PCNB Department Supervisor at AMVAC Chemical Corp. (2021-01 – Present)
- Directed Pentachloro Nitrobenzene (PCNB) plant operations within a 5-unit chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of production targets in a high-hazard environment.
- Acted as deputy to the Plant Manager, serving as interim plant leader in his absence and leading emergency response as Incident Commander during code blue and off-shift events.
- Managed 31 operators across morning, swing, and night shifts, driving consistent execution, safety compliance, and operational performance.
- Led 2021 startup and commissioning activities and 2024 decommissioning/de-inventory efforts for the PCNB plant, including SOP development for safe transfer, purge, washout, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Improved batch cycle time from 20 hours to 12 hours by reducing catalyst usage in the R-102 exothermic reaction from 50 lbs. to 20 lbs.
- Increased operating equipment efficiency for rotating equipment from 70% to 80% through tighter maintenance coordination, operating discipline, and preventive maintenance execution in SAP.
- Conducted incident investigations using root cause analysis, participated in PHA/HAZOP reviews, supported Management of Change activities, updated P&IDs, and administered boiler, hot work, confined space, and LOTO permits.
Metam / Technical Department Supervisor at AMVAC Chemical Corp. (2018-01 – 2021-01)
- Increased Metam Sodium output from 5 to 6 batches per day and K-Pam output from 4 to 5 batches per day by revising work orders, retraining operators, and coaching for more efficient execution.
- Reduced TMP raw material usage in Bidrin production from 10,000 lbs. to 9,000 lbs., lowering cost while maintaining process performance.
- Improved Bidren purity from 82% to 84% by increasing nitrogen gas purge time in the reactor.
- Supervised recurring inspections and calibrations for rotating equipment, valves, level transmitters, and heat exchangers to support safe, reliable operations.
Liquids / Granules Department Supervisor at AMVAC Chemical Corp. (2015-01 – 2018-01)
- Managed production teams across liquid and granules operations, prioritizing work based on safety, timing, cost, and operational impact.
- Cross-trained operators across both process areas to improve workforce flexibility and reduce overtime by 10%.
- Supported day-to-day production execution, waste reduction, and operator development in a multi-line manufacturing environment.
PCNB Department Assistant Supervisor at AMVAC Chemical Corp. (2012-01 – 2015-01)
- Increased annual PCNB production from 1.5 million lbs. to 2.3 million lbs.
- Reduced PCNB hazardous waste by 50%, lowering crystallizer removal waste from 6 drums to 3 drums.
- Improved system reliability by switching scrubber caustic solution from 50% to 22% NaOH, resolving plugging issues and extending pump life while reducing maintenance frequency.
Control Board Lead Operator / Plant Operator at AMVAC Chemical Corp. (2000-01 – 2012-01)
- Operated the PCNB process plant through DeltaV and Rosemount DCS systems and supported safe, reliable field operations across multiple unit processes.
- Coordinated with field operators and the QC lab to sample intermediates and finished products, troubleshoot process upsets, and keep operations running efficiently.
- Trained and mentored junior operators and maintained process readings for temperature, pressure, and levels during daily plant operations.
Assistant Operator at AMVAC Chemical Corp. (1991-01 – 2000-01)
Plant Operator at Indian Petrochemical Corp. Ltd. (IPCL) (1983-01 – 1989-01)
Worked in the Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) unit and supported ethylene cracker, chlorination, and waste recovery operations.
