Matthew Jones
Port Of Spain
Summary
Chemical Engineer with over seven years of experience enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability in ammonia production. Skilled at bridging the gap between technical problem-solving and people-focused collaboration, translating complex engineering challenges into practical, measurable improvements.
Experienced in process optimization, energy reduction, and plant reliability initiatives, as well as representing organizations at technical conferences. Currently pursuing PMP certification and seeking opportunities that combine engineering, communication, and leadership—such as process engineer, product support, or customer engagement roles that inspire enthusiasm for technology and innovation.
Core Strengths: Process Engineering • Technical Communication • Leadership & Collaboration • Risk Mitigation • Data Analysis • Energy Optimization • Public Speaking • Process Safety Management (PSM) • Continuous Improvement
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineer
Nutrien
10.2024 - Current
- Chaired SIF Elimination Committee meetings, enhancing safety and process reliability.
- Recovered reject gas, reducing natural gas demand by 900 lb/h (~$95K/month) and improving energy efficiency by 0.2 MMBtu/ST.
- Optimized chemical usage in the Benfield (CO2 removal) and FCW systems, achieving over $150K in annualized savings without compromising reliability.
- Reduced plant energy consumption post-turnaround from 31.0 to 29.5 MMBtu/ST, demonstrating strong focus on results and continuous improvement.
Chemical Engineer
Nutrien
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Turnaround (TAR) Planning: Supported the successful execution of the 04 TAR by coordinating catalyst handling and nitrogen pumping activities, streamlining communication across teams, and formalizing lessons learned to drive measurable gains in turnaround efficiency and reliability
- Innovation & Digitalization: Partnered with the software development team to enhance production reporting systems and automate monthly yield reporting—freeing up time for higher-value engineering work.
- Catalyst & Process Expertise: Led the converter catalyst replacement execution and catalyst reduction of KAAP converter —a task typically assigned to senior engineers—showcasing strong technical acumen and reliability under pressure.
- Safety Leadership: Consistently promoted Nutrien’s Culture of Care and 5 Key Daily Safety Actions; led risk assessments, supported PHAs, facilitated RCAs, and was recognized for a site-wide safety share on incident reporting.
Yield Statistician
Nutrien
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Supported the daily monitoring of plant performance and generation of daily and monthly reports. Information fed into discussions with teams used for identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements.
- Assisted in annual budget planning by providing data-driven insights and technical inputs, ensuring alignment between operational goals, process reliability, and cost management priorities.
- Managed catalyst reclamation activities, creating SOW for bid packages and selecting best vendor —ultimately recovering USD 50,000 in value for the company.
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and inform business decisions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
McGill University
Montreal05-2015
Skills
- Project coordination
- Data-driven decision making
- Efficiency improvement in engineering
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process Modeling
Timeline
Production Engineer
Nutrien
10.2024 - Current
Chemical Engineer
Nutrien
04.2021 - 09.2024
Yield Statistician
Nutrien
12.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
McGill University
Health and Fitness
I maintain an active lifestyle and exercise regularly, training about five times a week to support both physical fitness and mental well-being. Staying active helps me maintain focus, balance, and resilience — qualities I bring to my professional life as well.