Blake M. Carlton

Blake M. Carlton

Blake M. Carlton

P.E., C.F.E.I.

Consulting Engineer

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Mechanical System Analysis, Structural Analysis Fires and Explosions, Fuel Gas Systems Workplace Accident & Safety Analysis

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2013.
  • Primary areas of consultation include mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems. Residential and commercial construction, plumbing, foundation, and roof inspections; water intrusion/damage and foundation failure/deflection analysis.
  • Experiences include detailed on-site analyses, repair scope, specification development, acceptance testing, validation, and equipment re-commissioning.
  • 2023-Present

    MCDOWELL OWENS ENGINEERING, INC

    Houston, Texas

    Consulting Engineer. Areas of primary interest include mechanical system and equipment failure analysis, commercial and residential construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) related losses and evaluation and analysis of workplace accidents. Premises liability related to slip/trip and fall accidents.

  • 2018-2023

    EFI GLOBAL

    Houston, Texas

    Senior Forensic Engineer. Primary interests included cases involving fatality and personal injury claims involving industrial equipment. Analysis of HVAC, plumbing systems, and components for commercial and residential structures; premises liability related to slip and fall accidents; mechanical failures of residential and commercial equipment to include plumbing leaks, appliance failures, HVAC failures; oil and gas equipment failure; material fracture (fractography) and corrosion failure analysis; commercial equipment asset valuation.

  • 2013-2018

    TECHNIPFMC

    Houston, Texas

    Production Engineer III. Responsible for concept design, final design, and fabrication reviews of new product tooling for offshore oil and gas and underwater piping involving analysis of weld failure, fastener shear, fastener tear-out, tension, compression, buckling, and bending; supervised risk and safety mitigation for annual high-risk projects and conducted root cause analysis investigations focusing on material properties and factor of safety calculations; issued protocols and conducted factory assembly and testing on equipment before offshore development. Assisted with drilling and fracking assembly operations.

  • 2012-2013

    MECH. ENG. DEPT. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

    College Station, Texas

    Teaching Assistant. Led seminars regarding effective communication and development of leadership skills. Led weekly engineering practice presentation and evaluated student competency in professional presentations and technical report writing.

  • Summer-2012

    CATERPILLAR

    Houston, Texas

    Technical Marketing Intern. Programmed software for record entry and retention catered for ease of use. Created enhanced marketing presentations for natural gas service equipment catalog.

  • Summer-2011

    JP KENNY

    Houston, Texas

    Engineering Consulting Intern. Analyzed drafting documents for inconsistencies and recommended revisions to the document control department. Produced CAD drawings and 3D models pertaining to subsea processing equipment catalog.

  • Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
    Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 2013
  • Licensed Professional Engineer:

    • Alabama

      No. 39734

    • Arkansas

      No. 19891

    • Arizona

      No. 78442

    • Colorado

      No. 0062323

    • Florida

      No. 90075

    • Louisiana

      No. 43213

    • Mississippi

      No. 31217

    • New Mexico

      No. 28692

    • Oklahoma

      No. 32074

    • Texas

      No. 131172

    • Tennessee

      No. 129776

    • Kentucky

      No. 39518

    • Georgia

      No. 051600

  • Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (C.F.E.I.)
    National Association of Fire Investigators
    2023 by examination
    Registration Number 26662-16195
  • American Society of Gas Engineers (ASGE)
    Certified Gas Engineer
    Registration No. 339
  • CXLT, Tribometer Slip Resistance Testing Certified
  • EPA Section 608, Safe Handling of Refrigerants Applicable
    Refrigerant Types: Universal
  • National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), Fire Investigation Training Program, 2023
  • Vale Advanced Roofing Certification, Vale Training, 2022
  • Electrical Engineering Concepts for the Non-Electrical Engineer, Ryan Malone, 2021
  • Corrosion Control and Tactics, Gerald Davis, 2021
  • Principles of Water Treatment, Ryan Malone, 2021
  • Practical Fractography, ASM International/ John Christie, 2020
  • CXLT Slip Resistance Testing Certification, Excel Tribometers, 2019, 2022
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, TPC Training/ Ken Green, 2019
  • International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) – CFITTrainer.net
    • Investigating Motor Vehicle Fires, 2018
    • Motor Vehicles: The Engine and the Ignition, Electrical and Fuel Systems, 2018
    • Motor Vehicles: Transmission, Exhaust, Brake, and Accessory Systems, 2018
  • American Society for Mechanical Engineers
  • Texas Board of Professional Engineers
  • SAE International
  • International Association of Arson Investigators
  • National Association of Fire Investigators
  • National Fire Protection Association (Company Affiliation)

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