MEET THE MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM
Trimatex’s key resources have recognized certifications (CSA W178.2, CGSB 48.9712, NACE) and valuable experience in several application areas, including welding and infrastructure construction and repair, buildings, bridges and structures, with metal frames, as well as for metallurgical expertise.Under
FRANÇOIS LEBEL

Senior Partner
Senior Metallurgist Engineer, CSA W178.2 Level 3 Certified Welding Inspection Supervisor, Senior Certified Coating Inspector AMPP SCCI/NACE CIP level 3 (Peer Review), SSPC Quality Control Supervisor for Coatings (QCS), SSPC – Fireproofing Inspector level 1, expert in failure and analysis of metal parts failure and senior project manager (25 years of experience). François was the Chair of the Canadian technical committee for welding inspection standards CSA W178.1 and W178.2 (2019-2023) and member (2015-2023). He has also been the Secretary of the NACE Quebec Section Governing Board (2018-2022) (now AMPP). Since August 30, 2017, François is able to offer welding engineer services to companies certified to CSA W47.1, Div. 1 or 2;
Phone: 514 792.4236
YANNICK HOULE

Senior Partner
Senior Technician, CSA W178.2 Level 3 Certified Welding Inspection Supervisor, Certified Non-destructive Operator CGSB 48.9712 – MT2, Certified Coating Inspector AMPP CCI/NACE CIP level 2 – Certified, specialist in surveillance/monitoring and inspection (17 years of experience). He has also been the Secretary of the Quebec Section Committee of SSPC (2018-2022) (now AMPP). Yannick holds a HEC Business Start-Up Certificate (July 2017);
Phone: 438 882.7225
PATRICE CÔTE

Senior Partner
Senior Technician, CSA W178.2 Level 2 Certified Inspector, Certified Non-destructive Operator CGSB 48.9712 – MT2, Specialist in Assembly, Welding, Nondestructive Testing, Bolting and Erection of Steel Structures (36 years of experience (average), 46 years in assembly-welding-manufacturing-steel-aluminum-stainless steels, and 26 years as an inspector);
Phone: 514 791.4236
CAROLE LACHAPELLE

Administrative Advisor
With more than 20 years of experience in the engineering field, Carole has all the skills needed to carry out the company’s accounting and administrative tasks. Carole is a key player in reviewing processes and documentation. Carole plays a leading role in the management of the company’s activities.
Phone: 514 927.7225
BERNARD PERRON

Special Advisor to Associates
Senior Specialist in metallurgy, materials, machining, welding, bolting, painting and coatings, he was for many years in his career a CSA W178.2 Level 3 Certified Welding Inspection Supervisor (more than 44 years of experience in metallurgy, and more than 51 years in quality control). Bernard has been a member of the CSA W178.1 and W178.2 Technical Committee for many years until 2015;
Phone: 438 882.7225
RICHARD MÉNARD

Expert Consultant
Senior Specialist in Visual Inspection and Non Destructive Testing, he was for many years of his career a CGSB 48.9712 – MT3, PT3, UT2 and RT3 Certified Operator (more than 54 years of experience). Richard is a recognized expert in the field of non-destructive testing.
Phone: 438 882.7225