Steven Merriman
About Steven Merriman
Steven Merriman is a Reliability Manager at Berry Global, Inc., with a background in operations and engineering. He has extensive experience in the chemicals industry, having previously worked as a Reliability Engineer at BASF and Floquip Engineering.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Steven Merriman has been serving as the Reliability Manager at Berry Global, Inc. since 2021. His role involves overseeing reliability initiatives and ensuring operational efficiency within the organization. He is based in Washington, Georgia, where he applies his expertise in strategic planning and engineering to enhance the reliability of processes and systems.
Previous Experience in the Chemicals Industry
Prior to his current position, Steven worked at BASF as a Plant Reliability Engineer from 2013 to 2017 in Suffolk, Virginia. In this role, he focused on improving plant reliability and operational performance. Following his tenure at BASF, he joined Floquip Engineering as a Reliability Engineer from 2017 to 2021 in Riceboro, Georgia, where he continued to develop his skills in reliability engineering.
Education and Expertise
Steven graduated from Tidewater Tech with a focus on operations. He furthered his education at Centura College-Newport News, where he studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1999 to 2001, achieving a 4.0 GPA. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic planning within the chemicals industry.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Steven possesses strong technical skills, particularly in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for engineering tasks. His experience includes working with corrugated materials, which is relevant to his roles in the chemicals and engineering sectors. These skills contribute to his effectiveness as a Reliability Manager.