Chemical Engineer
Resume:
Michael Cahill
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
***********@**.***.***
Education
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
May 3rd, 2013
Related Coursework
Thermodynamics
Linear Algebra
Differential Equation
Materials Science
Materials Characterization
Multivariate Calculus
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Engineering
Transport Processes Heat
Transfer Processes
Mass Transfer Processes Physical
Chemistry 1/2
Reactor Design Science and
Technical Writing
Separations Processes
Control Systems
Chemical Engineering Plant Design
Statics
Organic Chemistry 1/2
Certification
Florida Institute of Technology
RCRA Hazardous Waste Training
Certification Dated 4/26/2012
Florida Institute of Technology
RCRA Hazardous Waste Training
Certification Dated 11/2/2012
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
SAChE Safety Lessons Taught From Experience
Certification Dated 12/4/2012
Engineering Design Projects
Drexel University, PA
Anti-Frost/-Ice Windshield Wipers
January 2006 - June 2006
Developed heated windshield wipers to melt ice and frost
Worked in a team to develop proposals, reports, and presentations
Reviewed patents of past designs and researched materials properties
Served as group editor for proposal, reports, and presentations
Florida Institute of Technology, FL
Vinyl Chloride Monomer Pipeline
Fall 2011
Designed a cost optimized pipeline for transporting VCM from a train
station into a spherical holding tank.
Drafted technical drawings, including overall plot plan for pipeline, and
position of pumps.
Calculated power requirements, shaft work, and necessary number of
fixtures, pumps, and hangers required for each of six possible standard
pipe diameters prior to cost optimization.
Florida Institute of Technology, FL
Methyl t-Butyl Ether Plant Design Fall
2012/Spring 2013
First pass design of a chemical plant producing methyl t-butyl ether and
propylene oxide from feeds of propylene, methanol, and t-butyl
hydroperoxide.
Process designed using values obtained from a survey of literature and
patents, and estimated through simulations using Aspen Plus software
package.
Final design presented Northrop Grumman's Engineering & Science Student
Design Showcase on April 2013, at Florida Institute of Technology
Computer Skills
Hardware: PC, Macintosh,
Software: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Open Office Suite, Maple,
Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD, QCad, Photoshop, Smart Draw, Lab VIEW, Data Fit,
MatLab, Aspen Plus
Languages: C++, Java
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/2000/XP/7, Macintosh OS, Ubuntu
Equipment Training
Spectroscopy and Microscopy: AFM, STM, TEM, SEM, Confocal Microscopy,
IR Spectroscopy, UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Work Experience
Carfaro Ornamental Rail
2075 East State St., Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 March
2008 - September 2008
Job Description: Assistant Estimator - responsibilities included estimating
section lengths on structural plans for buildings and other construction
projects; designing segments of aluminum railing, fencing, louvers, and
signs; estimating the pricing of designed aluminum fabrications, and
writing shop tickets for the fabrication
Florida Institute of Technology
Department of Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
150 W. University Blvd, Melbourne, Florida, 32901 September
2010 - May 2013
Job Description: Waste Management - responsibilities included removing and
disposing of hazardous and biohazardous waste for the Chemistry, Biology,
and Engineering departments of the University, testing the safety fixtures
in each of eight buildings within the campus grounds, and organizing
satellite waste disposal areas for each of the classrooms and research labs
within those facilities, as according to RCRA, OSHA, and GHS regulations.
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