Engineer Engineering

MATTHEW DE MARS

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Philadelphia, PA 19127

Phone 260-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in the chemical engineering industry with

an emphasis in process/project engineering. I want the opportunity to

utilize my analytical and technical skills effectively to improve company

operations as well as apply the theories and principles of science and

mathematics to research and develop economical solutions.

EXPERIENCE DATES

ENVIRONEX, INC - PROJECT ENGINEER - Wayne, Pa December

2008- July 2010

Work with clients throughout North America with catalytic reduction

of greenhouse gases in the power generating, refinery, and landfill gas

industries Sample catalyst used for NOx and CO reduction in Selective

Catalytic Reduction systems

Test catalyst for activity, pore size distribution, surface area,

chemical contaminants, VOC destruction, and SO2 oxidation

Project end of life of catalyst to procure replacement before

emissions become a problem

Analyze operating data to see graphical trends in emissions and use

in conjunction with performance tests

Develop maintenance program to extend catalyst lifecycle

Define design specifications and review catalyst bids for catalyst

replacement and new on overall design, operability, cost, and catalyst

lifetime.

Troubleshoot problems with emissions

Tune ammonia injection grid for better distribution

State all data and conclusions in a concise report

Market for new clients as a third party consultant

Helped to define SCR catalyst technology and plausible limits for

Canada's Ministry of the Environment new regulations

Perform design audits for initial engineering design as well as

retrofits

CARPENTER CO. - POURING MANAGER - Fogelsville, Pa June

2006- May 2008

Create recipes of foam to meet customer's requirements

Produce $60 million of polyurethane foam annually

Optimize and maintain mechanical processes of heat exchangers, pump,

and flowmeters.

Standardized measurement process of 4 departments to save $1.5

million annually.

Develop weekly pour schedule to fill current and future sales

Order chemicals and supplies to keep up with production demands

Supervise daily production of foam

Manage 10 production workers and review performance

Interview and train new hires in pouring department with human

resources

Manufacture using Kaizen/Lean Manufacturing principles

Hazwopper training

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Graduation: May 2006

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

ELECTIVE COURSES

Polymer Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Pharmaceutical Engineering

Human Factors Engineering

Management Accounting

Economics

Wine Appreciation

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Aspen Engineering Suite

SAP

MatLab

ACTIVITES AND HONORS

EIT (Engineer in Training)

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