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Build and manage the process engineering team (six engineers, three senior), leading process innovation in a fast-paced market. Coach and develop the team to deliver high quality process deliverables. Liaise and collaborate with supply chain and future raw material suppliers. Evaluate process technologies for the purification of future feedstocks for battery material production. Lead the project delivery from evaluation (lab scale), through piloting to commercial scale. Ensure piloting… Show more Build and manage the process engineering team (six engineers, three senior), leading process innovation in a fast-paced market. Coach and develop the team to deliver high quality process deliverables. Liaise and collaborate with supply chain and future raw material suppliers. Evaluate process technologies for the purification of future feedstocks for battery material production. Lead the project delivery from evaluation (lab scale), through piloting to commercial scale. Ensure piloting design and operation using toxic, corrosive, and flammable materials are completed safely. Ensure the technical risk across the program is managed with appropriate scale up plans in place for all projects. Show less

Identify, provide guidance and drive improvements on process safety. Experienced in PHR, QRA, SIL assessment, Hazardous area and Relief & Blowdown reviews. Managed collation, editing and submittal of top tier Control of Major Accidents and Hazards (COMAH) report.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Delivered process designs and supported multi million Euro projects through to mechanical completion, successful commissioning and operation. Implemented computer modelling and plant trials to facilitate the design process and provide structured evaluation of different options. Supported the design and factory acceptance test (FAT) of safety PLC’s and DCS (DeltaV) control systems.

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Led safe operation of a highly hazardous intensified technology Pilot Plant; Commissioning manager for a 10 million Euro downstream production unit. Managed the pilot plant operations team and improved plant operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) through observation, data trending and control system interrogation. Drove the troubleshooting process to identify root cause, proposed and implemented plant and control system modifications to prevent recurrence. Coordinated maintenance… Show more Led safe operation of a highly hazardous intensified technology Pilot Plant; Commissioning manager for a 10 million Euro downstream production unit. Managed the pilot plant operations team and improved plant operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) through observation, data trending and control system interrogation. Drove the troubleshooting process to identify root cause, proposed and implemented plant and control system modifications to prevent recurrence. Coordinated maintenance, operations and global technology to deliver feasibility trials. Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Working with a high degree of independence responsible for identifying opportunities and managing multiple projects from origination to on-stream realisation in the MDI [Methyl Di Isocyanate] units. Increased overall plant performance by addressing chemical processing operations, raw material and utility efficiencies, product quality, environmental performance and safety. Coordinated the completion of quantitative risk assessments for the whole of the Geismar MDI plants.

Shanghai Suburb, China

Responsible for managing the commissioning work on a 240ktepa downstream purification plant on a greenfield site. Actively managed the commissioning schedule, set daily priorities for resources and adapted the plan as required to ensure that the schedule was maintained. Worked with senior leadership to overcome any issues as these arose to ensure that the plant was commissioned safely and started up in a timely manner. Coordinated and managed the writing of the commissioning… Show more Responsible for managing the commissioning work on a 240ktepa downstream purification plant on a greenfield site. Actively managed the commissioning schedule, set daily priorities for resources and adapted the plan as required to ensure that the schedule was maintained. Worked with senior leadership to overcome any issues as these arose to ensure that the plant was commissioned safely and started up in a timely manner. Coordinated and managed the writing of the commissioning procedures (English and Chinese). Ensured that all equipment required for a successful commissioning was specified and available for successful commissioning. During construction led teams (local Chinese employees) performing inspections of process equipment prior to acceptance from the construction contractor. Show less

Taipei City, Taiwan

Huntsman process engineer on a 240ktepa crude MDI plant and downstream purification and prepolymer plants, one-billion-dollar joint venture project. Based at the contractor design office providing technical expertise to the design of the plant. Responsible for the auditing of the safety critical relief and blowdown documentation for the whole project to ensure that this met the project safety requirements. Designed and co-ordinated the development of the operator control system interface… Show more Huntsman process engineer on a 240ktepa crude MDI plant and downstream purification and prepolymer plants, one-billion-dollar joint venture project. Based at the contractor design office providing technical expertise to the design of the plant. Responsible for the auditing of the safety critical relief and blowdown documentation for the whole project to ensure that this met the project safety requirements. Designed and co-ordinated the development of the operator control system interface working closely with the vendor. Verified the programming during the factory acceptance test (FAT). Produced the plant operating manual for the downstream purification plant and prepared, delivered and verified technical training for the local Chinese production personnel. Key Contribution:- Audited the safety critical relief and blowdown documentation - Designed, developed and verified (FAT) the operator control system- Produced the plant operating manual and trained local Chinese personnel Show less

Wilton, United Kingdom

Plant based process engineer providing technical support to plant operations. Process development using computer modelling, plant trials, plant modifications and training of operations staff to improve operation (throughput, quality, variable cost savings, environmental impact). Co-ordinated multi-disciplinary teams performing hazardous vessel entry (Aniline/Nitrobenzene) and cleaning operations.