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Bio Sketch: Dr. Jesse A. Grantham, PE, Ph.D.
Dr. Jesse A. Grantham specializes in metallurgic and structural forensic engineering, code compliance and contract compliance, as well as workplace safety issues. He head the forensic team at Welding & Joining Management Group, West in Westminster, Colorado as well as overseeing the testing and calibration and welder certification programs. Jesse is a certified Professional Engineer in several states, as well as an active member of the American Welding Society (AWS), World Safety Organization (WSO) and The National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE).
EDUCATION:
| Ph.D. Welding Engineering |
The Ohio State University |
Metallurgy, Welding, Safety, Underwater |
M.S. Welding Engineering |
The Ohio State University |
Welding, Metallurgy, Underwater |
Masters Business Admin. |
University Southwest LA |
Marketing, Finance, Operations |
B.S. Industrial Engineering |
Oklahoma State University |
Manufacturing, Time Study, Safety |
EXPERIENCE:
| Owner, Testing Laboratory |
Welding & Joining Management Group, West |
Code Consulting, Forensic Studies, Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Tests, Nondestructive Tests, Training |
Teacher, Collegiate |
Columbia Basin College, Washington State University |
Metallurgy, Welding, Plant Processes |
Process Engineer |
Siemens – Nuclear Division |
Load and Weld Zircaloy Fuel Rods |
Designer, Inspector |
GESI, Coast & Gulf of Mexico |
Facilities for Platforms, Pipelines, Refineries, Skid Assemblies |
Manager |
Fabrication Facility |
Fabricate Generator Packages, Mining Equipment, Modular Housing |
AFFILIATIONS / REGISTRATIONS:
| ASNT Level III |
American Society NDT |
#95605, MT, PT, UT |
Certified Welding Inspector |
American Welding Society |
#98041061, since 1979 |
Certified Welding Educator |
American Welding Society |
#9807029E, 6 years |
Forensic Engineer |
National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) |
Diplomate - #597M, Expert Witness |
Member, ASM International |
Metallurgy, Evaluations |
Failure Analysis |
Member ,WSO |
World Safety Organization |
Safety Management |
Professional Engineer |
CO, NM, OH, TX, WA, WY |
Industrial Engineering – Mfg, Safety
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- Specializes in hands-on certification of manual, semi-automatic and robotic processes, design, metallurgy of non-ferrous and ferrous materials, CFRs, codes & standards, OSHA & MSHA compliance, safety issues, mechanical tests and nondestructive tests.
- Recognized expert in the practice and the metallurgical science of forging, bolts, cutting & welding for structural steel, pressure vessels, tanks, shop fabrication and field erection.
- Directs an Inspection and Testing Laboratory.
- Provided numerous depositions and testimony. An expert utilizing "hands-on" testimony.
- Active member of technical and professional societies.
- Author and co-author of 50 articles and papers – local, national and international.
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