Engineer Engineering
Resume:
MELVIN K. DAVIS
Kingwood, TX 77339
713-***-**** (M)
**********@***.*** (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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