Subject matter expert for commercial operation of TPC Group Dehydro (Houdry/Catofin) technology for isobutane dehydrogenation. Responsibilities included;-Catalyst evaluation, loading, and monitoring of commercial unit-Next generation catalyst development and screening utilizing piloting unit -Unit operation and capacity improvements-Facilitation of Optimization Team; comprised of mulit-discipline technology personnelContinued key technical resource for TPC Group OXO-D (TM) technology. Worked with technology partner UOP for knowledge transfer and development to complete package for commercial licensing. See patent list for examples of advancements in technology. Continued responsibilities as technology resource for several processing units including diisobutylene (DIB), solvent extraction including furfural and dimethyl formamide (DMF), MTBE, and others. Several self identified process improvements requiring interaction with several groups including Operations, Environmental, Purchasing, and others for implementation. Additionally identified several novel areas for TPC Group to explore for leveraging of technology positions already existing the company.Continued role as mentor within and outside of R&D.

Served as a subject matter expert for TPC Group OXO-D (TM) technology. Activities included;-Design, construction, and implemented a laboratory pilot units utilizing contract company.-Catalyst formulation and piloting of scale up with external catalyst company.Other responsibilities include technology evaluation and prioritization including next generation and alternate routes, including interaction with operational units and deployment of process improvement. Additionally implemented company wide technology archive to enable searching of reports, market reports, and other files to increase knowledge and sharing of info. Managed contract resources to scan, utilize optical character recognition of files, and interacted with IT departments to deploy and improve search function. Member of new Technology Center Design Team.

Application Group Lead starting Feb 2009, as well as acting key technical resource and manager. Managing seven employees (two chemists and five contract technicians). Driving projects between divisions, aligning work for the benefit of the company.Identified project opportunities for novel products. Drove research from inception through scale up, including work with third parties to leverage skills for the company involving travel to China, Germany, and Italy.Served as Research Chemist for Vinyl Acetate (VA) Group, acting as technical resource for projects with strong emphasis on project management, while also serving the role as mentor to less experienced chemists.Focus on next generation developments, generating patentable innovations for the VA for the VA group.Activities conducted include design and construction lab test equipment, writing of testing procedures, data analysis, and presentation to senior managementActively participating and leading safety initiatives including Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Officer, Safety Champion, and investigator for root cause analysisGenerated several Memorandums of Invention

Served as Analytical Chemist for Gas-To-Liquids working on Fischer-Tropsch research.Installed, implemented, and supervised ICP-OES and associated equipment.Developed analytical methods for proprietary catalysts, process samples, and other groups. Supervised unit lab after reduction in personnel of analytical group, including GC work for SimDis, carbon number, cloud and pour point instruments.Directed the daily activities of two technicians.Worked as Management Sponsor of BESAFE program, a behavior based process. Increased participation, observations, and produced the group newsletter.

Served as Process Chemist for Acrylic Acid, as well as Ethyl Acrylate and Butyl Acrylate Esters.Participated in Six Sigma initiatives, being a major contributor to six teams and a consultant on three more; helped three teams save over $3 million per year, and avoided capital expenditures of more than $5 million.Self-identified project on waste reduction that saved $0.5 million per year.

Served as Process/QA Chemist for Butanol and Propanol Units and as back up for Acetate EstersProvided a 70% reduction in hydrogenation catalyst usage and created a novel approach to hydroformylation catalyst recovery and processing.Performed Quality Duties including assurance for Units, Quality Audits, and ISO 9000 compliance.