Chris Barnes
Process Engineer at PBF Energy- Claim this Profile
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Steve Hamilton
During my two years working with Chris, I found him to be a detail oriented process engineer, who consistently demonstrated a solid understanding of chemical engineering principles. In a short time, Chris displayed an advanced understanding of the Alkylation Plant as well as its global impact on both upstream and downstream processes. More important than his technical skills, Chris's communications to both management and plant personnel were clear and concise. On more than one occasion, I found Chris to be working late in his office to troubleshoot a unit operating issue. His recommendations to remediate the issue were always practical and technically sound. Working with Chris was a pleasure.
Steve Hamilton
During my two years working with Chris, I found him to be a detail oriented process engineer, who consistently demonstrated a solid understanding of chemical engineering principles. In a short time, Chris displayed an advanced understanding of the Alkylation Plant as well as its global impact on both upstream and downstream processes. More important than his technical skills, Chris's communications to both management and plant personnel were clear and concise. On more than one occasion, I found Chris to be working late in his office to troubleshoot a unit operating issue. His recommendations to remediate the issue were always practical and technically sound. Working with Chris was a pleasure.
Steve Hamilton
During my two years working with Chris, I found him to be a detail oriented process engineer, who consistently demonstrated a solid understanding of chemical engineering principles. In a short time, Chris displayed an advanced understanding of the Alkylation Plant as well as its global impact on both upstream and downstream processes. More important than his technical skills, Chris's communications to both management and plant personnel were clear and concise. On more than one occasion, I found Chris to be working late in his office to troubleshoot a unit operating issue. His recommendations to remediate the issue were always practical and technically sound. Working with Chris was a pleasure.
Steve Hamilton
During my two years working with Chris, I found him to be a detail oriented process engineer, who consistently demonstrated a solid understanding of chemical engineering principles. In a short time, Chris displayed an advanced understanding of the Alkylation Plant as well as its global impact on both upstream and downstream processes. More important than his technical skills, Chris's communications to both management and plant personnel were clear and concise. On more than one occasion, I found Chris to be working late in his office to troubleshoot a unit operating issue. His recommendations to remediate the issue were always practical and technically sound. Working with Chris was a pleasure.
Credentials
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PMP
Project Management InstituteAug, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Aspen Certified User in Aspen PIMS
Aspen TechnologyJan, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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PBF Energy
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Engineer
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Dec 2021 - Present
Providing Process Engineering support for Hydrocracker and Desulferization units.
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Intermediates and Black Oil Coordinator
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Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
Blending Asphalt and Fuel Oil, Scheduling batching and transfers of intermediate products and finished Jet.
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Economics & Planning Engineer
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2020
Communicates daily operating guidelines, prepares weekly economic analysis, and monthly refinery operating plans
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Process Engineer
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2019
Provided Process Engineering support for the FCC and Alky complex.
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Campbell's
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer
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Dec 2012 - Mar 2018
Delivered Capital Projects for Food and Beverage applications, including process improvement, line extensions, product recovery (pigging) and controls upgrades; - Process Engineering for $5 Million in Soup Blending upgrades across two plants - Project Management and Process Engineering for $4.5 Million Sauce line extension - Project Management and Process Engineering for $1.2 Million Controls upgrades Delivered Capital Projects for Food and Beverage applications, including process improvement, line extensions, product recovery (pigging) and controls upgrades; - Process Engineering for $5 Million in Soup Blending upgrades across two plants - Project Management and Process Engineering for $4.5 Million Sauce line extension - Project Management and Process Engineering for $1.2 Million Controls upgrades
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PBF Energy
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Engineer
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Provided Technical Support for operation of Alkylation, Polymerization, and Butamer processes. Provided Process Engineering for Propane/Propylene Splitter project & startup. Provided Technical Support for operation of Alkylation, Polymerization, and Butamer processes. Provided Process Engineering for Propane/Propylene Splitter project & startup.
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General Dynamics Electric Boat
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineer II
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Mar 2011 - Sep 2011
Cognizant Engineer for Engineered Safety Features, including Air Conditioning, Chilled Water, and Ventilation systems. Cognizant Engineer for Engineered Safety Features, including Air Conditioning, Chilled Water, and Ventilation systems.
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Sunoco LP
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Engineer
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Jul 2007 - Jan 2011
Provided Technical Support for following Process Units; HF & Sulfuric Acid Alkylation, ReVAP, Selective Hydrogenation, Isomerization (Butamer), Low Sulfur Gasoline, Crude & Vacuum. Provided Technical Support for following Process Units; HF & Sulfuric Acid Alkylation, ReVAP, Selective Hydrogenation, Isomerization (Butamer), Low Sulfur Gasoline, Crude & Vacuum.
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Valero
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Engineer Co-op
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Sep 2005 - Mar 2006
Performed heat exchanger temperature and pressure surveys. Created and updated process unit plot plans and flow diagrams. Inspected recently cleaned and/or new reactors, vessels and exchanger bundles for cleanliness, as-built vs. design specifications, and possible process impacts if placed back in-service. Supervised unloading, loading, treatment, and shipment of catalysts. Developed Refinery-wide sour water balance which tracked flowrates from a dozen process units, and lab results on relative sour water quality. Show less
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Flowserve Corporation
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Applications Engineer Co-op
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Sep 2004 - Mar 2005
Performed failure analysis on defective, worn, or catastrophically failed seals to determine if upgraded metal, o-rings, or new configuration was required. Interacted with customers on a daily basis while seconded rotating reliability representative in DuPont’s Deepwater Chambers’ Works Facility. Using a Material Matrix, selected proper type of mechanical seal (non-cartridge vs. cartridge, bellows vs. spring) and material of construction (316 SS vs. Hasteloy, PVC vs. Viton O-rings) based on application, products and operating conditions to meet customer needs. Show less
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PECO
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Lab Technician Co-op
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Sep 2003 - Mar 2004
Performed array of lab diagnostics on Insulating Oil samples. (Karl Fisher Water, Dielectric breakdown voltage, color, neutralization number, surface tension, etc.). Interpreted lab results to establish the internal condition of the transformers and circuit breakers, which dictated predictive maintenance work. Performed array of lab diagnostics on Insulating Oil samples. (Karl Fisher Water, Dielectric breakdown voltage, color, neutralization number, surface tension, etc.). Interpreted lab results to establish the internal condition of the transformers and circuit breakers, which dictated predictive maintenance work.
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Education
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2002 - 2007
Drexel University
B.S., Chemical Engineering -
1998 - 2002
Chichester High School
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