Robert Blowatt is our Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for overseeing all quality control processes, functions, and personnel, including inspections, documentation, and compliance with CWB W47.1, CSA W-59, AISC, and ISO 9001 standards. Robert’s work ensures our products and processes meet the highest quality standards while aligning with client-specific requirements.
Robert began his career in the trades through the Applied Tools Technology program in high school and earned a diploma in the IMF program at Assiniboine Community College. Since joining Saskarc in 2004 as a laborer, he has advanced through roles in nearly every department, including project management, estimating, production, and quality. With over 22 years of experience across industries like oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure, Robert brings unparalleled expertise to his role.
His certifications include Journeyperson Welder and Metal Fabricator, CSA 178.2 Level 3 Welding Inspector, LSSGB, AWS CWI, and multiple Level 2 NDE certifications, ensuring exceptional quality in every project.
Bernhard Maier is our Director of Operations based out of our Oxbow office. He is responsible for the long-term planning of the company by creating efficient workflows to maximize the company’s productivity and performance.
Before joining Saskarc in 2023, Bernhard worked for over 20 years in several well-established manufacturing companies in Canada. Most recently he was holding the General Manager / President Position at Northern Steel Ltd. in Prince George and CESSCO Fabrication and Engineering in Edmonton. Bernhard began his career in 1990 as a millwright apprentice in Germany. Later he worked as a journeyman to gain knowledge in the trades in Switzerland before he made the move to go into management in the early 2000s.
Bernhard has obtained multiple certificates, diplomas and degrees that help him every day to be successful in his role. These include a Journeyman Ticket as a Millwright, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Canadian Welding Supervisor Certificate , a Master Degree in Business Administration and a Project Management Professional Certification.
