MELVIN K. DAVIS

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Kingwood, TX 77339

713-***-**** (M)

acgy1w@r.postjobfree.com (email)

Process Safety Management/Process Engineering/HSE

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

• Focus in the areas of Process plant support, EHS and Process Safety Management (PSM) for refinery

and chemical operations.

• Ensured Safety/PSM/RMP Programs Address Company Needs and Requirements.

• In Depth Knowledge of Process Engineering Skills and Design, EPA, OSHA, PSM and Equivalent

International Regulations (Europe, Canada and South America).

• Publish Journal Articles on Wastewater, Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization at Refineries and

Chemical Plants.

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

EDUCATION

B.S. Chemistry, St. Mary’s University 6/13/1975

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University 12/12/81

M.S. Chemical Engineering, Lamar University 8/16/86

Training on Root Cause Incident Investigation, Chemical Hazards Screening/evaluation. Training at Mary K

O’Connor Process Safety Center, Training with Dyadem, Auditing Process Procedure for PSM.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Process Support

• Worked contract for Exterran and review compressor setup before startup. 2014 - Present

• PSM project/process support for Texas Petrochemicals (TPC) while under contract through Mustang Engineering

Houston area. Work in PSM support for chemical operations to upgrade and/or replace inadequate or faulty relief

valves per OSHA consent order. 2011- 2013

• Consult in the areas of PSM (including auditing the elements of PSM/RMP programs), EHS pertaining to

air permits, water discharge permits, audits, RMP plans, plant safety duties, updates and delisting of

chemicals, air emissions/waste reduction, and EHS Management systems (Responsible Care and ISO

Standards) for chemical plants while contracted to CDMSmith. 2010 – 2011

• Work in PSM/RMP Engineering/Coordinator’s role at the Big Spring Refinery 2009 - 2010

COFFEYVILLE RESOURCES 2006 – 2008

Director of HS&PSM

• Responsible for regulatory audits, EHS management system implementation (including revising the

behavior based program), and review/update PSM programs at refinery and fertilizer plants.

• Initiate plan to implement OSHA VPP participation at Coffeyville.

• Review via team approach and upgrade all elements of Process Safety (PSI, SOP, MOC, MI, Training,

Contractor Certification, SIS, PHA, etc.), and the MSDS’s management process.

• Perform PHAs/What If to address risk issues.

PPG Industries - Beaumont, TX 2006 - 2008

• Manufactured Propylene oxide for the liquid fuel business.

• The plant was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008 and the plant was not rebuilt.

THE WCM GROUP – HOUSTON, TX 2004 – 2006

• Support in the areas of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Environmental; pertaining to PHA re-

validations, PHA siting studies, and program development and support (Training, PSI, PSSR, MOC, MI.

• Analyze EHS management system opportunities for improvement

MELVIN K. DAVIS

CHAMPION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. – HOUSTON, TX 1995 - 2004

Corporate EHS and PSM Manager

• Duties include managing a group of seven charged with Champion's worldwide regulatory compliance

supporting the safe manufacture, use and application of oil and gas production chemicals both at the

plant and in the field.

• Regulatory knowledge/application of environmental and safety, DOT, NRC and Process Safety

Management (PSM).

• Interface with E&P clients regarding chemical treatment, safety, and disposal of Champion’s products.

• Guidance to air and water permits allowing for company expansions to meet customer product

demands.

• Interface with engineering and R&D to design and implement safe processes and products.

• Implement PSM (USA and Canada) and EPA Risk Management Programs at multiple facilities to

minimize accidental impacts to equipment and employees.

• Address ISO 14001 with Responsible Care allowing the company to meet both management

systems without duplicate cost of implementation.

LITWIN ENGINEERING – HOUSTON, TX 1992 – 1995

Principal Process Engineer

• Responsible for wastewater treatment efforts, pollution prevention, safety/health issues and PSM

projects for chemicals processes.

• Evaluate new wastewater control technologies for refinery and chemical industry clients.

• Skills in process engineering, process safety, EPA and OSHA regulations necessary to meet goals.

• Perform PHAs on client projects to reduce client cost and optimize the design if applicable.

• Implement wastewater treatment plant designs/upgrades for refinery and specialty chemicals.

ARCO CHEMICAL COMPANY – CHANNELVIEW, TX 1989 – 1992

Principal Process Engineer

• Corporate Responsibility for Startup and Management of ARCO's Waste Reduction and Process Safety

Improvement Effort worldwide Utilizing Skills in Process Engineering and Environmental Systems Design

with Knowledge of OSHA and EPA Regulations.

• Conduct site Audits at ARCO and Toll Manufacturing sites to Develop Compliance

Recommendations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PHA Leader Training, HAZOP skills, Process Safety Skills, Root Cause Incident Investigation, CFATS

Regulations, Project Management.

SOCIETIES & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society

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