Albert A. Ferrari

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Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

215-***-****

abml1e@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

Chemical engineer highly experienced in plant operations, process design,

operator training, DCS systems, equipment testing, process troubleshooting,

maintenance, site commissioning, technical sales and support. "Hands-on"

individual proficient in identifying, troubleshooting and resolving

problems and discrepancies associated with process equipment, plant

operations and DCS control systems. Excellent communication skills both

written and verbal. Interfaces with all levels of management. Maintains the

highest level of detail and utilizes sound judgment. Strongly focused on

customer quality while maintaining business objectives of the organization.

Key Strengths include:

< Management and Leadership Skills

< Cross-functional and Multi-skilled (Design, Operations,

Maintenance, Sales and Support

< Ability to Solve Problems, Determine Root-Cause and

Optimize Systems

< Attention to Detail and Thoroughness

< A True "Hands-On" Individual

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pilot Plant

. Manages pilot-plant unit design, construction and modification

. Oversees daily plant operations including:

> Review of process data

> Collects, Analyzes and Manages analytical data

> Material Balances on unit operations

> Performs DCS data acquisition and generates process control trends

for analysis and study

> Analysis of plant upsets and/or anomalies over the 24hr period

. Generates PIDs, Process Flow Diagrams, Instrument Lists and Control

System Configurations

. Responsible for the selection and procurement of instrumentation and

process equipment

. Writes operating procedures and ensures conformance by plant personnel

. Leads plant engineering efforts for Startup, Commissioning, Daily

monitoring of plant operations and Unit Shutdown

. Troubleshoots operations problems, determines root-cause and

recommends/implements corrective action

. Ensures compliance to OSHA Regulations and plant personnel are

properly equipped and trained

. Performs Pre-Startup and Post-Shutdown equipment inspections

. Responsible for daily reports detailing Process Operations and

Equipment Performance

. Publishes and presents Post Run Project Reports summarizing

Objectives, Process Performance, Conclusions and Recommendations

Petrochemical and Refining

. Lead engineer responsible for execution of petrochemical/refining

simulation and DCS Upgrade projects

. Responsible for writing proposals, contract review, PFD and P&ID review,

system design, field installation, technical documentation, product

support and customer training

. Coordinates and performs acceptance tests and site commissioning

. Organizes, prepares and conducts technical training classes

. Responsible for corrective action and resolution of customer

discrepancies

. Prepares product demonstrations, represents company at industry trade

shows and provides technical support to sales staff

. Interfaces with operations personnel and facilities managers working

together to provide solutions to increase performance and production

Albert A. Ferrari

423 Columbia Ave

Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

215-***-****

abml1e@r.postjobfree.com

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WORK HISTORY

2009 to Present M7 Contractor,

AgustaWestland

Position: Production Technician

Philadelphia, PA

2008 to 2009

Engineering Consultant, Dewey

Electronics

Position: Human Factors, Reliability and Safety Engineer

Oakland, New Jersey

2007 to 2008

Headwaters

Technology Innovation

Position: Senior Operations Engineer

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

1999 to 2006

Lear Siegler Services Inc.

Position: Senior Maintenance Technician

NSA

Naples, Italy

1997 to 1998

Boeing Commercial

Airplane Group

Position: Quality Source Surveillance Representative

Seville, Spain

1996 to 1997

Foxboro Corporation

Position: Business Development Manager

Odessa, TX

1988 to 1996

ABB Simcon

Position: Applications Engineering Specialist

Bloomfield, NJ and Houston,

TX

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Manhattan College, September 1990

National Engineering Honor Society

National Honor Society of Research Scientists

Graduate Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Northrop Rice School of Aviation,

1999

Graduated Top of Class

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in Italian

Dual Citizenship USA/Italy

INTERESTS

Sole Proprietorship "Ferrari Guitars" (1999 - Present)

Hand-Crafted Acoustic Guitars

Maintenance, Repair and Expert Setups

Guitar Building Classes and Workshops

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