XENOPHON (ALEX) DIAMOND (***)
***-**** (mobile)
Lacona, NY 13083
I am seeking employment in the Chemical Industry field as a Process
Technician/Operator or related position. I have proficient knowledge in
basic process industry operating/safety principles and have become familiar
with troubleshooting various system errors from college training as well as
my most recent position. I am extremely eager and motivated to increase
knowledge in the chemical engineering field as well as my employment
experience.
Education and Training
Associates of Applied Science (AAS), Austin Peay State University,
Clarksville TN
Chemical Engineering Technologies AAS Dec 2011
Dean's List throughout program
Work Experience Summary
Chemtex International Inc. April 2012 - January 2014
6951 Ridge Rd, Sharon Center, OH 44281, 910-***-****
Title: Lead Chemical Operator/Laboratory Services Technician
Duties:
-Worked in a pilot plant performing many baseline and DOE programs using
various catalysts in order to isolate optimum conditions to convert biomass
to BTX using a Distributed Control System (DCS) as well as physical on site
plant work.
-Procured, prepared, and purified various renewably-sourced raw materials
for incorporation into PET
- Sampled gases, liquids, solids from various process points and am
familiar with LIMS labeling system.
-Operated and maintained various high pressure/high temperature reactor
systems in bench scale lab and pilot plant both batch and continuous of
varying sizes (50 mL, 500mL, 12L, Fixed Bed) for the conversion of biomass
to chemicals.
-Used various wet chemistry techniques including filtering, separating, and
distilling at small and large scales.
-Assisted engineers with the design, fabrication and testing of new
reactors and processes
-Ran many GC-MS samples to analyze reaction results in order to support
continuous improvement efforts.
-Assisted in developing and revising documents, technical requirements and
operating procedures for both pilot plant and bench scale lab facilities.
-Operated Forklift and 55gal barrel lift
-Maintained inventory of chemicals and supplies (pipe fittings, hoses,
etc), Maintained detailed laboratory records.
- Properly used personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Monitored and controlled processes converting biomass to chemicals by
setting valves and controls.
- Operated various equipment units: mix tanks, agitators, pumps, heat
exchangers, high temperature and high pressure reactors, distillation
columns and distillation devices, gas chromatographs
- Calculated starting materials and prepared catalyst samples.
- Made adjustments to batches per laboratory instruction
- Troubleshooting processing problems and took corrective actions including
servicing and maintaining equipment on daily basis.
- Maintained gas supply inventories.
Compensation: $17.07/hr + $1/hr for 3rd shift
Reason for leaving: Staff reduction (lack of work/funding)
RAM Partners LLC April 2010 - September 2010, February 2008 - October 2009
135 Westfield Ct, Clarksville, TN 37040, 931-***-****
Title: Maintenance Technician
Duties: HVAC maintenance and repair, work orders, painting, carpentry,
siding repair, plumbing, electrical, swimming pool maintenance as well as
janitorial work.
Compensation: $11/hr +dental, vision, medical
Reason for leaving: Staff reduction (lack of work)