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Maxime Daigle

PhD Chemist, Senior Chemical Project Leader

Summary

Inspirational Project Leader with talents in planning and implementing all stages of projects and selecting the most effective approaches and processes for timely project completion. Outstanding personal organization and risk management abilities. Big picture thinker with expertise in military, chemical engineering, R&D, chemistry and explosives safety areas.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Process Chemist, Chemical Project Leader

General Dynamics OTS Canada
06.2021 - Current
  • Acted as technical expert for the chemical synthesis and destruction of primary explosives, chemical processes equipment design and fabrication for small scale to pilot scale operations.
  • Managed and led a team of experts through HAZOP and PHA risk analysis against highest standards in military related chemical and primer fabrication processes.
  • Led team of engineers (engineers, chemist, architects, technicians, etc.) in providing design and engineering solutions to processes buildings, various clients and market sectors.
  • Led team of scientists and researchers to get experimental evidences of safety and quality control over many fabrication and chemical processes.
  • Reduced risk and coordinated project specifications to meet safety and federal compliance.
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
  • Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
  • Developed and trained junior team members by leveraging industry experience to achieve optimal project strategy.
  • Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
  • Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.

R&D Chemist

General Dynamics OTS Canada
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Performed and led PHA risk analysis for military focused projects.
  • Managed explosives safety throughout every R&D projects.
  • Evaluated lab findings to make interpretations and write reports.
  • Researched patents, literature and scientific information in databases.
  • Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties.
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

R&D Scientist

Kemitek
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Performed organic and organometallic synthesis, from small scale to pilot scale.
  • Presented findings from research and experiments to new partners, and clients.
  • Devised new testing techniques to determine effects on certain types of materials.
  • Wrote and updated reports on compiled material test data gleaned from experiments and shared results with fellow scientists.
  • Developed top-notch written and verbal communication skills from working with various personalities across multiple disciplines to enhance collaboration and reach collective targets.
  • Met and collaborated with clients to ascertain desired results and laboratory testing objectives.
  • Planned laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques to produce materials with special characteristics.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Education

Ph.D. - Advanced Materials Chemistry

Université Laval
Québec, QC
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Advanced Material Chemistry

Université Laval
Québec, QC
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Université Laval
Québec
05.2001 -

Skills

    Chemical Engineering

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Timeline

Process Chemist, Chemical Project Leader

General Dynamics OTS Canada
06.2021 - Current

R&D Chemist

General Dynamics OTS Canada
06.2018 - 06.2021

R&D Scientist

Kemitek
01.2018 - 06.2018

Ph.D. - Advanced Materials Chemistry

Université Laval
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Advanced Material Chemistry

Université Laval
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Université Laval
05.2001 -

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