Performed debottleneck study on existing condensate stabilizer system and provided recommendations for equipment upgrades.Process design engineer for mid stream natural gas compressor stations. Responsible for developing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets and control valve datasheets.

Process engineer for the design of steam boilers and storage facilities to support an ethane cracker unit. Responsibilities included equipment design, specifying instrument data sheets, sizing relief valves, performing hydraulic calculations, and development of PFDs and PIDs.

Developed flare network and radiation models utilizing Aspen Flare System Analyzer and Flaresim. This information was used to establish flare header sizes and backpressures as well as provide radiation isopleths to determine sterile zones.Gained design experience as the unit process engineer for steam / condensate, wet air oxidation, butadiene storage and transportation, clarified river water, plant air / instrument air and cooling water units for various projects and phases. Responsible for developing deliverables such as the design basis, equipment and instrument data sheets, equipment list, PFDs, HMBs, PIDs, utility summary and providing process engineering support to other engineering disciplines on the project team. Acted as the area lead process engineer through detailed design for the plant air / instrument air system and cooling water unit. Lead responsibilities included interfacing with the client, providing guidance and accuracy checks for the development of deliverables, providing weekly/monthly reports, and managing change notices.Developed simulation models for air distribution and cooling water networks, which were used to determine battery limit conditions at various units based on multiple operation cases.Participated in HAZOP, PFD, PID, and 3D model reviews and actively resolved issues in a timely manner to meet schedule.Assisted in the development of the wet air oxidation package, which involved working with the vendor to develop PFDs, HMB, and PIDs as well as providing input during model reviews to ensure compliance with client standards.Performed PSV analysis for new feedstock to be used in an existing facility. This involved hydraulic calculations governed by API-520 and API-521 as well as Fluor recommended practices.Modeled an existing cooling water network utilizing isometric drawings and existing equipment data sheets for the study of recent declining flow rates to users in an Alkylation Unit.

Prepared preliminary process packages and technology evaluation packages for early stage cost estimates of potential Biomass to Liquids (BtL) projects.Developed intricate calculation model for cyclic, batch process pressurization of biomass and coke required for gasification.

Worked on the design team to develop steam and condensate systems for high purity isobutylene (HPIB) processing.Developed PFDs, HMBs, PIDs, sized equipment and equipment and instrument data sheets.Performed hydraulic study and surge analysis of crude and condensate pipelines using Pipe Phase steady state network simulator and NATASHA surge analysis software.Participated in HAZOP studies utilizing PHA Pro 7.

Provided process engineering support for day to day operations as well as turnarounds for the vacuum, platformer, and crude units.Supervised catalyst loadings, regeneration of platformer catalyst, and inspected all major equipment and PSVs for proper installation and set points during unit turnarounds.

InternshipProvided technical support for daily operations of the sulfur unit.Assisted start up efforts following an emergency refinery wide shut down due to hurricane Rita.

Completed training classes in completion fluids, tools and testing, well control, technical writing, and fluids engineering.Primary on-site work duties included maintaining hydrostatic pressure and viscosity of the drilling fluid, communicating properties of the drilling fluid with the office-based technical representative, and preparing morning reports on drilling progress.