1991-Present    Davis & Associates Consulting, Inc - President
Developed an engineering and consulting group specializing in sulphuric acid processes and cogeneration, which formed in April, 1991.  The firm has established clients representing significant corporate interests such as - General Chemical Corporation, Tampa Electric Company, Mansanto Enviro-Chem, Cargill, Factory Mutual, PCS Phosphate, Simplot, and others.  While consulting with General Chemical, an overall review of the corporation's spent acid sulphuric acid operations was made and an evaluation of the benefits of an on-going program of process optimization was completed.  Provided evaluations for future cogeneration projects and provided technical assessment reports to Monsanto Enviro-Chem and Otto York.  Participated in due diligence reviews of cogeneration facilities and the potential sale of phosphate complexes.  Provided expert testimony as Court appointed expert in a multi-million dollar civil suit and other litigation.  Provided sulphur dioxide abatement consultation and removal systems.

1989-90   Acid Engineering & Consulting - Sulphuric Acid & Energy Consultant
Projects have included the detailed design of sulphur dioxide scrubbing (based on ammonia and caustic) systems; engineering packages for equipment replacement of a sulphuric absorption tower, oleum tower, converter and steam superheaters; provided process evaluation and equipment specifications to debottleneck a 1600 STPD sulphur burning plant to 1900 STPD; provided engineering consulting services to review the detailed design being developed by a major engineering contractor of a new 2000 STPD sulphur burning plant and 40 Mw cogeneration unit.  Studies prepared have included various spent acid regeneration plants.

1987-89   Occidental Chemical Corporation - Utility Manager
Responsible for the management of all utilities for a major phosphate mine and chemical processing operation.  Responsibilities included monitoring utility rate design and contractual options, fuel mix, forecasting, and budget and tracking costs; monitoring and improving the energy utilization throughout the chemical complex; monitored and modeled the performance of two cogeneration units to predict and optimize unit performance; monitored power regulatory issues before the Florida Public Service Commission such as rate cases, standby power, and avoided cost payments for cogenerators. 

1986-87   Occidental Chemical Corporation - Sr. Engineer - Projects
Provided effective coordination of major projects and program that are multifaceted; provided technical support to environmental litigation.

1980-86   Occidental Chemical Corporation - Sulphuric Acid Area Manager
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a 5000 STPD (2-2500 STPD units) sulphuric acid, cogeneration facility, and all shipping and receiving areas including sulphuric acid, superphosphoric acid, and general maintenance support services such as carpenters, painters, masons, insulators, and labor pool.  Respsonsible for the overall performance of which included approximately 100 people.  Major accomplishments included increased production from 4000 to 5000 STPD, improved overall complex energy efficiency, and upgraded the turbogeneration systems from 12.5 to 17 Mw.

1979-80   Occidental Chemical Corporation - Sulphuric Acid Production Superintendent
Responsible for the day to day operation including plant commisioning of a 4000 STPD sulphuric acid and cogeneration facility.  Commisioning activities including staffing, training, preparation of operating procedures, construction punch lists, and equipment acceptance and testing.

1975-79   Davy KcKee - Sr. Process Engineer
Engaged in all phases of sulphurc acid plant design, including preparation of start-up procedures, start-up field assistance, flowsheet and equipment specification preparation.  Responsible for sulphuric acid and SO2 removal system process design of plants for ASARCO, Olin Corporation, Getty Oil, Chevron Chemical, Fertimex, Quimbrasil, CF Industries, and Anaconda.

Cogeneration's Place in a Modern Phosphoric Acid Complex.  Presented at the AIChE Fall National Meeting - 1981.  Published in Chemical Engineering Progess - March 1982.  Sulphuric/Phosphoric Acid Plant Operations, pg. 115.  Prepared by editors Chemical Engineering Progress.

The Variable Benefits of Cogeneration.  Presented at the AIChE Spring National Meeting - 1986.

The Clean Air Act Impact on the Phosphate Industry.  Presented at the AIChE Spring National meeting - 1992.

New Innovations in Sulphur Guns.  Presented at the AIChE Clearwater Convention - May 1992.

The Evolution of the Rapid Service Sulphur Gun.  Presented at Sulphur 96 in Vancouver - October 1996.

The Collapsing Operating Envelope of the Modern Sulphuric Acid Plant.  Presented at the AIChE Clearwater Convention - May 1999.

Accident/Incident Investigation Techniques, presented by Hooker Chemical Company, April 1980.

Industrial Water Treatment Seminar, presented by Betz, July 22-24, 1980

Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers, presented by American Management Associations, June 1981

Action Tools for Middle Managers, presented by American Management Associations, December 1984

Jurisdiction:  Arbitral Tribunal

Parties:
Anaconda Operations Pty Ltd
v.
Fluor Australia Pty Ltd

Scope of Services:  Served as a consultant to the Law firm representing Fluor Australia.  On-going proceedings.

Dates: 
Appointment - May 2001

Jurisdiction:   United States District Court Eastern District of North Carolina

Parties: 
American Home Insurance Company, Zurich
Insurance Company, St. Paul Commonwealth
Insurance Company Interested Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, as subrogees of PCS
Phosphate Co. Inc
v.
Monsanto Enviro-Chem Systems, Inc.

Scope of Services:
Served as a consultant to the Law firm representing Monsanto Enviro-Chem Systems.  Provided technical consultant services to counsel.  Litigation was dismissed by the court.  No testimony prepared in this matter. 

Dates:
Appointment - August 1999
Dismissal - April 2000

Jurisdiction:  United States District Court Northern District of Oklahoma

Parties:
Freeport-McMoRan Resource Partners, Limited    Case No. 94-C-975-H
Partnership, Plaintiff
v.
Technotherm Corporation, Defendants

Scope of Services:  Served as a consultant to the Law firm representing Freeport-McMoRan Resource Partners.  Provided technical opinions and prepared two reports supporting our technical opinions.  Mr. Davis was deposed twice in this matter.  Litigation settled before the beginning of the trial.

Dates:
Appointment - May 1, 1995
Depositions - February 19, 1996, May 10, 1996
Settlement - June 1996

Jurisdiction:  United States District Court Central District of California

Parties:
Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemical, Plaintiff
v.
ICI Canada Inc. and Chemetics International (US) Inc., Defendants

ICI Canada Inc. and Chemetics International (US) Inc., Plaintiff
v.
Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemical, Defendants

Scope of Services:  Served as Court-Appointed Expert pursuant to Rule 706 of the Federal Rules of Evidence.  Served as a consultant to the Court with respect to technical and scientific aspects of the litigation.  Prepared two reports pursuant to the directions of the Court.  Mr.  David was deposed by both parties.  Litigation settled before the beginning of the trial.