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- Lead field commissioning and re-start activities of the Oxidation Pilot Plant. Includes equipment flushing & water batching procedure development, unit PSSR, instrumentation/DCS checks, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) participation. Collaborate to start-up the pilot safely and successfully with a brand new operations team.- Provide daily technical support to the Oxidation Pilot Plant during operations, including equipment troubleshooting (pumps, blowers, relief devices, etc.), and small… Show more - Lead field commissioning and re-start activities of the Oxidation Pilot Plant. Includes equipment flushing & water batching procedure development, unit PSSR, instrumentation/DCS checks, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) participation. Collaborate to start-up the pilot safely and successfully with a brand new operations team.- Provide daily technical support to the Oxidation Pilot Plant during operations, including equipment troubleshooting (pumps, blowers, relief devices, etc.), and small scope equipment specification & procurement (i.e., level gauges, transmitters, rupture disks, etc.). Support the pilot plant to achieve record run rates.- Lead Commissioning Engineer at OM1. Collaborate with operations, construction & project teams, and commissioning contractor. Includes water batching procedure reviews, and equipment troubleshooting (i.e., ensure instrumentation is ranged & calibrated, pumps run on their curves, DCS set-up, etc.). Participate on all construction handover QA/QC walk-downs & punch list meetings, ensuring the site is turned-over to operations as per design.- Lead OM1 PSSR Engineer. Facilitate 40+ PSSRs to ensure site is safe to operate. Identified numerous issues prior to handing the site over to operations (i.e., missing grounding in static prone/dust services, etc.).- Support start-up preparations and normal operations, including DCS sequencing SATs, MOC program development, relief device validation reviews, small scope design projects (RO sizing, temporary strainer sizing, etc.), P&ID redlines, technical operations guidance, etc. Includes basic use of Aspen Plus and DeltaV DCS automation system. Show less

- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, technical, engineering, RC and capital projects to ensure the Utilities units (water treatment, boilers, flare, waste water treatment, cooling tower, fueling systems) are run appropriately, efficiently and in compliance with regulations/standards- Support Utilities operations troubleshooting efforts on process units and procedure development- Support maintenance and project work prioritization against multiple priorities- Develop and… Show more - Collaborate with operations, maintenance, technical, engineering, RC and capital projects to ensure the Utilities units (water treatment, boilers, flare, waste water treatment, cooling tower, fueling systems) are run appropriately, efficiently and in compliance with regulations/standards- Support Utilities operations troubleshooting efforts on process units and procedure development- Support maintenance and project work prioritization against multiple priorities- Develop and conduct experimental operating instructions/procedures, to test new operating modes for improved performance (i.e. reduction in flare BTU setpoint for GHG/cost savings, new cooling water corrosion additive program... etc.)- Lead unit improvement projects to improve efficiency, performance, reliability and operating costs- Support alarm management and process safety (PHRA) activities- Perform and lead numerous risk assessments in collaboration with other departments on field activities, new improvement projects, experiments, inspection deferrals... etc. - Lead change management activities. Ensure hazards are assessed in a controlled manner and changes are documented appropriately- Conduct field visits and interact with operations, focusing on safely approaching tasks.- Support unit outages, including inspecting vessels and assessing process reliability Show less

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, supply, purchasing and technical teams to ensure the site operates according to environmental regulations and internal company standards and procedures. - Work closely with the provincial O. Reg. 390 and Federal OBPS/GHGRP Greenhouse Gas Reporting Programs to develop GHG calculations and strategy for three manufacturing facilities, ensure instrumentation calibrations and fuel sampling are completed according to regulations, and lead the annual… Show more Collaborate with operations, maintenance, supply, purchasing and technical teams to ensure the site operates according to environmental regulations and internal company standards and procedures. - Work closely with the provincial O. Reg. 390 and Federal OBPS/GHGRP Greenhouse Gas Reporting Programs to develop GHG calculations and strategy for three manufacturing facilities, ensure instrumentation calibrations and fuel sampling are completed according to regulations, and lead the annual third party audit and verification. Stay current with the ever evolving GHG requirements.- Perform annual ESDM (Emissions Summary Dispersion Model) updates - Develop and manage multiple air & sewage monitoring programs and inspections pursuant to the Petrochemical Industry Standard for Benzene- Ensure site compliance with O. Reg 347, O. Reg 419 and MISA/OWRA regulations, and ECA permits, among others- Support capital projects with navigating new environmental legislation - Interface between the Ministry of the Environment and the NOVA Site for regulatory and informative correspondence and inspections Show less

Manage a team of 15 first year engineers in their Year One design project. Conduct and lead regular update and progress meetings to ensure teams are on track for a successful project deliverable. This includes managing the timeline, budget, working with faculty members for project logistics, and continuously communicating with the client to ensure satisfaction. This role also includes teaching students about project management basics, professionalism in the engineering field, proper technical… Show more Manage a team of 15 first year engineers in their Year One design project. Conduct and lead regular update and progress meetings to ensure teams are on track for a successful project deliverable. This includes managing the timeline, budget, working with faculty members for project logistics, and continuously communicating with the client to ensure satisfaction. This role also includes teaching students about project management basics, professionalism in the engineering field, proper technical communication, and how to generate solutions to open ended problems. - Show less

Managed a team of speakers, sponsorship, workshops and logistics coordinators to organize and run CIRQUE 2018 (Conference on Industry and Resources for Queen's Undergraduate Engineers). Create and manage the conference budget of approximately $30 k, set goals for the various portfolios, and have regular meetings with portfolios to ensure the conference is on track for success. Work with the other co-chair and our team to generate new, creative ideas to enhance the conference experience for all… Show more Managed a team of speakers, sponsorship, workshops and logistics coordinators to organize and run CIRQUE 2018 (Conference on Industry and Resources for Queen's Undergraduate Engineers). Create and manage the conference budget of approximately $30 k, set goals for the various portfolios, and have regular meetings with portfolios to ensure the conference is on track for success. Work with the other co-chair and our team to generate new, creative ideas to enhance the conference experience for all attendees, and run a fun, informative conference, opening the eyes of engineering students to the limitless possibilities an engineering degree holds. CIRQUE 2018 ran financially positive from excellent budget management and sponsorship outreach, attracted over 60 student delegates, hosted 6 speakers, held 3 engaging workshops, and initiated the first ever Pre-Conference Professional Development workshop for delegates to prepare themselves and learn how to network. Show less

Support Process Contact Engineers with daily activities, including but not limited to, daily unit and energy optimization, process troubleshooting, management of change requests, routine reporting, small projects, and aligning supply, lab, operations and technical groups on unit priorities and decisions. Active participant in site LPS safety initiatives including the LPSA, LPO and JLA.With a focus on the Utilities, Sulfur and Amine plants at first, I back-filled for the contact engineer… Show more Support Process Contact Engineers with daily activities, including but not limited to, daily unit and energy optimization, process troubleshooting, management of change requests, routine reporting, small projects, and aligning supply, lab, operations and technical groups on unit priorities and decisions. Active participant in site LPS safety initiatives including the LPSA, LPO and JLA.With a focus on the Utilities, Sulfur and Amine plants at first, I back-filled for the contact engineer for over two months straight, and over 80 total days, acting as the site's first point of technical contact. One major project was to develop and implement the Monthly Utilities Monitoring (MUM) list, working with the technical contact as well as EMRE specialists to monitor key performance indicators, identify improvement areas, and steward findings. I have experience back-filling for the site's Catalytic Reforming Unit, Diesel Hydrofining Unit, Naphtha Hydrofining Unit, and Alkylation Unit as well, giving me well rounded exposure and a deeper understanding of many refining processes. Key field experience includes fin-fan cleanliness inspections and airflow surveys on 200+ fin-fans post chemical cleaning summerization efforts. These tests ensure quality cleaning, according to site cleanliness standards. Properly cleaned, maintained fin-fans has an incentive of approximately $2 million each summer.Final major project included performing an Acid Velocity and Hydraulic Study on the acid service piping within the Alkylation unit, to negate the current front end charge limit, and prove the true constraints are localized velocity limits. (Incentive of ~$15k/day). Show less

Manage a multi-million dollar student donation fund used to improve Queen's Engineering Student's Education. This includes working with a team to create awareness of the BED Fund and its opportunities, managing the fund and making critical decisions as to how much money should be spent and where it should go, and also recognizing its past contributions. Additionally I work with a team of discipline representatives to gather ideas for new purchases and then work with the faculty staff to ensure… Show more Manage a multi-million dollar student donation fund used to improve Queen's Engineering Student's Education. This includes working with a team to create awareness of the BED Fund and its opportunities, managing the fund and making critical decisions as to how much money should be spent and where it should go, and also recognizing its past contributions. Additionally I work with a team of discipline representatives to gather ideas for new purchases and then work with the faculty staff to ensure they happen. My dedication has resulted in numerous technological improvements to the general engineering building at Queen's, providing students better resources to enhance their educational experience. Show less

As a TA, I run help sessions for first year engineering students in all courses, answer a variety of questions, and help students prepare for midterms and exams. I work one-on-one with students in Chemical Engineering specific courses to help in depth with specific course material. As well, I've hosted midterm and exam workshops with up to 90 students at a time, reviewing key concepts and going over examples. With my work and help, I instill confidence in students to succeed and improve in… Show more As a TA, I run help sessions for first year engineering students in all courses, answer a variety of questions, and help students prepare for midterms and exams. I work one-on-one with students in Chemical Engineering specific courses to help in depth with specific course material. As well, I've hosted midterm and exam workshops with up to 90 students at a time, reviewing key concepts and going over examples. With my work and help, I instill confidence in students to succeed and improve in their studies. In these roles, I've improved my oral communication and group management skills drastically. Show less

Conduct sophisticated experiments using the Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) to predict the low temperature cracking properties of different asphalt binders, determine the crystallization characteristics of the binders and shorten the Extended BBR testing procedure for greater industry implementation. My strong work ethic, communication and initiative taking skills resulted in my contribution to a co-authored journal article and the opportunity to present it to approximately 500 attendees at the… Show more Conduct sophisticated experiments using the Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) to predict the low temperature cracking properties of different asphalt binders, determine the crystallization characteristics of the binders and shorten the Extended BBR testing procedure for greater industry implementation. My strong work ethic, communication and initiative taking skills resulted in my contribution to a co-authored journal article and the opportunity to present it to approximately 500 attendees at the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association Annual Conference in Ottawa, November 2015. At this conference we won the Editors Best Paper Award, and I won the Best Technical Presentation by a new author, widely impacting the industry. Show less