Chemical Process Engineer

***E.NubiaStreet,Covina,CA***** Mobil 626-***-****

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Dylan P. Jovellanos

Objective

It is my desire to be a part of a team in a utility service environment either as a team leader or as a member in meeting the company overall objectives and goals. A vision of high quality standard, dynamic operational goals and good safety practices to have results that are aligned to the community’s needs.

Shire BioScience Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturing Associate 4

Sept, 2015 – Jan 2017

Participated in the pilot plant phase in of the new LA plant AHF-M facility.

Performed engineering and process qualification runs for FDA approval process

Was responsible for executing all processes in production while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other regulations which could apply.

Fully participated in both departmental projects and any quality working teams which may be applicable.

Under the general direction of the supervisor, was responsible for the hands-on execution of all activities in the production area.

Executed revisions to existing documents and troubleshot existing procedures and operations.

Initiated and performed new applicable SOPs relevant to the new operating system.

Baxalta Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturing Tech 3

Sep 2014 – Sep 2015

Supported all local manufacturing operations in AHF-M Department.

Performed Cryo suspension, centrifuge clarification, chemical additions, dilutions, sterile filtration, and other activities related to the manufacture/processing of AHF-M bulk

Operated general production equipment (such as centrifuge, autoclave, CIP/SIP, Mab/Q-Sepharose Column Chromatography,

Completed relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines

Participated on Continuous Improvement Teams

Received and distributed supplies into the production area as necessary.

Prepared media buffer solutions.

Assembled and operated filtration systems.

Revised and reviewed pertinent documentation as appropriate.

Performed troubleshooting of equipment referencing from the technical specs if available in-house or if not, obtained said specs from supplier or manufacturer.

Built a good relationship with maintenance technicians while continuously learning skills to personally maintain department specific equipment for optimal functionality and troubleshooting.

Trained new employees on procedure for which the MT3 is qualified as trainer.

Baxter BioScience Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturing Tech 2

Feb 2012 – Sep 2014

Performed and qualified in solution preparation, daily and weekly scheduled room cleaning, Hazardous Waste disposal, Scale Operation using the Badger Meter, Wash Room Operation, Filter Press cleaning/washing, Stationary Tank cleaning, utilizing confined space entry, lockout/tagout procedure and Drager air monitoring equipment, Clean-in-Place (CIP) of Waukesha Pumps, Tygon Hoses and Centrifuge Stations.

Trained and qualified with other operations in Centrifuge Bowl Change, Buffer Preparation, Warehouse supply procurement, and Bowl Soaking Operation

Heraeus Metal Processing, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA

Plant Supervisor

Jan 2000 – Feb 2004

Coordinated with the Security Department relating to plant security and perimeter monitoring.

Monitored plant effluent, which included liquid discharge and scrubber fumes to meet regulatory standards

Coordinated shipping and receiving of products and materials during off-shift hours.

Supervised and implemented Company Safety policies relating to each department control standards.

Maintained environmental parameters to meet regulatory control standards.

Maintained and updated Department Controlled Quality documents as a requirement for ISO 9001 documentation control process.

Heraeus Metal Processing, Inc Santa Fe Springs, CA

Electronic Products Supervisor

Feb 1996 – Jan 2000

Worked on daily operations to meet customer orders.

Reduced production turn-around time of Palladium and/or Silver Powders from 45 days to 30 days.

Improved product consistency and reliability that relate to outcome predictability and reduced raw material recycle and work-in-process, using quality control charts, and various quality improvement data analysis methods.

Conducted operator annual and semi-annual performance reviews.

Involved in the department’s annual budget preparation, which included capital equipment proposal.

Maintained and monitored process quality control charts,and raw material inventory.

PGP Industries, Inc Santa Fe Springs, CA

Reforming Catalyst Supervisor

Jul 1990 – Feb 1996

Worked on the precious (Platinum & Rhenium) metal recovery from Pilot Scale to full Production Scale.

Hired and trained new chemical operators from 0-12 on the first 6 months, then from 12-20 on the first year of the operation.

Monitored day to day department operations to meet production goals.

Reduced work-related injuries from 6 p.a. down to 2 p.a. and eventually sustained to about 1 p.a.

Prepared, maintained and updated department SOPs and POPs

Conducted weekly operations and safety training meetings.

Improved Platinum recovery yields from 97% to 99.5%.

Initiated recovery of waste stream from a no market value waste to a revenue generating by-product.

Coordinated the shipment of Bulk Alum solution to various Water Treatment Facilities in California or out of state.

Coordinated with American Water Works Association for the annual audit of the Aluminum Sulfate Solution

PGP Industries, Inc Santa Fe Springs, CA

Refinery and Waste Treatment Supervisor

Monitored day to day refinery operations to meet production goals of recovering platinum, palladium, gold, rhodium and silver from electronic scraps and various catalytic abatement materials.

Set up annual production goals and objectives as bases for capital expenditures and department budgets.

Conducted weekly operations and safety training meetings for operators.

Prepared and updated SOPs and POPs

Prepared annual and semi-annual performance reviews for operators and crew leaders.

Improved Work-In-Process inventory from 60 days to 45 days.

Streamlined recovery of waste product to a high-value by-product.

Supervised effluent stream treatment prior to discharge to municipal sewer system.

Education

Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

Training & Certifications

Baxter Manufacturing Bridge Academy in partnership with LA Valley College Job Training and Community Career Development. Dec 10, 2010 – Jan 7, 2011

oVan de Kamp Innovation Center 2930 Fletcher Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90065

Emergency Response Team, HAZWOPER, Forklift Operation Trainer, First Aid and CPR, Continuous Improvement Facilitator Training

Yellow Belt Training in Baxter Los Angeles Facility

Participated in on-going FMEA working groups, and other quality problem-solving teams as a prequalification for Green-Belt Training

CPIM Certifications on Detailed Scheduling and Planning, Master Planning of Resources, Strategic Management of Resources and Execution and Control of Operation

Interests

Gardening, Home Decorating, Tennis, Basketball, Yoga

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