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Chicago, Illinois, US

Chicago, Illinois, US

Maintain previous controls responsibilities, while managing two facilities’ Capital Project Engineering.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Maintained previous individual contributions, while managing site controls engineers and technicians.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Plant Controls Engineer responsible for managing plant PLCs, network hardware, drives, servos, power distribution, safety systems, process instrumentation, HMIs, SCADA systems, line efficiency & throughput, & process quality.Responsibilities include:- Electrical system upgrades and project supervision - Original logic and software deployment for system.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Role was performed in the context of a new manufacturing plant commissioning and startup.Continued to support back-end commissioning efforts and ramp up of various plant lines. Deployed original programs, HMI systems, instrumentation and drive and I/O hardware for multiple new plant processes. Performed tuning, logic corrections and process optimization.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Role was performed in the context of a new manufacturing plant commissioning and startup.I led commissioning pre-work, and day to day commissioning operations for green field construction of manufacturing plant. Co-ordinated mechanical, electrical and controls teams to take idle construction to automated operations while reporting directly to the.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Engineering Development Program (EDP)Scoped, implemented and led capital projects in a 24 hour manufacturing environment. Completed projects that contributed to all areas of plant operations including civil, electrical, process, and safety. Project budgets ranged from 10-150k in capital value.

• Researched the mechanism for a photolysis reaction that resulted in the degradation of organic molecules and trace hormones in waste water effluent
• Employed various analytical techniques including High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ion Chromatography (IC), and Spectrophotometry
• Utilized collected data, published values and MATLAB to theoretically model the reaction kinetics
• Demonstrated communication skills during presentation of results, and an ability to work efficiently in a wet lab environment while adhering to rigorous safety protocols

Tucson, AZ, US

• Investigated the scale-up of wet lab chemical methods to pilot, and then full scale processes
• Composed original Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) for the implementation of the scale up of a batch polymerization
• Obtained wet lab experience with titration techniques, chemical handling, and analytical methods including High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Examined the usage of a centrifuge for the purpose of purifying linear-polyethylene from reactants

Tucson, AZ, US

• Operated liquid phase industrial processes including batch reactions, continuous reactions, azeotropic and standard distillations, liquid-liquid separations and filtrations
• Processes included condensation reactions, and monomer synthesis during which quality control included Gas Chromatography (GC), pH analysis, and the Karl Fischer Titration Method
• Drafted original PFDs and P&IDs for the Chocolate Bayou facility’s chemical processes and utilities demonstrating competence with both AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio
• Investigated the scale-up of a light initiated batch polymerization by sizing heat exchangers for the reactor and the overhead condenser, as well as drafting PFDs for the process
• Lead safety training sessions for plant operators, and participated in county wide safety meetings and learned industrial designations for chemical transportation, waste handling, and chemical safety

Seattle, WA, US

• Developed teamwork and communications skills while working in the retail and consumer field
• Led teams of employees while utilizing strong time management skills under pressure, whileensuring the highest quality service in the workplace

Lewisburg, PA, US

-Investigated the creation of new polymers for the purpose of a drug delivery system workingalongside graduate student and professor in long term research project-Synthesized prepolymers from organic reactions, and experimentally determined a method forpurification and polymerization-Documented findings using strong writing communication skills for the.

• Supervised and counselled cabins of up to 15 children aged 8-16, 24 hours a day for six days asession, demonstrating professionalism and compassion for a range of childcare matters
• Gained lifeguard certifications including CPR, Oxygen Pro and First Aid for professional rescuer
• Coordinated massive group activities for 100 participants, employing strong communication,leadership and teamwork skills

Mississauga, Ontario, CA

• Worked as part of a process engineering team, gaining practical experience in a long termindustrial project and took part in meetings, conferences and technical work
• Assembled and reviewed process flow diagrams for a lithium extraction plant
• Planned the technical layout of this lithium plant, which was used in discussion with the client