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Latham, New York, United States

- Developed and maintained process control philosophy, PIDs, and alarm/shutdown key for retrofit sites. Utilized Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Safety Codes and Standards to create standardized documentation for project setup such as system requirement documents, design basis, and interface fueling specifications. - Worked with onsite operations to deliver technical support during procurement, contracting, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure project deliverables met onsite requirements on time and within budget.- Created a business case presentation for upgrading compressor PTs to a more reliable model. Collected reliability data and performed cost comparison to communicate needs, using data from SAP, saving Plug Power an estimated $320K.- Conducted engineering study, validating HAZOP safeguards and safety critical equipment for customer PSSR (pre-startup safety review). Increased safety and reliability by creating the first-ever PSSR template for Plug Power customers.

Texas, United States

Math and Chemistry eTutoring. Resume building.

- Managed project plan for RBI implementation by consulting with client to mitigate risks and create plans which included defining the scope, optimizing the WBS, optimizing scheduling, and defining resources for execution.- Implemented a quality assurance plan that improved KPIs. Increased productivity by 30% and decreased cost of quality by 40%

Pasadena, Texas, United States

- Lead analyst, responsible for development, implementation, and quality of in-scope improvement projects. Led RBI task closures and evergreening work for piping and fixed equipment. Utilized API and ASME codes, Auto CAD, P&IDs, SAP, Meridium, and MS Office tools to lead projects through the PMP cycle.- Created RBI assessments for Exxon and Chevron clients by identifying chemical processes, analyzing inspection history, identifying damage mechanisms, assessing the probability of failure, calculating economic and environmental consequences, and developing API standard NDE inspection suggestions to mitigate equipment failures. Created cost savings of $200K - $500K for oil and gas clients

Lancaster, Tx

- Plan, organize, and teach fundamentals of Chemistry through lecture, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting- Provide students with frequent, timely and clear feedback through facilitating foundational learning of Chemistry online

Desoto, Tx

- Certified Texas Teacher: Math 9-12th- Obtained teaching certification from Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program.- Tutored math students in grades 9th through 12th in Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus classes.

Seadrift, Tx

- Increased UNIPOL production by utilizing ASPEN Plus to optimize raw material consumption and process conditions in fluidized bed reactor.- Exploring product specific sweet spots and limitations while increasing transition effectiveness.- Coordinated various RCI's and troubleshooting groups for process deviations, safety system impairments, and EPA and/or TCEQ Title V Deviations.- Implemented improvement projects under budget by communicating MOC's and completing PSSR's.- Coordinated re-certification of plant’s OSHA/Voluntary Protection Program.

Houston, Texas Area

- Worked in process engineering team as an instrumentalist for phenoxy herbicide retro-fit plant project - Created P&ID instrument scope, scheduling, and estimation predictions for valves, thermo wells, indicators, flow meters, installation hardware, and wiring for 3 plants- Applied best practices for size and selection of instrument installation and process data for plants using INTools and IPDS- Worked with EPC, Dow procurement, and conjugate vendors to purchase instruments selected for 3 plants - Create drawings and instrument installation instruction packages disbursed to contractors for onsite construction projects

Pittsburgh, Pa

- Lead Environmental Health & Safety meetings to decrease onsite incident ratings by providing incentives and information- Implement first ever shipping and loading area with dock for transportation and safety of large scale projects- Created scope and drawings for Turbine and Generator bay renovations for optimum use of work-floor space- Researched and conducted state-mandated audits for industrial Environmental Health & Safety compliance for repair plant- Created a system of monitoring tools in storeroom to decrease equipment demands and Tool Budget

Master Of Science (M.S.), Chemical Engineering, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honor Society, SecretaryThesis work in Environmental Engineering: Soil.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, Senator of The School of Engineering in SGA, STEM Tutor