about iron core

Based in Lethbridge, Alberta, Iron Core is a full-service process mechanical company. We work with partners in oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, underground utilities, new plant construction, commercial, heavy industrial, concrete/asphalt production facilities, and plant maintenance industries. In all industries, we build and maintain exceptional mechanical systems.

Years of Process Mechanical Experience Combined

leadership team

Dave Tillsley

Dave began his career as a welder. His hands-on expertise and entrepreneurial vision have shaped Iron Core into a trusted leader in industrial, commercial, and institutional construction. With more than 25 years of experience in construction leadership and mechanical systems development, he’s built a reputation for leading high-performance teams and delivering large-scale projects across Western Canada.

Dave Tillsley

Chief Development Officer / Owner

Cam MacLeod

Cam began his career in the trades as a pipe fitter and draws on 30 years of hands-on experience. In his role as Director of Operations at Iron Core Mechanical, he leads project planning, cost analysis, and on-site execution with a sharp focus on precision, safety, and client satisfaction. With deep mechanical systems expertise and strong construction management skills, Cam steers every project from accurate bidding through seamless field coordination.

Cam MacLeod

Director of Operations

Wade Bouvette

Wade started his career as a welder before becoming a steamfitter/pipe fitter, before launching his own business. Wade combines 30 years of hands-on trade expertise with advanced inspection credentials, including CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector, API 1169 Pipeline Inspector, and AMPP Basic Coating Inspector. Wade has worked in the oil and gas, pipeline, and food processing industries.

Wade Bouvette

Director of Projects

Jock Decoste

Jock began his career in the field and advanced into senior leadership roles focused on reliability and constructability across complex industrial operations. He brings 20+ years of experience supporting oil & gas, manufacturing, power generation, and heavy industrial facilities. His field-first progression enables him to align engineering intent with practical execution, improving build quality, reducing lifecycle risk, and delivering dependable performance across large-scale projects.

Jock Decoste

Manager, Reliability and Constructability

services

We provide reliable, end-to-end mechanical and industrial solutions designed to keep your projects moving forward. From initial planning and fabrication to construction, maintenance, and repair, our team brings the experience and precision needed to deliver results you can rely on.

Whether you're working on a new installation, upgrading existing infrastructure, or responding to an urgent issue, we take a practical, hands-on approach to every job. Our focus is simple: do the work right, keep things efficient, and minimize downtime for your operation.

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"One accountable team, from design to turnover."

location & hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed