Joseph Witherspoon, P.E. Email and Phone Number
I am the 9th great-grandson of John Knox the Reformer.I am Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Frontier Applied Sciences and Frontieras North America. I am an experienced Chemical Process Design Engineer and Major Capital Project Manager.I am the inventor of the FASform Solid Carbon Fractionation process and have authored the patents for the FAS technology. I work everyday to apply a strong conceptual and practical understanding of petroleum refining processes, natural gas processing (including cryogenics), and other major chemical processes to the success of Frontieras North America.
Frontieras North America
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Chief Technology Officer & Executive Vice PresidentFrontieras North America Mar 2021 - PresentAmerican Energy for American Exceptionalism -
Chief Technology OfficerFrontier Applied Sciences Jul 2019 - Present -
Sr. Refining EngineerMarathon Petroleum Corporation Aug 2016 - Jul 2019Findlay, Ohio, Us -
Lead Process EngineerTesoro Corporation Aug 2016 - Sep 2018San Antonio, Tx, Us -
Manager, Process EngineeringPalmer Engineering And Forensics Dec 2010 - Aug 2016North Salt Lake, Utah, UsProvide process evaluation, troubleshooting, detailed process design, and general consulting to clients in the petroleum refining and gas processing industriesProvide front-end engineering, project development and detailed engineering for process improvement and optimization projectsManage capital projects from conception to start-upFound improvement opportunities worth over $100M/year to clientsSuccessfully completed over 200 engineering projects for clients -
Senior Process Engineer / Economics And Planning EngineerSinclair Oil Corporation Feb 2008 - Sep 2009UsCorporate Senior Process Engineer supporting three refineries.Project Manager for multiple capital projects, simultaneouslyDevelop new Capital Projects at corporate and refinery levels -
Process EngineerEnterprise Products May 2005 - May 2007Houston, Texas, UsMonitor, troubleshoot and optimize 650 MMSCFD Cryogenic Natural Gas Processing PlantProvide technical support, re-design, and revamp projects for multiple facilities including cryogenic fractionation, amine treating, glycol dehydration, compression, and underground storage caverns.Saved the company over $1,200,000 in capital expenses in less than a year by making operational changes instead of purchasing unnecessary equipment and instrumentation. I have engineered simple improvements that increased profits by more than $11,500,000/year. -
Process EngineerWestern Refining Jun 2003 - May 2005San Antonio, Texas, UsMonitor, troubleshoot and optimize units, with special focus on Catalytic Reforming; Naphtha, Kerosene and Diesel Hydro-Treating; and Amine/Sulfur Recovery Units.Increased profits by over $10MM/year by recommending and implementing changes to the reformer that increased throughput 25% and prolonged catalyst cycle length.Recovered over $5MM/year by resolving propane recovery issues.Added over $25MM/yr to refinery bottom line by optimizing the operation of fired heaters and pre-heat exchanger trains; thus, boosting crude unit capacity 15%. -
Process EngineerChevron Jun 2001 - Jun 2003San Ramon, Ca, UsMonitor, troubleshoot and optimize units, with special focus on Catalytic Reforming; Naphtha, Kerosene and Diesel Hydro-Treating; and Amine/Sulfur Recovery Units.Increased profits by over $10MM/year by recommending and implementing changes to the reformer that increased throughput 25% and prolonged catalyst cycle length.Recovered over $5MM/year by resolving propane recovery issues.Added over $25MM/yr to refinery bottom line by optimizing the operation of fired heaters and pre-heat exchanger trains; thus, boosting crude unit capacity 15%. -
Process SupervisorNan Ya Plastics, America Jun 2000 - Jun 2001Kaohsiung City, TwSupervised the pre-commissioning phase of a 600 ton/day polyester plant.Reviewed PFD's and P&ID's in order to ensure correct construction, evaluate potential problems, and recommend modifications.
Joseph Witherspoon, P.E. Education Details
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University Of UtahChemical & Fuels Engineering -
Lagrange Senior High
Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph Witherspoon, P.E.
What company does Joseph Witherspoon, P.E. work for?
Joseph Witherspoon, P.E. works for Frontieras North America
What is Joseph Witherspoon, P.E.'s role at the current company?
Joseph Witherspoon, P.E.'s current role is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Frontier Applied Sciences and Frontieras North America.
What schools did Joseph Witherspoon, P.E. attend?
Joseph Witherspoon, P.E. attended University Of Utah, Lagrange Senior High.
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