Jeffrey Lanford
Erwin
Summary
Results-driven Engineering Manager with a proven track record in executing CAPEX projects. Expertise in strategic planning, risk assessment, and compliance adherence. Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes while managing budgets effectively.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager / Capital Project Manager
Stepan Chemical Co. / Contract
Maywood, NJ
05.2017 - Current
- Manage and execute both small-Cap and mid-Cap projects at the Stepan Chemical Plant in Maywood, NJ
- Manage the CAPEX budget of approximately $6MM/yr
- Responsible for executing projects and turnover to Production, change control, commissioning and startup testing, SOP development
- Execute in compliance with applicable Standards and regulations, and Stepan policies
- Manage P&IDs, prepare MOCs, and responsible for addressing PHA recommendations where appropriate. Conduct PSSRs.
- Perform risk assessments during project planning, and mitigating issues
- Responsible for specifying equipment and purchasing, conduct contracting engineering studies
Process/Project Engineer
Day And Zimmermann Intl
Kingsport, TN
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Responsible for process engineering for mid-cap projects
- Developed equipment specifications
- Responsible for P&ID development and modifications for capacity expansion projects
Process/Project Engineer
Eastman Chemical Company / S&B Engineering
Longview, TX
06.2007 - 05.2015
- Process/Project engineering at Eastman Chemical plant site
Validation - Pharmaceutical Companies
Various Positions Performing Validation
Several, TN
08.2001 - 05.2007
- Performed validation, prepared IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and executed. Resolved non-conformances.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Process Engineer
Contract at NFS
Erwin, TN
10.1997 - 09.2001
- Design and construction of new fuel processing facility
- Support Startup
Process/Project Manager
CH2M-Hill Engineering
Denver, CO
06.1993 - 09.1997
- Technical Lead for various DOE privatization proposals:
- Portsmouth - UF6 Tails conversion
- Idaho Falls - TRU waste volume reduction
- ORNL tank waste - volume reduction and Isotope capture
- Hanford Tank Waste - technical lead of international team
Process/Project Manager
Lockheed Martin
Oak Ridge, TN
05.1978 - 05.1993
- Technical process engineer for ORNL Breeder Reactor pilot plant studies
- Process/Project manager at Y-12 HEU processing
Education
Master of Science - Project Management - Waste Management Minor
SMU
Dallas, TX06-1998
No Degree - Chemical Engr - Everything But Dissertation
University of Tenn
Knoxville, TN09-1996
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-1978
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Engineering design
- 20 yrs Nuclear processing experience
Timeline
Engineering Manager / Capital Project Manager
Stepan Chemical Co. / Contract
05.2017 - Current
Process/Project Engineer
Day And Zimmermann Intl
05.2015 - 04.2017
Process/Project Engineer
Eastman Chemical Company / S&B Engineering
06.2007 - 05.2015
Validation - Pharmaceutical Companies
Various Positions Performing Validation
08.2001 - 05.2007
Process Engineer
Contract at NFS
10.1997 - 09.2001
Process/Project Manager
CH2M-Hill Engineering
06.1993 - 09.1997
Process/Project Manager
Lockheed Martin
05.1978 - 05.1993
Master of Science - Project Management - Waste Management Minor
SMU
No Degree - Chemical Engr - Everything But Dissertation
University of Tenn
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Purdue University