30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Leadership Team with the Promotion of Dr. Troy Eggum Ph.D., P.Eng., CIP, CFEI as Practice Lead of Energy & Power Group

CALGARY, AB, MAY 5, – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading multidisciplinary forensic firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Troy Eggum Ph.D., P.Eng., CIP, CFEI to Practice Lead of the Energy & Power Group. Since joining the firm in 2021 as a Senior Associate in the Materials & Product Failure group, Dr. Eggum has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and leadership. A proud resident Calgarian, he possesses an impressive three decades of experience in both engineering and insurance.

Dr. Eggum holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, where he specialized in corrosion, hydrogen damage mechanisms, and material properties of pipeline steels. Troy also holds a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation, is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and has 30 years of industry experience including six as an Energy Adjuster, specializing in large and complex losses for Canadian, US, and Lloyd’s insurance markets and international reinsurance markets. At 30 Forensic Engineering, Troy investigates product, equipment, and system failures in industrial and consumer settings, with deep experience in the oil and gas, energy & power, and mining industries.

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Mechanical Failure Analysis
Oil and Gas Pipeline Failures and Pollution Events
Corrosion, Erosion, Microbially Influenced Corrosion, and Hydrogen Failures
Products and Completed Operations Hazard
Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Pipelines
Upstream Oil and Gas Production and Compression Facilities Failures
Upgrader and Refinery Failures in Vessels, Process Piping, Tankage
Mobile Equipment Service and Transportation-Related Failures
Mining Equipment including Haulers and Shovels
Agriculture Industry Mobile Machinery & Grain Handling & Processing Facilities
Gas compression and separation equipment failures
Fiber-Reinforced Plastic and Composite Pipe Failures
Downhole Corrosion and Material Failures
Offshore and Onshore Wind Turbine Generator Failures
Offshore Marine Structures, Vessels, and Submerged Equipment Failures
Fractography and Fracture Surface Analysis
Metallurgical Analysis of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Materials

Robert Sparling, P.Eng., Senior Vice President & Practice Lead of Materials & Product Failure / Piping & HVAC, states: “Since joining 30 Forensic Engineering’s Calgary office almost a half decade ago, Troy has quickly proven himself to be an indispensable expert and leader. With three decades of forensic engineering, operations, engineering and insurance experience, his expertise and professionalism have earned him the respect of colleagues, industry peers, and clients, reinforcing his position as a leading consultant in the industry. He is a highly skilled engineer with extensive experience in the energy sector, corrosion engineering/failures, piping engineering, and biomedical engineering. His background as a former insurance adjuster provides him with deep insights into managing large energy and industrial losses. Troy holds degrees in four distinct technical fields: Materials/Corrosion Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemistry. This diverse education and experience empower him to tackle complex, large-scale losses effectively. His thorough understanding of the insurance industry sets him apart in the field of forensic engineering; he knows precisely what insurers and insurance adjusters need from a forensic investigation. Troy’s promotion ushers in an exciting new chapter for our firm, and we are confident that under his guidance, the Energy & Power Group will continue to grow and innovate. Congratulations Troy.”

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