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Dave McGonigal

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Ice Engineering Consultant at Glacialis Ice Consulting
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Dave is an Ice Engineering consultant with 30 years of experience specializing in offshore operations and design for Arctic regions. Educated with an M. Eng from The University of British Columbia, he has deep expertise in ice action on structures from extensive fieldwork in Canadas Arctic, the North Caspian Sea, and Greenland.

Beyond his Arctic expertise, Dave has a demonstrated passion for ecological and community development. He spent time in rural Mexico as a Water and Irrigation Specialist, where he managed projects for water supply, treatment, and efficient irrigation, designing and building hydraulic structures for local communities.

Unique fact: He designed and constructed small dams, bridges, and water storage tanks to support organic agriculture in Morelos, Mexico.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Ice Engineering Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Arctic Offshore Design
Has 30 years of experience consulting on design and operational criteria for offshore systems in regions like the Beaufort Sea, North Caspian Sea, and Greenland.
Ice-Structure Interaction
His work involves studying ice features and calculating the impact of ice action on offshore structures, contributing to design and operational safety.
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Career

Work history

10-2003
Ice Engineering Consultant
Glacialis Ice Consulting
5-2012 - 6-2014
Senior Ice Engineer
ConocoPhillips Canada
10-2001 - 4-2012
Ice-Met-Ocean Advisor and Rig Stability Engineer
AgipKCO
6-1992 - 10-2001
Water and Irrigation Specialist
Acción y Desarrollo Ecológico (ADE) A.C.
4-1990 - 4-1992
Associate Consulting Engineer
Canatec Consultants Ltd.
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Education
1985 - 1987
M.Eng.
The University of British Columbia
1970 - 1975
B.Eng.
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
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