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Christy Burton

Columbus

Summary

Dynamic Lead Technology Deployment Engineer at Velocys, Inc., with expertise in Fischer-Tropsch chemistry and a proven track record in project management. Successfully directed the commissioning of pilot plants, optimizing processes and enhancing team performance through effective coaching and collaboration. Committed to driving innovation and achieving operational excellence in complex environments. Experience includes system configuration, automation of deployment processes, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication. Strengths lie in problem-solving skills, technical acumen, teamwork, and adaptability. Proven track record of improving deployment efficiency and minimizing downtime in previous roles.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Technology Deployment Engineer

Velocys, Inc.
Plain City
01.2020 - Current
  • Directed commercial manufacturing and statistical approval of full-scale FT catalyst.
  • Licensed FT technology for bio-jet fuel demonstration in Nagoya, Japan.
  • Coordinate FT single-channel testing proposals, test plans, testing, and data analysis and interpretation.
  • Ensured annual verification of calibration benchmarks for process systems.
  • Developed and managed test and pilot system builds by creating P&IDs and outlining process equipment requirements.
  • Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
  • Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.

Commissioning Team Leader

Velocys, Inc.
Plain City
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Led commissioning and startup of Velocys FT pilot skid.
  • Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
  • Developed and wrote training modules, commissioned, and trained operators for the FT unit, balance of plant and plant utilities for the full-scale 250 bpd Envia GTL plant located in Oklahoma City, OK in 2016
  • Authored comprehensive operating procedures for FT unit and balance of plant at Envia plant.
  • Conducted comprehensive process hazard analyses (PHAs) for lab test systems and pilot plants.
  • Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
  • Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.

Team Leader

Velocys, Inc.
Plain City
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Managed and coordinated the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) testing group.
  • Trained staff on operational procedures to ensure consistency.
  • Master Operator of FT microchannel reactors, and highly knowledgeable in FT chemistry.
  • Led the Bio-to-Liquid FT startup pilot plant commissioning in Güssing, Austria, in 2010.
  • Supported operators during the decommissioning process of Velocys microchannel reactor with daily output of 25 barrels at an underground coal gasification facility located in Chinchilla, Australia.
  • Trained and consulted the gas-to-liquid (GTL), SMR, and FT plant operations with Petrobras in Fortaleza, Brazil, in 2013.
  • Prepared and managed the annual FT catalyst testing group budget of over $500,000.

Junior Professional – Research Chemist

Guild Associates, Inc.
Dublin
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Constructed and operated adsorption breakthrough test apparatus for the evaluation of reactive filtration materials
  • Supported the development and evaluation of a process for the decontamination of sensitive equipment items from chemical warfare agents (CW)

Researcher - Analytical Chemist

Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Managed and acted as the primary chemist for the analytical laboratory of the Environmental Restoration Department
  • Appointed Health and Safety Officer for the laboratories of the Environmental Restoration Department

Analytical Chemist

Kemron Environmental Services
Marietta
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Chemical analyst specializing in gas chromatography for the semi-volatiles organics department

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
12-1997

Skills

  • Project management
  • Process optimization
  • Commissioning procedures
  • Data analysis
  • Fischer-Tropsch chemistry
  • Pipeline design
  • Technical training
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Performance assessments
  • Cross-platform deployment
  • Problem-solving
  • Employee coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Quality assurance

Certification

OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER training, January 2013

Sealed Source Radiation Annual Training, April 2003

Lockout Tagout for Authorized Users, October 2024

American Chemical Society Chemical Engineering for Chemist Course, June 2012.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers HAZOP Studies, Other Hazard Evaluation Procedures and Advanced Concepts for Process Hazard Analysis Combo Course, 2013.

SAS JMP Software: Data Exploration training, February 2016

Timeline

Lead Technology Deployment Engineer

Velocys, Inc.
01.2020 - Current

Commissioning Team Leader

Velocys, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2020

Team Leader

Velocys, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2016

Junior Professional – Research Chemist

Guild Associates, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2006

Researcher - Analytical Chemist

Battelle Memorial Institute
01.1999 - 01.2003

Analytical Chemist

Kemron Environmental Services
01.1998 - 01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

The Ohio State University

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