Derrik Chandler

Derrik Chandler is a Senior Project Engineer at Thatcher Company since August 2018, where responsibilities include managing capital projects for chemical manufacturing and distribution plants, as well as developing project scope, budgets, Gantt charts, and other project documentation. Prior to this role, Derrik served as a Process/Project Engineer, providing support for process optimization and troubleshooting at multiple manufacturing sites. Experience at INVISTA from January 2015 to August 2018 involved collaboration with investigators and operators to design, commission, and optimize pilot scale test units, alongside leading design efforts for yield optimization projects and addressing bottlenecks in plant operations. Earlier experience includes internships at Thatcher Company and Big West Oil, focusing on operational improvements and safety enhancements. Derrik holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, completed in 2014.