Who We Are

Interlock Energy is a utility-focused engineering, fabrication, and field-execution company dedicated to solving the complex challenges that aging infrastructure presents. Utilities, independent power producers, and industrial operators turn to us when they need engineered solutions that are practical, inventive, and built to perform in real-world operating conditions.

Our work spans the full lifecycle of critical assets—from precision measurement and reverse engineering to custom fabrication, outage support, and engineered solutions designed for long-term reliability. We operate with a simple philosophy: Engineering Without Limits. When conventional providers say it can’t be done, we find a way to get essential infrastructure back online safely, quickly, and with OEM-level rigor.

Our Story

Interlock Energy was founded to meet a growing need across the utility and industrial sectors: practical engineering for aging infrastructure when OEMs can no longer support the equipment. With rising power demand, aging fleets, and limited replacement options, operators need partners who can engineer custom solutions that restore reliability and minimize downtime.

Where traditional engineering houses and OEMs often decline support due to cost, complexity, or scope limitations, Interlock Energy steps in. We built our business around the ability to:

  • Respond rapidly to outage discoveries
  • Engineer solutions for nonstandard or obsolete systems
  • Fabricate precision components with minimal downtime
  • Integrate engineered parts safely and correctly in the field
  • Improve reliability and extend asset life for years or decades

Our “Engineering Without Limits” mindset has allowed us to deliver results that keep critical infrastructure operating in some of the most demanding environments in North America.

What We Do

Interlock Energy delivers integrated engineering and field-ready solutions across four core service pillars:

1. Custom Fabrication & Reverse Engineering

  • Precision measurement, modeling, and fabrication of components for obsolete, aging, or unsupported equipment
  • Reverse-engineered parts and assemblies built to meet or exceed OEM specifications
  • Solutions that extend the life of critical generation assets well beyond design expectations

2. Outage & Field Support

  • Turnkey outage support for gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, balance-of-plant systems, and industrial equipment
  • Rapid response to discovery issues and in-field failures
  • Installation, modification, and integration of engineered components with disciplined safety and schedule reliability

3. Parts & Equipment Supply

  • Engineered replacement components for compressors, pumps, turbines, exciters, and rotating equipment
  • OEM-level documentation, testing standards, and warranty support
  • Fast-turnaround solutions for urgent operational needs

4. Engineering Services

  • System evaluations, engineering studies, and lifecycle reliability assessments
  • Detailed drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation
  • Technical consulting and problem-solving for equipment nearing or exceeding design life

Our integrated approach allows customers to work with a single partner who can engineer, fabricate, install, and validate solutions—reducing downtime, increasing asset reliability, and eliminating coordination gaps between vendors.

Our Leadership

Brendan Lemieux

Chief Executive Officer | Interlock Energy | Founder, Interlock Holdings

Brendan is an experienced CEO, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with decades of leadership across the utility, engineering, and industrial sectors. As the founder of Interlock Holdings, he leads a portfolio of companies spanning industries from engineering to sports media, reflecting his ability to scale diverse organizations and drive value across multiple markets.

Before establishing Interlock Energy, Brendan served as the owner and CEO of Mountain West Consulting, a project and construction management firm supporting major utility capital programs. Under his leadership, the company expanded its footprint, strengthened customer partnerships, and delivered consistent results on complex engineering and construction initiatives. After guiding the company through years of growth, he transitioned ownership and moved into the next phase of his career leading the Interlock Holdings expanding family of companies.

Brendan’s leadership blends technical understanding, financial and economic insight, and deep industry experience. He has spent his career helping utilities navigate lifecycle planning, operational economics, reliability risks, and capital strategy—bringing a balanced perspective that integrates engineering rigor with real-world economic decision-making. Known for his forward-looking approach and ability to think beyond conventional frameworks, he positions Interlock Energy to solve the complex challenges utilities face in an era of aging infrastructure, limited OEM support, and rising system demands.

Brendan holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Denver, where he developed the analytical and technical foundation that continues to shape his strategic and problem-solving approach today.

Sean Orchuk, M.S., P.Eng.

President – Engineering Director | Interlock Energy

Sean is a seasoned operational leader and globally recognized technical expert with extensive experience in field service, utility operations, and mechanical system reliability. Before establishing Interlock Energy, he served as a field service manager supporting utilities and industrial operators across North America, Europe, and Asia. Known internationally for his practical expertise in diagnosing complex issues, executing high-risk field work, and implementing reliable solutions, Sean is frequently sought out for challenges involving aging equipment, outage failures, and advanced system integration.

At Interlock Energy, Sean oversees all engineering, fabrication, field service, and operational execution. His leadership ensures that customers receive OEM-level quality, disciplined safety performance, precise execution, and innovative solutions built for real-world operating conditions. His unique blend of hands-on field experience, deep technical knowledge, and operational discipline defines IE’s approach to “Engineering Without Limits.”

Sean is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and holds:

  • Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, The Ohio State University
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of British ColumbiaP.Eng License in Ontario
  • Eng License in Alberta
  • Eng License in Yukon Territory
  • Eng License in Nebraska

Sean is also in the process of completing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto.

How We Deliver Value

Innovation Backed by Rigor

We solve complex engineering problems without sacrificing documentation, testing standards, or OEM-level quality.

Real-World Practicality

Every solution is designed for actual operating conditions—not theoretical expectations.

Rapid Turnaround When It Matters Most

Outages and failures don’t wait. Our regional support model and integrated capabilities allow fast response to urgent situations.

Lifecycle Reliability Expertise

We help customers extend asset life, reduce operational risk, and avoid costly replacements.

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