PROCESS ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER
Process Improvement Operations Optimization Strategic Planning Operational Streamlining
Contract Negotiation System Integration Personnel Training and Development Interpersonal Relation Skills
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Proactive and quality-focused professional with extensive background on leading multifaceted, competitive, and highly regulated businesses. Demonstrate creative leadership and visionary capacities, and exemplify ability in establishing strategic plans, introducing systems, and restructuring operational procedures that maximize profitability and revitalize corporate credibility. Capable of overcoming complex business challenges and assuming full responsibility in making high-stake decisions. Maintain high level of integrity and professionalism. Areas of key strengths include:
Project Management and Implementation
Process Design and Execution
Coatings/Additives Formulation
Laboratory Testing
Mechanical and Equipment Administration
Computer/Entrepreneurial System Operation
________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ________________________________________
Lafarge North America East Chicago, IN
IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER 2008-2009
Assumed full responsibility for evaluating unit operations, analyzing root cause failure of all downtime, and designing the expander and granulation process. Acted as the Capital Project Manager for the implementation of all new process improvements and upgrades. Engineered the facility responsible for processing slag from Achelor Mittal#7 Blast Furnace. Held responsible for determining required process improvement and forging capital proposals for funding.
Notable Contributions:
Spearheaded the development, design, and execution of $6M projects in 12 months as the Capital Project Manager for East Chicago operations, which resulted to a restructured slag granulation facility with the following improvements:
- Constructed a common header water system for granulation (20K gpm quench flow for granulation)
- Revitalized pit walls, explosion proof pulpits for operations, and structural steels
Served as part of the primary management team responsible for the oversight of all plant areas, including quality, production, maintenance, safety, and environmental concerns
James Hardie Building Products Fontana, CA
RESEARCH ENGINEER 2005-2008
Oversaw the formulation of additives, coatings, and manufacturing systems for fiber cement products. Accelerated optimization and design process to minimize manufacturing costs and advance performance and durability of company products. Recognized as the Implementation Specialist for the coatings/additives group.
Notable Contributions:
Took initiative in all facets of developing two major additives for pulp fiber mix, two sealer formulations, and three coating line design projects, from feasibility studies, stage gate project management, laboratory testing, to system design and implementation
Supported the improvement of Chemical Management System to monitor environmental impacts through web-based tracking with key statistics and automatic reporting for James Hardie Research and Development
Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Department of Chemical Engineering 2001-2004
Designed research programs relevant to chemical process safety and loss prevention. Comprehensively examined areas focused on surfactant foam for oil absorption, combustion modeling, and flammability limits of gaseous mixtures. Acted as mentor to undergraduate engineers for process design, thermodynamics, and career development.
Notable Contributions:
Conducted trial and assessment on practical application of the Jambor and Tamanini (1997) and the Senecal (1993) method of identifying burning velocity of gaseous mixtures from experimental pressure-time curves; applications include process safety and design parameter
Delved into new surfactant foams to extract oil impact from soil and water sources; applications include emergency response measures, active remediation, and treatment of drilling fluids
Engineering Labs, Inc. St. Clair Shores, MI
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER 2000-2001
Served as Project Team Manager for the conceptualization and implementation of new chemical processes and facilities and Engineering Consultant for multiple clients to maximize production at the plant level. Establishe...
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