Richard Skeirik, PE

Process Engineer

Unlike some control consultants who treat a process as a black box, I approach processes with a sound fundamental understanding of chemical process technology coupled with a strong foundation in chemistry. In 2015, I passed the PE exam in Chemical Engineering, reinforcing my chemical process and unit expertise.

My undergrad studies focused in biochemistry and chemistry; my graduate studies in chemical process engineering, with a focus on chemical reactor dynamics- both small molecules and polymers. My industrial work includes reaction engineering, R&D developing new process concepts and evaluating these in pilot; and plant support work in a large polyester monomer plant. I spent my last 8 years at DuPont as a process control consultant, tackling problems too difficult or involved for plant engineers to handle.

I see and understand both the chemistry and the chemical process dynamics in the units and processes I work with. This enables me to really understand how they work - or should be working. In solving plant problems, this ability is a key strength for me.

Moreover, with 22 years experience working throughout DuPont's diverse businesses and plants, I have a sincere respect for the needs and perspectives of the operations and business management and the operations staff that run plants. I know that ultimately, the operators on graveyards will be the ones to decide what really works, so developing solutions they need and accept is essential.

Team Resource with sound chemical process knowledge, plus experience in process conception, operation support, modeling and control.

It's a long i like the sky - Sky´ rick