Dr. Grantham Bio Sketch

Dr. Jesse A. Grantham, welding and metallurgic forensic engineering

Bio Sketch:
Dr. Jesse A. Grantham, PE

Dr. Jesse A. Grantham is a forensic expert specializing in metallurgical, pipelines and structural metal failure analysis, code compliance and contract compliance, as well as workplace safety issues. He heads the forensic team at Welding & Joining Management Group™ in Frederick, Colorado, as well as overseeing the testing, calibration and welder certification programs. Dr. Grantham is a Professional Engineer in several states, as well as an active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) by the American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Radiographic Interpreter (CRI) Certified Level III by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), Past Treasurer and Fellow of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). He has worked on hundreds of failure analysis cases throughout the USA. (www.failuresihaveknown.com)

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™

Code Consulting, Forensic Studies, 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, VT

Certified Welding Inspector

American Welding Society

#98041061, since 1979

Certified Welding Educator

American Welding Society

#9807029E, since 1979

Forensic Engineer

National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)597F

#597F - Fellow, Diplomate, Senior Member, Expert Witness, Past Treasurer

Professional Engineer

CO, GA, TX,  NE, WA, WY

Industrial Engineering – Mfg, Safety
Certified Radiographic Interpreter American Welding Society CRI #1511017N, 2015
Metals & Welding Expert American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Associate Member

Metals & Welding Expert

Rocky Mountain Property Claims Association (RMPCA)
Colorado Bar Association (CBA)
Wyoming Trial Laywers Association (WTLA)

Member

 

  • 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. 
  • Published author of a series of guides from the Welding Community Series (2007 - 2012)
  • Author and co-author of 50 articles and papers – local, national and international.
  • Dr. Grantham has served as Treasurer for AWS Colorado Section (2007 - 2011) and NAFE (2009 - 2012)

 

For more detailed information, please feel free to download Dr. Grantham's Curriculum Vitae.

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(off hours by appt only)

3756 Monarch Street
Frederick, CO 80516
303-451-6759
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