Recent Chemical Engineering Graduate
Resume:
Luigi Compuesto
**** **** ******** **** **** Tucson, Arizona 85704
Phone: 520-***-**** Email: ac16ot@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry-level chemical engineering position that utilizes my ability to work and communicate in a team environment and my knowledge obtained as a recent chemical engineering graduate.
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Strong Team Collaboration Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Organizational and Time Management Skills
Leadership Experience
Prioritization and Execution of Tasks in High-Pressure Environments
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Proficiency in MatLab, Aspen HYSYS, Visual Basic
Knowledge of AutoCAD, P&ID, PFD
Research and HAZOP Data Analysis
Microsoft Office and Visio Proficiency
Strong Technical Writing Skills
EDUCATION
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Aug 2012 – May 2017
Minor in Mathematics GPA: 3.10 / 4.00
PROJECTS
Sustainable Extraction of Natural Products from Desert Plant, Jan. 2017 – May 2017
Performed lab scale experiments to determine extraction methods of tannic acid in mesquite bark.
Drafted P&ID, PFD, and BFD for the process designed using AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio.
Simulated the plant design in ASPEN to properly optimize the unit operations to increase product throughput, quality and plant safety.
Performed HAZOP analysis for the process designed to increase the safety of the plant to be built.
Natural Gas Liquefaction Process Plant Design, Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2016
Coordinated with the team in the decision process for a hypothetical design of a natural gas liquefaction plant.
Prepared progress report presentations and drafts at certain steps of the design process using Microsoft Office.
Drafted block flow, process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams used for the final report of the design process using Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD.
Simulated a derivative of the ConocoPhillips® Cascade Method natural gas liquefaction unit operations using chemical engineering design software: AspenTech Software (HYSYS/ASPEN Plus) and ChemCAD.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Sustainable Struvite Control Using Residual Gas from Digester Gas Cleaning Process, Aug 2016 – Dec 2016
Dr. Bob Arnold Ph.D., Dept. of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Eduardo Saez Ph.D., Dept. of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Analyzed the rate of struvite formation of the centrate samples obtained from the Tres Rios Tucson Wastewater Treatment Plant using bench scale experiments in field and lab settings.
Contributed design aspects for a sustainable process of struvite control pilot plant study performed at the Tucson Tres Rios Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Collaborated with the upper management of the Tucson Wastewater team regarding the installation and use of the struvite remediation pilot plant.
Research Assistant, Transport of Metal and Metalloid Contaminants by Atmospheric Dust & Aerosol, May 2016 – Aug 2016
Dr. Eduardo Saez Ph.D., Dept. of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Eric A. Betterton, Ph.D., Dept. of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences
Improved the design of the portable transport apparatus for the PI-SWERL for easier and safer transport by modifying a wheelchair to be utilized as the means of transport.
Analyzed atmospheric dispersion data of contaminants from the ADEQ Site Hayden-ASARCO Smelter.
Reconfigured Arduino Kit used to control PI-SWERL to improve user interface and minimize functional error.
Research Assistant, Life Cycle Analysis of Fertilizer Production and Transport, May 2015 – Dec 2015
Dr. Paul Blowers Ph.D., Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Programmed Excel VBA to improve spreadsheet data analysis efficiency.
Organized technical papers and data to determine the life cycle assessment of various chemical fertilizers.
Coached underclassmen team members in developing the MS Excel File used in their data analysis.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant for Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Students, Jan. 2017 - May 2017
University of Arizona, Chemical Engineering Department, Dr. Paul Blowers
Assisted in creating homework and exam questions regarding fluid dynamics, chemical and physical equilibrium and heat transfer.
Applied knowledge of fluid dynamics and heat transfer to adequately grade students’ exams and homework.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
American Institute for Chemical Engineers - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Aug 2014 – May 2017
ChemE Car Club, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Aug 2014 – May 2017
Asian Pacific American Student Association, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Aug 2014 – May 2017
Filipino American Student Association, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Aug 2014 – May 2017
REFERENCES
Jerwin Garcia
IT Project Manager, Jacobs Engineering
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Dr. Eduardo Saez Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona Chemical Engineering Department
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