The Pilot Plant Operations Group delivers high quality experimental data for UOP's R&D programs. We support 24x7x365 pilot plant operations at the Des Plaines and Riverside, IL R&D facilities.

The Gasoline Development group develops new catalysts and process technology for producing high quality gasoline

The Hydroprocessing Development group develops new catalyst and process technology for UOP's hydroprocessing businesses.

UOP provides world class process technology, catalysts, adsorbents and services to the petroleum refining, petrochemicals, and gas processing industries. I manage the Pilot Plant Engineering, Design and Construction (EDC) Group within UOP's R&D - Experimental Development Department. The EDC group provides pilot design engineering, drafting, construction, automation, online analytical, shops/maintenance and data systems support to UOP's R&D technology delivery efforts. Six Sigma Black Belt CertifiedAccountable for:HSE-Health, Safety, and Environmental performance within the Pilot Plant EDC group - lead the group's Structured Safety Process effortsProject Portfolio and Deliverables-Manage the Pilot Plant Engineering capital portfolio for R&D-Manage the EDC group's expense budget-Develop 5 yr strategic plans for the EDC group-Develop AOP inputs for EDC and manage the overall budgetPeople-Lead succession planning efforts withing EDC including making hiring recommendations for critical role replacements.-Manage the overall performance and compensation planning for the EDC group-Provide goals for Six Sigma efforts within the EDC group

Managed the Riverside Pilot Plant Testing Group operations. This group provides operational support 24x7x365 for pilot plants located at the UOP Riverside, IL location. The group consists of shift operations, day technician, pilot plant technical resources who support all pilot plant operations at the Riverside, IL site. The group provide site supervision off hours 24x7x365 including support of site emergency response.Main accountabilities include:HSE-Accountable for Health Safety and Environmental performance of Riverside PPTGDeliverables:-Lead the 24x7x365 operation of UOP R&D pilot plants at Riverside, IL -Lead productivity efforts and goal setting for the Riverside PPTG group-Manage expense and operating budgets for Riverside pilot plant cost centersPeople-Lead organizational improvements within Riverside PPTG including training efforts, succession planning, making recommendations for hiring of critical roles-Manage the performance development and salary administration process for Riverside PPTG