George Kraus
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LinkedIn User
George was one of most dedicated, detailed and conscientious people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He was always responsive to the needs of the purchasing department and provided accurate and detailed information. He was one of the most proficient business people I have worked with. It was a pleasure to do business with George. Always knowledgeable of the process, and striving to make the processes streamlined using best practices to sustain quality and reliability. I would highly recommend George for any position as he would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Bob Brennecke
I have worked with George for more than 9 years. He excels in technical knowledge of chemical engineering, and he has a natural ability to lead others. He is committed to the safety and welfare of his co-workers and the employees he manages. He is a professional and is highly recommended as an operations manager.
LinkedIn User
George was one of most dedicated, detailed and conscientious people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He was always responsive to the needs of the purchasing department and provided accurate and detailed information. He was one of the most proficient business people I have worked with. It was a pleasure to do business with George. Always knowledgeable of the process, and striving to make the processes streamlined using best practices to sustain quality and reliability. I would highly recommend George for any position as he would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Bob Brennecke
I have worked with George for more than 9 years. He excels in technical knowledge of chemical engineering, and he has a natural ability to lead others. He is committed to the safety and welfare of his co-workers and the employees he manages. He is a professional and is highly recommended as an operations manager.
LinkedIn User
George was one of most dedicated, detailed and conscientious people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He was always responsive to the needs of the purchasing department and provided accurate and detailed information. He was one of the most proficient business people I have worked with. It was a pleasure to do business with George. Always knowledgeable of the process, and striving to make the processes streamlined using best practices to sustain quality and reliability. I would highly recommend George for any position as he would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Bob Brennecke
I have worked with George for more than 9 years. He excels in technical knowledge of chemical engineering, and he has a natural ability to lead others. He is committed to the safety and welfare of his co-workers and the employees he manages. He is a professional and is highly recommended as an operations manager.
LinkedIn User
George was one of most dedicated, detailed and conscientious people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He was always responsive to the needs of the purchasing department and provided accurate and detailed information. He was one of the most proficient business people I have worked with. It was a pleasure to do business with George. Always knowledgeable of the process, and striving to make the processes streamlined using best practices to sustain quality and reliability. I would highly recommend George for any position as he would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Bob Brennecke
I have worked with George for more than 9 years. He excels in technical knowledge of chemical engineering, and he has a natural ability to lead others. He is committed to the safety and welfare of his co-workers and the employees he manages. He is a professional and is highly recommended as an operations manager.
Experience
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ALTIVIA
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Plant Manager
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Halliburton
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Plant Manager
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Apr 2015 - Nov 2021
-Responsible for safe operation of entire site including ~60 people and ~$12MM operational expenses -Hired and developed members for the site leadership team -Reinvented site policies, procedures and culture -Site is a PSM Covered Process; introduced and implemented PSM elements -Introduced the concept of Operations Excellence to the organization, which included various initiatives related to optimization and reliability -Responsible for safe operation of entire site including ~60 people and ~$12MM operational expenses -Hired and developed members for the site leadership team -Reinvented site policies, procedures and culture -Site is a PSM Covered Process; introduced and implemented PSM elements -Introduced the concept of Operations Excellence to the organization, which included various initiatives related to optimization and reliability
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BASF
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Manager
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May 2011 - Apr 2015
-Lead the integration of newly acquired site into BASF operating standards by building new programs, revising existing procedures and most importantly changing the culture-Responsible for leading and managing the operations personnel (28), promoting safe work environment and running an ethical operation-Ensure specific PSM requirements are followed, which include but not limited to SOP management, operator training and conducting PHAs-Manage/track equipment operation and process yield which results in efficient, reliable and profitable production -Serve on Safety Vision Team for the EM/EN businesses in North America -Introduced the 5S process to the site and currently working on other LEAN concepts Show less
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Site Operations Engineer
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Feb 2009 - May 2011
-Responsible for troubleshooting and optimizing three process units (OXO/Syngas, PA and Plasticizer)-Assist Operation's Manager in determining operation rates and feedstock requirements-Collaborate and communicate with the business team regarding plant operations, profit improving / problem solving ideas and business decisions-Effectively communicate maintenance requirements and mechanical integrity / shutdown planning with the maintenance department -Participate in and facilitate PHAs-Routinely participate in Global Technologies Exchange and Safety Concept Development-Responsible for developing and tracking process KPIs and Asset Effectiveness-Site VBM Coordinator and BBS Team Leader-Facilitate plant operations during plant manager’s absence Show less
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Production/Maintenance Engineer
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2009
Efficiently balance the duel role of maintenance engineer and production engineer for the Syngas, OXO and hydrogenation processes Partner with operating technicians, lab personnel and/or environmental personnel on identifying, troubleshooting and providing solutions to problems as well as optimizing the unit operations in order to reduce costs and increase yield/efficiencies Knowledgeable in PSM requirements including MOC and HAZOP processes Responsible for commissioning and start-up of a $60 MM revamped process that converted the production of a C8-alcohol to a C10-alcohol Assisted the project team on the construction of the aforementioned project Report plant KPIs and monthly recaps on operating unit activity Show less
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Sunoco LP
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Maintenance Engineer
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Apr 2000 - Jan 2004
PA unit and Offsites -Responsible for the activity and reporting of maintenance and associated budget (~$2MM/year) -Directed and implemented major maintenance projects and unit turnarounds (~$1.5MM/PMT) -Accountable for offsite maintenance which included a boiler, air compressors and cooling tower -Managed and delegated routine maintenance activity to an on site service contractor and craftsmen -Strong working knowledge with API, ASME and other various codes significant to the industry -Experienced with mechanical integrity and interacting with certified inspectors -Familiar with mechanical operations, sealing and vibration analysis of rotating equipment Show less
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Maintenance Engineer
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Apr 2000 - Jan 2004
PA unit and Offsites -Responsible for the activity and reporting of maintenance and associated budget (~$2MM/year)-Directed and implemented major maintenance projects and unit turnarounds (~$1.5MM/PMT)-Accountable for offsite maintenance which included a boiler, air compressors and cooling tower-Managed and delegated routine maintenance activity to an on site service contractor and craftsmen-Strong working knowledge with API, ASME and other various codes significant to the industry-Experienced with mechanical integrity and interacting with certified inspectors-Familiar with mechanical operations, sealing and vibration analysis of rotating equipment Show less
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Process Engineer
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Jun 1998 - Apr 2000
-Participated in process hazard analyses, including HAZOPs and "what-ifs"-Assisted operations in the analyses of processes and equipment in order to optimize production capabilities and improve plant reliability -Identified, engineered, planned and implemented multiple projects (maintenance and capital
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Sales/Applications Engineer
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Jan 1997 - Jun 1998
-Prepared formal proposals including the pricing and design of economizers, feedwater heaters and vent condensers -Assisted sales representatives and customers with the installation, troubleshooting and design engineering of systems comprised of the aforementioned equipment -Prepared technical papers as informational sales tools -Prepared formal proposals including the pricing and design of economizers, feedwater heaters and vent condensers -Assisted sales representatives and customers with the installation, troubleshooting and design engineering of systems comprised of the aforementioned equipment -Prepared technical papers as informational sales tools
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Education
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1991 - 1996
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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