JUAN CARLOS MEJIA
San Antonio Texas
78251
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SUMMARY
Experienced on chemical processes research, chemical handling and plant operating procedures.
Skilled in MS Word, Excel, Access and various Process Operation software. Fluent in both
English and Spanish, hands-on oriented, self-motivated, management skills, creative problem-
solving, complete knowledge of enviromental policies, quality control, production planning and
cost-efficient programs
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering -06/2001
University of America, Bogota, Colombia
Honors Graduation Project -Relating to waste management procedures, Responsible Care
policies and ISO 9000 and 14000.
TRAINING
Instrumentation and Process control
Chemical processes
Hazop Studies
Catalysis and Thermodinamics
Mass and Energy balance and transfer
5 years of experience in laboratory technologies and procedures
Water and waste treatment
Environmental Sciences
Organic Chemistry
Pulp and Paper coatings and technologies
HAZWOPER certified
EXPERIENCE
Engineer-. Process Engineer
Gas to Fuels Project
Marathon Oil Co.
San Antonio, Texas
02/07-04/09
Designed, modified and troubleshot Pilot Plant and Catalysis lab systems
Designed, sized and selected equipment to meet project's needs
Supervised and operated Pilot Plant and Catalysis lab reactors
Performed sampling according to customer’s procedures
Evaluated sample results and prepared techical reports
Analyzed and interpreted data and made recommendations
Supervised techical staff
Trained personnel
Performed light maintenance for Pilot Plant and Catalysis lab equipment
Prepared technical procedures
Prepared PFDs and P&IDs for current and new systems
Participated on Hazop Studies
Research and Development Laboratory Supervisor
EvCo Research - Atlanta, Georgia
12/04-01/07
Supervised and managed 5 employees
Supervised plant production
Supervised commercial trials
Set up control chart for calibration on all lab equipment
Performed sampling and testing of product according to lab procedures and processes
Evaluated samples results and prepared reports
Managed commercial projects, evaluated lab results and made recommendations to
potential customers
Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor
Spectrum Paints - Decatur, Georgia
01/04-11/04
Set up control charts for calibration on laboratory equipment
Tested finished products to assure quality standards
Tested experimental materials for new product development
Evaluated lab results and suggest product changes
Production Manager
Aveno Inc. - Atlanta, Georgia
02/02- 12/03
Supervised and managed 35 employees.
Performed human resources functions such as interviewing and hiring procedures.
Responsible for Production and cost planning
Led Quality Assurance initiatives, determined procedures, wrote and enforced policies
References provided upon request