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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

- Analyzed feasibility study of vendor packages for e-SAF (electro-sustainable aviation fuel) production from carbon dioxide, green hydrogen, and electricity feeds using reverse water-gas shift and Fischer-Tropsch units- Compared and evaluated different vendor packages for e-SAF production, H2 production, and CO2 capture- Supported process optimization efforts and analyzed pros and cons of varying process schemes- Drafted process engineering documents and technical summary reports, including heat & mass balances, BFDs, and production, consumption, utility, and chemical lists for the technology & balance of plant- Simulated the process in Aspen Plus and used the simulation to perform what-if analyses for risk review- Studied pathways to produce e-fuels and biofuels, using intermediates such as methanol, ethanol, and syngas

London, Ontario, Canada

- Worked collaboratively in a team with undergraduate and graduate students to test CO2 conversion in a three-phase reactor with different catalysts and measure methanol yield in a gas chromatograph - Compared different options of CO2 conversion, direct use, and capture technology to evaluate best option- Developed and setup a process to convert captured CO2 to methanol to limit emissions using new technology- Modified operating parameters to improve yield, while also considering safety and environmental concerns - Analyzed and validated data collected using theoretical calculations (carbon mass balance, activation energy)- Researched literature, reaction kinetics, and equipment to develop process design of direct CO2 conversion- Worked with hazardous chemicals while following specific product specifications and safety precautions - Delivered presentations and innovative next steps to supervisors, industry experts, and professors- Troubleshoot issues using reaction engineering, fluid dynamics, heat/ mass transfer, and thermodynamics

Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

- Supporting project managers in day to day activities- Preparation of Business Case Summary, Project Management Plan, Gate Progression Form, Project Scope of Work, Engineering/ Procurement/ Construction Scope of Work, Monte Carlo Contingency Risk Assessment and Project Oversight Plan- Collaborated with stakeholders to write Work Order Task Instructions with approved drawings, Commissioning Work Plans and Work Reports in support of Online, Outage, and Nuclear Refurbishment Work Management streams- Managed project risk portfolios- Coordinated with Supply Chain and Project Controls for projects in execution on a daily basis- Assisted with monthly forecasting and produced reports via Microsoft Excel used to aid in Director Level meetings- Prepared Level 1 schedules via Microsoft Visio for procurement, installation, milestone dates, funding requirements and overall project schedule- Created Access queries to account for available inventory, equipment and work orders required for projects- Development of reports via Microsoft Excel and Power BI for long term execution schedule of multiple projects under Valve Replacement Program