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Houston, Tx, Us

Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States

 Integrate McClarin HSEQ management systems based on International Sustainability Rating System (ISRS) 9th Edition, including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO55000, ISO50001, PSM, and Seveso III Directive (PSM). Lead local HSE professionals at PA, WA, and OKC facilities to ensure HSE compliance and build strong HSE culture. Administrator of management system software, including MSDSOnline, Dakota Proactivity, Mango Live, JJ Keller Training, and EcoVadis.

Deer Park, Texas

 Implementing Integrated Management System (IMS) at TX Facilities, Deer Park and Bayport.  Established Integrated Management System (IMS) framework at TX Facilities, incorporate ISO9001, RC14001 and PSM based on Lubrizol Operations Reliability Management System (ORMS) framework. Defined Work Processes and assigned implementation leaders and sponsors.  Standardized IMS Work Process Implementation process to match 4-Step Problem Solving process. Developed and conducted IMS overview and training. Provided IMS Implementation Guide and tools to aid Work Process Leaders and teams. Monitoring Work Process implementation and coaching Work Process Leaders.  Collaborated with IS to evaluate the current document management system “SmartProcedures” and created cDocs prototype, a SharePoint based in-house solution. Formalized document management process for RC14001 documents, to be integrated into rest of IMS.  Provided strategy for gap closure to enable RC14001 certification at the TX Facilities. Assisted in TX QMS ISO9001 and RC14001 activities: internal & external audits, publish new standards, gap assessment and action closure, facilitate Aspects/Impacts brainstorming sessions, and awareness sessions training. Led Energy Cost Savings sub-team under 2021 Cost Savings Scorecard Team. Participated in the Safety Core Team in 2020.  Chaired TX Sustainability Business Resource Group (SBRG). Started the SBRG setup at TX Facilities, establishing charter and annual objectives. Participated in Global SBRG events and TCC Sustainability Committee.

Pasadena, Tx

 Implemented International Sustainability Rating System (ISRS) 8th Edition, a system that integrates safety, health, environmental, quality, and sustainability standards including PSM, RMP, ISO9001, ISO14001. In addition, managed FDA Q7 and Kosher.  Led the site in achieving ISRS8 Level 7 rating and Silver recognition from EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating. Obtained ISO9001:2015 certification recommendation for the site transitioning from ISO9001:2008 certification for one contract manufacturing process.  Coordinated and facilitated management reviews and Risk Management Team meetings. Managed internal and external audit schedule and led internal audits. Formalized and improved business processes through creating/updating business process maps, policies, standards and procedures.  Established Risk Register template and facilitated risk identification and assessments. Established and facilitated stakeholder engagement assessment. Established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through an Integrated Scorecard and updated the goals annually with metric owners. Improved investigation and corrective actions programs. Managed Dakota system and implementation of new incident and audit forms. Trained facilitators to perform Root Cause Analysis using methodologies such as Cause Map, Systematic Cause Analysis Technique (SCAT) and Barrier SCAT (BSCAT).  Improved document management system through implementation of SharePoint and Usability Mapping.

 Active volunteer at Brookwood Elementary. Serving as Assistant Room Representative for Kindergarten class. Assisted teachers with classroom projects, K-Crew (Kindergarten), Marcy Cook Math, and Literacy Library. Participated in PTA activities such as Environmental Committee, Carnival Fundraiser, Teacher/Staff Appreciation, and School Library. Established electronic recycling program in 2012 with the Environmental Committee. Served as PTA Officer at Clear Lake Institute of Chinese Culture in 2012-2013 school year.  Served as playgroup coordinator in 2010 in Clear Lake Moms Club North.

La Porte, Tx

 Managed North America Nylon Intermediates (ADN, HMD, and Adipic Acid) Specialties products. Lead global efforts with Supply Chain Managers in Asia, Europe, and South America. Coordinated cross-functional teams including Operations, Technical, EHS, Logistics, Sales/Marketing, Customer Service, and Legal to deliver on-time product supply.  Managed and evaluated toll manufacturing contracts, operations and cost control to align with business strategy. Assisted with packaging and storage facilities evaluations.  Managed monthly target production, inventory, and demand for 25+ products. Lead S&OP (18 months planning and scheduling) for 10+ internally manufactured products.

La Porte, Tx

 Developed environmental emission calculations for the 2007 THF Unit Turnaround. Implemented design changes for flare compliance. Monitored and provided technical support for daily flare operation. Analyzed and identified opportunities for Step I Reactor catalyst and candle filter run time improvements. Developed and conducted designed experiment to verify the optimum filter blow back settings and to optimize reactor candle filter process logic and conditions.  Identified improvement opportunities for PTMEG product inventory management. Evaluated product inventory and loading capacities and schedules based on supply chain schedule and production capacity. Reduced complex options to clear economic concepts.  Analyzed PTMEG process and analytical data and identified probable causes of product quality issues.

Orange, Tx

 Maintained asset reliability data for the ADN manufacturing unit. Created the Asset Utilization databases in Excel format for automatic data population and monthly report generation. Analyzed production and equipment availability losses. Reported availability and utilization information to area, plant and global management.  Monitored daily operation to identify equipment reliability issues. Coordinated and prioritized reliability engineering efforts on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA). Tracked, participated, and facilitated RCFA. Managed turnaround scope, timing, costs, and schedule. Initiated turnaround Decision Making Framework with key benefits and key risks and mitigation plans. Led the pilot plant improvement program of a specialty product with high market growth potential. Coordinated efforts of Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Technical, Marketing, and Supply Chain. In four months, production exceeded ten times the previous two year’s production. Led the annual Profit Objective (PO) process to establish reasonably achievable fixed cost PO for the ADN area. Provided cost reporting and cost forecasting monthly to Corporate Financial Key Performance Indicator system. Provided monthly and YTD cost status reports to ADN leadership team.

Orange, Tx

 Performed Asset Availability Leader responsibilities for the HMD area as listed above. Conducted and participated in site monthly Safety Audits. Generated and updated HMD Equipment List. Revised SAP functional locations to match new work processes.  Participated in the Operations Excellence Implementation - Improve Equipment Reliability Work Process team.

Orange, Tx

 Completed DMAIC and DMADV training. Obtained Black Belt certification.  Achieved validated project savings of $544,000 per year by optimizing operating conditions affecting Hydrogen Quantity Per Unit (QPU). Built an optimizer in Excel based on regressions generated through a Design of Experiment (DOE) to determine the optimum operating conditions for the HMD Synthesis unit at the lowest operating cost.  Achieved validated project savings of $365,000 per year by reducing steam usage with improved HMD Synthesis Aqua Ammonia Column operation.  Identified the defects within HMD’s Reliability Maintenance (RM) practice and provided recommendations to implement RCM and Risk-Based Inspection program. Established analyzer work practice and created flow maps that standardized and streamlined analyzer installations and replacement processes across the site.

Orange, Tx

 Provided technical and environmental compliance assistance to the HMD Synthesis Unit. Revised area procedures and Operator Field Logs to reflect the updated environmental permit requirements.  Coordinated HMD Change of Design (COD) activities, including tracking expenditures and ensure effective Capital spending. Completed COD packages in compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM). Changes included removal, installation, and/or modifications on piping, pumps, analyzer systems, DCS controls, and relief valves.  Completed Test Authorizations to introduce new raw material suppliers, test process equipment reliability and safety, and test cost impact from changes in process or operating conditions.  Obtained Six Sigma Green Belt certification with Reduce HP DOG NH3 Concentration project resulted in savings of $354,000 per year. Participated in five Black Belt projects and four Green Belt projects. Mentored other Green Belts. Generated Sustain-the-Gain files for Black Belt projects. Served on Area Safety Committee and United Way Technical Group Solicitor. Chaired New Professionals Group, Co-chaired Asian Network, and participated in the Women's Network. Participated in Help One Student To Succeed, March of Dimes, and Day of Caring.