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.
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 |
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Teacher, Collegiate |
Columbia Basin College, Washington State University |
Metallurgy, Welding, Plant Processes |
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Process Engineer |
Siemens – Nuclear Division |
Load and Weld Zircaloy Fuel Rods |
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Designer, Inspector |
GESI, Coast & Gulf of Mexico |
Facilities for Platforms, Pipelines, Refineries, Skid Assemblies |
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Manager |
Fabrication Facility |
Fabricate Generator Packages, Mining Equipment, Modular Housing |
Affiliations / Registrations:
| ASNT Level III |
American Society NDT |
#95605, MT, PT, UT, VT |
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Certified Welding Inspector |
American Welding Society |
#98041061, since 1979 |
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Certified Welding Educator |
American Welding Society |
#9807029E, since 1979 |
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Forensic Engineer |
National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)597F |
#597F - Fellow, Diplomate, Senior Member, Expert Witness, Past Treasurer |
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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 |
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Metals & Welding Expert |
Rocky Mountain Property Claims Association (RMPCA) |
Member |
For more detailed information, please feel free to download Dr. Grantham's Curriculum Vitae. |
When it comes to telling it like it is, in plain, easy to understand English, Dr. Grantham is the obvious choice. His gentle yet commanding style conveys his knowledge and professionalism allowing jurors to easily comprehend the expert forensic findings of his report. Dr. Grantham has been involved in several multi-million dollar suites involving welding and metal failures for both the plaintiffs as well as defendants.