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Food Process Engineering Expert Witness South Carolina 536510

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I have spent more than 40 years working in meat and poultry processing engineering. My expertise includes capital project management; capital costs estimates; corporate engineering functions; engineering and safety management; food equipment design; food manufacturing; meat plant maintenance; new plant land acquisition; plant management; plant utilities maintenance and upgrades; pollution control; poultry and red meat processing; and USDA processes. I have prior experience offering consultations and deposition as a food process engineering expert witness.

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Food Processing Expert Witness Atlanta 537061

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I have worked in the field of product process development/engineering for more than three decades with an emphasis in the food, beverage, and related consumer products sector. My areas of expertise include chemical and mechanical process systems; concept development; current good and manufacturing practices; design engineering; equipment development; food and safety sanitation; full engineering services from conception to final product; instrumentation and controls; operations management; packaging; process and product development; plant operations; quality assurance; regulatory compliance; and sanitary piping. I am offering my services as a food services expert witness.

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness TX 535175

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I am an experienced mechanical engineering expert witness with more than 50 years in the field. I specialize in boilers, pumps, refractories, controls, mechanical contracting, power plant piping and operating systems, pressure vessel design, A.S.M.E. code, welding systems, heating and ventilation systems, natural gas production and distribution, and boilermaking/pipefitting. I have provided consultations and deposition for over a decade as a mechanical engineering expert witness.

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HVAC Design Engineering Expert 516675 FL

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My background of more than 20 years working in HVAC design has been focused on thermal and electric power plant design, operations and maintenance, mechanical process design, heating and cooling distribution, specialty air and fluid systems, plumbing, energy procurement, and environmental permitting for commercial and industrial facilities. I have been involved with project development and equipment evaluation through performance estimations and financial analysis, design, and specification of equipment and processes, construction management, and commissioning and operations. I have spent over 5 years providing my services as an HVAC design expert witness in the state of Florida.

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Environmental Safety Expert 384444 CT

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With than 25 years experience as an Environmental Specialist in the state of Connecticut, my focus has been on Safety and Hazardous Materials. I have additional experience in (OSHA, EPA, DOT) Compliance, Incident Management, Safety Compliance Audits, Incident Response in various capacities, Specialized Safety, Hazmat and WMD and COBRA training, remediating, industrial accidents and personal injury, criminal investigation (environmental and industrial), hazardous waste program development, environmental investigations (ESAs). I have provided technical support to diverse clients (general industry, construction, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, R&D, healthcare and trash-to-energy facilities) to ensure that they were in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and litigation support in areas of workers’ compensation cases (personal injuries, fatalities and toxic exposures), environmental investigations and insurance fraud. I have developed safety programs for the research and development of semiconductor facilities. My investigations have included photographing the accident scenes, evidence collection, and interviews of witnesses and victims. I also have experience with environmental investigations concerning illegal dumping, contamination, hazardous waste handling, and remediating. I have spent over 25 years providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as an environmental safety expert witness.

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Private Equity Expert 500441 CT

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I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Finance with expertise in private equity, alternative asset management and investment banking. I have extensive experience making investments in equity and debt in publicly traded and private companies in the US and internationally. I also have extensive public and private equity investment experience in emerging markets including India, Israel, Central Europe and Latin America, and public and private company board experience. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Nuclear Generating Facilities Expert 507315 AL

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I have more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of power plant engineering design, procurement, construction, operations, maintenance, testing, decontamination and dismantlement of both fossil and nuclear generating facilities both in the United States and internationally. I have developed design documents such as system descriptions, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, technical specifications for fluid systems included in power plants both fossil and nuclear. This work also included preparation of safety analysis reports and environmental impact assessments. While working for a public utility, I operated and maintained mechanical components and instrumentation in operating power plants, conducted performance testing of boilers and turbines and auxiliary systems in accordance with power test codes, and developed power plant life extension and availability improvement programs while participating in the implementation of such programs in operating power plants in the United States. I led a team of engineers that developed the concept of removing and replacing nuclear power plant steam generators by making a new construction opening in the containment shell. As Chief Nuclear Engineer I directed personnel performing containment pressure/temperature transient calculations, thermo-hydraulic and radiological analysis. At Chernobyl, I oversaw and managed the analysis and development of four early projects to stabilize the existing confinement structure, the radiological safety programs, characterize the radiation zones within the existing structure, evaluate the long terms waste management program, and the new safe confinement design that is being implemented. I have over 5 years of expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Building Contractor Expert 321437 AZ

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I have more than 25 years of experience in Civil Engineering with multiple engineering emphasis such as: Soil, Transportation and Traffic, Architectural Design, and I am also a licensed General Engineer and Building Contractor. I have built and designed custom homes, highways and roadways, and traffic signals and interchanges. I have experience with traffic control, and also retaining walls, slope repairs, townhomes, apartments, single-family homes, expansions and retrofits, and railroad construction. I have expertise in the California Building Code, seismic retrofits, manual uniform traffic control devices, cost estimating, scheduling, highway design manual, traffic manual, and public works standard plans and specifications. I have more than 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Fires and Explosions Expert 506559 NC

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I have more than 20 years experience in the fields of Mechanical and Forensic Engineering with expertise in Fires and Explosions consulting. I have conducted more than 2,000 investigations ranging from small pipe ruptures to multi-million dollar industrial plant explosions. I have additional experience with mechanical and electrical systems, analysis of mechanical and electrical failures, and root cause investigations of boiler, turbine (steam and gas), pressure vessel and piping ruptures and explosions. I also have extensive experience in evaluations of damage to process facilities and power plants; estimating repair/replacement costs; analysis and technical investigations of residential, commercial and industrial accidents; analysis of design, fractures, corrosion and material properties; fire and explosion origin and cause investigations; evaluation of construction and heavy equipment, and; monitoring and analysis of radiation and/or contamination hazards. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Management Expert 161329 IL

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I have over 50 years of experience in the construction industry with extensive experience in construction management and procedures, quality assurance, building envelope defects and failures, construction testing and evaluation, building envelope issues, concrete inspections, welding inspections, concrete pavement, concrete slabs, and quality control. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Hvac Expert 128222 CA(S)

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I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Commercial / Industrial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and Refrigeration Systems. My areas of expertise consist of industrial electrical equipment and systems, security systems and security systems maintenance, power systems, HVAC controls, solar codes and standards, process cooling, temporary power, chilled water and compressed air plants, facility management, preventative maintenance, and non-destructive diagnostics, such as thermographic imaging, radiography, broadband, real-time radiography, vibration analysis, oil trend analysis, laser alignment, frequency and harmonics analysis, communication wiring, and voltage and current analysis. I have extensive experience with industrial boilers, steam piping, boiling, filtration systems and heat exchangers, as well as battery fires, and fire and explosion detection. I have 15 years expert witness experience.

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Conveyor Expert 128471 AL

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I have over 45 years experience specializing in handling, transport, storage and loading of unit and bulk materials by conveyor systems. My expertise includes: design of materials handling systems and conveyors of various types as in: belt conveyors, screw conveyors, roller, slider, overland, pipe, steep angle, screw, drag, bucket elevators and pneumatic. I have additional expertise in specialty mobile machines, (track, rail, and wheel mounted), stackers, reclaimers, snow loaders, mobile screening plants, self-unloading trains and ships, ship unloaders and shiploaders. My design experience includes auxiliary process equipment, truck and rail car loading and unloading systems, thaw sheds, dust collection & suppression systems, feeders, bins, hoppers, scales, mixers, screens, and crushers, all of which have been utilized by the following industries: power, mining and quarrying, aggregate, grain, aluminum, steel, minerals processing, cement, pulp & paper, ports & intermodal terminals, chemical plants, cogeneration of electricity, concrete block and brick, ore heap leaching, refineries, hazardous waste, recycling & composting. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Safety Osha Expert 128505 PA

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Construction. My expertise includes: Construction Safety; OSHA Safety and Health; Asbestos; Demolition; Construction Management; Chemical Process Plant Operations and Maintenance; Pipe fitting; Welding; Oil/Gas Drilling Safety; Heavy Equipment Operator; Machine Guarding; Scaffolding; Slip / Trip / Fall; Building Safety; Defensive Driving; and OSHA, EPA, and DOT Regulations. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Wastewater Management Expert 127887 NJ

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I have over 20 years experience specializing in temporary restroom and wastewater management. My expertise includes: bioaugmentation projects; company management; foodservice wastewater issues (grease control programs, grease trap waste disposal); industrial wastewater; municipal compliance; policy manual development / implementation; portable sanitation; preventative maintenance for foodservice operators; regulatory compliance; sewage treatment plants; temporary restroom operations; and waste reduction.

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Product Design Mechanical Engineer Expert 96755 MN

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I have many years experience as a practicing mechanical engineer specializing in intellectual property, personal injury, product liability, and professional malpractice. My expertise includes: agricultural equipment; automated control systems; chain saws; consumer electronics; digital electronics; electrical appliances; electronic games and toys; electrical fires; electric / gasoline engine power tools; electric utility power plants; ergonomics; forensic engineer; forensic engineering; hand tools; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (H.V.A.C.) systems; industrial electronics; laboratory testing; leaf blowers; manufacturing equipment; manufacturing processes; medical devices; model designs; mowers; process control systems; quality control; railroad memorabilia; railway equipment; railway operations; regulatory compliance; safety interlocks; and water filtration systems. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Golf Course Operations Expert 96645 FL

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I have 35 years experience in golf course management, maintenance, and operations, including multi-facility operations, strategic positioning, systems development, and P & L management. My expertise includes: all turf grass varieties; safety and compliance reviews; hurricane damage analysis; course maintenance standards; plant diseases; insect pests; drainage systems; installation and operation of automatic and manual irrigation systems; hydraulic systems; small engine equipment repair and operation; reel and rotary mower technologies; pumping stations; and facilities management. I have more than 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Safety Engineering Expert 96525 MI

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I have more than 30 years experience in the fields of Safety and Accident Investigation with expertise in safety engineering, accident reconstruction, industrial/construction accident consulting, safety in stamping, assembly (automotive and drive train), machining, plastic (SMC, blow molding, and extrusion molding) plants. My experience includes the following industries: Automotive, Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Legal, and Military. I also have extensive knowledge in OSHA standards, and contract writing, interpretation, and compliance. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Safety And Risk Management Expert 38913 CA(N)

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I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Environmental Health and Safety. My expertise includes industrial hygiene, risk management, safety engineering, confined space and environmental program management. I have additional expertise in chemical exposure assessment, indoor air quality testing, incident investigation, and Cal / OSHA inspections, including “red-tagging.” I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Ceramic Engineering Expert 34369 MO

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I have over 20 years experience as a ceramics engineer with hands-on knowledge of processes related to ceramics, glass, and fiberglass production, management, and marketing, including: natural gas / oxygen combustion systems for furnaces; burner hardware; forming processes; waste management strategies; nuclear waste vitrification; environmental abatement; corrosion testing; industrial gas production; and combustion technology. My expertise includes the automotive, bio-medical, defense, electronics, and nuclear fields. I have experience with previous expert witness analysis, investigations, affidavits, and testimony on combustion equipment, fractology examinations, industrial furnaces, industrial process engineering, and materials failure. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience.

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Naval Engineering Expert 501643 CA(S)

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field of Forensic Engineering with expertise in Naval Engineering and Gas Turbine Engines used as prime movers. I have experience with engine management, operations and maintenance of diesel engines, firefighting equipment operations and their installation; engine exhaust emission control devices and systems testing including diesel, natural gas, dual fuel (diesel and natural gas), and gasoline fueled engines. I have over 20 years expert witness experience with consultation and deposition.

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Environmental Engineering Expert 391017 AL

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I have more than 40 years experience in the fields of Environmental Engineering and Forensic Science with expertise in environmental due diligence, site assessment and site characterization. I have experience with contamination assessment, air emissions, oil and gas field legacy site assessment, multi-media environmental sampling and analysis (ambient air, household dust, water and wastewater, soil, sediment, and groundwater), chemical fingerprinting, fate and transport analysis, exposure and risk assessments, health and safety, risk analysis, remediation and restoration of contaminated properties, environmental restoration, and engineering cost estimates. Primary chemicals of concern have included petroleum hydrocarbons, toxic metals, radionuclides, Dioxins, PCBs, arsenic, carbon black, particulate matter, pesticides and herbicides, creosote and wood preservatives, biological pathogens, and conventional pollutants. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Water Waste Treatement Expert 435761 AL

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I have more than 35 years experience in the field of Water and Waste Treatment with expertise in environmental engineering, industrial process engineering, petrochemical processing, and sales and marketing. I have experience with remediation of contaminated soils, ground water, hazardous waste treatment and disposal, supply water and wastewater treatment, and wastewater plant design and process control. I have additional knowledge of biokinectic modeling, boiler & cooler water treatment desalting, oil side corrosion, fouling prevention, laboratory analytical methods, waster water recovery, polymer technology, EPA, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and microbiological analyses. I have over 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Postal Service Expert 441172 AZ

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of the Postal Service with expertise in postal service regulations, operations, technology, and payment processes. I have experience with security issues, information decision support systems, postage meters, and PC postage. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Petroleum Expert 461901 TX

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I have more than 40 years experience in the Petroleum and Natural Gas industries with expertise in wells, drilling rigs, Oilfield Engineering, safety programs, industry standards of care, and industry standards and practice. I have additional knowledge of production management, reservoirs, natural gas, design planning, pipelines, and oilfield equipment. I have over 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Hydroelectric Power Expert 460216 AL

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I have more than 45 years experience in the fields of mechanical, environmental, and civil engineering with expertise in hydroelectric power and shipyard engineering. I have experience with design, procurement, installation and testing of hydraulic turbines; as well as fish screening systems, hydropower, performance testing, and energy efficiency. I have over 5 years expert witness experience with consultations and deposition.

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Chemical Processing Expert 456791 AL

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I have more than 45 years experience in the field of Chemical Engineering with expertise in environmental best practices, environmental mitigation, employee safety issues, chemical processes and processing equipment issues. I have additional knowledge in crisis strategy / communications, assessing industrial accidents such as an unanticipated spill, and assessing the possible requirements for wastewater treatment and other issues. That history and skill allows me to review and mitigate malfunctioning environmental control and water purification systems, recommend precious metal recovery systems, define the need for adequate secondary containment, specify energy saving methods, review environmental permitting and scheduling, environmental survey, and to evaluate US patents. I evaluate proper equipment usage; drainage related facilities, chemical handling, methods for applying appropriate protective floor coatings where necessary and evaluate plumbing and structural supports, and routine and infrequent maintenance procedures. I have over 40 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Civil Engineering Expert 52045 NY

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I have over 45 years experience as a civil engineer whose areas of expertise include architecture, civil engineering, construction management, forensic evaluations, value engineering, value management, scheduling, estimating, premises liability, and quality assurance. I have experience with construction defects, heavy equipment-related construction accidents, asphalt defects, building failures related to construction activities, concrete defects, concrete rehabilitation, concrete inspections, bridge inspections, geotechnics and foundations, recreation facilities, marine and waterfront facilities, and New York labor laws. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Convenience Store And Gas Stations Expert 446497 FL

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I have more than 25 years of experience in Convenience Store and Gasoline Station Operations. My experience includes convenience store chains, petroleum distribution and truck stop, and station properties. I am a PMPA expert on Oil-supplier-distributor/franchisee and distributor-dealership relationships including contract terms, credit and billing matters, as well as experience in Distributor and Dealership bankruptcies. My expertise also includes, P & L Responsibility, product distribution and marketing, proprietary foodservice, fuel brands, petroleum equipment, and Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). I have prior expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Subsea Pipeline Expert 435823 CA(S)

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I have more than 35 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and Quality Assurance, including years Hard Hat Commercial Diving experience with Naval work, Bridges, Piers, Marinas and overseas Subsea pipeline projects. Experience further includes forensic cases involving defecting construction, both topside and underwater with special training in Nuclear Physics, Welding Inspections, Destructive and nondestructive Testing Techniques, Nuclear Power Plant Equipment Inspection,Underwater Welding, Underwater Salvage, Demolition, Crash Testing, Commercial, Vehicle Dynamics, Death Investigations, Acceleration Values, Braking, Rotating Equipment for Turbines, Pumps, Compressors, Expanders, Motors. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Aviation Expert 407180 CA(N)

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I have over 35 years of experience in the field of Aviation Operations. My expertise includes engineering investigations, mishap and accident investigation, aviation safety, air traffic facilities management, engine management, aviation meteorology, commercial pilot, flight instruction, airframe and aircraft hydraulics, mechanical engineering, aircraft power plant engineering, and power generation gas turbine engineering. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Nondestructive Testing Expert 400840 CA(S)

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I have experience in the Nondestructive Testing and Welding Industry. I have extensive experience as a Nondestructive testing (NDT) level II in radiographic testing (RT), penetrant testing (PT), ultrasonic testing (UT), visual testing (VT), leak testing (LT), and magnetic particle (MT) on aerospace components, weldment assemblies, composites, forgings, structural steel, field refineries, pipelines, power plants and concrete applications both in labs and in the field. My additional experience includes managing fluoroscopic inspection (real time), spectrometer, Brinell scale, radiation safety and safety, welding inspections, teaching radiography, Eddy current, personnel safety, developing written practices and procedures, maintaining machine operations, and administrating level I, II, and III certification examinations. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Scada Industrial System Expert 12583 MD

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I have more than 25 years experience in the field of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration, and Industrial Control Systems. I have a strong technical background in SCADA and PLC computer-based industrial controls and networks. I have extensive experience with hardware and software, such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC and SLC), graphical interface products, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). I have experience with Pharmaceutical Current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) environment and Validation of computer software for Biotechnology process controls. My additional experience involves electronic Microsystems development with embedded software and design of innovative high-tech systems and products that support diverse industries, including medical equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, environmental, petroleum (gas), pharmaceuticals, and engraving equipment. My consultations include the defense industry with satellite communications, navigation computers used on Polaris submarines, and navigation computers for aircrafts. My other experience consists of feasibility studies, engineering reviews, business plan development, market evaluation, funding research, patent application, and corporate evaluations for venture capital. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Hazmat And Heavy Trucking 353399

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I have more than three decades experience as a practicing safety engineer and certified safety professional (CSP) in construction, heavy trucking, and material handling (forklift). I provide safety consulting to law firms, insurance, government agencies and private firms in industry and building trades. Approximately 50% of my practice scope involves construction site accidents, with 50% involves heavy trucking and commercial fleet issues or incidents.

Typical construction cases involve roofing injury, falls from height, open holes and skylights, crushing, struck-by, or caught-in injuries. I frequently review casework involving material handling, crane operations, trucking, and excavation and trenching operations injury. As a practicing rescue responder to government and private firms, I provide consultation, training and recommendations regarding the standard of care for technical rescue. I previously served as a Journeyman Union Carpenter, Teamster, and equipment and crane operator. I have over 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as a safety engineering expert witness in California, Utah, Nevada, and Louisiana for numerous clients.

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Environmental Engineering Expert 321268 FL

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I have more than 25 years experience in Environmental Engineering. I have experience in virtually all aspects of contaminant release mechanisms and compliance; environmental assessment and remediation, with specific expertise in the due diligence and assessment process; soil and groundwater contamination assessment; fate and transport phenomena, including biological transformation and groundwater geochemical interactions; hydrogeological impact analysis; environmental and public health risk assessment; cleanup strategies and costs; building assessment; building sites; claims and loss damages; and the rules and regulations that govern these activities. I have over 20 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Energy And Power Industry Expert 345370 TX

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I have over 35 years experience with business and marketing in the energy, gas, and power industry. I am the Principal and President of a consultancy focused on power marketing, commodity risk mitigation, gas supply, independent power generation, broker ethics, pricing strategies, and broker responsibilities. I have worked in the gas and power utility and energy trading industry, where I developed and implemented business development and risk mitigation plans for gas and power projects throughout the US. I have more than 10 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Chemical And Environmental Consulting Expert 346554 AL

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I have over 40 years experience in chemical and environmental consulting. My expertise includes: wastewater treatment, computer modeling, site remediation and cleanup, plant security, chemical process modeling, explosives, remedial investigations, ISO 14000, drinking water treatment, and plant design. I have worked on municipal and industrial projects. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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