Overall responsibility for production of PetroRabigh Phase 1 Monomers and Polymers. Operation of 13 integrated plants including; High Olefin Fluidized Catalytic Cracker (HOFCC), C4 Alkylation, Sulphuric Acid, C4 Isomerization, Ethane Cracker, Propylene Oxide, Mono Ethylene Glycol, Butene, and Polymers (PP, HDPE, LLDPE).

Operations Manager, Polymers (Promoted to GM of Operations 9/17)Management of 6 independent production units in a large integrated petrochemical complex, including LLDPE, PP, HDPE, and Butene. Annual polymer production capacity of 1,600 KT.

Specialty Chemicals, Toll Manufacturing, Pilot Plant/Process Development

Plant management and engineering, Chemical Tolling Facility.

Operations Manager, 2010 to 2014, Managed Chemical Manufacturing Plant, Polymer synthesis. Managed production, engineering, projects, and process improvement programs for two specialty polymer production units. Responsible for setting direction, motivating and leading a rapidly growing team-based organization. Production was doubled over a two-year period while maintaining high quality and an individualized commitment to safety. Incorporated and supported ISO, PSM and Responsible Care® programs for the facility. New product developments including scale-up from R&D lab to plant scale production. Implemented procedures and equipment for production of three new product lines. Waste minimization and process improvements. Skilled in sizing and specification of process equipment {pumps, heat exchangers, filters, mixers, vessels, pressure relief devices, etc.}, mechanical ability, technical writing, mathematical software knowledge, and quality management / inventory control software. Reviewed and approved all engineering projects, equipment purchases, plant improvements, process changes, new/revised products, and scale-ups. Provided technical expertise to all departments.Plant Manager, 1997 to 2010, Grand Junction, CO (formerly Sartomer Company & Ricon Resins, Inc.)Overall daily management and financial operations of the specialty polymer production facility. Responsible for managing and leading production, quality control, engineering, inventory control & shipping, and maintenance departments. Planned and directed the layout of equipment, workflow, and work force utilization.Facilities Engineer, 1997Coordinated the implementation of plant capital improvement projects from planning through construction and start-up.Production Supervisor, 1990 – 1993Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing and packaging processes.