Josh Taylor

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Process Technology Development Manager @ Braskem
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, United States
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About Josh Taylor

PhD Chemical Engineer with experience in process technology, R&D, business development support, scale-up from bench scale to pilot plant, plant support, commercialization, new technology, and licensing. Experienced in biofuels, petrochemicals, and polymers/plastics both in start-up and global, corporate environments. I bring talented, cross-functional teams together to solve the most challenging technical problems within an organization—most recently with a business impact of more than $100 million. * A proven problem-solver, my favorite days involve a technical puzzle, a room with the brightest minds, and a whiteboard * I can find a way to take an idea from concept to reality* I understand how to evaluate the business and financial impact of both technical problems and new technologies* I thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments requiring nimble responses to changing demands* I’m known for communicating effectively across all levels of an organization* I explain complex, technical details clearly so key stakeholders with non-technical backgrounds can take action* More importantly, I excel in listening to understand customer problems and identify opportunities* As a manager, I assemble teams of subject matter experts and other talent to best fulfill a project’s mission, capitalizing on individual strengths to bring the most value to the organization* Professionals ask to be on my team because they know I will help them develop their technical and professional skills, provide the resources they need to succeed, and buffer them from distractions to fulfilling their objectives.

Josh Taylor's Current Company Details
Braskem

Braskem

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Process Technology Development Manager
Josh Taylor Work Experience Details
  • Braskem
    Process Technology, Process Design And Scale-Up Manager
    Braskem Apr 2023 - Present
    São Paulo, Sp, Br
  • Braskem
    Process Engineering And Catalysis Lead - Renewable Chemicals And Materials, Open Innovation
    Braskem Feb 2019 - Apr 2023
    São Paulo, Sp, Br
  • Sabic
    Sr. Manager - Process Technology
    Sabic Jul 2014 - Feb 2019
    Riyadh, Sa
    - Manage a group of 12 PhD chemical engineers working on process development, technology assessments, plant expansions/debottlenecks, and chronic plant issues.- Built a large portfolio of plant support projects by identiftying high value opportunities (capacity expansions or chronic problems requiring advanced modeling), assembling teams of experts, and overseeing delivery of high-quality work product.- Led technology assessments for licensor selection in potential mega-projects to help SABIC meet its 2025 vision.
  • Sabic
    Sr. Process Assessment Engineer
    Sabic May 2013 - Jul 2014
    Riyadh, Sa
    - Conducted technology assessments on new products for SABIC in the performance chemicals business unit.- Initiated and led the first Process Technology plant support project in Saudi Arabia to meet new safety/environmental requirements, for which our recommendation was implemented
  • Zeachem Inc.
    Director Of Project Development
    Zeachem Inc. Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
    Lakewood, Co, Us
    • Directed research projects to demonstrate alcohol-to-hydrocarbon (ATH) catalytic conversions and developed all necessary process data for successful scale-up• Designed and modeled ATH process and managed design of modules and site preparation for installation and commissioning of the unit• Managed joint development agreement with P&G for scale-up of C3 technology to provide renewable chemicals that meet strict customer requirements• Developed process economics that integrate H&MB into capex and opex projections to guide targeted R&D and process design
  • Gevo Inc.
    Senior Fuels Chemist/Process Development Engineer
    Gevo Inc. Feb 2008 - Mar 2012
    Englewood, Co, Us
    • Built the fuels and application laboratory from the ground up and oversaw daily operation of all catalytic conversions from isobutanol to hydrocarbon products• Manage two chemistry technicians and mentor two chemists• Managed fuel testing projects resulting in endorsements from Briggs and Stratton (small engines) and marine engines for gasoline containing isobutanol• Developed process technology and scaled-up to 10,000 gal/month, multi-step fixed bed catalytic reactor systems for the conversion of isobutanol to jet fuel to meet customer demands and certification testing requirements• Led ASTM task force for the approval of alcohol-derived synthetic jet fuel• Modeled processes in Aspen Plus for economic assessment, process optimization, and sizing in scale-up of alcohol to jet and p-xylene synthesis• Developed a parallel reactor system to scale-up a process to convert isobutanol to p-xylene• Served as primary technical expert for business development • Coauthored 10 patent applications that are currently under review at USPTO• Two issued patents on hydrocarbons derived from isobutanol
  • Nrel
    Sr. Fuels Research Engineer
    Nrel 2002 - 2008
    Golden, Co, Us
    • Led the Advanced Petroleum Based Fuels task at NREL, which includes developing the annual operating plan, casting vision for program direction, managing a $2M budget, directing research staff, and reporting deliverables to DOE• Designed and equipped a new fuels chemistry and combustion laboratory at NREL• Managed four advanced fuel research projects in collaboration with industry partners from auto/engine and oil companies with budgets totaling over $3 million dollars• Received Outstanding Mentor Award for guidance of a summer student project and a Director’s Award for technical excellence in research
  • Sandia National Laboratories
    Postdoctoral Researcher - Combustion Research Facility
    Sandia National Laboratories 2001 - 2002
    Albuquerque, Nm, Us
    • Measured and analyzed species profiles near a catalytic surface to gain mechanistic insight into partial oxidation systems• Modeled flow reactor system using CHEMKIN and Computation Fluid Dynamics software package and improved heterogeneous reaction mechanisms• Developed a novel ultra-compact fuel reformer for fuel cell applications
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Phd Student
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology 1995 - 2001
    Cambridge, Ma, Us
    • Measured and modeled the kinetics and reaction pathways for the decomposition of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) hydrolysis in sub- and supercritical water • Mentored two undergraduate research students in laboratory projects that resulted in publications in peer-reviewed journals

Josh Taylor Skills

R&d Chemical Engineering Biofuels Chemistry Process Optimization Process Engineering Process Simulation Biomass Research And Development Catalysis Renewable Energy Fuel Project Management Gas Chromatography Cleantech Biotechnology Heterogeneous Catalysis Alternative Fuels Gasification Pilot Plant Analytical Chemistry Uv/vis Technology Transfer Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills Oral And Written Communication Skills Aspen Hysys Hplc

Josh Taylor Education Details

  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
    Chemical Engineering
  • University Of California, Berkeley
    University Of California, Berkeley
    Chemical Engineering

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Josh Taylor's current role is Process Technology Development Manager.

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Josh Taylor attended Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, University Of California, Berkeley.

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Josh Taylor has skills like R&d, Chemical Engineering, Biofuels, Chemistry, Process Optimization, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Biomass, Research And Development, Catalysis, Renewable Energy, Fuel.

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