Adam Daniels

Experience

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  Miller Corporation

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2009

  Lab Technician

  · Compared products with physical and chemical test procedures · Performed quality control methods such as: pH, viscosity, titrations, specific gravity and pickling baths on finished products · Formulated new and more cost efficient coolants, lubricants, rust and corrosion inhibitors to better suit customers' needs · Prepared reports for use of new and/or improved products · Worked closely with sales force to resolve field problems and assisted chemists in new product development Show less

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  Pi Kappa Phi Alpha Upsilon

  Jun 2009 - Feb 2011

  Vice-President

  Delegate tasks to members of recruitment committeePlan, budget and oversee all recruitment events Conduct interviews with prospective members

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  WR Grace

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2011

  Process Engineer -- Intern

  • Worked with Senior Chemical Engineer to ensure proper function of process equipment• Worked with Project Engineer during the installation and commissioning of a new reactor• Performed Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews, Process Hazard Assessments and Process Modification Authorizations• Assisted the Production Superintendent with process safety management improvement, standard operatingprocedure development, and management of change reviews• Created procedures for sieve column change-out• Trained operators on new procedures and equipment functionality• Retrieved and analyzed data from the DCS and field PLCs• Reviewed and ensured all process procedures were accurate and up to date• Created new shift turnover forms for shift supervisors• Attended daily production meetings Show less

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  Eco Services Operations LLC

  Jul 2012 - May 2015

  Process / Logistics Engineer

  • Justify and execute engineering projects in the Logistics Department • Manage large hazardous waste tank clean-out projects • Vessel "owner" during turnarounds for the process units – including night duty supervisory role • Compile and complete Management of Change documents to meet PSM• Size equipment according to engineering best practices standards and process needs • Complete emission calculations for incidents and releases • Identify and implement solutions for inefficient loading and unloading operations • Lead incident investigations for incidents • Maintain and review all Standard Operating Procedures for the department • Fulfill managerial duties such as: weekly duty supervisor, facilitate plant-wide & departmental safety meetings, train hourly employees Show less

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  Materia

  May 2015 - Jul 2017

  After successfully managing the greenfield construction project to scale a 50 gallon process to a 7,000 gallon batch vacuum distillation system production facility, I worked with the production team to optimize the system, assume quality products were made on time, and evaluate needs to improve the process at scale. Our production team was able to deliver 6.5 million lbs of formulated resin on spec and 99%+ on-time with a timeline that allowed very little room for error. While working at Materia Inc., my role was to scale-up of a specialized vacuum distillation system from 50 gallon system, to a 500 gallon, and then 7000 gallon batch system (projects managed exceeding $15 million total installed cost). We successfully delivered 6.5 million pounds of product on spec and nearly 100% on-time with an extremely aggressive timeline. Additionally, I regularly assisted the Production and Maintenance departments immediate equipment needs and calculations.

  • Senior Process Engineer

    Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Senior Project Manager

    May 2015 - Feb 2017
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  Self-Employed

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2019

  Project Manager
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  California Department of Toxic Substances Control

  Feb 2019 - now

  Hazardous Substances Engineer

  ● Permitting Project Manager for three of the largest RCRA hazardous waste disposal facilities in CAo Review and approve or reject permit modifications requested by Permitteeo Assist Enforcement Division during on-site inspections and audits by interpreting permit language● Understand and interpret California and Federal RCRA hazardous waste laws and regulations● Oversee hazardous waste management unit closures by onsite verification of closure performance standards● Initiate and process 10 year permit renewal process for assigned RCRA hazardous waste disposal facilitieso Review application to ensure it meets all requirements including process information, waste analysisplans, personnel training, closure plans, contingency plans, hazard and release prevention plans● Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt Project- Implementation Phase - Reduce 95% of Class 2 Permit Mod. processing time <100 days - from current 507-day average Show less