Alex A. Rigoni

Mr. Rigoni graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-Rolla, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, and Summa Cum Laude from Purdue University, with a Master of Science degree in Engineering. He is a Principal Mechanical Engineer responsible for investigating and analyzing mechanical equipment, systems, processes, and products.

Mr. Rigoni has over 20 years of experience working with various types of machines, manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, and building systems.. He has experience Including machines, manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, and building systems. Experienced with custom machinery, presses, material handling equipment, conveyors, pneumatic conveying, bucket elevators, hydraulic systems, and guarding. Investigates matters involving, but not limited to, industrial processing equipment, food processing equipment, piping, tanks, valves, pumps, heat exchangers, dust collectors, clean-in-place (CIP) systems, facility support equipment like boilers, steam systems, heating systems, cooling systems, chillers, cooling towers, and other utility systems. Experienced with building systems, including plumbing systems, HVAC equipment, water heaters, fuel gas piping, gas appliances, fireplaces, fire and explosion suppression systems, sprinkler systems, and exhaust systems. Additionally, experienced with agricultural equipment, heavy machinery, elevators, cranes/hoists/rigging, internal combustion engines, firearms, and ammunition. Experienced with various industrial production processes, codes, standards, standard of care, and construction methods. Experienced in utilizing 3D scanning equipment and sUAS (drones) for documentation and analysis during investigations.

Mr. Rigoni is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois, Missouri, and multiple other states. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) through NAFI. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Society of Gas Engineers (ASGE), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), and Illinois Society of Professional Engineer (ISPE).