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11 years experience
Expertise
  • Failure Analysis
  • Fire & Explosion Investigation
  • Forensic Engineering
  • Litigation
  • Product & Equipment Failures
  • Product Safety Testing
Overview

Art is the Vice President of OCIG Eastern Canada, and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator with over 20 years of experience within the forensic engineering industry. Art also is a member of the Board of Directors for OCIG/Crawford.

Education
McMaster University Degree in Bachelor of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Hamilton, Ontario 2010
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology Diploma in honours in Civil Engineering Technology Hamilton, Ontario 2003
Certifications
  • Certified Engineering Technologist with OACETT
  • National Association of Fire Investigators — Certified Fire & Explosions Investigator
  • Member – Canadian Association of Fire Investigators (CAFI) 
  • Member – National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) 
  • Member – International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 

Senior Engineering Technologist/Fire Investigator, Origin and Cause Incorporated
Mississauga, Ontario
October 2003 — Present

  • Conduct fire scene investigations primarily for the insurance industry
  • Experienced in working individually or in a team setting on cases
  • Responsible for the continuity of the fire scene during investigations
  • Use of NFPA 921 guidelines for fire scene investigations
  • Responsible for creation of drawings/floor plans on certain cases 
  • Non-Destructive testing on exhibits utilizing digital x-ray technology 
  • Conduct destructive examinations of exhibits 
  • Safety testing pertaining to electrical and safety devices 
  • Photography 
  • Extensively deal with insurance representatives 
  • Engaged with emergency services authorities 
  • Technical report writing
  • Involved with promotion of Origin and Cause at Trade Show functions 
  • Responsible for maintaining a budget range on investigations 
  • Conducted investigations in the 20K to 1M+ range for loss value 
  • Experienced in losses involving subrogation 

Construction Inspector/Office Clerk (Co-op Position), City of Hamilton Water and Wastewater Division
Hamilton, Ontario
May 2002 — January 2003

  • Junior level position designed to assist department office staff and field inspectors for the water and wastewater division. 
  • Responsible for the creation of work orders using the Hanson public corporation database, and tracking of assets using the proprietary GIS software. 

Construction Inspector (Co-op Position), City of Hamilton Roads and Traffic Department
Hamilton, Ontario
May 2001 — September 2001

  • Conducted on site road work inspections while closely working with contractor and labourers. 
  • Responsible for work being conducted safely and to specifications while monitoring the progress of the contract. 
  • IAAI International Conference — 2017 
  • IAAI International Conference — 2016 
  • Residential Electricity for Fire Investigators (Fire Findings) — 2015 
  • Advanced Arson Investigation Techniques (IAAI – Ontario Chapter) — 2015 
  • NAFI/Eastern Kentucky University Seminar — 2014 
  • Fire Loss and Fire Code Litigation – Civil and Criminal Implications (IAAI) — 2014
  • IAAI International Conference — 2013 
  • Investigation of Gas & Electric Appliance Fires (Fire Findings) — 2012 
  • Advanced Fire Investigations – Dr. John Dehaan — 2012 
  • Radiography Level 1 – Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) — 2007 
  • Fire Scene Investigations – Arson Niagara Committee — 2006 
  • Fire Investigation/Hazard Awareness – Toronto Arson Task Force — 2006 
  • Accident Reconstruction Seminar – Origin and Cause Incorporated — 2004 

Where to Find Art Beleda

Ancaster

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