Objective
To obtain a challenging position in a high quality chemical process environment where my polymers, process, and Lean Manufacturing knowledge will add value to organizational operations.
Education
Northwestern University – Evanston, IL
B.S. / M.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering, June 2011
Graduated Cum Laude – GPA of 3.79/4.0
Work Experience
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics Business
Reliability Engineer – Ottawa, IL 2013-Present
• Received Green Belt certification by successfully using Lean Six Sigma methodology and implementing several modifications to extruder lines to reduce the scrap pellet generation by 68%.
• Manage pressure relief device program to ensure document accuracy, on-time inspections, and failure investigations of ~850 pressure relief devices across site.
• Site lead for root cause analyses, completing 13 RCAs utilizing the PROACT approach.
• Eliminated several major process issues including the silo 7 rotary valve vent plugging and styrene flow switch failures that increased production by 75 hrs/yr and reduced maintenance man hours by 150 hrs/yr.
Rotational Engineer: Reliability & Finishing – Ottawa, IL 2012-2013
• Successfully implemented new strand dryer technology to reduce site energy usage by 906 MWh and maintenance costs by $30,000 per year.
• Reduced pelletizer feed roll failures 40% by initiating a tracking system, trialing new coatings, and standardizing core dimensions.
• Executed several projects to eliminate reoccurring production loss events and address EHS issues.
o LL slurry tank grating, LM powder feeder 1 weir, LL Weston feeder down comer chute, etc.
Rotational Engineer: Specialty Film and Sheet & Lexan Resin – Mount Vernon, IN 2011-2012
• Spearheaded project to improve sheet camera capability and developed system to track line performance in an effort to meet customer specifications.
• Scoped and presented alternatives to reduce 60 mil sheet TVC by 20% and improve product margin by 19%.
• Coordinated team to identify and address PSM Policy 2.15 phosgene backflow gaps.
• Designed powder transfer system to increase Lexan Resin’s capacity by 80,000 lbs/day for Lexan Max.
Central Engineering Intern – Ottawa, IL Summer 2010
• Led effort to create a searcha...
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