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Sebastian Fallas

J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada

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Sebastian Fallas is a seasoned equipment consulting professional with over 10 years of expertise in managing various complex projects across multiple industries in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, and the Netherlands, including commercial, biotech, food, and aerospace. He has excelled in diverse technical roles and prioritizes collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Sebastian joined J.S. Held's Equipment Consulting practice in 2025, leveraging his experience in chemical processing instrumentation in the aerospace industry. He also has extensive experience with chemical manufacturing facilities, encompassing equipment, wiring, and control, as well as experience in the biotech and agricultural packaging sectors.

Sebastian is fluent in English and Spanish. He has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in International Management from Kennesaw State University.

Key Expertise

  • Equipment Commissioning
  • Plant & Process Start-Up
  • Centrifuges & Decanters
  • Plating
  • Process Control
  • Lab Equipment
  • Data & Root Cause Analysis
  • Procedure & SOP Generation
  • Performance Optimization
  • Validation Testing

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Training

  • OSHA-10
  • Nadcap AC7108, Chemical Processing Criteria
  • Nadcap AC7004, Aerospace Quality System
  • AS9100, Aerospace Standard
  • ISO 9001, Quality Management System
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)