Cassandra K Moody, M.S., P.E. Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Oil and Gas and Safety

Keywords/Search Terms:

Pipeline, PHMSA, Safety, Integrity Management, Gas, Oil, Distribution, Transmission, Gathering, Residential, Procedure, Explosion, Spill, Environmental, Mechanical, Professional Engineer, Construction, 49 CFR 192, 195, Project, Contract, Hazard, Threat, Risk, Pigging, Failure, Inspection, Workplace

Education:

Master of Science, Environmental Engineering, University of Houston; Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Texas A&M University; Bachelor of Science, Genetics, Texas A&M University

Years in Practice:

15

Additional Information

Cassandra K. Moody, M.S., P.E., is different from other experts in that she actively works as a mechanical engineer with vast hands-on experience who understands the unique challenges legal matters present. She communicates effectively and provides results for the projects she works on. Mrs. Moody is passionate about engineering risk-informed solutions to safely optimize ROI: Return on INTEGRITY. She conveys visionary leadership, technical competency, and distinctive communication cultivated over fifteen years of midstream operations and integrity engineering experience with a mid-size oil and gas operator. As a proficient expert in the midstream pipeline industry, Mrs. Moody has represented both plaintiffs and defendants on a variety of cases both in the courtroom and through expert opinion reports. Mrs. Moody’s retained engagements as an independent Engineering Expert have resulted in favorable resolutions for 100% of her clients. Mrs. Moody is an effective communicator who excels at presenting complex information simply, both written and verbally. She has been deposed and has given testimony confidently. As Principal Engineer, she excels in the development, implementation, and optimization of Integrity Management Programs (IMP) and the engineering and execution of the integrity program’s elemental components. Her ability to interface with individuals from the field to executive personnel and lead effectively to drive change sets her apart. She has gained encompassing operations engineering knowledge spanning the entire life cycle of midstream projects. Mrs. Moody has been involved in many failures, leaks, explosions, and incidents and has conducted root cases and failure analyses. Her deep understanding of the regulatory requirements (PHMSA, OSHA, and others) while practically executing workplace construction activities is invaluable when determining liability and cause. Workplace safety during oilfield construction presents hazards, which Mrs. Moody understands. Knowing what information to review during matters of personal injury, spills, and explosions can make or break a case. As an author of many company programs and in-the-ditch implementor, she knows what should be done to ensure safety and environmental protection for workers and the public. Providing her knowledge of regulations and industry best practices while conveying her passion for the duty of care to your case will appeal to the judge and jury alike. In addition to serving in an engineering capacity, Cassandra has a particular passion for encouraging the female workforce. As females are a minority in engineering and the oil and gas industry, another facet of her focus is encouraging professional women and next-generation engineers through professional and personal coaching services, group workshops, and speaking engagements. Time For Change, LLC. is certified by the U.S. Small Business Association and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council as both a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB). She is registered as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) in Texas. With the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity, Mrs. Moody maintains an additional Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors acknowledges Time For Change, LLC. as a registered engineering firm and Mrs. Moody’s accreditation as a certified professional engineer (P.E.) in the mechanical engineering discipline. Educational accomplishments include a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Houston and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Genetics from Texas A&M University.