CI: Tell us a little about yourself, and what you do.My entire professional career has been in chemical manufacturing. I started 32 years ago as a Process Engineer working for Formosa Plastics in Baton Rouge, LA in vinyl chloride and PVC manufacturing. A few years later, I took a similar role... Continue Reading
Member Spotlight
Members that go above and beyond in their commitment to CI’s mission
CI staff wants to acknowledge members that go above and beyond in their commitment to CI’s mission. Every month, through the Insider, CI website, and social media, a member who is highly engaged and has consistently contributed to the Institute’s mission through various efforts will be highlighted.
CI: Tell us a little about yourself, and what you do. I have been with OxyChem for 23 years. I joined the company as a chlorine process technician and I have held various roles which include site incident commander and chlorine process supervisor. I was recently promoted to Emergency Response... Continue Reading
June Member Spotlight - Troy Scarrow (OPW Global - Midland Manufacturing) CI: Tell us a little about yourself, and what you do. I am a regional sales manager for Midland. We make valves for CI mission chemicals to be used on tank cars, ISO tanks, truck trailers, & storage tanks. I am... Continue Reading
May Member Spotlight – Justin Cox (Occidental Chemical Corporation) CI: Tell us a little about yourself, and what you do. I am an Emergency Services Supervisor for OxyChem Houston with a profound passion for emergency management and response, serving the Houston sites for 16 years. I... Continue Reading
Local Alexandria City High School senior, Chidinma Ihezue, spent two weeks as an intern at CI’s offices in Arlington, Virginia. Chidinma will be majoring in chemical engineering at Hampton University on an academic scholarship in the fall. Continue Reading
I am the Vice President of Fleet Engineering at Union Tank Car Company and I’m responsible for the qualification, maintenance and repair standards for the tank car and hopper fleet. Continue Reading
I am a Mechanical Engineer with The Greenbrier Companies. I started out in 2010 as a Project Engineer within the Tank Car Engineering group and I am currently the Project Engineering Supervisor for this same group in St. Charles, MO. Continue Reading
I was born and raised in a village surrounded by green slopes and snowcapped peaks of the mountain range. I served in the army special forces as a lieutenant and platoon commander. Continue Reading
I’m a 40hr Hazmat Technician, CPR Instructor and Fire Safety Resource / Auditor. I’m also the Maintenance Training Lead for the Delisle Chemours Titanium Technologies (TT) site. Continue Reading
I have spent all 30 years of my career in OxyChem Manufacturing. I began my career in 1992 in Ingleside, TX as a Project Engineer. I progressed through various roles in Ingleside including Process Supervisor, Production Superintendent, and Production Manager. Continue Reading
In 1985 I received a call from friends/clients working for the Chlorine Producers PPG, Oxy and Dow. Each client said we met a French man named Jean-Pierre Richer who has developed “the valve” that our industry needs for isolation and control of dry liquid and gas chlorine. Continue Reading
I have a PE in Civil Engineering. After graduation I worked for a private environmental engineering consulting firm. I then switched to working for a public agency, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, where I am now a senior engineer on the Treatment Plant Design Team. Continue Reading