Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Consultant Specializing in Hydrocarbon Separation Techniques and Spill ResponseRefining and chemical plant processes, including the design, expansion, and troubleshooting of phase separation and extraction process equipment.Extensive knowledge in oil spill response and cleanup technology.Liquid to liquid extraction technology, developing and applying new extractor tray designs for lubes treating, aromatics recovery and deasphalting towers.Significant throughput and performance gains were achieved and applied world-wide.Chemical treatment and response options for oil spills.Process technology involving a...

Metallurgy Expert Specializing in Risk Assessments, Refinery Equipment Inspections for Petroleum and Petrochemical IndustriesThirty-four years of experience in engineering risk assessment, equipment reliability, pipeline inspection, materials, and corrosion in the upstream and downstream petroleum, petrochemical industries.In-depth knowledge of API Inspection codes for pressure vessels, piping, and tankage.RBWS (Risk Based Work Selection) assessment trainer.Undisclosed Company, Senior Engineering Advisor, PresentPref...

Registered Engineer for Reactor and Pressure Vessel Design and Refinery Fixed Equipment; ASME Codes and Standards.Over forty years of experience in mechanical engineering, specializing reactor and pressure vessel design in the petroleum industry.ASME Codes and Standards subject matter expert.Specialty valve design and selection research and development.Piping flexibility and vibration (CAESAR II, PENGS), finite element stress analysis (SUPERSAP).ANSI/API Standard 510 for In-Service inspection of petroleum and chemical plant pressure vessels and heat exchangers.

Ph.D. Chemical Engineer with Petrochemical Expertise in Process Development, Mixing, Filtration, Reactor Engineering, Solids Suspension, Liquid to Liquid Emulsification, Gas to Liquid DispersionsOver thirty years of industrial experience encompassing research and development on bench- scale, pilot scale field testing troubleshooting, supervision, and training.Mixing, Reactor Engineering and Filtration.Separations; solid to liquid, liquid to liquid and gas to liquid.

Chemical Engineer (MBA) Project Manager with Extensive Refinery Optimization and Maintenance ExpertiseTwenty-five years of domestic and international experience in operations, project development, planning, and economics in the petroleum refining industry.Refinery optimization, business operations organization and cost management.Evaluate existing assets and organizational structures, identifying optimal plans to improving the performance of existing organizations.Undisclosed Company, Senior Chemical Engineer, PresentProviding project deve...

Mechanical Engineer Specializing in Fitness for Service and Software Modeling for New and Existing Refinery Fixed EquipmentMechanical design and analysis of pressure vessels and heat exchangers in the chemical and petrochemical industries.Fitness-for-service evaluations, design of repairs, alteration, performing rerating calculations and specifications in accordance with API-510 and NBIC for existing vessels and heat exchangers.Practice of gasket selection and bolted joint assembly.Design review of EPC (External Pressure Calculations) work for new projects.

Petroleum Refinery Operations and Maintenance Chemical Engineer Specializing in Turnaround Execution and Safety System ImplementationOver thirty-five years of experience in process engineering, operations and maintenance in the petroleum refining industry.Turnaround execution and safety system implementation.Turnaround development and management - able to lead diverse functions and different personalities to accomplish aligned goals.Developing systems for people to work effectively as a team.Operations and maintenance management.Risk based work selections - maintenance.

Mechanical Engineering Software Expert, specialized knowledge in finite element analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, and refinery pressurized equipmentMechanical engineering with specialized software knowledge in finite element analysis, fitness-for-service assessments, and pressurized equipment design for the petroleum industry.Design and analysis of mechanical components and systems in the petrochemical and railway industries.Fitness-for-service assessments and design support of pressurized equipment: elastic-plastic Finite Element Analysis (FEA), transient heat transfer analysis, creep, high-and low cycle fatigue, fracture mechani...

Chemical and Environmental Engineer with Expertise in Waste Water Treatment Facility Design and Hazardous Spill Response in the Petroleum IndustryOver Thirty-Two years of experience in environmental and safety controls for the petroleum industry.Diverse environmental technologies to wastewater treatment and water pollution issues, with further integration into overall plant operations, capital projects, solid/hazardous waste management, air contaminant controls, and site remediation activities.Proficient in environmental communications to meet legal requirements and avoid unplanned liabilities.

Mechanical Engineer Specializing in Refinery Construction, the Design and Implementation of Refinery Work Processes and Management of Capital ProjectsOver 30 years of experience in management of construction, turnarounds, and maintenance in the petroleum refining industry.Design and implementation of refinery work processes.Capital projects, strategy development and execution, reliability process implementation and work process design and implementation.Independent Contractor, PresentMotiva R...