John Derrig Email & Phone Number

Normal, Il, Us

Goodfield, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Coordinates with Research Engineers to streamline development of next generationhydroprocessing catalysts• Preforms non-standard chemical analysis on catalysts• Collects and presents data in an organized and timely manner• Trains new staff on a variety of equipment for catalyst production and chemical analysis• Guides facility tours to site leadership and new hires in other departments• Develops standard operating procedures and preventative maintenance schedules to improve pilot plant equipment reliability and efficiency• Participates in weekly and monthly safety interdepartmental safety discussions

• Repaired and provided maintenance to optical equipment, and 3-D printers.• Developed/instructed others on preventative maintenance to keep 3-D printers running. Teaching Assistant• Set up and tested equipment for use in a laboratory setting in advance of laboratory classes.• Graded and provided support to students in introductory physics and astronomy classes.

• Became proficient in steel machining while machining progressive dies in a tool and die room• Learned to troubleshoot problems during machine operation• Met with representatives from different sections of the plant on a weekly basis.