Production Engineer

• Aug 2019 - Present

Process Engineer

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

o Provide daily process support for a continuous mass, polystyrene plant producing general-purpose (GPPS), hi-impact (HIPS), and a styrene-methyl methacrylate (NAS) polymers. o Provide technical support on capital projects for asset improvements and process optimization.o PHA Leader – Prepare, organize, and coordinate PHA studies for site PHA revalidations and MOC design reviews, as needed. Lead PHA studies and prepare final reports to site management.

Operations Engineering Co-op

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

General process engineering support for plant shutdown, turnaround, and startup. Oversaw implementation of major capital projects for repacking towers. Performed equipment inspections and closure signoffs for process engineering. General process engineering support for plant shutdown, turnaround, and startup. Oversaw implementation of major capital projects for repacking towers. Performed equipment inspections and closure signoffs for process engineering.

Operations Engineering Intern

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Production Engineering Co-op

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

Worked in a chemical plant that produces propylene oxide. Projects included evaluating fire cases for relief valves as well as sizing relief valves. I became very knowledgeable about furnaces and fired equipment as one of my projects involved gathering information on furnace equipment documents, the furnace designs and systems, as well as interlocks. One project allowed me to troubleshoot a system and come up with my own recommendations for solutions. Through this I became very knowledgeable on piping designs, pumps and pumping curves, and performing system pressure calculations. Show less

Operations Engineering Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Projects included making changes to procedures (which also involved performing operator training), upgrading/replacing process equipment, commissioning the startup of a sample panel and taking samples, and redesigning a vent system. All of these projects allowed me to become very familiar with the MOC process. Smaller projects included evaluating heat exchanger equations and updating unit SOC's and alarm points. Through this experience I have learned much about the manufacturing of ethylbenzene and styrene monomer. Show less

Process Engineering Co-op

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

Worked with the Sulfur Recovery Complex in a refinery. Projects included updating amine rich loading inferentials, creating tools to better understand unit rich loading, determine how much amine is discarded and a solution to recapture it, and creating a tool to monitor sour water and NESHAP water generated in refinery. During my time here I was involved with turnaround, and inspecting various equipment. Through this experience I learned much about the sulfur recovery process and amine treating, as well as curde oil refining in general. Show less

HSSE Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Worked on updating potable water program for water sampling as required by TCEQ regulations, Created a site-wide map for all Satellite Accumulation Areas to improve current program for documenting them. Updated inventory of all confined spaces in plant to satisfy regulatory requirements. Learned about waste management for Class 1, Class 2, and Hazardous materials; also learned about DOT regulations. Worked on updating potable water program for water sampling as required by TCEQ regulations, Created a site-wide map for all Satellite Accumulation Areas to improve current program for documenting them. Updated inventory of all confined spaces in plant to satisfy regulatory requirements. Learned about waste management for Class 1, Class 2, and Hazardous materials; also learned about DOT regulations.

Student Staff Member

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2013