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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.
• 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