David Lang
About David Lang
David Lang is the Assistant Vice President & Senior Account Engineer for Forest Products Operations at FM Global, with extensive experience in engineering and quality assurance.
Current Role at FM Global
David Lang currently serves as the Assistant Vice President & Senior Account Engineer for Forest Products Operations at FM Global. Since assuming this role in Dallas, TX, he has been responsible for evaluating and managing equipment-related hazards and risks for a large international client base in the pulp and paper industry. His work includes comprehensive risk assessments that help clients minimize potential losses and enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Boston Edison Company
Before joining FM Global, David Lang worked at Boston Edison Company as a Senior Engineer in the Power Generation Division. From 1984 to 1996, he was based in Boston, MA, where he was involved in various engineering projects related to power generation. His role primarily focused on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of power generation systems.
Early Career at Babcock & Wilcox - Research & Development
David Lang began his career at Babcock & Wilcox in the Research & Development department, where he served as a Quality Assurance Administrator from 1979 to 1984. During his tenure in Boston, Massachusetts, he was in charge of maintaining quality standards and ensuring compliance with industrial regulations, which included overseeing the quality assurance processes and methodologies.
Initial Work at WSF Industries, Inc.
From 1970 to 1978, David Lang worked as a Quality Assurance & NDE Technician at WSF Industries, Inc., located in Johnston, Rhode Island. In this role, he was responsible for non-destructive examination (NDE) and quality assurance of various engineering projects. His work focused on ensuring that all materials and systems met established safety and performance standards.
Certifications and Professional Affiliations
David Lang holds a commission from the National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors and is a certified Welding Inspector (CWI) by the American Welding Society. He has served as the past chair of the ASME’s Post Construction Activities Standards Committee. Additionally, he is active in professional organizations including the American Welding Society (AWS), the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), and the Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee (BLRBAC). He regularly provides support to various technical councils and continues to contribute to industry standards and practices.