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Midland, Michigan, United States

Responsible for overall CorePD (Corteva’s project execution process) development, maintenance, and improvement

Valdosta, Georgia, United States

-Lead the successful execution of a ~$5M investment focused on the launch of a new product-remotely leading two multi-million dollar investments with scopes related to upgrading/replacing packaging equipment-managed and executed a production site’s aggregate budget which delivers over 2M liters of crop protection formulated product annually

Midland, Michigan, United States

Support capital projects by being responsible for technical integrity and operability of the end project. Create training, Operating Discipline (OD) documentation, safety plans, as well as assist or lead the evaluation of wastewater, air pollutants, cross contamination, supply chain, and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA). Work intimately with construction to assure proper installation of equipment. Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Engineering and Procurement Companies (EPC), Design Engineers, Construction Managers, construction foremen, vendors, and Manufacturing Engineers through the life of the project. Supported the design and construction of a new production facility with a $250M budget by managing the facility chemical introduction Management of Change (MOC) document, final Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), creation of the Solvent Batch Procedure, and directly responsible for the success of $30M capital. Worked on a $10M capital project for a new molecule introduction into an existing facility as the lead MR through all stages of Front End Loading (FEL) and into construction.

Midland, Michigan

Support global crop protection facilities by utilizing chemical engineering fundamentals to solve technical problems. Apply Corteva engineering and safety standards to implement solutions that are effective, economical and fit for purpose. Work with manufacturing engineers, process automation, project management and other stake holders in the project execution process.• Worked on a capital project, focused on the expansion of an existing facility, with over a $20M budget from front end loading (FEL) through installation of project by completing design of necessary equipment, evaluating and updating air permit, as well as leading the project to a $2M capital avoidance.• Supported a $10M project by decreasing expected date of FEL deliverables to meet dead line, evaluating equipment for new production chemical, and completing three reactive reliefs. • Assisted multiple facilities by assessing or designing heat exchangers, reactors, pumps, solid handling equipment, distillation vessels, pressure relief devices, and other miscellaneous equipment.• Supported layers of protection analysis (LOPA) and safety implementation across all projects.

Midland, Michigan

Creston, Ia

Assisted with day-to-day operations. Troubleshooted issues related to decreased performance, control narratives or loops, equipment malfunctions, and general inefficiencies. Created or approved all management of change (MOC) documentation for both process safety management (PSM) and non-PSM areas. Performed root-cause failure analysis to identify equipment issues. Aided in review of process safety information (PSI), including process hazard analysis (PHA), mechanical integrity (MI) program, as well as process and instrumentation diagrams (PIDs). • Managed all site capital projects that had a budget of $200K or lower, which included completing over 20 projects three of which totaled a capital cost of over $150K.• Reduced annual operating expenses more than $200K by executing an improvement initiative that increased the amount of time achieving required product specifications by 15% in flash desolventizing system.• Lead a site improvement team focused on increasing quality of product and bringing portions of the facility up to date on safety standards.

Billings, Montana Area

• Created hydraulic models using Pipe-Flo software for a reverse osmosis system and two cooling water towers by reviewing PFDs, existing equipment, and plant layout in order to resolve inefficiencies• Completed an energy and material balance for a naphtha hydro treating unit using field data, PI ProcessBook, and Aspen HYSYS to accurately represent the current system• Improved operating conditions of tail gas treating unit by resizing control valves that fed the reactor and incinerator using information from PI ProcessBook, field data, and Fisher sizing software

Williston, North Dakota

Supervised crews of up to 15 in establishing, operating, and removing temporary water lines in delivering water to fracture locations within Bakken oil-field. Assisted in allocating water sources. Partnered with local land owners and oil-site managers regarding contract details. Measured water sources to ensure volume requirement met.• Supervised over 30 contracts with oil companies to deliver water to fracture locations. • Coordinated and managed $500K contract to deliver water 15 miles from water source to oil site in 3 weeks by collaborating with workforce, general contractors, land owners, and oil company representatives.• Trained new employees on company general practices and day-to-day tasks. • Lead the significant growth of the company to 60 employees and an annual revenue of $20M by being one of the first three employees.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering, 3.67 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Phi, Dean's List

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Engineering, 4.0 Gpa

High School, 3.93

Activities and Societies: Football, Baseball, Rocket Club, National Honor Society