
Mr. McMahon is a seasoned Mechanical Professional Engineer with 30+ years of expertise in design, construction and forensic investigations. His work spans all disciplines of large-scale commercial buildings, research, manufacturing and mission-critical facilities from site selection to facility operations across five continents. Mr. McMahon conducts forensic investigations for fire origin and cause, mechanical and electrical equipment & systems failures, construction defects, water loss investigations, including areas for expertise in mechanical systems, plumbing, HVAC controls, refrigeration, process cooling, facility automation including building controls and fire life safety systems. Starting his career in the industry as an apprentice plumber in his family’s business, he has an educational background in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, as well as energy and mechanical engineering. He has completed the California State Fire Marshal Fire Investigator Courses. Additionally, Mr. McMahon, practices traditional Japanese karate as a first degree black belt and is a substitute karate teacher.
Certifications:
- California Professional Engineer – Mechanical
- NFPA Fire Alarm Code Seminar
- OSHA-10 Safety Training
- California State Fire Marshal Fire Investigator Certification Courses 1A, 1B, & 1C
Affiliations:
- International Association of Arson Investigator (IAAI)
- California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)