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Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Manage and develop a team of engineers responsible for design and technical support of bulk cryogenic storage systems. The team interprets customer requirements, designs bulk cryogenic systems (ASU, LH2, CO2, GHe), develops project budgets and scope splits for use in commercial proposals, and transitions successful proposals to assigned project managers for execution.Responsible for the creation and implementation of new business process workflow, along with design, costing, and tracking tools which enable accurate, efficient, and consistent response to 300-500 proposal requests per year.Align proposed designs, equipment, and project schedules with departmental standards, initiatives, and assets.Subject matter expert for ASU bulk storage and supply systems, supporting existing and prospective customers.Continuously visible safety leadership leveraged to influence organizational culture.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Key technical resource for the bulk business responsible for the development of customer specific and standardized Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, CO2, and Helium storage and supply system designs.Relied upon for expert proficiency in cryogenic liquid pumping (reciprocating and centrifugal), high pressure gas storage and supply systems, low temperature embrittlement protection, system design for oxygen compatibility, NFPA55 and CGA publication application.Creation of P&IDs, specification of specialized equipment and materials.Development of bulletins, specifications, and engineering tools used to improve departmental efficiency.Conduct internal and customer facing HAZOP, LOPA, and other process risk assessments.Responsible for the review and implementation of EMOCs along with assigned incident investigation actions.Develop and implement remote equipment monitoring and low temperature protection testing programs.Continuously visible safety leadership used to influence organizational culture.Creation of key equipment vendor standards and specifications. Develop technical capabilities of bulk engineering and commercial resources, and train field personnel.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Engineering resource responsible for the planning and execution of projects involving bulk cryogenic gas (Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, CO2, Helium) storage and supply systems with a focus on semiconductor and other ultra-high purity customers, along with core industrial bulk cryogenic business.Creation and update of P&IDs, departmental standards, procedures, and designs.Support for existing bulk cryogenic systems via troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and EMOC support.Participated in HAZOPs, LOPAs, risk assessments, and FMEAs.Lead a UHP liquid hydrogen system expansion and purifier addition project at a semiconductor manufacturer in NJ, from design and proposal creation through execution and commissioning.Managed aspects of Texas Instruments’ Maine campus FMEA upgrade project including UHP LH2, UHP LOX, and LAR system corrective actions.Note: Continuation of prior role following Messer's acquisition of divested Linde assets and business.

Murray Hill, Nj

Engineering resource responsible for the planning and execution of projects involving bulk cryogenic gas (Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, CO2, Helium) storage and supply systems with a focus on semiconductor and other ultra-high purity customers, along with core industrial bulk cryogenic business.Creation and update of P&IDs, departmental standards, procedures, and designs.Support for existing bulk cryogenic systems via troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and EMOC support.Participated in HAZOPs, LOPAs, risk assessments, and FMEAs.Lead a UHP liquid hydrogen system expansion and purifier addition project at a semiconductor manufacturer in NJ, from design and proposal creation through execution and commissioning.Managed aspects of Texas Instruments’ Maine campus FMEA upgrade project including UHP LH2, UHP LOX, and LAR system corrective actions.

Flanders, Nj

Responsible for all lifecycle phases of process vacuum, VPSA, and biodiesel processing equipment including application definition, design, proposal creation and presentation, fabrication, installation, and system support.Managed and owned all aspects of multiple $100k-$1MM capital equipment projects simultaneously.Interfaced directly with existing and prospective customers, from both technical and commercial perspectives.Utilized ChemCAD process simulation software extensively.