Polymer Process and Emulsion Polymerization Chemical Engineer

Technical Consultant #1783

Styrene butadiene rubber and latex chemistry and technology.
Emulsion polymerization specialist in high solid latex area.
Polypropylene polymerization technologies.
Conventional slurry process polymerization and copolymer polymerization technologies.
Polymer synthesis, polymer films, polymer manufacturing and chemical reactions on polymers.
General knowledge of polymers process production technologies all major chemicals, catalysts and additives.
Process feasibility studies and project management and process commissioning.
Polymer synthesis and manufacturing process development.
Consulting in plastic and polymer process design, chemical and materials engineering.
Quality, SPC, productivity, process safety of emulsion polymerization processes.
Monitoring and controlling of the production process.
Analyzing the consumption of materials and initiating action for increasing production efficiency.
Analyze the key performance indicators.
Develop meaningful specifications for an outsourced polymeric material and identified second commercial source, thus ensuring consistent supply of this key ingredient.
Extensive knowledge in the plastic industry.
New businesses development and product offerings in a wide set of markets.
Key expert areas performing as a specialist and expert: Rubber, latex, polypropylene, and plastic.

Independent Consultant, 2008 - Present

Artilat Belgium, Project Manager, 2009

Increase quality of latex for the production of mattresses.
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
Prepare a project plan for products after model change, placing into production for completion at planned time.
Contribute to the development of production technology and process.
Develop and implement new working methods.
Establishing a coordinated cooperation with the client for the primary samples.
Taking part in the production analysis as you offer measures for the improvement of the efficiency.

Perfect Bourgas, Project Manager, 2007 - 2008

Organization, management and control over whole investment process.
Co-ordinate and monitor projects with significant systems content, identify interdependencies, and risks.
Manage specific projects and contribute to stakeholder's meetings.
Provide expertise to interpret project requirements.
Facilitate/work with relevant colleagues and other functions to develop appropriate solutions.
Prepare appropriate documentation to specify project requirements and support of a business case.

Lukoil Neftochim Bourgas, Deputy Chief Engineer, 2004 - 2007

Full management responsibility.
Strategic responsibilities including finance and planning.
Monitors and coordinates maintenance of all activities of Lukoil Neftochim Bourgas.
Technical maintenance and service.
Analyze the Key Performance Indicators.
Coordinate Planning and Production departments.
Duties and responsibilities: Conduct the repair activities; co-ordinate the technical maintenance of the installations.

Head of production section and Plant Manager - Polypropylene plant, 2000 - 2004

Perform management in production area and ensuring cost-effective manufacturing of planned production.
Plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate all production activities according to business unit standard quality practices.
Optimized solids handling concept for plant.
Improved on Innovative catalyst, additives and materials.
Make analysis and researches.
Maintain flexible staff organization for fulfillment of the production orders.
Coordinate a daily tasks between different production lines.
Contribute to the development of production technology and process.

Neftochim Bourgas, Deputy Director Polymer Division, 1997 - 2000

Managing and developing the production department team.
Coordinate Planning and Production departments.
In charge of the overall production process in order to ensure that production results meets the set objectives of the company.
Establishing procedures and controls for production output and implementing actions to increase quality awareness among all employees.
Providing timely and effective reporting to the top management on production, results, plans and any key matters, division including: Polypropylene plant , LDPE- plant, SBR plant, Polystyrene plant, Butadiene plant, Styrene plant, and Synthetic fiber plant.

Head of production section and Plant Manager - Latex and Rubber, 1992 - 1997

Deputy Manager - Latex and Rubber Plant, 1990 - 1992

Chemical Technologies - Latex and Rubber Plant, 1988 - 1990

Credentials

Post Graduate Training- Process Safety Management, Bulgarian University
Comprehensive IT knowledge in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP (as a user) and experience with ISO standards or other QMS

Languages

Publications and Patents

Presented the conventional polypropylene polymerization slurry process and the concurrent introduction of new catalyst systems at workshops.