Eric Gratz
Senior Consultant
Eric is an experienced manufacturing professional with a passion for technology integration, process optimization, and business transformation. He brings over ten years of plant engineering experience in the chemical and petrochemical industries.
Prior to Clearing Pathways, Eric served as an Automation Engineer and Process Engineer at manufacturing plants including BASF, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Mitsubishi Chemical America, Solvay, and Honeywell. His work included driving process optimization, plant automation, and the integration of new technologies such as digital twins and model predictive control. He also supported the commissioning and startup of plants in Saudi Arabia and Texas.
Relevant Experience
- Process Analysis and Optimization
- Technology Evaluation and Integration
- Process Control Network Management
- Team and Project Management
- Pain Point Discovery, Diagnosis, and Resolution
- Launch and Manage Plant Programs
Education & Training
- MBA in Finance and Business Analytics – Indiana University Kelley School of Business and WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management (Düsseldorf, Germany)
- B.S. Chemical Engineering – Lafayette College
- MajorDomo Certification v2.0
- Six Sigma Green Belt – Honeywell UOP
- Certification of Engineer in Training (EIT) - Chemical Engineering
- Comprehensive annual training by employers