Engineer Process

Salim Khouri * God Stone Rd. Apt #**** Toronto, ON, M2J3C4

M.A.Sc (Chemical Engineering) abnzao@r.postjobfree.com, Tel. C: 1-647-***-****/ H: 1-416-***-****

January 17th, 2012

Vacancy: Process Engineer

Dear Mr. / Mrs. Recruiting Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the Process Engineering position. As a holder of a Masters of

Applied Science degree in Chemical Engineering with more than five years of pertinent process and

project engineering experience, I believe that my qualifications would bring relevant practical, research,

and communication skills to your corporation.

My recent work as a Process Engineer within Tenova part of the Iron Metal and Steel making division of

Techint Group has significantly enhanced my abilities to work in a multitask environment with strong

determination, creativity and ambition. Ultimately, my major role included in the control and

optimization of steel making processes in an Electric Arc and Blast Oxygen Furnaces. Through

continuous real time optimization, data analysis, system tuning, and process modeling, I assessed the

metallic conditions of the produced steel and consequently gave system recommendation for future

processes. I also worked closely with field engineers for completing successful installation of an off gas

patented probe and analyzer. The nature of my work also required me to develop unique hands-on and

decision making skills, and maintain positive operator-engineer relationship in fast paced environment.

In addition, I led the development and improvement of novel R&D projects with main goal of bringing

them from theory and prototype stages to available reliable product for online application. Overall, this

work has given me distinctive skills in problem solving, innovation and leadership.

In addition to my practical experience, my work as a research assistant has provided me with significant

research skills by applying chemical engineering concepts in an experimental lab. Ultimately, my thesis

project was based on the design and production of new cellulose polymeric systems used as potential

material stabilizers. The significance of this project was in its innovative nature combining between both

experimental and theoretical research work. This was translated in successful publication in a prestigious

academic journal paper and 1 conference poster presentation.

My input would be valuable to your company as I am keen to exercise the required skills and capabilities

that I have developed as an engineer through both industrial and academic experiences. I look forward

for an opportunity to further discuss my qualifications. You can reach me anytime at my cell # 1-647-

523-3478 or by email: abnzao@r.postjobfree.com

Thank you for your time.

Yours Sincerely,

Salim Khouri

References are available upon request

SALIM KHOURI

8 Godstone Rd, Apt# 1611 Tel Cell: 1-647-***-**** / Home:1-416-***-****

Toronto, ON M2J 3C4 Email: abnzao@r.postjobfree.com

Languages: English, Arabic, French (Fluent Oral & Written)

Objective:

Pursuing a career as a Process engineer field of chemical manufacturing

Summary of qualifications:

• More than 3 years of technical experience in process control, design, optimization,

instrumentation, process automation, and steel making technology and development

• Solid background in material & chemical engineering theories (mass, heat and fluid transfer);

metallurgy; materials science and characterization; and production engineering

• Competitive skills in performing process modeling, calculations & simulations; developing

standard operating procedures; design of experiments and advanced statistical data analysis

• Strong ability to positively interact with engineering and operator personnel in a fast paced

production level environment

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills with robust experience to transfer

technology from prototype offline stages to practical online implementation

• Excellent oral and written communicator with keen skills in creative and innovative thinking

• Certified WHIMS training, Certified CCOHS and OSHA, Proficiency in ISO 9001

Technical Skills:

• Computer Proficiencies: Programming with Matlab, VB.Net, iFix & Aspen, MS office applications

• Instrumentation: GPC, SEM, DLS, HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, Mechanical Testing, ITC, DSC

Relevant Work and Research Experience:

Process Engineer (Iron & Steel): (Dec 2010-Present)

Tenova GoodFellow Inc. - (Techint Group), Toronto, Canada

• Acted as Process Engineer for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Tenova’s Expert

Furnace System Optimization Process (EFSOP®), Intelligent Electric Arc Furnace (i EAFTM), and

Intelligent Basic Oxygen Furnace control products (i BOFTM ) technologies

• Formulated, tuned and simulated a complete EAF process model (Mass & Energy Balance) to

match real plant process and optimize furnace performance

• Analyzed daily plant production reports to evaluate and enhance overall process consumptions

• Optimized burner, lancing set points and current operational practice with continuous production

monitoring to deliver an average of $1.10 / ton of consumption savings of an EAF

• Developed, tune, implemented and transferred a novel process model technology for BOF end

point prediction

• Led feasibility studies for project proposal on the installation of off-gas analyzer and process

model for controlling and optimizing EAF and BOF

• Supported the development of project scheduling, budgeting, planning and execution to deliver

products and technology with optimum client satisfaction

• Published technical paper on end point chemistry prediction of phosphorous in steel in a BOF

Doug Zuliani, Salim Khouri & Vittorio Scipolo, “The Increasing Importance of BOF Endpoint

Control using Higher Phosphorous Containing Hot Metal”, AISTech, January 2012

References are available upon request

Chemical Engineer (Oil & Gas): (Aug 2010 – Dec2010)

HEC Technologies ltd., Toronto, Canada

• Acted as a Design Simulation Engineer by performing High Temperature Reactor (HTR) process

simulations to calculate flame temperatures, fractional flows and cut off pressures

• Used simulation (Computational Fluid Dynamics) results to help Sulfur Recovery Unit operators

in petrochemical plants to troubleshoot high flame and high panel temperatures

• Gained experience in furnace operation by understanding how furnace draft, flame shape, burner

design, reaction kinetics, off gas flow, and preheating influence on furnace efficiency

• Wrote technical reports and interacted with clients to explain simulation results both on technical

and operational levels

Masters Research Student (Materials) (Sept 2008 – Aug 2010)

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

• Characterized polymer properties to determine their suitability for plastics, cosmetics, and

chemical coatings using various optical, tensile and heat emission analytical instruments

• Performed & designed daily experiments to measure the size, tensile strength, electrochemical

properties, and thermal properties of polymers (PEG, PEI, PEA, PP, etc.)

• Derived equations and performed simulations in Matlab to verify the experimental results on the

size properties of responsive polymers

• Learned & led the operation of a Single Extruder, Gas Chromatographer, Mass Spectrometer,

SEM, Laser Scattering and Viscometer instruments

• Supervised 4 undergraduate students and managed their work term projects.

• Developed Standard Operation Procedures for conducting experiments and equipment operations

• Published paper and presented poster at the Institute of Polymer Research industrial conference

Salim Khouri & K.C.Tam, “Complexation between alfa Cyclodextrin and PAMAM dendrimers

at low and high pH”, Langmuir, September 2010

Engineering Intern (Cosmetics) (June 2008 – Sept 2008)

Amatoury Inc., Beirut, Lebanon

• Monitored the operation of a 600L continuously stirred tank reactor used for cream production by

reviewing daily quality reports and production results.

• Performed a time and motion study on the filling, labeling and capping operations on cosmetic

creams for process optimization purposes.

• Trained in business development, technical sales and customer support at the L’Oréal head office

in France.

Education:

M.A.Sc, Chemical Engineering (August 2010)

University of Waterloo, Waterloo

Honors B.Sc, Applied Chemistry (June 2008)

University of Toronto, Toronto (Graduated on Honour List)

Extracurricular Activities:

• Graduate Student Representative, Chemical Engineer Society, University of Waterloo (2010)

• Community Leader, Housing Residence, University of Waterloo, Waterloo (2009-2010)

References are available upon request

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