John Phillips, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Sc

Forensic Engineer at WARRENExperienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in crane and machinery and equipment losses, including fires in Marine, Industrial, and Construction operations.Over 17 years experience in forensic engineering. Testified as an expert witness at trials and depositions in state and federal court.Over 30 years of crane and heavy equipment experience. Designed crane systems, supervised crane installations, tested and certified cranes and lifting equipment.Determines cause and scope of damage for crane, hoist, and other lift equipment incidents; including overloads, tipovers, equipment failures, and damaged loads.Determines cause, origin, and scope of damage for equipment and structural fires ranging from individual equipment to entire industrial facilities.Evaluates commercial and industrial facilities for scope of damage and cost to repair from fire, flooding and hurricane damage.Evaluates consumer and industrial equipment for product defects as well as guarding and safety issues.Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana and Ohio. NCEES registered as a model engineer. NCEES registered with The United States Council for International Engineering Practice (USCIEP).Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and a Certified Fire and Explosion Instructor by the National Association of Fire Investigator.Member of ASM (American Society of Materials) and ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials). Voting member of ASTM Performance of Buildings, Forensic Sciences, Forensic Engineering, and Ships & Marine committees.