Jim Zhang
Member of Technical, Engineering & Operating Staff | Process Systems Engineering | Industrial AI Exploration | Dynamic Operations | Continuous Process Systems @ Envision Energy
About
With over 30 years as a Distinguished Chemical Engineer and senior executive, I have led large-scale plant operations, engineering centers, and optimization programs across multiple sectors of the chemical industry. My hands-on leadership spans: • Fine Chemicals • Coal-to-Chemicals and Petrochemicals • Industrial Gases • Green Chemical processes Throughout my career I have focused on operational excellence, safety leadership, process innovation, energy efficiency, and delivering measurable improvements at world-class facilities. I am particularly passionate about the application of Agentic AI (autonomous intelligent agents, digital twins, predictive optimization and AI-driven R&D) to real-world chemical processes. Drawing on deep experience across Fine Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Industrial Gases and Green Chemicals, I see enormous potential for Agentic AI to drive the next level of efficiency, reliability and sustainable performance in our industry. I enjoy connecting with fellow professionals in chemical engineering, industrial gases, petrochemicals, fine chemicals and digital transformation who are shaping the future of manufacturing.
China
Shanghai
Chemicals
Factory, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Development, Process Safety, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Polymers, Engineering, Coatings, Process Optimization, ISO, Refinery, Materials, Process Simulation, Capital Projects, Six Sigma
Experience
Chief Engineer, Head of Green H2 Engineering Center and Plant Operations
Envision Energy
Shanghai, China
Leading the strategic development of next-generation sustainable chemical production, with a focus on the flagship Chifeng 320Kt/a Green NH3 plant. •Architected comprehensive technical blueprint for Green NH3 plants, combining renewable energy systems with dynamic, real-time operations. •Spearheaded the industrialization of Alkaline Water Electrolyzers, including the development of innovative Electrode and Diaphragm technologies, driving efficiency in renewable hydrogen production. •Optimized Ammonia Synthesis through collaboration with industry leader Nanjing GuoChang (GoodChina), integrating advanced chemical technology and leveraging dynamic simulations using AspenTech for process optimization. •Integrated Energy Storage Systems and Dynamic Air Separation Units (ASU), enabling efficient energy management and consistent plant performance. •Advanced modular engineering and systems integration to achieve scalability, standardization, and rapid deployment. •Developed scalable plant architecture with standardized interfaces, streamlining construction and deployment across future projects. •Led the design and implementation of advanced process control algorithms, enhancing operational efficiency and system flexibility. •Established a product development lifecycle management system, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence. •Achieved operational excellence by integrating cutting-edge AI-driven process control and optimization. •Implemented AI-powered process optimization and real-time LLM-enpowered operator advisories, boosting plant efficiency and operator decision-making. •Adopted sustainable production methodologies and energy efficiency improvements, aligning with environmental goals. •Focused on component standardization and modular scaling, reducing costs and increasing the speed of project execution.
Technical Director-Asia Operations, Distinguished Engineer
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Industrial Gases China Operations Director, Distinguished Engineer
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Asia Plant Process Engineering, Process Safety & Productivity Manager, Industrial Gases
Air Products
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Asia Plant Process Engineering Manager ，LASU
Air Products
Large Air Separation Unit, commissioning， startup and operational excellence
Asia Plant Process Engineering Manager, Performance Materials
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Special Amines, polymers， PU & Epoxy catalyst — now part of Evonik
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Roquette
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中国 江苏省 南通
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Process Engineer/Production Mananger , Petrochemicals Refinery
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC)
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Education
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Reaction Engineering & HIGEE (High-gravity) Process intensification
East China University of Science and Technology
Executives Business Administration and Management
Finance, Costing/Accounting, Supply Chain management.
Zhejiang University
Organic Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, CO2 Super Critical Fluid Extractions
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