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This expert has more than 35 years of experience in the maritime and offshore oil & gas industries including an active seagoing career as a deck officer on tankers and bulk carriers; terminal controller in a container terminal responsible for the loading and discharging of ocean-going container vessels; master/offshore installation manager of semi-submersible drilling rigs; and marine surveying involved with all types of surveys in the offshore industry. He is a Master Mariner Unlimited and is currently an independent maritime and onshore/offshore drilling consultant.
Independent Maritime and Onshore/Offshore Drilling Consultant
Graduate, London University Sir John Cass College and South Shield Marine and Technical College
Tomball,
Texas
This qualified expert is a professional engineer who earned his BS from Texas A&M University and his MBA from the University of Houston. He is an advisory board member of GasPro Americas and the Gas to Liquid Technology Forum. Formerly, this expert has served various roles in the gas industry such as an Energy Consultant for Purvin & Gertz, a Gas Plants Manager for Hess Corporation, a VP at NextEra Energy Resources, and a Gas Processing Instructor at John M. Campbell & Co. Currently, he is a Director and Managing Partner for an energy consulting firm.
Director and Managing Partner, An energy consulting firm
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Houston
Houston,
Texas
This expert has nearly 30 years of experience consulting on matters involving energy and utilities, oil and natural gas, refining, renewable energy, petrochemicals, and project management. He earned a BS in engineering from Bangalore University in India, and served as a project manager at an engineering consultancy in India for two years before attending graduate school in Texas. While earning a MS in engineering at Texas Tech University, this expert served as a research assistant with the civil engineering department. He went on to serve as a senior consultant at Green & Associates, an engineering and management consultancy. Currently, this expert serves as a contract consultant at an engineering firm in Texas, as well as a consultant at an independent engineering consultancy.
Consultant, An independent engineering consultancy in TX
Master of Science (MS), Texas Tech University
Richardson,
Texas
This highly-qualified expert is an MIT-trained engineer specialized in mechanical engineering, process engineering, oil and gas, flow assurance, and thermal-hydraulics with 40 years of experience in his field. After graduating from the industrial engineer program at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Venezuela, he went on to study at MIT, earning an MSc, an ME, and a PhD. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas and is a Bechtel-certified engineering supervisor and project engineering manager, as well as a Bechtel distinguished engineer. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. He worked as an engineer for several firms in Venezuela for over 25 years before moving to the United States to serve as BP America's process engineering team coordinator. He then went on to serve as a process engineering manager for Jacobs Engineering and a flow assurance manager for both Technip and Bechtel Engineering. He has received several honors and awards for his work, including being the first Hispanic recipient of the Madam Curie Research Grant. Currently, this expert serves as the president of a mechanical, process, and flow assurance engineering consulting firm in Texas.
President, A Mechanical and Flow Assurance Engineering Consulting Firm in TX
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Katy,
Texas
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Gas Leak Detection
Identify and locate gas leaks.
Gas Line Installation
Install new gas piping systems.
Gas Appliance Hookup
Connect appliances to gas supply safely.
Gas Pressure Testing
Test gas systems for pressure integrity.
Gas System Maintenance
Routine checks for system efficiency.
Gas Valve Replacement
Replace faulty or outdated gas valves.
FAQs for Gas Expert Witnesses
What is a gas expert witness?
A gas expert witness is a qualified specialist who explains gas systems, safety, and industry standards in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing gas incidents, and testifying to clarify technical issues.
What case types may necessitate the expertise of a gas industry expert witness?
A gas industry expert witness handles explosion and fire cases, gas leaks, pipeline failures, appliance defects, code compliance disputes, and utility negligence claims.
How can a gas expert witness assist in evaluating pipeline failure causation?
A gas expert witness evaluates pipeline failure causation by analyzing design, maintenance, operating data, and physical evidence to identify technical faults and contributing factors.
What qualifications should counsel require from a gas expert witness?
Counsel should require a gas expert witness to have advanced engineering or scientific degrees, industry certifications, field experience, and a proven record of credible courtroom testimony.
How does a gas expert witness analyze compliance with gas safety regulations?
A gas expert witness analyzes compliance with gas safety regulations by reviewing system design, installation, maintenance records, testing data, and incident reports against legal standards.
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