PATRICK IYERE

*** * ****** ******* *** Apt * Sulphur, LA 70663

+1-304-***-**** abif1w@r.postjobfree.com

Education Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

May, 2014

West Virginia University

. GPA: 3.62

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Materials

Engineering (Hons) November, 2008

University of Lagos

. GPA: 3.61

Hands-on Experience (Equipment)

. Pyris 1 TGA, DSC and Pelkin Elmer Gas Chromatograph

. High Temperature Tube, Electric Resistance and Microwave

Furnaces

X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS), FTIR, EDX, TEM, Raman

Spectroscopy (Raman), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Atomic Force

Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Micro/Macro Mechanical Materials' Testing Systems (Brinell,

Rockwell, and micro-hardness testing)

. Clean Room ( Mask Aligners, Spin Coating, Rapid Thermal

Processing Furnace, DC Magnetron Sputtering Station, E-Beam

evaporator, PECVD/CVD)

. Tape casting, Metal Casting and Sand Casting (Metal, Ceramics

and Polymer materials)

Experience

CB&I, Lake Charles, LA (Contract Position)

Mar., 2014- Dec., 2014

Process Engineer

. Support the fabrication of nuclear containment structural and

mechanical carbon, stainless, duplex steel modules (plates,

pipes, bars, rods, sheets, angles, studs etc.) within time,

budget, and contract requirements, in a heavy industrial

environment.

. Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and

other required documents as part of the job tasks planning and

implementation process.

. Prepare construction work packages; perform field walk downs to

review in-process and completed work for conformance with design

requirements, applicable codes, standards and project

procedures.

. Inspect and verify fabricated module and sub-module components

by assessing detailed design technical drawings, schematics, and

computer-generated reports.

. Provide corrosion troubleshooting, quality control and materials

selection support.

. Identify and document all non-conforming events; prepare non-

conformance report(s) and coordinate resolution.

. Prepare field and fabrication change requests and also guide

colleagues with less experience.

. Responsible for adhering to and promoting safe work practices

and attending project meetings as required to participating and

understanding execution responsibilities (OSHA, kaizen blitz,

all hands, and QA engineering meetings) in a heavy manufacturing

setting.

. Ensure proper work, material traceability, and fabrication

procedural compliance according to nuclear industry standards.

. Correct documentation, sequences, and drawings issued to shop

travelers, in order to ensure the documentation matches the work

completed.

. Observe and ensure construction practices as required for

compliance of construction operations/execution with federal,

state, and local codes, industry standards, company procedures,

and contractual requirements (procedures adhere to: AISC, AWS,

ASTM, ASME, and ANSI).

WVU, Morgantown, WV

Nov. - February, 2014

Lead Materials Engineer

. Development and microstructural characterization of ODS

austenitic steels.

. Chemical kinetics study of various important reactions in

various phases.

. Acetylene fuel extraction via hydrolysis of pelletized calcium

carbide formed from cheap raw materials.

. Heat-treat and characterize resultant materials after high

temperature processing.

. Record, analyze and document data collected on processed

material.

. Process advanced materials via powder metallurgy techniques.

. Microwave melting and sintering of important materials: Cu, SiC,

Zr, YSZ, Ceria etc.

Pietro Fiorentini (USA) Inc., Wheeling, WV

Sept. - October, 2013

Quality Control Engineer

. Produce Quality Manual for the Natural Gas pressure vessel

transportation and metering devices plant.

. Review Internal Order design calculations, Bill of Materials and

qualify welding processes.

. Perform inspection of incoming materials.

. Perform dimensional and codification checks of fabricated parts

before testing and painting.

. Oversee Hydrostatic, Radiographic and Ultrasonic Tests of

fabricated pressure vessels, gauges and regulators.

. Highlight and document all nonconforming events and coordinate

resolution.

. Keep contact with the AI and Client's Inspector.

. Prepare Manufacturer's Data Report.

WVU, Morgantown, WV

August, 2011-August, 2013

Lead Materials Engineer

. Design experimental matrix, set up testing stands and fix broken

equipment.

. Responsible for the operations of chemical labs: purchases of

research materials, gas supplies and equipment.

. Responsible for writing journal publications of scientific

findings.

. Melting of Non-ferrous Metal alloys (e.g Copper, Aluminum, etc.)

using microwave energy at significant reduced time and

production cost.

. Microwave and conventional furnace processing of materials:

Silicon carbide, SiC, Calcium carbide, CaC2, Tungsten carbide,

WC, Ceria, CeO2, Titanium carbide, TiC, etc.

. Kinetic studies of calcium carbide reactions formed with cheap

carbon sources (e.g. coal, coal char, graphite, etc.) and other

important reactions.

. MEMS/NEMS fabrication of leak detection sensors for space

applications in the Cleanroom.

. Thin film/ micro/ nano metal deposition using sputtering

station, e-beam etc.

. Use photolithography technique extensively for pattern

development.

. Casting and forming high temperature cement crucibles.

. Mechanical and Metallurgical lab testing and characterization.

Esezobor Manufacturing Company

Dec. 2008 - August 2011

Process Engineer

. Expedites the flow of work and materials in accordance with the

production schedule.

. Involved in process studies and design calculations and

analysis.

. Support laboratory testing and quality assurance and control.

. Provide tooling, machining, welding and material handling

support.

. Provide equipment and material specification support in

accordance with industry standards.

. Support industrial chemicals and gas processing.

Skills/Trainings/Certification

AutoCAD MATLAB

P&ID, ANOVA, Minitab, Control Charts, Graphs, Table, etc

ASME WPS API NACE ISO OSHA EPA

Lean Six Sigma KAIZEN BLITZ

Quality Control Non-destructive testing Weld Test and Inspection: VT,

PT, UT Welding

Corrosion Control

Materials Selection Chemical Kinetics Characterization Microscopy

Metallography

Processing Scheduling

Powder Metallurgy Nanotechnology Polymer Processing Cleanroom

Technology

Nuclear Energy Oil and Gas

Activities/Membership

. The American Ceramic Society

. Association for Iron & Steel Technology

. The Materials Information Society

. The Corrosion Society (NACE) and The Minerals, Metals and Materials

Society.

Research Publication/Conference/Project

. Patrick Iyere et al, Solid-State Synthesis of Calcium Carbide, 30th

Annual International

Pittsburgh Coal Conference, September 15-18, 2013, Beijing,

China.

. US-China Clean Energy Research Center-Advanced Coal Technology

Consortium's

(CERC-ACTC) research in "coal-to-chemical conversion processes".

. WVU-NASA Robotics Center "Leak Detection Micro/Nano Sensors for

Space Applications"

research.

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