Dr. Jesse A. Grantham Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1992.
M.S. Welding Engineering, The Ohio State University 1988.
M.B.A. University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1982.
B.S. Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University, 1969.

EXPERIENCE:  
1978 to Present
Expert in welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, metallurgy, corrosion, bolts and alloy verification.   Welder and technician examinations and testing; develops metal testing instructions; and compliance reviews of cutting, welding, brazing and testing specifications.  Welding Engineer for an ISO 9001:2000 certified metallurgical testing laboratory.  Forensic welding specialist, nationally recognized.  Analyzes and explains complex technical issues in clear, understandable terms.

1975–1978 & 1990-1992
Welding Supervisor manufacturing offshore petroleum equipment and surface mining machinery.

1969 - 1975
Industrial Engineer for processes, products, labor management and safety programs.

REGISTRATIONS:
Diplomate Senior Member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE).
Registered Professional Engineer in 5 states with current NCEES records.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) 98041061.
AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) 9807029E.
American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III 95605.

SPECIALTIES:
Expert testimony, litigation support and subrogation specialist in welding codes, contract compliance, construction defects, weld fractures, weld failures, accident investigations, product liability, corrosion assessments, warning labels, workplace safety, and hazards communications.  Forensic cases include propane tank failures, acetylene cylinder explosions, refinery explosions, boiler failures, electrical failures, pipeline defects, industrial accidents, ladder failures, welding fumes and gases,  welded equipment guards, pre-cast concrete defects, airplane component examinations, robot fixture defects, transmission tower collapse, personal injuries (burns), and OSHA interpretations.

TEACHING:
Active author and presenter.
Instructor – WJMI for AWS-CWI exam preparation, Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Radiographic Interpretations.
Instructor - ASM Int’l for metallurgy, processes, safety, and nondestructive testing (ndt).
Instructor - The Ohio State University for underwater welding, design, processes, safety and ndt.
Instructor - Columbia Basin College for metallurgy, welding processes, safety and ndt.
Instructor - Washington State University for manufacturing processes, welding, safety and ndt.

HONORS: 
American Welding Society - Private Sector Instructor Membership Award; 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
American Welding Society - Dalton E. Hamilton Memorial CWI of the Year District Award; 1998, 2001
American Welding Society - District Director Certificate Award; 1999
American Welding Society - Arsham Amirikian Memorial Maritime Welding Award; 1995
Also serves on numerous collegiate welding advisory committees and welding handbook committees. 

AFFILIATIONS:
Active member, locally and nationally, of professional societies, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Safety Association, World Safety Organization, and Colorado Claims Association.
Treasurer AWS (American Welding Society) Colorado Section 2007 - present
Treasurer NAFE (National Academy of Forensic Engineers) 2009 -2010
President, Ohio State University Welding Engineering Alumni Society 2010
Member, National Association of  Subrogation Professionals (NASP)

PUBLISHED BOOKS:

CONTRACT, A Guide for the Forensic Expert in the Welding Community, ISBN 978-1-934918-03-6, 1-934918-03-2, Denver, Colorado, Scudder Press, December 2010
Spoliation, A Guide About Evidence for the Welding Community, ISBN 978-1-934918-02-9, 1-934918-02-4, Denver, Colorado, Scudder Press, December 2009
Light, A Welding Guide for the Executive Community, ISBN 978-1-934918-01-2, Denver, Colorado, Scudder Press, December 2008
Choices, A Welding Guide for the Legal Community, ISBN 978-1-934918-00-5, Denver, Colorado, Scudder Press, December 2007

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