Cornelius Lawson Jr., EIT

Experience

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  KTH Royal Institute of Technology

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Researcher

  I designed and created a unique nickel-ruthenium catalyst on a ceria-alumina support for the partial oxidation of methane by incipient wetness. The resulting catalyst achieved a high selectivity for hydrogen gas and a moderate overall conversion.

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  St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  Program Coordinator

  I advised two program directors and with the help of two program assistants we developed exploration and design experiments for twenty elementary school students. I prepared materials needed for experiments and lessons to introduce math and science concepts.

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  KOBELCO Advanced Coating

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  Process Engineer

  I improved the overall efficiency our (Physical Vapor Deposition) PVD coating process and consistently performed preventive maintenance on coating systems and utilities.I created a specialized chromium nitride (CrN) coating process for heat-treated cast iron piston rings.I earned my Industrial (Class K) Wastewater Operator certification and acted as the sole wastewater operator for my facility. I coordinated with Environment, Health & Safety personnel to create an emergency action plan for my facility and administer safety training. I also assisted with process, product, quality and related customer service issues. Show less

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  PureLine

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2020

  Field Service Supervisor

  I supervised the field service personnel who performed on-site routine services including installation, maintenance, upgrades, and repair of chlorine dioxide systems used in water treatment for 30+ domestic and international service accounts. I handled scheduling & training and maintain a database containing general customer information, field service reports, etc.I designed and executed process improvements projects, and controls to maintain those improvements. I worked with my team of engineers and technicians to create new products and processes. I constructed and operated a graphite oxide pilot plant, also handling maintenance and upgrades. I reduced the operating cost by 20% using automation. Show less

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  Ferrara

  Nov 2020 - now

  Reliability Specialist