Senior Engineering Technologist/Fire Investigator, OCI Group
Burlington, 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.
