Project lead for the design/construction/operation/maintenance/SOPs of numerous research projects in pilot plant and laboratory environments involving chemical and engineering processes. Hands on philosophy. Shift/technical lead supervising 10 personnel during continuous pilot plant operations (2008-2010) involving conversion of heavy oil (resid) to light end products using high pressure and temperature (VCC process). Assigning various duties to personnel.Laboratory management developing techniques for analysis of process streams.Documenting reports on a daily basis entailing job assignments, logs, experimental procedures, and results. Written monthly summaries of findings, accomplishments, and future direction. Advanced knowledge using Microsoft Office applications along with a variety of specialized data entry/manipulation programs.Daily use of numerous process control programs using DCS (Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, IFIX, and Control Logix) for PLC/RTU control.Specialize in development of analytical techniques in GC, HPLC, GC/MS, Optical, and wet chemistry analysis along with SOP development and data interpretation.Experience with numerous NDT analytical devices and techniques used in the measurement of processes.Strong technical acumen with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and analytical skills.Maintenance of laboratory and pilot plant environment meeting ASTM, OSHA, and ISO 9001 certification. Development of the handling of hazardous materials from processes with concurrent waste collection/disposal/recycling using HAZOP analysis.Other major areas include :Catalyst development and testing for numerous chemical processesBiomass conversion to liquids (pyrolysis) Gas to liquids (synthesis gas) via Fischer-Tropsch - 2 patentsSolvent recovery/ transport of heavy petroleum Analytical consultant for the development/support of new processes