Ph.D. Chemical Engineer with broad experience in Fires, Explosions, Environmental and Process HazardsFires and explosionsSpontaneous combustionEnvironmental pollutionPersonal Injuries from fires or exposuresPatent infringementChemical ProcessesExpert Witness ExperienceCases and LitigationPersonal injury to workers from factory lead fumes. Analyzed air pollution data, prepared report, and testified in jury trial on exposures and EPA/OSHA standards.Explosion and fire from spark-ignited solvent fumes: Prepared report on solvent volatility, spread of fumes, and source of ignition.Toxins from a leaking lagoon for chemical wastes: Testimony o...

Published Petochemical and Refinery Plant PE Specializing in Heavy Lift Project Management, Safe Crane Operations, Accident Investigations30 years of experience in refinery plant engineering and heavy lift project management.Heavy lift planning and execution, project development and management services, preparation of construction specifications, management consulting, and development of innovative solutions to solve complex construction problems.Published author and frequent presenter at crane safety conferences.

Blow Molding machinery expert for Hollow Plastic Parts, Rigid Packaging (Bottles), Industrial-Automotive, Lawn & Garden, and ToysSales and Marketing Executive, with over 40 years' experience in the plastics Industry.Expert product and market knowledge with plastics processing machinery systems, plastics resins, and related fabricated products.Injection blow molding (IBM) process machinery systems.Extrusion blow molding.Continuous extrusion process "shuttle" machines and rotary wheel machinery systems.Stretch Blow machinery systems.3D blow Molding and Multi-layer Co-Ex blow molding systems.Accumulator Head blow molding process machinery sys...

Advanced Heavy Lift Technical Expert, Specializing in Critical Lift Planning and Execution; Training Crane Operators; and Authoring Crane Manuals and StandardsCranes and Rigging - for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)Developed, coordinated, and proctored crane and rigging training exams.OSHA heavy- lift safety procedures.Load distribution systems for large cranes.Crane operator qualification and documentation audits.Critical lift planning and execution.Expert Witness ExperienceCrane and rigging accidents and incidents litigation, equipment damage, and OSHA safety violation disputes.

Mechanical Engineer Specializing in Refractory Research, Finite Element and RAM Modeling Software Analysis for Refinery and Chemical PlantsFifteen years experience of engineering mechanics, reliability, and pressure vessels in the petroleum refining and petrochemical industry.Establishment of reliable data collection systems for petrochemical operating plants.Refractory research to develop a ceramic lining system and an on-stream lining thickness monitoring system for Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) cyclones.Refractory testing in accordance with API-936 practices.Finite element structural and heat transfer analysis for petrochemicals and re...

Professional Mechanical Engineer and Technical Instructor, Specializing in Design and Repair of atmospheric Storage Tanks and Equipment ReliabilityThirty-nine years of experience in fixed equipment design and repairs with specific emphasis on Atmospheric Storage Tanks and Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCU).Tank reliability.Turnaround and start-up assistance.Independent Consultant, 1975 - PresentVoting member for ExxonMobil in the API Subcommittee for Atmospheric Storage Tanks.EMRE Commercial...

Mechanical Engineer API and ISO Standards development, Specializing in Fired Equipment Energy and Emission Reduction for the Petrochemical IndustryThirty-six years of engineering and design of fired equipment services in the petrochemical industry.Industry Standards governing the design and purchase of fired equipment through participation with The American Petroleum Institute (API).Petrochemical fired equipment services: Commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, operation, and training.Mechanical Engineer API and ISO standards development.Fired equipment energy and emission reduction for the petrochemical Industry.

Engineering Expert Specializing in the Development and Application of Standards for Nuclear and Chemical Plant Piping and ValvesOver thirty years experience of mechanical engineering in the (nuclear) power and chemical industries.Subject Matter Expert in ASME and API codes and standards for piping and valves.Mechanical engineering focus: Piping and valves, regulatory adherence, equipment selection and procurement.Undisclosed Company, PresentIndependent contractor providing mechanical engineering support specific...

Registered (NJ, PA, CA) Engineer Specializing in Corrosion Control Risk-Based Inspection and Failure Analysis for Upstream Oil and Gas OperationsOver forty-three years corrosion control and metallurgical engineering experience in the upstream and downstream petroleum industry.Corrosion control risk-based inspection, and failure analysis.Critical thinking in resolving component failures and selecting materials for new projects in fluid services that are highly corrosive and/or cause environmental cracking.Refinery water treatingEducator: Upstream Processes and Engineering.

Senior Marine Engineer with Expertise in Marine Safety, Ship Surveys, and ISO AuditsMaritime Safety Management Systems Auditor.Maritime accident investigation.ISO 9001:2008 Auditor.Inspection: Offshore, ship hull and machinery inspections.Maritime education and training.Shipbuilding project management.Non Destructive Test - NDT Level IIMarine surveying.Maritime legislative.Expert Witness ExperienceExpert witness services for maritime insurance companies.Undisclosed College, Lecturer- Maritime, 2015 - PresentLecturer at the Professional Education and Traini...