Bowen Steve
About Bowen Steve
Steve Bowen serves as the Area 1 Education Process and Safety Specialist at Tronox, where he has worked for 48 years. He has extensive experience in operational safety, training, and chlorination processes, along with a background in titanium dioxide plant operations.
Work at Tronox
Currently, Bowen Steve serves as the Area 1 Education Process and Safety Specialist at Tronox in Stamford, Connecticut. He has held this position since 1976, accumulating 48 years of experience in the role. His responsibilities include administering the 'Pay For Skills' Program, which involves conducting written and field assessments for each operating position. He also maintains detailed records on each operator as part of the training and skills assessment process. Additionally, he serves as an Internal ISO Auditor, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Background in Chlorination Process Expertise
Bowen Steve has a strong background in chlorination process expertise, with 10 years of experience in Plant Technical Services. His experience includes various roles in chlorination operator positions, such as those in the Ore Recovery Plant, Utility, Neutralization, Purification, and as a Chlorinator Operator. This extensive experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to teach operational safety and management processes effectively.
Previous Work Experience
Before his long tenure at Tronox, Bowen Steve worked at Tiwest Joint Venture in Australia for five months in 1991-1992, where he was involved in troubleshooting and achieving production at a joint venture titanium dioxide plant. He also worked at Cristal for three months in 1991, focusing on the commissioning and start-up of a titanium dioxide plant in Stamford, Connecticut. These roles contributed to his extensive knowledge in the industry.
Education and Training
Bowen Steve studied at Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, Mississippi, from 1973 to 1976. His education laid the foundation for his career in the chemical processing industry. Over the years, he has developed expertise in various operational safety and management processes, including Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan, further enhancing his qualifications in the field.