Vernon Homolka
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Proven history of implementing technical expertise to increase company sales and meet customer requirements in a competitive environment. Ability to function as a team member or independent project lead. Understands the requirements and culture of Operations, Engineering and Technical personnel in refineries.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Technical Support Engineer
Baker Hughes
Concord, CA
10.1990 - 04.2020
- Last 12 years reported to the Technology Division providing Technical Support in Refinery Process Chemicals for the Western Region of the US.
- SME in the filed of desalting and low temperature corrosion in refinery processes.
- Was the primary technical liaison to a supermajor oil company coordinating technical exchange with customer technology centers and refineries.
- New application start up and monitoring.
- Sales support in pursuing new business including a strong skills set in presentations.
- Formal Training Instructor and mentoring of new filed personnel.
- Previous assignments included Field Sales and Service in various capacities including District Manager.
Account Manager
Exxon Chemical
Baytown , TX
05.1980 - 10.1990
- Direct sales and service responsibility for $5M in process chemical sales.
- Primarily involved in two refineries with capacities greater than 300KBD both in Texas and California
- Managed several junior sales and service personnel.
Account Representative
Nalco Chemical
Amarillo, TX
06.1978 - 06.1978
- Responsible for sales and service of water treatment chemicals in the oil and gas industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Refinery Process Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO05.1978
Skills
- Strong skill set in communication at all levels
- Ability to develop long term relationships
- Proven record of Technical Troubleshooting
- Highly organized
- Exemplarily follow-up
- 40 years experience in refinery processes with strong emphasis in Crude Units
- Experience in refinery corrosion, fouling and oil and water separation technology
Timeline
Sr. Technical Support Engineer
Baker Hughes
10.1990 - 04.2020
Account Manager
Exxon Chemical
05.1980 - 10.1990
Account Representative
Nalco Chemical
06.1978 - 06.1978
Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Refinery Process Engineering
Colorado School of Mines