RATS Edmonton Technical Sessions - Sept 2026

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Adam Wilkinson, C.E.T.

IPO Senior Sales Specialist – Vacuum

Adam is a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) and sales and engineering professional with over a decade of experience in the pump and vacuum industry. He holds a 3-year Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Mohawk College of Applied Arts in Hamilton, Ontario.  Since joining Flowserve SIHI Pumps in 2014, Adam has progressed through roles in Project Engineering Design, Application Engineering, and now serves as IPO Sales Specialist – Vacuum.  Before Flowserve, Adam worked as an Engineering Project Specialist with ClydeUnion Pumps, supporting pump design, engineering deliverables, and project execution.  Overall, Adam brings a proven ability to connect engineering knowledge with business results, with his Flowserve experience serving as the foundation of his professional growth.

Scott Keeler

Business Development

Scott Keeler leads business development initiatives for TDH Fluid Systems. Scott works closely with engineers, contractors, and facility operators to provide tailored technical services in the pump industry. Before TDH Fluid Systems, Scott was a Pipefitter and later moved on to be a Hydraulic Specialist for Heavy Duty Equipment.

This introductory training provides participants with a foundational understanding of vacuum pumps, basic ideal gas law fundamentals, principles of operation, types, component outline and benefits and features.

These Technical Sessions are open to all people involved with the industrial rotating equipment industry, including (but not limited to): Engineers, technologists, specialists, technicians, millwrights, planners, managers, projects, students, retirees, vendors, and those in transition.

RATS' mission is to build community and comradery in the rotating equipment industry by sharing acquired knowledge, fostering education, and career development, through organized events with the support of industry sponsorship.

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At each Technical Sessions event, we will raffle off a door-prize, provided by the featured presenter. Each REGISTERED attendee will get (1) entry into the draw with the option to purchase additional entries for $5 each to increase your chances of winning. ALL funds raised will be split between the two chosen organizations (WIN House and Veterans Association Food Bank) at the end of the year.