FLOWCORE SYSTEMS
Core Values
Company History
FlowCore Systems is a chemical injection & water treatment automation solutions company founded in 2013.
The genesis of the company began with a group of stakeholders searching for a better way to manage chemical dosing in fresh water treatment systems in the oil and gas industry in North Dakota. Chemical pumps used for decades provided limited mechanical settings and were prone to failures and mistreatment.
After a year of failed attempts using conventional measurement devices, FlowCore was propelled above the competition because of one “light-bulb” moment from Chuck Black, the president and co-founder of FlowCore. Now patented by FlowCore, this new fluid measurement process has expanded the limits for chemical injection accuracy one-hundred-fold.
Paired with over 65 years of combined automation and manufacturing experience, the FlowCore team utilizes this new technology to push the envelope of what is possible for chemical injection and water treatment systems.
Management
Chuck Black - President
Chuck Black is an electrical engineer with over 30 years of experience in automation and manufacturing and is credited with 15 U.S. and Canadian patents.
He is a former captain and United States Air Force F-16 fighter pilot, an author of 21 novels published through Penguin Random House, and a co-founder and President of FlowCore Systems.
Chuck has extensive knowledge and experience in product design, controller programming languages, CAD (SolidWorks® & MasterCAM®), and manufacturing processes.
He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at North Dakota State University.
Ian Black - Operations Manager
Ian leverages his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry to drive operational excellence at FlowCore. As a former lead lease operator at Oasis Petroleum, he specialized in artificial lift and automation optimization.
As FlowCore's operations manager, Ian applies his analytical and creative skills to develop innovative solutions for his customers and the many internal teams he supports including but not limited to production, engineering, finance, and our service division.
He has a passion for design, which extends beyond oil and gas, encompassing user interface, web, graphic, and product design.
He is credited with three U.S. and Canadian patents and holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations & Advertising from North Dakota State University.
Alec Driscoll - Technical Systems Manager
With a background deeply rooted in various technical disciplines, Alec's expertise spans across product design, material composition, automation controls, CNC machining, and fabrication. His comprehensive skill set allows him to navigate the intricacies of diverse projects, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Alec's dedication to advancing technology in the oil and gas industry is evident in his track record of successful projects and innovations. His ability to analyze complex systems, coupled with a keen understanding of material properties, positions him as a linchpin in our organization's pursuit of technical excellence.
He is credited with one U.S. and Canadian patent and leads FlowCore's technical support, quality control, and fabrication divisions.