Chemical Engineering Graduate
Resume:
Chris Vettese
Markham, Ontario
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PROFILE Enthusiastic and hardworking chemical engineering graduate with a thorough
understanding of engineering principals. Possesses experience working with
engineering software and processes in a manufacturing environment.
EDUCATION B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering 2008– 2012
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
Thesis: Extra-Cellular Matrix Proteins as Scaffolds for Islet Cells
Member of the Queen’s Fuel Cell team
o Researched the specifications of DC brushless motors and the
availability of hydrogen gas storage tanks as a member of the R&D
section of the team
o Determined the feasibility of powering a snowmobile entirely from
hydrogen fuel cells, which can be used by scientists in the artic
o Searched for companies related to the project and contacted them for
sponsorships
Designed a Dimethyl Ether Production Plant for GV Energy
o Optimally designed unit operations such as plugged flow reactors and
reactive distillation columns
o Produced the P&IDs around the major unit operations
o Modeled the entire process using HYSYS
o Effectively partnered and liaised with industry stakeholders to ensure
plant met specifications
Awards
o Brison Family Award for academic performance
o Science ’54 bursary for academic performance
EXPERIENCE
Batch Polymer Technician 2011
INVISTA
Assisted in chemical process analysis to ensure efficiency
Operated a pelletizer in a nylon production plant following all safety
procedures
Cleaned and maintained the equipment using compressed air to unclog the
pelletizing blades
Troubleshot and maintained the equipment including valves, mechanisms and
compressors
Distributed pelletized nylon to appropriate locations within the plant
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Chris Vettese
Markham, Ontario
abn2kb@r.postjobfree.com
Junior Engineer 2010
Soil Probe Ltd.
Conducted tests on soil and concrete in a laboratory
o Accurately recorded the compression data from concrete cylinders
o Used sieves to determine the grain size distribution of a soil sample
Measured the concrete slump and air content of wet concrete in the field
Wrote technical engineering reports and suggested process improvements
Effectively interacted and coordinated with licensed professional engineers
Construction Engineer’s Assistant 2009
Celestial Sunrooms and Solariums Inc.
Read blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate calculations
Worked with suppliers, contactors, and trades to ensure project timelines
Coordinated costs and invoicing including contracts
SKILLS HYSYS Process Simulation software – Proficient
MATLAB mathematics software – Working Knowledge
C and C++ programming languages – Working Knowledge
Solid Edge CAD software – Working Knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - Expert
WHMIS training
Registered Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with the PEO
Ontario class “G” driver’s license
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Coordinated schedules and timely delivery of food to homeless shelters from a
campus cafeteria within a team of volunteers
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