High School Plant

MALCOLM GRIFFITH

**-*** ******** ***. *******, Ontario

Cell: 613-***-****

M6C 2T3

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OBJECTIVE

To seek a full-time chemical engineering position in order to diversify my experience.

PROFILE

* Excellent bilingual communication skills, English and French, both written and oral.

* Skilled in researching and analyzing information and delivering effective oral and written presentations for clients.

* Able to develop and maintain relationships with people at different levels of employment. This is a valued way to gain full insight of a process.

* Knowledge of various computer programming languages (listed below) required for data analysis and presentations.

* Exceptional troubleshooting abilities on an individual level as well as in a group setting.

* Eager to learn from the most experienced engineers as it is an opportunity to adapt and improve on techniques.

EDUCATION

University of Ottawa (2006-2011)

* Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering

St. Peter High School (2002-2006)

* Bilingual High School Diploma

SKILLS

Computer Programs

* Proficient in both Java and VBA languages.

* Proficient with statistical software such as MiniTab and Excel.

* Proficient with various engineering simulation software such as UniSim, HYSYS, AutoCADD and Labview.

* Familiar with the most current version of the following software Microsoft Operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8 and Vista.

Metallurgical Engineering

* Extensive experience designing, building and operating liquid-liquid solvent extraction circuits.

* Extensive experience building and operating pilot plants.

* Experience designing pilot plants.

* Experience with communition.

* Experience operating and fixing filtration units, pumps and thickners.

* Experience acid leaching on both bench and pilot plant scale.

* Experience operating tube furnaces of varying capacities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Metallurgist E.I.T.-Process Research ORTECH (PRO), Mississauga, Ontario (2012- Present)

* Involves using company patents and interpreting experimental data from bench scale tests to design and operate on the pilot plant scale using solvent extraction.

* Responsible for supervising and training students on how to operate safely within the plant.

* Often required to perform bench scale leaching, roasting and shakeout tests.

* Often involved in the entire aspect of a process including communition, waste treatment and decommissioning of the plant.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Natural Resources Canada-National Science and Technology Week Demonstrator (2009)

* Demonstrated the operation of field sampling equipment

University of Ottawa-Laboratory Courses (2009-2011)

* Conducted several studies on the performance of common engineering equipment:: Pumps, absorption columns, distillation columns, refrigeration systems and shell-and-tube heat exchangers

University of Ottawa-Final Class Project: Plant Design (2010-2011)

* Oversaw the production process of a valuable chemical product in a simulated workplace environment

* Worked with a team, determined the plant location and evaluated the economic feasibility of the project

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Transportation Worker-Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario (2006- 2012)

* Occasional overnight Team Leader and designated stroke code transportation worker

* Prioritized multiple tasks independently and as part of a team

* Communicated professionally with patients and various levels of staff under critical conditions

* Worked efficiently in a self-regulated position

* Worked in both French and English in order to comply with bilingual service acts

* Adapted to unforeseen situations when faced with challenges in the workplace

Ticket Manager and Usher-Cineplex Odeon Theatre, Orleans, Ontario (2005- 2007)

* Prepared projectors for the next day

* Responsible for closing theatre

* Managed a team under severe time constraints

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