Chemical Process Engineer, 04474

Industry: Chemical


Resides: Louisiana


Salary: Open

 

Relocate: Yes

 

On the Market:

RECRUIT

Summary

Skilled Chemical Engineer with 20+ years experience, (10+ years in Production Supervision in both union & non-union facilities, 7 years in Plant Process Engineering, and 3 years on major Overseas Project). Detailed knowledge of polymer production and processing including slurry process HDPE/LLDPE, high pressure LDPE, and gas phase HDPE/LLDPE. Excellent communication skills. Experienced trainer/facilitator/mentor for operators, engineers, and supervisors. Versed in environmental, safety, and process safety requirements.

Education

                        University of Wisconsin                        Madison, WI

BS CHE (GPA 3.1/4.0)

§     Dean’s List, Freshman Honor Award, Heath Foundation Scholarship, Co-op Dorm Director.

§     Intramural football, soccer, basketball, baseball.

Work History

                       Houston, TX                              1994 – 2002

Process Group Leader  -  Lake Charles, LA                               2000 – 2002

Supervised 4 Process Engineers working on LDPE Plant Improvement Projects for reduced raw material cost, improved energy efficiency, and new product development.

·         Qualified new catalyst suppliers to reduce catalyst cost 20%.

·         Installed new reactor jacket hot water tank with modified steam sparger design to reduce energy requirement by 15%.

·         Added de-duster unit to loading facility to address customer concerns for excess dust in product.

·         Developed new resin grades for film, extrusion, and compounding markets.

·         Served as HAZOP leader to complete Hazard Reviews per OSHA schedule.

·         Developed and presented tubular reactor process training course for new supervisors.

Process Manager – Pasir Gudang , Malaysia                                 1999 – 2000

Selected from project group to direct first year operation of new 200 KTA LDPE Plant. Raised production rate to 110% of nominal, resolved customer problems with start-up material, and added new products to grade slate. Mentored the 4 Malaysian process/production engineers in completion of projects.

·         Revised start-up operating procedures so that Malaysian Staff could safely start-up, operate, and shut-down unit after departure of start-up crew from licensor.

·         Installed new packaging facilities for bulk bags and sea bulk containers to expand market 15%.

·         Started up compounding unit that allowed plant to make its own silica masterbatch instead of importing material from Europe. Saved 75% of this material cost.

  • Supervised plant tests to develop extrusion coating and injection molding resins not included in technology license.

Assistant Project Manager – Pasir Gudang Malaysia                       1997- 1999

·         Managed detail design, construction and start-up of US$166 million grass-roots LDPE Plant for Titan Polyethylene Malaysia. Project was completed on time and under budget with no major injuries or environmental incidents.

·         Headed process engineering effort for project and served as resident engineer with E&C Contractor – MES Tokyo, Japan.

·         Conducted review of Process Design Package from licensor for ISBL and interpreted technical passages for Japanese Engineers.

·         Served as Process Expert for HAZOPs of ISBL & OSBL.

·         Conducted basic process training for Malaysian Staff.

·         Performed Acceptance Testing for major control systems and process simulator.

  • Supervised Insurance Carrier & Loan Guarantee Unit performance tests.

Principal Engineer – Lake Charles, LA                                                    1994 – 1997

Responsible for plant improvement projects for reduced raw material cost, improved energy efficiency, new product development.

·         Developed new reactor de-foul procedure that improved production rate 12%.

·         Supervised qualification tests for new 12% & 18% EVA copolymers.

·         Wrote Quality Manual for ISO certification effort.

·         Developed Process Safety Information for OSHA STAR certification.

·         Started –up new thermal oxidizer, package boilers, and raw material purification units. Trained operators to run equipment. Completed projects on schedule to meet deadlines for environmental compliance.

USI Chemicals - Laporte, TX                                                            1981- 1994   

        

Production Superintendent                                                               1988 – 1994

Responsible for operation of two HDPE/LLDPE units and one catalyst unit. Report staff included 88 operators, 12 supervisors, and 4 engineers.

·         Converted operator staff to salaried, multi-skill work force reducing overtime 25% and cutting maintenance budget 30%.

·         Served on corporate technology development teams reactor and extruder improvements. Raised average reactor production 9% and reduced average scrap generation by 12%.

·         Installed new batch controller for catalyst unit that reduced batch cycle time by 35%.

·         Set new first pass prime record for LLDPE production and new overall production record for HDPE/LDPE.

Assistant Production Superintendent                                                   1984- 1988

Responsible for operation of one LDPE unit. Report staff included 48 operators, 8 supervisors, and 1 engineer.

·         Introduced computer controls and SPC concepts to unit. Improved first pass prime from 84% to 93%.

·         Raised annual production record for copolymers by 15 million pounds per year.

Process Engineer                                                                          1981-1984

Responsible for plant improvement projects for reduced raw material cost, improved energy efficiency, and new product development.

·         Developed new additive package and processing technique for wire and cable insulating products.

·         Installed and tested new liquid peroxide initiator system for tubular reactor.

·         Performed Heat & Energy balances for units and developed steam and condensate management scheme to improve efficiency 15%.

American Can Company  -  Greenwich, CT                                            1974 – 1981

      

Graphics Coordinator                                                                     1979 – 198

·         Handled Customer Technical Service projects for 10 printing plants .

Research Engineer                                                                          1974 – 1979

·         Tested new materials for packaging plants and directed qualification trial runs from bench to production.

Additional Skills

Computer: MS Office, Excel, Access, Project, Aspen, IP21, Aspen Plus, Polymer Plus.

DCS Engineering: Honeywell & Yokogawa

Instructor for: Front Line Leadership, Personal Dynamics, Interaction Management, STOP for Safety, HAZOP





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