Supporting global R&D and customer service projects for the Surface Coatings business. Sound knowledge 2K acrylic/PU topcoats, alkyds and acrylic dispersion technologies. Excellent coatings application & test equipment knowledge including use of pneumatic & airless spray equipment, climatic exposure chambers, rheometers, coating adhesion measurement and other physical test instruments/methods. Good verbal and written communication skills.Conducting Risk Assessments and development/implementation of associated Safe Systems of Work. Competent person for shipping Dangerous Goods by Air, Sea and Road freight.Liaising with raw material suppliers, test equipment manufacturers and customers to achieve goals and have travelled internationally to satisfy objectives.

Formulation and performance testing of alkyd/polyester based paint systems.Conducted lab-based technical service investigations to resolve customer complaints on various alkyd resins such as long oil alkyd resins for the DIY decorative paint market, medium oil alkyds for acid-cure industrial wood market and industrial metal coatings.

Technical service & production support for an alkyd resin manufacturer to the surface coatings industry.