ashley penette
*** ******* *** ( San Antonio, Texas 78251
432-***-**** ( ********@*****.***
process engineer / production engineer
Driven, results-oriented engineering professional who capitalizes on
extensive knowledge of engineering processes, advanced education and
certifications, and chemistry background to identify areas for improvement
in production, operations, and control processes. Adeptly develop
strategies and apply technologies to solve business problems, provide
operational insights, improve performance and ensure project success. Excel
at examining processes from various angles and factors to affect
improvements that generate multi-million-dollar results. Dedicated employee
and leader who specializes in bringing diverse groups together to solve
business or engineering problems.
Areas of Expertise
Chemical Engineering ( Chemical Process Safety ( Regulatory Compliance (
Process Control
Technical Communication ( Computer-Aided Problem Solving ( Physical
Chemistry
Chemical Reaction Engineering ( Minerals and Materials ( Radiation Safety
Fluent in English, Intermediate Knowledge of French
professional experience
schlumberger ( Midland, Texas ( 2012-Present
World's leading supplier of technology, integrated project management, and
information solutions for oil/gas industry.
Field Engineer
Wireline Field Engineer working each day at a different well site between 1
and 3 hours from the shop, supervising the work of a 3-person crew and
serving as the main client contact representing all corporate products,
services, and processes with a focus on exceeding customer expectations.
Perform various services at each site as needed, primarily logging the well
using electronic cable and sometimes radioactive sources to obtain,
evaluate, and interpret important well data. Create data packages
containing confidential graphical and numerical information and deliver to
the client in a timely manner. Simultaneously function as Radiation Safety
Officer Assistant, ensuring everyone uses radiation safely and that the
shop is compliant with government requirements for radiation
transportation, usage, and storage of hazardous materials and explosives.
. Personally earned the company more than $1M since employment and $540k
since the end of trainee period.
. Provide superior customer where customers often request me by name.
. Currently serve as the only female in the shop of over 50 people.
chemistry learning center michigan tech ( Houghton, Michigan ( 2008-2012
Aids students in first- and second-semester chemistry classes, with as many
as 2,000 enrolled students.
Supplemental Instructor & Learning Center Coach
Provided supplemental, semester-based instruction and tutoring for as many
as 750 students per semester, attending class with students, holding 3
weekly sessions to review concepts and teach study skills, and promoting a
better understanding of chemistry. Worked closely with professor to arrange
lecture sessions, with 150-750 students attending each lecture. Spent time
each week in the Chemistry Learning Center, holding one-on-one and small-
group sessions with students as well as holding 2-hour review sessions
before each exam. Worked weekly with some students who scheduled standing
appointments and as-needed with others when they had questions.
. Assisted instructor in rewriting the first-year chemistry course.
. Entrusted to stand in as instructor in the professor's absence.
. Independently graded approximately 750 exams each semester.
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lafarge ( Joppa, Illinois ( 2011
Leader in building materials such as cement, aggregates, and concrete with
65k employees in 64 countries generating E15.8B.
Process Intern
Fulfilled multiple functions, supporting project work in the field, serving
as the Head Intern, and providing administrative assistance for various
efforts. Entrusted to track daily cement production, complete a mass and
energy flow sheet, and participated in an audit, all to determine potential
opportunities for optimization. Worked closely with engineers in the field
on multiple small projects. Supervised other interns, assisting them in
their work and in completing their projects.
. Audited all of the major power-drawing fans, tested and analyzed results
for 18 fans, and recommended ways to improve fan efficiency.
. Tracked daily cement production, identified areas of sub-quality
production, and determined the causes.
. Developed various spreadsheets for different departments that are still
being used.
severstal steel company ( Dearborn, Michigan ( 2009
One of the world's leading vertically integrated steel and steel-related
mining companies with 2012 revenue of $14M+.
Environmental Intern
Office-based position providing administrative support for all types of
field projects and daily operations. Focused primarily on maintaining
regulatory standards and ensuring OSHA compliance in items such as the MSDS
database and documenting waste. Updated MSDS database regularly with new
information and completed the annual OSHA forms that tracked all waste.
Monitored both liquid and solid waste and helped identify the solid waste
for accurate reporting. Assisted with completing a mock inspection audit.
. Reorganized and updated health & safety plans to ensure employees had
ready access to current information.
. Identified environmentally friendly options to existing production
processes.
extracurricular projects
alternative fuel enterprise ( 2009-2011
. Researched, recommended, and implemented alternative energy solutions
for a local cabin
. Created a plant model for methanol for a direct methanol fuel cell
facility
. Organized and presented alternative energy solutions to interested
students and faculty
oil gas field liquid refinery cost analysis ( 2011
. Led team in analyzing fictitious liquid refinery to determine
current/future profit based on income and expenses.
. Plant utilized 3 absorbers, 2 distillation columns, and a plug flow
reactor to separate gas liquids into 5 streams.
. Analyzed each piece of process equipment to identify areas of
improvement.
. Showed potential to increase profit $13.5M annually and compliance with
safety and environmental regulations.
michigan tech student foundation ( 2010-2011
. Established programs that have direct and immediate benefits to the
student body
. Created a culture of philosophy throughout Michigan Tech's campus
. Helped relay information from the alumni association to the student body
education & Professional Development
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Hydrogen Technology &
International French
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan
Commercial Driver's License Class A with Hazmat Endorsement
ISO-19001 (Week-Long Training) ( OSHA 18000 (Week-Long Training)
26-Ton Crane Training ( Safeland Training (For Oilfield Well Sites, Manlift
Training)