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J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada
Read MoreRobert Cunningham is a highly experienced chemical engineer with over 20 years of operations and construction expertise in the refinery, petrochemical, and production industries across the United States, Canada, the Gulf of Mexico, and the US Virgin Islands. His career has given him experience in maintenance, turnaround, and major brownfield projects, with significant operator experience in repairing and rebuilding plants and refinery units following fire and explosion events. After such incidents, he has also ensured compliance with Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency requirements.
Currently, Robert is consulting in the energy industry, both upstream and downstream, providing his specialized knowledge to help clients understand claimed damages and repairs. He has recently expanded his role to include expert witness work related to energy-related projects' rebuilding, construction, and commissioning phases. His expert testimony often involves detailed analyses of project execution, repair timelines, and adherence to industry standards.
Robert's expertise encompasses evaluating and repairing refinery units and chemical plants after catastrophic events such as fires and explosions. His role includes conducting root cause analyses, developing repair estimates, and providing expert testimony on energy-related projects during the construction, reconstruction, and commissioning. Robert's deep understanding of chemical engineering, construction, and business interruption claims, and his practical field experience make him an invaluable asset in resolving complex industrial claims.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.
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