Greg Hone
About Greg Hone
Greg Hone is an Engineering Manager at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various companies, including Praxair, Linde, and Tronox.
Work at Materion Corporation
Greg Hone has been serving as Engineering Manager at Materion Corporation since 2021. In this role, he manages multiple significant projects, including a $2 million initiative to replace steam boilers and a $2.5 million project for the replacement of three vacuum filters. He is also implementing a $170,000 project aimed at improving yield in the counter current decantation area. Hone has developed a business case for recovering lithium from liquid waste streams, demonstrating his commitment to innovation and efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Praxair, Inc.
Before joining Materion Corporation, Greg Hone worked at Praxair, Inc. - a Linde Company, where he held several positions. He served as Plant Superintendent from 2019 to 2021 in Toledo, Ohio, and as Plant Superintendent in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, he was the Interim Plant Superintendent for four months in 2017 and worked as Sr. Plant Engineer from 2016 to 2017 in Geismar, Louisiana. His diverse roles at Praxair contributed to his extensive experience in plant operations and engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Greg Hone earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. His educational background laid the foundation for his engineering career. Hone has completed specialized training, including a black belt course and process hazard analysis leader training through ABS Group, enhancing his expertise in process improvement and safety management.
Career Development and Projects
Throughout his career, Greg Hone has been involved in various engineering and management roles. He worked as a Process Engineer at Tronox/FMC Corporation from 2013 to 2014 and as a Production Supervisor from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he served as an Associate Engineer at Precorp, Inc. from 2010 to 2013. His projects include designing and installing a sulfuric acid distribution system upgrade and completing an anhydrous ammonia piping system upgrade at Materion Corporation.
Volunteer Experience
Greg Hone dedicated two years as a full-time volunteer for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, from 2006 to 2008. This experience provided him with valuable skills in leadership and community service, complementing his professional engineering career.