Developed improved crystal growth techniques which resulted in doubling the run time between restartsOptimized crystallizer wash & restart timing by correlating process data with unwanted crystal structure that resulted in process plugging, as well as out-of-spec productDeveloped and implemented OD in the Crystal Plant Train, achieving in a new MAC in 2012, 2013 and 2014Achieved new MAC in the Specialty Plant Train in 2014Achieved record production in the Crystal Plant, exceeding the 2014 production estimate by the end of the 3rd quarterDeveloped OD and process control requirements for new product launchReview/development of plant LOPA and determination of new safety instrumented systemsProvided technical support for 2014 NEA SAP3 implementation

Responsible for safe and efficient operation of styrene monomer unit with a production capacity of 4 MM lb/day. Unit operations include distillation, gas and liquid fuel fired equipment, boiler systems, fixed catalyst bed reactors, cooling towers and large compressor systemsDeveloped detailed cost estimates for decommissioning of the Styrene 2 facility. Developed and implemented a decommissioning strategy for clearing, cleaning and isolation of all equipment which resulted in minimal hydrocarbon waste while meeting timing and cost goalsImplemented advanced process control on distillation tower to improve product recovery (Savings of $750M/yr)Implemented SAP redesign for EBA & Styrene plants (significant improvement in plant specific, as well as overall mass balance of less than 1%. Using six sigma mythology, monthly closing was reduced to one dayDeveloped plant requirements for maintenance shutdownsDeveloped and implemented operating discipline that reduced polymer fouling in distillation towers. (Significant reduction in energy usage and AU losses, significant reduction in turnaround maintenance budget due to packing replacement)

Responsibilities included developing project opportunities and capital budgeting for the department. Served as Man. Rep. for fast track project to rebuild cooling tower that was in danger of collapsing. Project was completed with cooling tower in service, with zero production losses and zero EH&S incidents

Manufacturing Rep. for $10MM Reliability Improvement Project to replace styrene reactor and other high temperature equipmentSignificant improvements to plant unplanned events and EH&S performance

Reliability & Maintenance Rep. for A-22, A-8 and A-3A Dock Construction Project ($35MM)Freeport Marine Maintenance Rep. for A-3500 Marine Facilities Project ($30MM)

Operations team member developing scope details for reconstruction of most of Freeport Marine facilities including equipment clearing, demo plans and new equipment commissioningServed as Maintenance Activity Focal Point for 6 months