Benjamin H. Mills

Mr. Mills obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the West Virginia Institute of Technology, and his Master of Business Administration from the Marshall University Graduate College.  He investigates structural and marine electrical systems and equipment, particularly those suspected of causing a fire, personal injury, lightning damage analysis and validity, electrocution/electrical shock, illumination (lighting studies) and equipment damage.  He analyzes various types of power equipment (i.e., transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, power cables, etc.) and appliances to determine the cause of an incident.  Prior to joining S-E-A, he had 7 years experience as a Senior Professional Engineer, specializing in the design and construction of transmission lines, power company distribution systems, and electrical substation facilities.  Mr. Mills is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) in multiple states.  He is also licensed as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator with the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) and a Certified Marine Investigator with the International Association of Marne Investigators. Mr. Mills is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).