Our People

John Simoes
Manufacturing Manager
John has been with the BID Group for over twenty years. John is very familiar with many mill sites throughout the province. His leadership has enabled Nechako Mechanical to graduate over 60 employees through trade apprenticeship programs.
(250) 570-2371 or
Email: John Simoes

Con Keddie, P.ENG.
Senior Engineer
Con has been an industrial engineer since graduating from the University of Alberta in 1973. He is largely responsible for the development of our CAD teams, and provides a bridge between the BID Group and the many engineering companies that we work with.
(250) 570-2373

Rod Fitzpatrick
Procurement Manager
Rod began his career with BID Construction as the manager of equipment rentals. Rod is a past Operations Manager of Nechako Mechanical , and is now the Procurement Manager for the BID Group of Companies.
(250) 570-2374

Farrell Whitecotton
Drafting Technician
Farrell is our senior CAD designer & detailer. Farrell is a certified drafting technician and attended school at both the College of New Caledonia and Okanagan University College. Reporting to our senior engineer, Farrell supervises the other members of the CAD department.
(250) 567-2578

Fabricating Shop Supervisors:
Marcel Edel, Matt MacLeod, John Persson

Machine Shop Supervisors:
Jason Fitzpatrick, Ryan Hutt