Process Safety Expert Witnesses

Louisiana

Safety, Oil and Gas - Oilfield Accident expert, Workplace safety expert, Accident reconstruction, Root Cause Analysis, Technical evidence review, Process safety expert, Safety engineering, Forensic engineering, Production engineering, OSHA compliance expert, Accident investigations, Industrial accident expert, Mechanical Failures

With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Jonathan Beam is a seasoned Safety and Forensic Engineer recognized for technical depth, investigative rigor, and strategic insight in complex industrial cases. His multidisciplinary background, combining a B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, enables him to bridge the gap between process safety, chemical behavior, and mechanical system performance across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Throughout his career, Jay has led and supported accident investigations, OSHA and regulatory inquiries, and root cause analyses involving process safety incidents, mechanical failures, and catastrophic injuries. His analytical and technical expertise extends to regulatory compliance reviews, engineering assessments, and system-level failure modeling. In addition to his field and technical experience, Jay provides specialized litigation and expert witness support to law firms, insura...

New Mexico

Safety, Oil and Gas - Oilfield Accident expert, Workplace safety expert, Accident reconstruction, Root Cause Analysis, Technical evidence review, Process safety expert, Safety engineering, Forensic engineering, Production engineering, OSHA compliance expert, Accident investigations, Industrial accident expert, Mechanical Failures

With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Jonathan Beam is a seasoned Safety and Forensic Engineer recognized for technical depth, investigative rigor, and strategic insight in complex industrial cases. His multidisciplinary background, combining a B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, enables him to bridge the gap between process safety, chemical behavior, and mechanical system performance across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Throughout his career, Jay has led and supported accident investigations, OSHA and regulatory inquiries, and root cause analyses involving process safety incidents, mechanical failures, and catastrophic injuries. His analytical and technical expertise extends to regulatory compliance reviews, engineering assessments, and system-level failure modeling. In addition to his field and technical experience, Jay provides specialized litigation and expert witness support to law firms, insura...

North Dakota

Safety, Oil and Gas - Oilfield Accident expert, Workplace safety expert, Accident reconstruction, Root Cause Analysis, Technical evidence review, Process safety expert, Safety engineering, Forensic engineering, Production engineering, OSHA compliance expert, Accident investigations, Industrial accident expert, Mechanical Failures

With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Jonathan Beam is a seasoned Safety and Forensic Engineer recognized for technical depth, investigative rigor, and strategic insight in complex industrial cases. His multidisciplinary background, combining a B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, enables him to bridge the gap between process safety, chemical behavior, and mechanical system performance across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Throughout his career, Jay has led and supported accident investigations, OSHA and regulatory inquiries, and root cause analyses involving process safety incidents, mechanical failures, and catastrophic injuries. His analytical and technical expertise extends to regulatory compliance reviews, engineering assessments, and system-level failure modeling. In addition to his field and technical experience, Jay provides specialized litigation and expert witness support to law firms, insura...

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Safety, Oil and Gas - Oilfield Accident expert, Workplace safety expert, Accident reconstruction, Root Cause Analysis, Technical evidence review, Process safety expert, Safety engineering, Forensic engineering, Production engineering, OSHA compliance expert, Accident investigations, Industrial accident expert, Mechanical Failures

With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Jonathan Beam is a seasoned Safety and Forensic Engineer recognized for technical depth, investigative rigor, and strategic insight in complex industrial cases. His multidisciplinary background, combining a B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, enables him to bridge the gap between process safety, chemical behavior, and mechanical system performance across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Throughout his career, Jay has led and supported accident investigations, OSHA and regulatory inquiries, and root cause analyses involving process safety incidents, mechanical failures, and catastrophic injuries. His analytical and technical expertise extends to regulatory compliance reviews, engineering assessments, and system-level failure modeling. In addition to his field and technical experience, Jay provides specialized litigation and expert witness support to law firms, insura...

Houston, Texas

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Chemicals - Hazardous Chemicals, Process Safety, Personal Safety, Monomers, Polymer, Chemical Plants, Styrene, Chemicals, Flammability, Reactive Chemicals, Flammable, Dust, Process Engineer, HAZOP, Petrochemical, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Hydrogen Cyanide, Process Design, Project Management

SUMMARY • Chemical Engineer with over 30 years of experience primarily in process engineering/ process development that is currently working part-time or short duration roles. • Very strong background in monomers and polymers chemistries and processes. • Ability to embrace new process technologies and new chemistries quickly. • High achiever, very motivated, high energy, quick learner, data driven, and results oriented. • Strong process safety background (with experience at multiple OSHA Star plants) with active involvement in process hazard analyses (HAZOP and LOPA), management of change (MOC), safety instrumented systems, and PSM auditing. • Proficient with Aspen Plus (including Aspen Polymers), HTRI, Minitab, OSI PI, and Aspen Process Explorer. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Heniff Process Services LLC, Houston, TX, November 2024 – Present Proprietor and Senior Principal Process Engineer LyondellBasell, Channelview, TX, September 2023 to November 2024 Global Consulting Process...

Texas

Safety, Oil and Gas - Oilfield Accident expert, Workplace safety expert, Accident reconstruction, Root Cause Analysis, Technical evidence review, Process safety expert, Safety engineering, Forensic engineering, Production engineering, OSHA compliance expert, Accident investigations, Industrial accident expert, Mechanical Failures

With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Jonathan Beam is a seasoned Safety and Forensic Engineer recognized for technical depth, investigative rigor, and strategic insight in complex industrial cases. His multidisciplinary background, combining a B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, enables him to bridge the gap between process safety, chemical behavior, and mechanical system performance across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Throughout his career, Jay has led and supported accident investigations, OSHA and regulatory inquiries, and root cause analyses involving process safety incidents, mechanical failures, and catastrophic injuries. His analytical and technical expertise extends to regulatory compliance reviews, engineering assessments, and system-level failure modeling. In addition to his field and technical experience, Jay provides specialized litigation and expert witness support to law firms, insura...

Sammamish, Washington

Engineering, Fire - Fire Protection Engineering, Fire rated Construction Assemblies, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems, Flammable Liquids Processes, Process Safety, Hazardous Materials Safety Engineering, High Piled Storage Fire Protection, Computer Room Fire Protection, Fire Damage, Smoke

www.linkedin.com/in/mrmannex Experience  Audits and Surveys  Inspection and Testing  AHJ petitions  Highly Protected Risk (HPR) Insurance oversight  Fire Prevention Program Development  Training  Design - Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Specifications  Public speaking experience.  Regional and On-Site Water Supply Analysis and Reliability - fire pumps, tanks, underground piping  Special hazards and protection - clean agent, dry chemical, foam, deluge, water spray  Fire detection and alarm - Heat detection, smoke detection, High Sensitivity Smoke Detection Facility Design Experience  Assembly  Hazardous Materials  Power  Education  Hotel  Aircraft Hangers  Military  Correctional  Aircraft production  Government  Healthcare  Spacecraft launch facilities  Industrial  Aerospace  Storage  Retail  Data Centers  Semiconductor Proficiencies  Water Based: wet, dry, deluge, water spray, pre-action, water m...

West Virginia

Safety, Oil and Gas - Oilfield Accident expert, Workplace safety expert, Accident reconstruction, Root Cause Analysis, Technical evidence review, Process safety expert, Safety engineering, Forensic engineering, Production engineering, OSHA compliance expert, Accident investigations, Industrial accident expert, Mechanical Failures

With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Jonathan Beam is a seasoned Safety and Forensic Engineer recognized for technical depth, investigative rigor, and strategic insight in complex industrial cases. His multidisciplinary background, combining a B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, enables him to bridge the gap between process safety, chemical behavior, and mechanical system performance across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Throughout his career, Jay has led and supported accident investigations, OSHA and regulatory inquiries, and root cause analyses involving process safety incidents, mechanical failures, and catastrophic injuries. His analytical and technical expertise extends to regulatory compliance reviews, engineering assessments, and system-level failure modeling. In addition to his field and technical experience, Jay provides specialized litigation and expert witness support to law firms, insura...