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Texas, United States

• Actively participate in all company, federal, state, and local site safety rules and regulations, as well as perform extensive HAZOP analysis. • Contribute to establishing a process design basis, developing several process pathway considerations, and optimization of the chosen design.• Calculate data for process flow sheets (PFDs & P&IDs) with considerations for instrumentation and controls using material and energy balances along with Aspen HYSYS simulation software. • Decide on specifications and operating conditions for process equipment including distillation columns, absorption columns, pressure vessels, pumps/compressors, heat exchangers, fired heaters, etc.• Maintain an organized and effective communication with the project team for the entirety of the project, and effectively communicate complex technical solutions to other engineers and non-engineers.

Emporia, Kansas, United States

• 2-year program with 3x 8-month rotations in supply and demand roles in the company, with an emphasis on end-to-end plant manufacturing knowledge.• Ability to adapt at short notice and problem solve with limited time available, creating solutions that will remain in place after departure.• Worked with planning, quality, and operation teams to optimize the flow of material into the plant minimizing the cost of driver detention and aiding in critical material identification. • Initiate a smart maintenance program to ensure maintenance techs are utilized efficiently, allowing for minimal unplanned down time and continuous improvement.

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

• Assisted in analyzing contract pricing migrated from four major LTL operating companies into one Yellow to ensure no load errors that could result in incorrect/low customer rates. • Worked in a team of 4 interns to develop new and efficient tools to audit and report pricing loaded in contracts with customers. • Presented weekly reports to the Leadership Team of the Pricing Department. • Made key leadership decisions when working in a group to ensure deadlines were met.

Topeka, Kansas, United States

• Assisted in developing and implementing safety plans and operational scenarios. • Used complex problem-solving techniques requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity.• Checked third-party Material Analysis data thoroughly for inaccuracies and documented information in a self created Google Sheets for continued company use. • Researched and analyzed customer design proposals, specifications, manuals and other data.

Shawnee, Kansas, United States

• Maintained clean and well organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to inefficient layouts. • Resolved customer complaints and issues, offered thoughtful solutions to ensure satisfaction. • Trained new employees to proficiency and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities. • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.• Troubleshoot failed equipment in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

• Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours. • Utilized power tools such as jack-hammers, hammer-drills, table saw, skill saws etc. as well as operated heavy machinery such as skyjacks, skid-loaders, and forklifts while observing company safety procedures and corporate standards. • Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site. • Shoveled material such as dirt, gravel, and concrete.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering, 3.80

Courses require great attention to detail as well as knowledge of math and physics.

Organic Chemistry