Chemical Engineering/Application Audits/Quality and Productivity

BRIAN D. KEENY

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SUMMARY

Results-oriented technical service engineer and trainer with extensive experience in a wide variety of plastics

processing and coatings solutions. Proven ability to successfully audit and document various process problems in

plant environments, as well as implement safety and quality initiatives that result in practical improvements and

substantial long-term cost gains. Experienced team leader bringing together various disciplines to improve

productivity and quality using SQC and Six Sigma Protocols. Trained in secondary teaching methods to reinforce and

apply proven strategies to the classroom and plant work groups. OSHA-certified Trainer for General Industry.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Training of technical professionals and line supervisors Team leadership and organizational structure

in productivity and safety FORD Q-1 and GM Supply

Formulation control for costs/market

Application and process engineering

OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Trainer

Technical service and trouble-shooting

Product development with emphasis in cost

System audits for efficiency, quality, and materials

cost savings reduction/reliability – LEAN Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLEAN HARBORS INSITE SERVICES, York, PA 2015 InSite Chemist

Provide environmental services and DOT/RRCA regulations support for Harley Davidson Motorcycles on third-

shift schedule.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Berks & Lancaster Counties, PA. 2010-2014 High School Science Teacher

Pursued transition to science teacher at high school level; completed PA certifications (Physics, Chemistry,

Biology, General Science). Taught high school science (with labs) applying real-world industrial experience to

standard science curriculum (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science).

SCHWEITZER & CROSSON, Horsham, PA. 2006-2009 Sales Territory Manager

Maintained customer service/sales function for customers throughout mid-Atlantic region for distributor of major

coatings equipment. Provided new equipment expertise and repair capabilities for powder coating systems and liquid

paint/stain systems from various vendors, including Nordson, ITW/GEMA, and GRACO.

Established new customers and strengthened existing business in the region.

Assisted customer start-ups with new equipment, including installation parameter management and optimization

of various systems operating concurrently.

Accomplishments: Through partnerships with Nordson and strategic planning with several customers, we were able

to drastically cut color change times and therefore increase production rates by 20-30%.

AKZO NOBEL/ROHM AND HAAS POWDER COATINGS, Reading, PA. 2000-2003 Applications Engineer

Customer assistance, on-site and plant lab environments, focusing on improving coating quality, while optimizing

efficiency and economics. Technical service and product recommendations to insure utilization of appropriate

products.

Trained coating line supervisors in optimal methods of application for their process conditions.

Conducted complete system audits, including equipment and energy usage in order to decrease overall costs.

Published detailed reports of observations and testing to assist customers in making appropriate adjustments to

improve their operation efficiency and long-term performance, while maintaining highest safety goals.

Accomplishments: Conducted complete system audits at six major clients over the span of two years which

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introduced new powder coating grades onto their lines and allowed them to increase efficiency and save up to 30% in

energy costs, line down time, and quality problems. Coordination with Nordson and ITW/GEMA along with our in-

house formulation group also resulted in strong sales growth and astounding customer loyalty (nearly 90% return

business year after year for our major customer base).

PROGUARD COATINGS, Denver, PA 2004-2005 Applications Engineer

Optimization of various UV curable ink formulations for use on glass bottles. Worked with R & D formulators and

customers to yield acceptable appearance/adhesion/cure results. Customer production trials monitored to ensure

adequate scale-up. Technical support for UV floor coatings using prototype application equipment.

Accomplishments: Established lab protocol and test methods for UV Floor coatings and worked with resin suppliers

to overcome major cure and appearance issues. This yielded a superior product that could be proven with wear and

abrasion data as well as optical clarity and color improvements.

KEYSTONE COATINGS, Lancaster, PA 2005 Coating Line Supervisor

Supervision of a high speed powder coating line specializing in agricultural, automotive, and general industrial steel

parts. Zinc-rich powder primer booth and top-coat booth optimized for high rack density and coating quality.

Accomplishments: Improved robotic control of spray booth (top coat) Nordson system to nearly eliminate the need

for any touch-up operations for most part configurations. Also worked more closely with pretreatment chemical

suppliers to minimize downtime due to inadequate cleaning and rinsing.

ARKEMA/ ELF ATOCHEM, Birdsboro & King of Prussia, PA 1990-2000 Technical Service Engineer

Project management of Kynar co-extrusion, high purity water pipe and electrical wire and cable uses for PVDF and

Nylon.

Major projects with UL and Mohawk CDT to develop and test plenum data cable compounds.

Coordinated testing protocol and evaluation methods regarding semi-conductor processing industry.

Represented Elf ATO on ASTM subcommittee D-20 for Polyamides and F-17 Fluoropolymer Pipes.

Involved with safety initiatives at the plant, including HAZMAT and waste reduction efforts.

Powders Development Chemist

Applications laboratory management and projects for Rilsan Nylon 11 coatings and Platamid/Platherm hot-melts.

Coordinated lab resources, analytical equipment, and personnel to support sales and marketing strategic

objectives.

Performed research in combining and optimizing properties of blended PVDF/Nylon powder coatings and

rotomolding feedstock (two patents issued).

Accomplishments: Obtained UL-94 V-0 rating for Kynar and Kynar Flex cable plenum jacket compounds.

Established a test method in conjunction with the French R&D group and Kentucky QC team to adequately evaluate

performance of PVDF formulations in semi-conductor grade water pipes in Switzerland and US.

Partnered with major customer for Nylon/Polyester paste printing process for hot melt adhesives formulations with

excellent printing quality using DOE in Birdsboro, PA and Bonn, Germany. Set up microscopy lab with powder shape

analysis equipment and size distribution analyzer to evaluate correlations between powder production methods and

how spherical the resulting powders (fluidizations characteristics) could be quantified.

AMOCO CHEMICAL, Naperville, IL 1989-1990 Research Chemist, CIAD

Technical support function for Isophthalic Acid products, specifically as used in unsaturated polyester resins.

Trained sales/marketing associates in IPA applications and customer education seminars outlining performance

advantages versus other products and processes.

Exposure to international markets and sales strategy as well as level of technical expertise in Europe and Far East

in USPE applications, processing, and quality.

Accomplishments: Optimized formulations for Isophthalic acid polyesters for Class A automotive compression

molding applications. Assisted the Far East sales and marketing teams with technical presentations about IPA resins

in Hong Kong, China, Korea, Philippines, and Australia. Worked with major polyester suppliers to improve quality and

reduce cycle times for resins tailored to various markets. Represented Amoco on Plastics Recycling Initiative to

pyrolize SMC to recapture energy and re-use fiberglass in other industrial applications.

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KOPPERS, Bridgeville, PA 1981-1989 Research/Development Chemist,

Research and on-site technical support for thermoset polyester resins for use in "Super Class A" automotive SMC

body panels. Company representative on SPI Resin Test Method Standardization sub-committee.

Quality Control Chemist/Manager

Supervised technicians on rotating shift operations testing QC of unsaturated polyester resins, resorcinol, and

phenolic foam insulation boards.

Accomplishments: Operated SMC production pilot unit, yielding samples that were subsequently evaluated on

production equipment to quantify cycle time improvement and surface quality enhancement. Clarified correlations

between polyester high molecular weight fraction (as measured by GPC Chromatography) and finished part

smoothness and gloss. Joint projects with low profile additive suppliers from Union Carbide and OLIN Corp. to

optimize formulations from Class A automotive grade body panels.

EDUCATION

Graduate Level Coursework for PA Teacher Certification (Secondary Science), Albright College, Reading, PA

Course in Biomechanics at Penn State Berks, Reading, PA

B.S. Chemistry, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA

American Chemical Society Accreditation, included emphasis in Physics and German

Graduate Level Courses, Environmental Chemistry, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COURSEWORK

Technical Project Management in Laboratory

OSHA 501 Train the Trainer Course for General

Industry Environment

ASTM course, Polymer Instrumental Analysis

OSHA Job Safety Analysis Course

Sales Strategies for Non-sales Professionals

Total Quality Management Courses

AMA Courses on Project and Personnel

Experimental Design

Management

Technical Problem Solving

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