Fuelstec
Operator
2004 – 2012, Ontario

• Operated a facility for the testing and examination of equipment removed from incident sites and provide a lock-up facility for evidence
• Operated a facility for the re-construction of incident sites for the purpose of testing hypotheses presented as fact in origin and cause determination
• Operated a facility for hands-on technical training for certified Fuel Technicians on new generation equipment and appliances in co-operation with Fuel Distributors and Manufacturers of equipment
• Operated a facility for the education of interested parties (i.e. Fire Departments, Police Departments, Fire Marshal Office Investigators and Regulatory Authorities)

D.J. Stainrod & Associates
Senior Investigator
1996 – 2008, Ontario

• Provided investigation services from both regulatory and technical viewpoints to assess involvement of implicated parties at incident sites
• Provided consulting services to the Fuels industry involving regulatory compliance issues
• Developed and provided training programs in all aspects of fuel storage, handling and utilization

Technical Standards and Safety Authority
1997 – 1998, GTA
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations

Senior Inspector
1988 – 1997, GTA

• Spearheaded fuel-related fire, explosion or asphyxiation investigations, analyzed fuel handling procedures, and participated as a Crown Expert Witness in legal proceedings
• Handled all phases necessary to compile detailed investigative reports (e.g. examine equipment; document and tag evidence; interview witnesses, officials, contractors and others; review service history records; supervise testing to establish potential cause)
• Provided expert guidance and assistance to municipal officials, fire prevention officers, by-law enforcement officers, manufacturers and contractors
• Prepared or issued legal briefs, lay information, offence summons, subpoenas and search warrants to enforce regulations under the Energy and Gasoline Handling Acts
• Expert witness at court cases or inquest hearings for the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Office of the Fire Marshal, Metro Police, Ministry of Labour
• Inspected sites and assessed testing agencies for the Standards Council of Canada
• Appraised the design, installation, distribution and maintenance of all types of fuel facilities and equipment

Consumers Gas
Gas Technician
1973 – 1988, GTA & Whitby, Ontario

• Established strong foundation for a career in the fuel handling industry by progressing through a series of positions with increasing technical and management responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES / ASSOCIATIONS

• CAN/CGA-B149.3 sub-committee, Voting Member
• CAN/CGA-B149.6 sub-committee, Voting Member
• Standards Council of Canada, Technical Advisor
• Technical Advisory Committee, Natural Gas & Propane, Member
• Gas Fitter Certification Programs, Durham College, Instructor
• Fire Science & Technology Section of NFPA, Member
• TSSA Accredited Training Provider
• CSA Canadian Standards Association, Instructor
• CAFI (Canadian Association of Fire Investigators), Member
• OACETT, C.Tech. (Engineering) (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists), Member
• NAFI, National Association of Fire Investigators, CFEI (Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator), Member