Education
Doctoral Studies – Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, 1968
MS – Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, 1967
Certificate – NASA Summer Institute of Space Science, Columbia University, 1966
BS – Civil Engineering, C.W. Post College of Long Island University, 1966
Professional Registration
Professional Engineer, Fire Protection, Texas No. 95149
Certification
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveyors (NCEES)
Affiliations
Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) – Professional Member
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – Architects, Engineers, and Building Officials Section
Mr. Eichner’s career encompasses over 42 years in fire protection engineering, resolution of construction claims and disputes, project management, construction contracting, and technical marketing support. His qualifications are the product of his strong educational background, extensive technical and business knowledge combined with his comprehensive field and contracting operations experience.
Most recently, Mr. Eichner has created a proprietary methodology for designing water spray systems for heat attenuation in oil and gas production. From 2006 to 2010, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) engaged Mr. Eichner as a fire protection consultant and construction claims analyst in support of its $21B new school construction and modernization program. In this capacity, Mr. Eichner provided analysis of DSA code requirements as well as resolution of plan review and installation issues.
Mr. Eichner has served as on-site and home-office project manager for two of the largest fire protection contractors. His project management experience extends to all project phases: pre-bid through contract closeout. He has installed and conducted testing/commissioning of all types of fire protection systems including underground supply, fire pumps, water spray, mist, clean agent, high/low pressure CO2, and allied alarm and detection in ordinary and special hazard industrial applications.
His experience extends to a wide variety of prominent projects for municipalities and Government agencies, as well as heavy industry and commercial endeavors both in the United States and overseas.
Fire Protection Experience
Consultant:
Advantage Fire Protection, Gas Flare Heat Attenuation Analysis – Houston, TX
FP Engineering, Hi-rise Building Smoke Movement Study – Ft. Myers, FL
LAUSD New School Construction and Modernization Program – Los Angeles, CA
Newport Chemical Agent Storage Facility – Newport, IN
Construction Management:
Trump Tower, Senior Project Manager – Chicago, IL
Mystic Co-Generation Power Station, On-Site – Everett, MA
Tracy Fluidized Bed Power Plant, On-Site – Reno NV
Penuelas Co-Generation Power Station, On-Site – Ponce, PR
Intermountain Coal-fired Power Plant, On-Site – Delta, UT
Antelope Valley Coal-fired Power Plant, On-Site – Beulah, ND
Laramie Coal-fired Power Station, On-Site – Wheatland, WY
Kennecott Molybdenum Extraction Facility, Contractor Branch Manager– Bingham Canyon, UT
Newmont Gold Mine Expansion, Contractor Branch Manager – Ely, NV
Hercules Rocket Motor Casting Facility, Contractor Branch Manager– Magna, UT
Delta Airlines Hanger, Contractor Branch Manager– Salt Lake City, UT
Special Hazard Systems Testing & Commissioning:
Huaneng Coal-fired Power Station – Nantong, China
Red Hills Coal-fired Power Station – Ackerman, MS
Paiton Coal-fired Power Station – Paiton, Indonesia
Dispute & Claims Resolution:
LAUSD New School Construction and Modernization Program – Los Angeles, CA
LAUSD Beaudry Office Tower – Los Angeles, CA
Anchorage International Airport – Anchorage, AK
Rosewood Nursing Home – Inverness, IL
State Farm Corporate Office Complex – Bloomington, IL
Yampa River Power Plant – Craig, CO
Los Alamos National Laboratory – Los Alamos, ...
Login or Register to view the full resume.
