	Causey Engineering LLC *"Forensic and Investigative Services"* PO Box 341057-0018 Austin, TX 78734 www.CauseyEngineering.com
Gerald J. Hietpas, PE President	Phone & Fax (512) 261-3930 jhietpas@austin.rr.com


Curriculum Vitae
RICHARD L. SEAY, BSME

Mr. Seay is an Associate of Causey Engineering LLC. Causey Engineering has for over 18 years been providing forensic and investigative engineering services and litigation support, specializing in industrial and construction regulations and safety issues. Mr. Seay has particular experience in oil refineries and utilities, including equipment design, operations, and inspections, and the associated codes and regulations.

Education & Training:

Mississippi State University - B. S.,

Mechanical Engineering - 1968

Code West Training,

Piping Inspection - 1995

Texaco Training,

Building a Customer Focused Organization - 1994

Code West Training,

Above Ground Storage Tank Inspection - 1994

Primatech, Inc. Training,

Conducting Hazard & Operability Reviews - 1989

Code West Training,

Pressure Vessel Inspection - 1993

Texaco Training,

Financial Management for the Non-Financial

Manager - 1984

Registrations:

API American Petroleum Institute “Above Ground Storage Tank Certified Inspector - 653”

API American Petroleum Institute “Pressure Vessel Inspector - 510” (expired 01/31/03).

API American Petroleum Institute “Refinery Piping Inspector - 570” (expired 07/31/03).

Work Experience:

Causey Engineering LLC, Austin, TX 2003 to Present

Forensic Expert: Provide Forensic and investigative work related to oil refinery and utility issues. Causey Engineering provides engineering analysis, governmental regulation investigation and interpretation, accident reconstruction and litigation support primarily related to refineries, pulp and paper mills, industrial construction, lumber manufacturing, chemical and petrochem plants, central power stations, electronic manufacturing and warehousing.

Texaco/Star Enterprise/Motiva Enterprises, LLC, Port Arthur, Texas 1968 to 2002

Project Manager, Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit Capital Project, 1999 – 2002 (Special assignment): Engineer, design, construct and start-up a large capital improvement project and turnaround for the FCCU 3.

Manager of Inspection, 1993 – 2002: In charge of the pressure equipment integrity program for the refinery. Served on the American Petroleum Institute (API) Refinery Committee – Inspection Sub-Committee representing Texaco/Star Enterprise/Motiva

Supervisor – Process Safety Management, 1989 – 1993: Implemented the refinery’s Process Safety Management (PSM) program after OSHA created the PSM rule 1910.119. Over-saw the conducting of process safety reviews of refinery “covered” processes and formulated and executed the Management of Change Program for the refinery.

Supervisor of Environmental Operations, 1988 – 1989: Managed the operations of the wastewater treatment plant, recovered oil plant and the plant drainage system.

Supervisor of Utility Operations, 1986 – 1988: Managed the operations of the fresh water treatment plant and distribution of water, fuel gas, steam, plant air, instrument air and nitrogen.

Manager Energy Conservation, 1984 – 1986: Developed refinery energy conservation policies and initiated energy saving capital projects

Supervisor – Process Engineering, 1982 – 1984: Supervised the “Plant Balance Accounting Group” Chemical engineers.

Assistant Chief Inspector, 1974 – 1982: Progressed from Engineer and Supervising Engineer in the Inspection Department to Assistant Chief Inspector.

Inspection Engineer, 1972 – 1974: Performed equipment inspections of pressure equipment for process units, and specified repairs to pressure equipment.

Estimating Engineer, 1971 – 1972: Prepared cost estimates for refinery projects and prepared appropriation requests for refinery capital projects.

Design Engineer, 1968 – 1971: Performed engineering design assignments such as piping, concrete and structural steel.

Forensic Experience

Cases Worked are 1, Depositions Given 2, Trial Testimony Given 1.

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