Mining & Industrial Operations Expert
A track record of operational excellence, quality control, and process optimization in heavy industrial environments.
Led quality, shipping, laboratory, and process control for the largest cement plant in Texas (2.6M tons/year). Managed quality for a 1,400-acre limestone quarry moving 3,000T/day.
Key Achievements
- Managed quality control for a massive industrial facility with 4-stage pre-heaters and 6 finish mills, ensuring 24/7 operational continuity.
- Revamped the QC lab with state-of-the-art automation (robotics) and implemented rigorous sampling protocols for raw materials and fuels.
- Mentored and developed a technical team of chemists and technicians, fostering a culture of safety and precision.
- Managed 1.4 MGD industrial water balance and ensured compliance with environmental regulations.
Managed quality, shipping, and quarry operations for a 1.2M ton/year dry kiln plant. Oversaw raw material extraction and blending strategies.
Key Achievements
- Lowered Optimum SO3 to achieve a Gypsum savings of 40% over two years.
- Optimized Grinding Aid usage to reduce annual operational costs significantly.
- Maintained Kiln production at 3,100 tons per day (tpd) while ensuring quality standards.
Managed quality, laboratory, shipping, and quarry operations for a 1.3M tons/year cement manufacturer.
Key Achievements
- Directed quarry operations, including block-model exploration and raw material testing using Cross-Belt Analyzers and XRF/XRD.
- Led a $1.3M project to eliminate algae growth in process water by installing a hypochlorination system (15% under budget).
- Managed the plant’s water balance and compliance, including EPA background field water testing.
- Ensured compliance with EPA regulations regarding leaching water and industrial wastewater discharge.
Managed operations for the largest cement plant in Eastern Europe (6 kilns; 1.5M tons/year). Directed all aspects of production from quarry to shipping.
Key Achievements
- Directed a workforce of up to 100 employees in a unionized environment, managing both chemical and water quality laboratories.
- Accountable for the handling and disposal of hazardous waste and alternative fuels (tires, biological waste).
- Served on the committee that successfully certified the plant to ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) standards.
- Achieved a 25% reduction on grinding equipment maintenance and 20% fuel savings by managing slurry water content.
Foundational experience in large-scale industrial chemical production and municipal water treatment.
Key Achievements
- Solvay Soda: Operations at Europe's largest synthetic soda ash producer (1.5M Tons soda ash / 200KT Sodium Bicarbonate capacity).
- Devnya Water: Managed conventional water and wastewater treatment plants (40 MGD Water / 4 MGD Wastewater) serving a population of 146K.
- Gained deep expertise in industrial water balance, chemical processing, and large-scale utility management.
