-Responsible for the safe operations and production throughput of a regenerating sulfuric acid plant and sulfur recovery unit.-Direct management of (2) operations supervisors, (1) process engineer and indirectly responsible for (14) operators-Manage operations budget, OEE, productivity and cost savings program -Capital projects management and engineering of small project designs-General field troubleshooting and process engineering-CAER (community awareness emergency… Show more -Responsible for the safe operations and production throughput of a regenerating sulfuric acid plant and sulfur recovery unit.-Direct management of (2) operations supervisors, (1) process engineer and indirectly responsible for (14) operators-Manage operations budget, OEE, productivity and cost savings program -Capital projects management and engineering of small project designs-General field troubleshooting and process engineering-CAER (community awareness emergency response) site representative-STOP (safety training observation program) train the trainer Show less

• Capital project engineer from design of system, sizing, quoting/bidding process, material requisition, job planning, commissioning and startups for up to $200k projects. Oversee and manage contractors.• Lead environmental applicability assessments and working knowledge of EPA, Ecology and NWCAA regulations: GHG, PSM/RMP, TRI, RSR MACT UUU, and HAPs/VOC thresholds in relation to MACT CC, NSPS. Participate in discussions for revision of local regulatory language, site compliance assurance… Show more • Capital project engineer from design of system, sizing, quoting/bidding process, material requisition, job planning, commissioning and startups for up to $200k projects. Oversee and manage contractors.• Lead environmental applicability assessments and working knowledge of EPA, Ecology and NWCAA regulations: GHG, PSM/RMP, TRI, RSR MACT UUU, and HAPs/VOC thresholds in relation to MACT CC, NSPS. Participate in discussions for revision of local regulatory language, site compliance assurance monitoring (CAM) plans, site permitting language• Perform turnaround confined spaced entries and vessel inspections to advise on discovery work or future turnaround planning and other miscellaneous process support to maintenance. • Responsible for site catalyst program and implementation of performance metrics around conversion efficiency, catalyst handling and screening losses. • MOC coordinator, PSM site representative, manage P&IDs, equipment files, Isometric drawings, perform incident investigations and participate in various compliance audits• Monitor efficiency and process optimization projects in the sulfuric acid plant and sulfur recover unit Show less

Production support and engineer - Create performance indicators surrounding process efficiency, ESHA and quality compliance, lead capital spending projectsEnvironmental support - Oversee CEMs systems, responsible for Effluent Discharge Monitoring, Air & Title V, and Tier II inventory reports. Create report templates and emissions calculation tools for environmental compliance. Lab supervisor - create analytical testing methods/procedures, oversee product quality and support… Show more Production support and engineer - Create performance indicators surrounding process efficiency, ESHA and quality compliance, lead capital spending projectsEnvironmental support - Oversee CEMs systems, responsible for Effluent Discharge Monitoring, Air & Title V, and Tier II inventory reports. Create report templates and emissions calculation tools for environmental compliance. Lab supervisor - create analytical testing methods/procedures, oversee product quality and support plant reliability and turnaroundsQuality manager and site owner of ISO9001 and NSF certification; Responsible Care 14001 and ISO 9001 internal auditorPurchased, programmed, implemented and trained on replacement of manual acid titration test method via electrometric auto-titration technology. Reduced test time by 80%. Saved up to 8 hrs per week of lab tech testing time. Show less

Process Engineer Jul. 2014 – Sep. 2015• Reduced and eliminated substandard working conditions and prioritized EHS through trial work processes• Improved mill productivity by leading cost saving projects across the pulp, paper, and recycle plant focusing on chemical optimization, pulp yield, and waste reduction• Developed performance tools and pulp quality metrics in order to correlate directly to cost of finished product• Performed cost/benefit analyses, developed… Show more Process Engineer Jul. 2014 – Sep. 2015• Reduced and eliminated substandard working conditions and prioritized EHS through trial work processes• Improved mill productivity by leading cost saving projects across the pulp, paper, and recycle plant focusing on chemical optimization, pulp yield, and waste reduction• Developed performance tools and pulp quality metrics in order to correlate directly to cost of finished product• Performed cost/benefit analyses, developed process flow balances, operating procedures, provided technical support on capital projects, and led analyses for troubleshooting processesChemical Process Safety Coordinator (Interim) Feb. 2015 – Sep. 2015• Managed the Chemical Reactivity Hazard Management system in order to comply and exceed the OSHA/EPA chemical process safety standards & regulations• Performed sewer mixpoint analyses, inadvertent mixing scenarios, reactivity evaluations, and provide recommendations for safeguards on over 20 chemicals used in new process applications. Show less

In this lab, my research objective is to model the rates and kinetics of thin film, porous lanthanum strontium cobalt iron oxide (LSCF) electrodes. This material shows great promise in the use of solid oxide fuel cells. Much is known about the material in bulk form but not thin film. A look into the possible characteristics of thin film performance may provide insight on the true rate limitations of this material.This involved the theoretical knowledge of electrochemistry, oxygen evolution… Show more In this lab, my research objective is to model the rates and kinetics of thin film, porous lanthanum strontium cobalt iron oxide (LSCF) electrodes. This material shows great promise in the use of solid oxide fuel cells. Much is known about the material in bulk form but not thin film. A look into the possible characteristics of thin film performance may provide insight on the true rate limitations of this material.This involved the theoretical knowledge of electrochemistry, oxygen evolution and annihilation steps, and investigated on known measurements of lattice expansion by x-ray diffraction on various conditions in oxygen environment and applied potential. The research was supported by NLEIS/EIS experiments and Comsol modeling. Show less

In order to minimize fiber loss, manage waste water clarifier torque, increase consistency of dewatered sludge for higher biomass boiler performance, the projects I've worked on surrounding these primary goals are: Tracking the major contributors of fiber loss and ash by compiling a material balance over the mill's waste water systemCharacterization of fiber loss associated with various paper gradesDesign of Experiments over the sludge dewatering systemIdentifying cost saving… Show more In order to minimize fiber loss, manage waste water clarifier torque, increase consistency of dewatered sludge for higher biomass boiler performance, the projects I've worked on surrounding these primary goals are: Tracking the major contributors of fiber loss and ash by compiling a material balance over the mill's waste water systemCharacterization of fiber loss associated with various paper gradesDesign of Experiments over the sludge dewatering systemIdentifying cost saving opportunities and paths forward for further investigation of fiber loss and ash reductionOther projects around main power boiler annual:Programmed controls on Honeywell around new wood/air feed systemPrepared and taught a portion of Operator Training presentation around boiler concepts, new additions, and controls Show less

This research role focused on the goal of optimizing growing conditions of a new strain of Methylotroph for the study of microbial biotechnological conversion of methane into biofuels.Grow, maintain, and purify target methane-oxidizing micro-organisms from Lake WashingtonIsolate DNA, PCR, and pheno/genotype of new isolatesPrepare necessary media for cultures

Many societies worldwide lack the resources and specialization needed in order to grow economically, health-wise, and improve their over all standard of living. These communities request the help of EWB to resolve such technical issues. This group focuses on the technical research, design, and implementation of these solutions.

Supervise condominium moves, enforce property regulations & security protocols, prevent on-site damages, inspect property conditions

Train new employees to company policy, regulations, and corporate standardsPromote efficiency and quality of products Perform a minimum of 1 Station Observation Checklist (SOC) per shift to ensure employee's proficiency in given area meets standards