tracking using the Armadillo system, inline inspection and confirmation of containment using SmartBall Technology, and data management services using the PipeWise platform.