Quinton Cox
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in plant operations and production management. Proven history of implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, bringing valuable organizational and leadership skills to role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Air Liquide
El Segundo, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Direct day-to-day steam methane reforming plant operations, implementing strategies that enhance production capabilities and ensure safety compliance.
- Supervised site operations to achieve 99% production availability, 99% completion of operational preventative maintenance, and zero safety incidents in 2025.
- Manage site's profit and loss statement, with a annual gross revenue greater than $30MM, to ensure budget adherence
Project Manager
Air Liquide
El Segundo, CA (Remote)
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Coordinated teams on high-priority technical projects with budgets up to $5MM, ensuring timely completion.
- Developed project scopes, organized with 3rd party contractors, and managed overall execution for successful delivery.
- Oversaw efficiency calculations and reporting for hydrogen/syngas unit, achieving $25.3MM in savings over three years.
- Fostered teamwork among diverse groups and aligned project goals with organizational objectives. Facilitated communication between internal teams and external contractors for seamless execution.
Production Manager
Air Liquide
El Segundo, CA
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Led and coached 8 production technicians to achieve production goals while maintaining stringent safety standards.
- Maintained plant engineering duties, ensuring operational consistency and reliability.
- Implemented training programs, resulting in measurable improvements in staff capabilities.
- Analyzed production key performance indicators to identify improvement areas, implementing data-driven strategies that boosted overall plant productivity.
SMR Plant Engineer
Air Liquide
El Segundo, CA
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed daily operations, troubleshooting, and resolving of plant reliability issues at a steam methane reformer (SMR) unit.
- Ensured compliance with Process Safety Management, including MOC program, safety reviews, and incident investigations.
- Coordinated environmental permit reporting, monitoring, and renewal to meet regulatory standards.
- Led project to install redundant transmitters on a reciprocating compressor, reducing unplanned compressor trips by one per year.
- Enhanced plant efficiency and safety through strategic problem-solving and data analysis.
ALLEX Program Engineer
Air Liquide
Various
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Participated in the Air Liquide Leading Excellence (ALLEX) rotation program, performing roles in financial analysis, air separation unit plant engineering, hydrogen refueling station design, and steam-methane reformer plant operations.
HyCO Plant Engineer
Air Liquide
Freeport, TX
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Managed multiple projects, including CO and flame detection system installation, enhancing operational safety.
- Completed several MOCs stages in Intelex for various projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Coordinated Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) and closure processes, achieving seamless project transitions and completions.
- Improved operational effectiveness through meticulous project management and safety adherence.
Product/Project Engineer
Air Liquide
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Led DOE Advancing Dispenser project, creating integration plans and conducting HAZOP meetings.
- Developed cost calculator tool for pricing hydrogen fueling stations, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Designed AutoCAD plot plans for liquid hydrogen vessels, updating P&IDs to reflect current configurations.
ASU Plant Engineer
Air Liquide
Nederland, TX
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Installed a refrigerated composite sampler and reduced operator workload by streamlining permit paperwork.
- Coordinated with contractors to complete a cathodic protection survey across the plant site.
- Assisted in designing water depressurization for the Main Air Compressor Drainall Project.
- Generated partial derime procedures for backup pumps and the main expander, enhancing operational efficiency.
MRPL Commercial Analyst
Air Liquide
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Streamlined contract reduction tool for ongoing updates without macros, enhancing efficiency.
- Supported renewal, reliability, and pricing analysis for clients, ensuring accurate data.
- Conducted detailed analysis of Exxon/Formosa event, identifying full sales impact, driving strategic decisions.
Process Engineer Intern
LyondellBasel
05.2015 - 08.2015
Technical Operations Intern
Lockheed Martin
05.2014 - 08.2014
Education
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Rice University
Houston, TX05-2016
Skills
- Six sigma green belt
- P&L management
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Hydrogen & steam production
- Plant engineering
Websites
Certification
- Professional Chemical Engineer, California (License No. 7032) - August 2021 - Current
Timeline
Plant Manager
Air Liquide
03.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Air Liquide
05.2022 - 03.2025
Production Manager
Air Liquide
01.2021 - 05.2022
SMR Plant Engineer
Air Liquide
07.2018 - 01.2021
HyCO Plant Engineer
Air Liquide
02.2018 - 07.2018
Product/Project Engineer
Air Liquide
08.2017 - 02.2018
ASU Plant Engineer
Air Liquide
02.2017 - 08.2017
ALLEX Program Engineer
Air Liquide
08.2016 - 07.2018
MRPL Commercial Analyst
Air Liquide
08.2016 - 02.2017
Process Engineer Intern
LyondellBasel
05.2015 - 08.2015
Technical Operations Intern
Lockheed Martin
05.2014 - 08.2014
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Rice University