Frank Kirkley, EIT
Columbia, Missouri 65202
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Education
University of Missouri - Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering 12/2010
• ABET accredited
08/2009 - 04/2010
University of Missouri Senior Design Project - Design I & I I
• Scaled up a small pilot plant batch process for the production of 5 lbs/month of activated carbon into a continuous
industrial-level process producing 2 tons/year
• Created BFDs, PFDs, and Aspen Plus process simulation computer models
• Completed full economic analysis on each project
• Designed a full scale continuous process for the conversion of 1 Mscf/day of natural gas to
naphtha and diesel fuel
08/2008 – 12/2009
University of Missouri
• Developed a MATLAB program to do vapor/liquid equilibrium (VLE) calculations of an acetone, methanol, and water
mixture using three different methods
• Completed classes in Visual Basic and solving Chemical Engineering calculations with C
Relevant Professional Experience
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07/2010 -01/2011
University of Missouri - Consultant/Research
• Developed a design for sweetening, capturing, and transporting natural gas from multiple stranded well head
sites using trucks packed with activated carbon
• Implemented a computer model for the most efficient transportation and offloading schedule of natural gas
to a central pipeline
10/1999 -11/2004
T itan Plastics
• Injection Mold Maintenance – Organization, cleaning, and repair of injection molds. Coordinate with engineering to
implement changes at customer request and new mold start ups
• Injection Machine Set Up – Responsible for mold changes, thermocouple settings, and setting work area for operator.
Filled this role in a back up capacity
• Assisted maintenance in machine upkeep during yearly weeklong shutdown
• Worked with Scheduling and Purchasing to coordinate daily supply delivery from our off-site warehouse
• Produced a daily report for management that listed performance, downtime, and scrap cost of each injection molding
machine
Other Professional Experience
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04/2005 – 11/2013
MBS Textbooks – Bulk Fulfillment Processor
• Prepare and confirm bulk portion of order for shipping
• Forklift experience and safety training
• Loss Prevention - Track down and correct inventory discrepancies
• Shift representative in company safety meetings
Selected Computer Skills
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• Accomplished with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Highly Proficient with MATLAB / Simulink
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2010
• Experience with Aspen Icarus, C, Visual Basic, and Java
Certifications
• Missouri Certified Engineer-In-Training
• AIChE Chemical Reactivity Hazards
• AIChE Runaway Reactions
• AIChE Safety in the Chemical Process Industry
• AIChE Inherently Safer Design
• AIChE Risk Assessment