Drag Reducer Research Scientist

Create DRA manufacturing and research facility in the Middle East

GLOW Specialty Chemicals, Sandnes, Norway, 2003-2005
Research and Development Manager Developed and built DRA manufacturing, application, and testing facilities. Prepared tenders, proposals, predictions and presentations for commercial pipeline companies in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Provided technical support to customers. Worked on product formulations. Was responsible for Company QC system.
University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, 2000-2004
Research Associate Operated and maintained Digital Instruments and Molecular Imaging atomic force microscopes. Related polymer morphology to polymer performance (publication listed below). Studied the thermal properties of polymers using TGA and DSC and related this data to other polymer properties. Fabricated lithium polymer micro-batteries and studied their charge-discharge properties using afm. Used RF magnetron physical vapor deposition to coat materials with metals and metal oxides. Coated samples with gold for SEM analysis.
US FlowChem, Cypress, TX, 2000-2001
Consultant Developed and built chemical manufacturing and quality control facilities for the manufacture of polyolefin drag reducing agents.
Energy and Environmental International (EEI), Brookshire, TX, 1996-2000
Product Development Manager Developed new catalyst systems for the synthesis of ultra-high molecular weight poly(alpha-olefins). Designed and assembled a product development and quality control laboratory. Participated in the design, construction, and operation of a polyolefin plant.
Baker Performance Chemicals, Sand Springs, OK, 1987-1996
Senior Chemist Developed gel and slurry DRA products. Conducted DRA tests in Brunei and Egypt. Participated in DRA test on the Trans Alaska Pipeline System. Equipped commercial pipelines with data loggers to continuously monitor pipeline pressures, flow rate, and DRA performance. Wrote data acquisition software for laboratory flow loops. Designed and operated a pilot plant. Studied the performance of polyacrylamide drag reducing agents in aqueous systems. Studied DRA performance and solubility in LPG and NGL.
AMOCO Production Company, Tulsa, OK, 1985-1987
Research Technician Used Laser Doppler Anemometer to measure fluid velocity under tri-cone drill bits. Designed and built closed acrylic test cell to hold bit and allow non-invasive measurement of 3-dimensional velocity components.

Sivilingeni?r
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Trondheim, Norway, 2005, granted right to use the title Sivilingeni?r.
M.S. in Physical Chemistry
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1989
Thesis: Surface Properties of Aqueous Solutions of Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Created a general model to explain the surface properties of surfactant-salt solutions.
B.S. in Chemistry with Double Major in Mathematics
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1981
Courses
Pipeline Hydraulics Short Course
ACS Short Course in Polymer Synthesis
Fluid Velocity Measurement Short Course

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES
Interesting and stimulating job in an international and dynamic company which can offer opportunities for career development and where my broad experience can add value. New and challenging tasks are highly welcomed.

KEY STRENGTH AND SKILLS
Research and Development Skills Proven record of designing, building, and operating non-standard equipment for successfully characterizing polymers. Hands-on experience in polymer characterization using atomic force microscopy. Experience with scanning difficult-to-characterize surfaces with afm. Experience with correlating surface features with polymer properties.
Pipeline Chemicals Manufacturing Proven record of successful product development in pipeline chemicals. Built DRA production facilities of my own design and produced commercially successful products. Participated in producing drilling fluids, corrosion inhibitors, pour point depressants and other pipeline and downhole chemicals. Hands-on experience in design and engineering.
Strengths Analytical thinking; attention to details; consistent and systematic. Well organized with broad technical knowledge. International experience.