Sameer Talreja Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Naperville, Illinois, Us

During my role as Technology Development Manager, I managed overall aspects of development of INFINIA - an Innovative enhanced recycling technology capable of processing PET plastic waste which currently goes unrecycled. I spearheaded Infinia laboratory scale and Pilot Plant program (including design, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operation) for proof-of-concept technology demonstration. I also implemented robust initiatives to secure proprietary IP rights for Infinia technology while maintaining watchlist for technical advancement in the research space.My Key Contributions for this role:• Achieved zero workplace safety incidents by improving safety performance of team and promoting culture of near-miss reporting that ultimately resulted in boosting staff morale and improving workplace productivity.• Created and managed REVEX (~$10M) and CAPEX budgets for Infinia technology development team.• Explored recycled PET feedstocks options for Infinia by identifying and procuring suitable recycled PET feedstocks while consistently collaborating with commercial teams and third-party suppliers.• Developed commercialization plans for technology by utilizing data from laboratory and pilot plant.

London, England, Gb

During my role as Process Optimization and Engineering Manager, I have increased the safety, health, environmental and cost performance of aromatics manufacturing sites. I have also maintained the continued competitiveness of manufacturing assets by managing the portfolio of technology solutions.My Key Contributions for this role:• Improved safety, reliability, GHG emissions, production capacity, and variable cost performance of Petrochemical (Para-Xylene (PX) and Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)) manufacturing assets by directing global process optimization team and delivering innovative solutions• Delivered $10M per year in reduced variable costs and 10 kton CO2 per year in reduced GHG emissions.• Provided Technology Design Package (TDP) for 1.3M-ton unit in India and two new PTA licenses in China with ~3M -ton capacity each.• Developed process tools for plant optimization to improve cost competitiveness (using Aspen Plus, Spotfire, Excel, and Matlab) and tools to benchmark safety and reliability of manufacturing assets (using Tableau and Power BI).• Introduced PTA growth and operational excellence strategy for five-years business improvement plan.

London, England, Gb

PSR evaluation; HAZOP; Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Near-misses and incidents

London, England, Gb

During my role as Technology Deployment Manager, I have guided and directed technology and project teams for successful technology transfer and scale-up of next-generation para-Xylene manufacturing technology. I directed overall aspects of technology development program for the demonstration plant, addressed technology challenges and managed the delivery of key project elements. I also managed interface with the engineering contractor to successfully complete FEED and detailed engineering of the new demonstration unit. My Key Project for this role:• Conceptualized, developed, and delivered Technology Design Package to engineering contractors for completing the engineering of a new demonstration unit while delivering effective guidance and direction to the research and project engineering team. Project CAPEX ~ $120M.• Contributed to commercializing new para-Xylene technology by leading and mentoring conceptual engineering team to provide engineering feasibility studies for appraising, selecting, and defining stages of projects.

London, England, Gb

During my role as Senior Process Optimization Engineer, I have supported the process technology advisor and operations representative regarding the delivery of PX and PTA Licensing objectives. I have also facilitated the maintenance of asset technology contracts related to PX and PTA manufacturing sites and formulated detailed reports about regular status, prioritization/risk review, and communication. I was involved in consistent collaboration with site leadership teams to develop a comprehensive understanding of the site's direction and priorities and ensure alignment. It was me, who led, mentored, and coached more junior engineers within the team and at sites.My Key Contributions for this role:• Reduced variable cost worth ~$5M per year by designing process operating envelope tool for all PTA manufacturing sites.• Increased capacity and reliability of manufacturing assets as well as designed options to reduce costs of production.• Developed engineering design basis package for the next generation Purified Terephthalic acid (PTA) plant including process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment lists, process descriptions, equipment specifications, etc.• Designed various equipment including towers (packed and trayed), crystallizers, Reactors, Reverse Osmosis unit and created equipment calculation and data sheets. • Adhered to all engineering standards and process safety requirements in any proposed modifications and improvements.

London, England, Gb

My Key Contributions for this role:• Successfully developed and deployed Reverse Osmosis technology to enhance recovery of organic solutes from the wastewater stream generated in the Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) manufacturing facility. Yearly savings - $4M.• Developed a process tool to model and regulate impurity incorporation in Purified Terephthalic acid (PTA) crystals at part per million levels during the crystallization of PTA. Yearly savings - $10M. • Coordinated with colleagues in technology and manufacturing teams in China, Malaysia, Europe and USA to implement the recommendations at their respective manufacturing facilities.

Schenectady, New York, Us

Project: Functionalization of Boron Nitride surface and its application in Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs).Coordinated with the marketing research team to find out the CTQ (critical to quality) concerns of the consumer.Performed successful functionalization of the Boron Nitride (BN) surface and achieved more than 60% decrease in the viscosity of the BN + Resin solution without affecting the thermal conductivity of the solution. Functionalized BN market is projected as $3 million per year.Received Student Intern Co-op Contribution Award (SICCA).

Project: Increase the throughput of Ammonium Phosphate by recognizing the possible inefficiencies in the production steps.Designed a new dryer with custom add on (to increase the residence time of fertilizer in the dryer) and proposed changes in the physical state of inlet air (like Temperature, Humidity) to optimize throughput and drying achieved.Increased the efficiency of the existing dryer thus improving the drying of Ammonium Phosphate from 95% to 99.9%.

Phd, Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

Strategy And Commercial Module

B.Tech, Chemical Engineering