Experience

Olin

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Instrumentation Technology Leader

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Chlor-Vinyl Technology Center Global Instrument SME (Subject Matter Expert) - Provide global instrumentation support for the Chlor-Vinyl business around the globe. Work closely with other Technology Center SMEs, Run Plant Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance personnel to resolve instrument related issues. This involves advanced troubleshooting, sizing and selection of instrumentation, providing input on proper instrument materials of construction, participating in root cause investigations and reviewing MOC (Management of Change) requests for modifications and new installations. Provide instrument training for new engineers. Develop and document MET (Most Effective Technology) for instrumentation installation methods and measurement technologies for the Chlor-Alkali processes. Provide innovative solutions that improve plant safety, reliability and increase production capabilities. Show less



Dow

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Instrument Technology Leader

  • 2005 - Oct 2015

  Chlor-Vinyl Technology Center Global Instrument SME (Subject Matter Expert) - Provide global instrumentation support for the Chlor-Vinyl business around the globe. Work closely with other Technology Center SMEs, Run Plant Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance personnel to resolve instrument related issues. This involves advanced troubleshooting, sizing and selection of instrumentation, providing input on proper instrument materials of construction, participating in root cause investigations and reviewing MOC (Management of Change) requests for modifications and new installations. Provide instrument training for new engineers. Develop and document MET (Most Effective Technology) for instrumentation installation methods and measurement technologies for the Chlor-Alkali processes. Provide innovative solutions that improve plant safety, reliability and increase production capabilities. Global Pressure, Level, Temperature Technology Resource Network Member - Responsible for the pressure, level, and temperature instrumentation used by Dow Chemical. Provide technology related input to purchasing for contracts with our global instrument suppliers. Owner of Dow Chemical’s MET for instrument selection, installation details, and design aides. Review and approve MOCs and request for variances related to these technologies. Provide technical support for all Dow Chemical locations as it relates to these technologies.Global Instrument SIS Technology Resource Network Member - This team is responsible for the application of instrumentation used in safety instrumented systems and BPCS protection layers. I represented the pressure, level, temperature technologies on this team. Show less

• Sr. Instrument Technology Leader

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

  Instrument Manufacturing Representative - Through all phases of a project to construct a world-scale chlorine plant built in Freeport, TX., I was responsible for ensuring that all instruments were properly sized, selected, installed, and commissioned. I worked closely with EPC instrument designers through front end loading and design phases and was responsible for providing input on and approving instrument technology selection, materials of construction, installation details, and sizing. During construction I was responsible for ensuring the instruments were properly installed per installation details and was a resource for resolving any issues. Defined the loop verification process for pre-commissioning and commissioning of approximately 7000 instrument loops using the instrument device management software of the ABB 800xA control system. Show less



Dow

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Six Sigma Black Belt (MAIC Certified)

  • 2002 - 2004

  During 2 year term completed 4 projects for the Chlor-Alkali business. Estimated EBIT savings of approximately $5MM.

• Instrument Technology Leader

  • 1996 - 2002

  I&E Project Focal Point - Provide front-end loading support, input to design engineering regarding plant specific guidelines, field discovery support for revamp projects, input for cost estimates, development of maintenance OD and training for new types of instrumentation, develop SIS proof testing procedures and facilitate testing, and spare parts identification.

• Sr. I&E Technologist

  • 1992 - 1996

  I&E Maintenance Technician - Maintenance of instrument and electrical equipment in caustic plant.Responsible for planning and scheduling daily maintenance activities for 4 other I&E Technicians.

• I&E Technician

  • 1990 - 1992

  I&E Maintenance Trainee - New hire to Dow and required to go through training program. Normally a 4 year program, I completed in ~ 1.5 years due to past experience and education



IBEW Local, U.S.A.

• Waterloo, Iowa Area

• Journeyman Inside Electrician

  • 1982 - 1990

  Work with foreman at identifying the safest and most cost effective ways to complete electrical installation, maintenance, and repair of a broad range of wiring. Assist in material handling and material projection needs for specific job tasks. Keep track of productive and non-productive time needed to complete tasks assigned. Various clean-up and housekeeping activities. Train apprentices in the NEC and various wiring methods on a one on one basis. Coordinate with other crafts on work being completed in areas for the safest and most efficient work environment. Identify safety hazards and address as necessary. Types of sites worked on but not limited to: Industrial - Nuclear and coal burning powerhouses, food manufacturing, manufacturing plants, etc. Commercial - Hospitals (new & remodel/additions), shopping malls, high-rise buildings, etc. Voltages and Instrumentation- 138KV systems, 15.6KV systems, 4.6KV systems, medium voltage systems, and low voltage systems, robotic cells, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, soft start motors Certified Nuclear Plant Welder in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes Show less



IBEW Local 288

• Waterloo, Iowa

• Journeyman Inside Wireman Apprentice

  • 1978 - 1982