Engineer

Dennis Vosgerau

**** *** ****** * ? Fargo, ND ***03 ? 701-***-**** ?

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Objective A full-time position in the field of Chemical Engineering

(Processing or R & D)

Education Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

University of North Dakota (UND), Grand Forks, ND

GPA: 3.4 / 4.0

Thesis: "Fatty acid extraction from bio jet fuel and

trimethylamine recovery."

Languages: German (1 yrs.)

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

AICHE member

Computer & Applications: Solidworks, JMP statistical analysis,

Technical Skills ChemCAD, QuickBooks, MathCAD, MS (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Windows, DOS)

Technical: design of experiments, metrology, chemical

reactors, distillation systems, boiler and steam systems,

solid dehydration systems, chromatograph, extraction

systems, natural gas processing and compression, pipeline

inspection, pervaporation system, extruders, quality

testing, rheometers, rubber compounds

Work Experience Manufacturing Engineer

2012-2014 WCCO Belting, Inc.

Wahpeton, ND

Redesigned heating and cooling systems on extruders for

better efficiency. Developed methods of measuring

belting products and calibrating procedures.

Performed tests on rubber extrusion products for quality

control, designed dies for improved efficiency on

extruders, developed preventative maintenance schedules

for extruder systems, trained operators for extruders.

Tested different rubber compounds for adaptability to

present and future products. Set target dimensions and

variation limits on products for quality dept.

Supervised 2 to 7 operators

Lab Engineer

2011 Chemetal, US

Fargo, ND

Operating and troubleshooting paint preparation cleaning

system and waste water treatment for CNH tractor assembly

plant

Testing wash and wastewater, analyzing performance of

cleaning system, heat exchanger performance, maintenance

and repair scheduling.

Graduate Research Assistant - Chemical Engineering Dept.

University of North Dakota Grand

Forks, ND Designed,

constructed, operated and optimized continuous flow

extraction system using trimethylamine solvent for fatty

acid removal from biofuels produced by other researchers

Designed, constructed, operated and optimized continuous

flow solvent and fatty acid recovery system for recycling

solvent back to extraction system

Produced bio-fuel using thermal cracking and distillation

system

Assisted professors with research and technical aspects

of bio-jet fuel project including: operation of

chromatograph, extraction systems, chemical reactors,

distillation systems, pervaporation systems

Owner/Operator - Farmer

1981-2008 Self-employed

Page, ND

Developed skills in the areas of: mechanics, repairs and

maintenance of machinery, grain handling, accounting,

chemical usage, logistics, marketing, personnel and

financial management, budgeting

Produced, stored and handled various seed crops including

corn, wheat, sunflowers and soybeans

Worked long hours under high pressure deadlines in severe

weather conditions

Supervised 2-5 laborers and developed independent problem

solving abilities

Process Chemical Engineer

1980-1981 Koch Hydrocarbons

Mckenzie County, ND

Worked on construction and start up of gas processing

plants, distillation, dehydration, cryogenics, pollution

control and monitoring, product storage and testing

Supervised a staff of 2-15 operators

Process Chemical Engineer

1978-1980 Aminoil USA

Tioga, ND

Conduct pipeline inspections, efficiency testing, shift

scheduling, economic analyses

Supervised 2- 15 operators and laborers

Gained experience in distillation systems, boiler and

steam systems, natural gas process and compression,

pipeline inspection, electrical generation and pollution

control systems

Other Interests Sanctioned Volleyball Referee

Coached grade school basketball, baseball and softball

Refereed and umpired for youth football, basketball,

baseball and softball

Pool leagues

Homebrewing

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