Experience

Dürr

• Germany
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Key Account Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  Responsible for equipment sales for VOC pollution control and abatement systems including all forms of oxidizers. Responsible for equipment sales for VOC pollution control and abatement systems including all forms of oxidizers.



Wacker Chemical Company

• Adrian, MI

• Project Engineer

  • Dec 2010 - Aug 2011

  Silicones, Biosolutions, Polysilicon and Planar Solutions: Provided project management and project engineering services related to capital investment projects for Wacker Chemical Corporation's sites and facilities. Responsibilities and duties included project scope development, process design and engineering throughout all project phases; project management and construction management, commissioning and start-up assistance. · Managed the cost control for a capital investment project ($615K) to modify an existing reactor to produce Hydrosilylation reaction products and to increase the storage and packaging capacity. · Evaluated alternatives developed during conceptual planning and performed bid analysis for complex service and equipment procurement contracts. · Developed the technical scope and cost estimate for a capital project to install an 18 MW solar photovoltaic system at Wacker's North American headquarters in Adrian, MI. Show less



NOVI Energy

• Novi, MI

• Project Engineer

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  Energy Management and Infrastructure Development: Supported the project team in energy infrastructure projects, particularly small scale energy generation projects such as combined heat and power (CHP), anaerobic digestion and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Assisted the team with development support, conceptual planning, and conducting and coordinating detailed phases of engineering for various energy projects. · Assisted with the development of a community based waste to energy facility which will utilize complete mix anaerobic digestion to convert food processing wastes, agricultural wastes, pharmaceutical wastes and other organic wastes to produce biogas to be utilized for electricity production in CHP gas engines. · Established the technical and financial feasibility of installing and operating CHP facilities and on-site renewable energy generation systems for various locations across the continental US. · Prepared and evaluated energy balance calculations for the development phase of several projects utilizing both solid fuel and natural gas combustion technologies. Show less



Black & Veatch

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemical Engineer II

  • Oct 2007 - Apr 2009

  Provided engineering related design, analysis and studies for domestic and international projects. Prepared design materials such as basic analysis, design calculations, equipment research and sketches; leading to the development of documents, specifications and drawings to meet project requirements. Minimized design conflicts through project coordination with supporting disciplines. · Worked seamlessly with construction team members to provide technical support for scope changes to complete project deliverables within the target deadlines. · Prepared and evaluated design calculations for potable water systems, sanitary waste water systems, process waste water systems, aqueous ammonia systems, and several balance of plant components for multiple project proposals to be effective in the competitive market. · Generated equipment specifications for various water applications including media filtration, membrane systems, and several chemical feed systems designed to maintain the required water chemistry (treatments included: biocides, oxygen scavengers, corrosion inhibitors, dissolved solids minimization and pH adjustment); Specifications would include detailed design requirements for all pumps, piping and electrical equipment. · Researched and identified solutions for an ammonia unloading vent scrubber and presented it to management for approval to remove excess nuisance vapors upon the client's request to maintain asafe work environment for their personnel. · Performed on-site quality inspections during the fabrication of a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) stack liner for the concrete chimney of a coal-fired power plant's air quality control system, and provided weekly updates to project management and quality managers to ensure that the manufacturer's product was compliant with both project and industry standards. Show less

• Chemical Engineer I

  • Jun 2006 - Oct 2007

  Prepared basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analyses. Performed basic equipment selection research and developed recommendations with supportive materials. Developed familiarity with departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.• Designed and procured multiple chemical feed and sample panel systems for multiple coal-fired and combined cycle projects, while maintaining awareness that the company’s standard design requirements and contractual requirements with the client are implemented into each contract’s specifications in a cost effective manor. Show less



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Composite Materials and Stuctures Center - Intern

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Performed research on composite materials, processing and design. Supported graduate students in the science and engineering of composites. • Prepared injection molded specimens of varying sized nano-graphite platelets with a polymer matrix to accurately measure the electrical conductivity of multiple polymer-graphite compositions to assist in the creation of a virtual experiment based on the transport properties of nano-composites. Performed research on composite materials, processing and design. Supported graduate students in the science and engineering of composites. • Prepared injection molded specimens of varying sized nano-graphite platelets with a polymer matrix to accurately measure the electrical conductivity of multiple polymer-graphite compositions to assist in the creation of a virtual experiment based on the transport properties of nano-composites.



Mondelēz International

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Co-op

  • Jan 2004 - Aug 2004

  Assisted staff and contract engineers in the execution of packaging development and process development initiatives from concept to commercialization, working closely with packaging management, operations, business teams and functional partners. • Utilized existing idle equipment to reduce the capital cost for the reformulation of the reduced fat Oreo product to meet future FDA label requirements. • Developed the Preliminary Engineering Manual for senior management approval for the new and improved Chewy Chips Ahoy product to increase sales. • Assisted with the evaluation of process and packaging equipment for a strategic network planning project that would relocate and utilize existing equipment to provide manufacturing elsewhere. Show less