Lewis Pearce
About Lewis Pearce
Lewis Pearce is a Chemical Production Technician with extensive experience in chemical processing and operations. He has worked at various companies, including Air Products and Venator Materials Plc, and holds multiple qualifications in chemical process technology and engineering.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Lewis Pearce has been employed as a Chemical Production Technician at Venator Materials Plc since 2018. In this role, he is involved in the production of Titanium Dioxide Pigment, utilizing chemical reactions that include Tetra, Aluminium Chloride, oxygen, and Chlorine. His responsibilities include operating within a high-risk environment on an upper Tier 1 COMAH registered plant.
Previous Experience in Chemical Operations
Prior to his current position, Lewis Pearce worked at Air Products as a Shift EFW Operations/Commissioning Technician from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure at the Teeside Advanced Plasma Gasification EFW Facility, he gained experience in operational processes. He later served as an EFW Senior Operations Technician at Amey from 2017 to 2018, where he continued to develop his expertise in energy-from-waste operations.
Educational Background in Chemical Process Technology
Lewis Pearce studied at Teesside University, where he achieved qualifications in Chemical Process Technology, including a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Process Engineering. He also completed a Level 3 NVQ in Process Plant Technology. His education has equipped him with the necessary skills to operate effectively in chemical production environments.
Early Career and Mechanical Engineering Training
Lewis Pearce began his career as a Mechanical Fitter at KMB Recruitment Services Limited in 2011. He also worked at Sahaviriya Steel Industries UK Limited as a Lead Production Technician and Shift Safety Adviser from 2011 to 2015. During this time, he completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Service Engineering at Redcar College, which provided him with foundational skills in mechanical systems.