• Collaborated closely with a team of sales representatives to provide technical support to the Westrock Mill• Optimized chemical treatment by monitoring and collecting machine data• Improved data collection and storage spreadsheets in Excel• Assisted in chemical trials applying flocculent and coagulant chemicals for water treatment• Communicated pertinent information to key individuals to execute process adjustments

• Conducted regular sampling of stock/water flows and paper testing• Gathered data for mill engineers for 6Sigma projects including hydrophobic particulate accumulation affecting machine turning up lost time, reduction in water use• Completed a study on moisture content in the plastic waste from the compactor for potential use to be sold to an energy producer

• Provided groundwork of physical testing on new minifiber developed by Eastman Chemical, for R&D’s research for potential uses in filtration media• Investigated sources of water and fiber loss on paper machine, charted moisture content of raw materials• Observed planned installation of wastewater DAF unit and analyzed pilot DAF samples • Managed and confirmed contractors TAPPISAFE compliance during shutdown• Prepared environmental regulation documents, such as SDSs for hazardous waste accounting, chemical bulk storage certification, and spill/sludge control plan