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Jacob Jones
C.F.E.I, IAAI-ECT
Fire Analyst/Engineering Technician
832-831-2910
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740 East 13th Street Houston, Texas 77008
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Fire Investigations. Residential Inspections Related to Weather Events, Water Intrusion, Foundation Failure/Deflection.
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI).
- Certified Evidence Collection Technician, International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
- Primary areas of consultation: Forensic fire analysis, vehicle fire analysis inclusive of recreational, personal, and commercial vehicles. Residential appliance failure analysis and site and structural documentation.
- Residential construction, foundation and roof inspections, water intrusion/damage, and foundation failure/deflection analysis.
- Laboratory manager, evidence documentation and preservation, computerized test configuration and monitoring, radiation safety officer.
- 2022 - Present
MCDOWELL OWENS ENGINEERING, INC
Houston, Texas
Fire Analyst/Engineering Technician. Primary areas of responsibility include forensic fire analysis inclusive of residential, commercial, and industrial losses as well as recreation and commercial vehicles and appliance fires. The identification, documentation, preservation, and collection of evidence. Serves as laboratory manager and radiation safety officer.
- 2019 - 2022
GOODSON ENGINEERING
Denton, Texas
Fire origin and cause investigator. Evidence technician and laboratory assistant.
- 2017 - 2019
RICK JONES FORENSICS
Denton, Texas
Fire and explosion investigation assistant. Evidence collection technician.
- Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering at Houston Community College, 2023 - Present.
- Undergraduate Studies in Fire Science at North Central Texas College, 2020-2022.
- Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas, 2018-2019.
- 07/2021 - NAFI, International Fire, Arson, & Explosion Investigation Training Program (32 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, DNA (3 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, Documenting the Event (4 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, Ethics and the Fire Investigator (3 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, Evidence Examination: What Happens at the Lab? (4 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, Introduction to Evidence (4 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, NFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, Physical Evidence at the Fire Scene (4 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hours)
- 07/2019 - IAAI, The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation (3 hours)
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator
- International Association Arson Investigation: Evidence Collection Investigator (IAAI-ECT #724)
- Radiation Machine Source Radiation Safety Officer: Texas Department of State Health Services, Radiation Machine Source Unit - Registration 38326
- USA DOT FAA - Remote Pilot License – DRONE – License No. 4682886
- International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI). (National).
- Texas Chapter, International Association of Arson Investigators.
- National Association of Fire Investigators.
- National Fire Protection Association – Company Affiliation.
- Various ground resistance testing.
- Documenting electrical conductor heat buildup when encased in spray foam insulation with various loads.
- Tested the ignition potential of fuel vapor when fueling the engine while operating.
- Tested failure mode of Lithium Ion Batteries at different charges (Lithium-Ion 18650 batteries) using a heated oil filled beaker.
- Exposed Lithium-Ion batteries to open flame and documented failure times and mode.
- Testing of Butane-fired Camp Stove with LPG container subjected to flame.
- Documented flame spread and mass loss rate of Spray Foam Insulation under fire conditions.
- Subjected FireBlock Insulating Foam Sealant containers to fire and documented the reaction.
- Industrial sprinkler head water loss testing, open flow and semi-capped, to observe the affects of staining and water penetration on ceiling tiles.
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Charles A. Mouton
P.E. - MECHANICAL ENGINEER
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- Biography
- Registrations, Licenses, and Certifications
Mechanical Systems & Component Analysis, Workplace Safety & Accident Analysis
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2014
- Primary Areas of Consultation: Mechanical System and Equipment Failure Analysis, Fuel Gas System Analysis and Testing, Workplace Accident & Safety Analysis.
- Experience includes residential and commercial construction, plumbing, foundation and roof inspections, water intrusion/damage, and foundation failure/deflection analysis.
- 2021-Present McDOWELL OWENS ENGINEERING, INC Houston, Texas
- Consulting Engineer: Areas of primary interest include mechanical system and equipment failure analysis, oil and gas operations, residential and commercial construction, plumbing component/system failure analysis, foundation failure/deflection analysis, and roof inspections.
- 2018-2021: CERTUS ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC Houston, Texas
- Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Manager: Responsible for management and technological support of existing product lines as well as design and launch of new services. Served as an investigator in cases of failure and responsible for root cause analysis report and presentation.
- 2016-2018: DEWALCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Houston, Texas
- Mechanical Engineer, Tool Room Manager: Responsible for design and specifications for manufacturing fixtures and tooling. Managed tool room personnel and logistics, and investigated of production floor throughput and quality concerns.
- 2014-2015: CONOCOPHILLIPS Houston, Texas
- Drilling Engineer: Responsible for design and implementation of drilling programs in the Permian Basin. Oversaw program budget, resolved downhole complications, and issued plan deviations as fit.
- American Society for Testing and Materials (Company Affiliation)
- National Association of Fire Investigators (Company Affiliation)
- National Fire Protection Association (Company Affiliation)
- Licensed Professional Engineer:
Louisiana No. 46019
Michigan No. 6201311684
North Carolina No. 054397
Texas No. 141910
Georgia No. PE049707
Oklahoma No. 33835
Pennsylvania No. PE093977 - USA DOT FAA - Remote Pilot License – DRONE – License No. 4555908
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RICHARD L. GILBERT
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Consultant
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Houston, Texas 77008
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
- Primary areas of consultation: LP Gas operations inclusive of code compliance, training, management, safety, system design, and appliance application.
- Extensive experience and training in all phases of Liquefied Petroleum Gas operations inclusive of management, service, technical, and safety.
- Principle Member – National Fire Protection Association, Technical Committee on Liquefied Petroleum Gases (NFPA 58) 2002–2007, 2015–present. Alternate member 2007–2012.
- Principle Member – National Fire Protection Association, Technical Committee on National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) 2002–2007, 2015–present. Alternate member 2007–2012.
- Senior Technical Advisor to Texas Propane Gas Association.
- 38 years of experience in the technical, training, and management of LP Gas service.
- Chairman, LP-Gas Advisory Committee to Texas Railroad Commission 1986–2001.
- Guest Instructor, Municipal Fire Training School, Texas A&M
University for 22 years:
- Advanced Municipal Fire Fighting Operations.
- Hazardous Materials Response Training.
- Emergency Response to LP-Gas Incidents.
- LP-Gas Instructor, Polk County Fire Training School for 21 years.
- Member – Livingston Volunteer Fire Dept., Hazardous Materials Coordinator 1977–2005.
- 2012-Present
TEXAS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Senior Technical Advisor.
- 2001 - 2022
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS, SAFETY DIVISION
Houston, Texas
LP-Gas Safety Technical Specialist.
Director of Licensing and Permits.
Alternative Fuels (LPG, CNG and LNG) Compliance Manager - 1998-2001
RICHARD L. GILBERT & ASSOCIATES
Livingston, Texas
President.
- 1988-Present
MCDOWELL OWENS ENGINEERING, INC.
Houston, Texas
Consulting Associate.
- 1972-1998
GILBERT GAS CO. INC.
Livingston, Texas
President.
- 1970-1972
UNITED STATES ARMY, HONORABLE DISCHARGE
Honorable Discharge.
- B.B.A. Management – Texas A&M University, Texas
- LP-Gas Service and Installation School – Texas State Technical Institute
- Methods of Teaching – Texas Engineer Extension Service
- OSHA Training Institute General Industry Compliance – Texas Engineering Extension Service
- Transportation of Hazardous Materials 49 CFR parts 100-185 – U S Department of Transportation, Transportation Safety Institute
- Texas A&M Firemen Training School, 1981–1990
- US DOT Transportation Safety Institute, Hazardous Materials Transportation, 2001
- Massachusetts State Fire Academy, LP-Gas Emergency Response, 2005
- LSU Fire Training School, 1988
- Texas State Technical Institute, LP Gas Service School, 1973
- National Fire Academy Field Course, “Hazardous Materials Response”, 1989
- Federal Emergency Management Agency, “Analysis of Hazardous Material”, 1989
- LP Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas: LP Gas Safety and Technical Training, 1973– 1991
- National Fire Protection Association
- National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) – Governmental Affairs Committee
- Texas Propane Gas Association – President, 1991–1992; Board of Directors, 13 years; Association Participation in the following committees: Executive, Long Range Planning, Technology and Standards, Market Development, Finance, and Education and Safety
- State of Texas Energy Coordination Council, 1994–1996
- State of Texas Energy Policy Planning Committee, 1992–1994
- Railroad Commission of Texas – LP-Gas Advisory Committee, 13 years; Past Member of Alternative Fuels Advisory, Education and Training Advisory, and Safety Division
- Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Hazardous Materials Response Team for Polk County, Texas
- Hazardous Materials Coordinator, Livingston Volunteer Fire Department, 1977–2005
- “Understanding Propane Fuel Gas Systems/Equipment”, McDowell Owens Engineering Presentation, Houston, Texas, October 8-9, 2018
- Trainer, General Industry Outreach, U.S. Department of Labor – OSHA
- Associate Instructor, Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- Instructor, Emergency Response Training School, Texas A&M University
- Guest Instructor, Municipal Fire Training School, Texas A&M University
- Instructor, Propane Emergencies, Texas A&M University
- LP-Gas Instructor, Polk County Fire Training School
- Certified Instructor, Railroad Commission of Texas (LP-Gas Rules and Regulations)
- Recipient – Texas Propane Gas Association Lifetime Achievement Award, August 2019.
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When performing forensic analysis, our team thoroughly investigates the issues, from taking data at the scene to analyzing drawings, material specifications, supporting documentation, and conducting tests.
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Our “clean” laboratory services are utilized by our staff on a regular basis to provide our clients with the most accurate and complete analysis possible. Our laboratory capabilities are available to anyone who needs lab space and/or the proper documentation, including the following:
- Fire Debris X-Ray and Photography
- Electrical Testing, Recording, and Photography
- Mechanical Failure Analysis (X-ray and Digital Microscopy)
- Appliance Fire, Water Loss and Other Failure Analysis/Testing/Documentation
- Dryers and Other Appliances
- Water Losses in Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Sink, Toilet Valves, Etc. (Testing Capabilities and X-ray where needed)
- Various Product Testing
- Specialized Laboratory Testing (Designed as needed and with your protocol)
Our laboratory has full video recording capability with real-time observation and remote participation for those who cannot be present. All inspections, examinations, and testing can be recorded, as can all digital microscopes.
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