Gregory Palmer
About Gregory Palmer
Gregory Palmer is an Operations Manager at Chemtrade in Cairo, Ohio, with extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various companies.
Title
Gregory Palmer holds the position of Operations Manager at Chemtrade in Cairo, Ohio, United States. His role involves on-site management and strategic oversight of the plant's operations.
Previous Experience at Solvay
Before joining Chemtrade, Gregory Palmer gained significant experience at Solvay, where he served as Production Manager from 2021 to 2022 and as Process/Controls Engineer from 2017 to 2021 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. His tenure focused on overseeing production processes and integrating control systems to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
Previous Experience at Bechtel Corporation and Jacobs
Gregory Palmer worked as a Mechanical Systems Engineer at Bechtel Corporation from 2015 to 2017 in Reston, Virginia. Prior to that, he was employed by Jacobs as a Process Engineer from 2014 to 2015 in Houston, Texas. These roles involved designing and analyzing mechanical systems and process engineering tasks.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Palmer studied at the University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering, earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from 2007 to 2011. He is skilled in using SAP, Pi, Aspen HYSYS, AFT ARROW, and AFT FATHOM for various operational and engineering tasks. Additionally, he holds an Engineer in Training certification.
Achievements at Chemtrade
At Chemtrade, Gregory Palmer led the plant-wide initiative to improve planning, preparation, and execution for the Fall 2023 Turnaround. He was responsible for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training programs for the site expansion of a new ultra-pure sulfuric acid plant. Furthermore, he implemented multiple changes to enhance efficiency, safety, and ergonomics, and oversees raw material management, logistics, and quality control.
Collaboration and Process Improvements
Gregory Palmer has collaborated with Research & Innovation (R&I), process safety teams, and clients as an operations and process representative. He developed a training plan and process for operators at the ultra-pure sulfuric acid plant and worked with maintenance and quality teams to conduct Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) for mechanical failures and quality-related events.