OBJECTIVE: Obtain a full-time position as an engineer processing various ceramic materials.
EDUCATION:
Missouri University of Science and Technology May 2008
B.S. in Ceramic Engineering GPA: 3.234/4.0 Major GPA: 3.076
Minor in Chemistry Minor GPA: 3.166
Minor in History Minor GPA: 4.000
COURSES:
Thermal Processing in Ceramics Ceramic Processing
Phase Equilibria Thermodynamics of Solid-State Materials
Electrical Properties of Ceramics Mechanical Properties of Ceramics
EXPERIENCE:
Imerys Oilfield Solutions Sandersville, GA
Process Engineer January 2015 – March 2015
Established and Commissioned Ceramics Laboratory
With support from technical management, initiated a project to convert an unused laboratory into a ceramics lab for proppant research and characterization
Established work instructions for operating a conductivity press in accordance with API RP 19D
Worked with contractors and maintenance personnel to update laboratory to meet MSHA safety compliance standards
Fully commissioned a single-stack conductivity press with vendor support
Written CERs for acquisition of technical equipment
Continued to provide technical support across business unit with regard to thermal processes
Andersonville, GA
Process Engineer August 2013 – January 2015
Provided Technical Support to Andersonville, GA Facility to Optimize Sintering and Calcining Operations
Successfully established and maintained a detailed mass balance for both kilns operated by Imerys Oilfield Solutions in Andersonville, GA
Conducted laboratory projects to track sintering behavior of kaolinite-based proppants
Established and tracked industrial performance indicators, reporting information to plant and business unit management
Reported technical findings to management and executive committee members at major meetings
Established sulfur balance on calcining kiln in support of carbon-sulfur analysis for environmental compliance
Supported Optimization Projects at Andersonville, GA Facility
• Used technical knowledge and experience to address issues in process building, especially with drying and screening processes
• Used technical and production data from kilns to justify work in other areas of the plant
• Developed several standard operation procedures for use with analysis, quality and mass balance techniques throughout plant
Provided technical support to Imerys Oilfield Solutions plant in Wrens, GA and to technical personnel throughout the business unit regarding thermal processes
Employment Plus (client: RR Donnelly) Jefferson City, MO
General Labor/Bindery Operator December 2012 – July 2013
Assist in the operations of the bindery department
Operate equipment related to the packaging and shipping of printed materials to various customers
Perform at multiple workstations in support of binding operations
Support the binding/manufacture of printed material in the handwork department
Scholastic, Inc. Jefferson City, MO
Accounts Receivable September 2012 - December 2012
Organize and sorted incoming book club orders
Quickly inspected and sorted orders, redirecting orders that needed additional information or handling to various departments
Prepared all other orders for data entry
Radiac Abrasives Salem, IL
Vitrified Product Development Engineer June 2008 – Oct 2010
Tested and researched alternatives for a vitrified pore-former
Set up and analyzed lab projects qualifying naphthalene from an alternate supplier
Conducted follow up testing to insure quality was maintained; researched returned products
Tested granite as a possible material to dilute the amount of grain in a bonded abrasive
Devised volumetric calculations and lab projects and conducted field-testing
Other projec...
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