Process Engineer

Albert Alvarado Jr.

**** ********* **., ******* ****, IA 361-***-****

******.***********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

2010

Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Process Engineer 2012 - Present

Valero Renewables, Charles City, Iowa

. Gathered, analyzed, interpreted, and passed on Key Performance

Indicator data on all pertinent unit operations data to plant

personnel for proactive recommendations and improvements.

. Cross-trained in other duties to ensure efficient coverage.

o Provided troubleshooting support in two process units within the

plant.

o Provided troubleshooting support on Distributed Control System.

o Provided Distributed Control System graphics support.

o Provided loop tuning for smoother operations.

. Worked with multiple personnel to accomplish challenging assignments.

o Worked with Operations, Maintenance Department, Shipping & Receiving,

and Health, Safety & Environmental Department.

. Optimized current and new equipment for better ergonomics and minimize

hazards.

. Established several Distributed Control System automated sequences to

allow for safe, consistent, and reliable plant operations.

. Supported Turnaround activities.

o Performed equipment inspections.

o Made crucial recommendations.

. Supervised multiple projects to ensure installation conformed to plant

specifications at Charles City site.

. Coordinated and developed Turnaround projects to follow precise

engineering guidelines.

. Managed Intern projects to provide guidance for safe and successful

completion.

. Managed contractor performance to follow correct safety standards and

work practices required on-site.

o Provided Engineering support in Albert City and Fort Dodge to assist

in meeting stringent deadline.

. Aided contractors by recommending safe, correct, and efficient

equipment installation.

. Performed Pressure Safety Valve calculations to confirm correct

equipment is being used in accordance to Process Safety Management

requirements.

. Guided plant personnel on proper Management of Change practices.

. Maintained Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation

Diagrams.

Process Engineer

2010 - 2012

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, Kenedy, Texas

. Improved production by way of troubleshooting in order to retain and

accommodate client's increased demand.

o Reached target inventory weight of approximately 200,000 pounds within

inflexible time constraints.

o Analyzed information from Operations personnel and research facility

to achieve objective.

. Supervised Operations to ensure planned levels of performance and

production.

. Updated Process Flow Diagrams to match new equipment.

. Implemented upgrades for operator safety and efficiency, process

development, product development and improvement.

. Troubleshoot several existing processes for improved efficiency and

reliability.

. Process hazard analysis, root cause analysis, technical support,

operator training, and evaluation of process economics.

Process Engineer Intern 2009

CITGO Refining & Chemicals, L.P., Corpus Christi, Texas

. Prevented mechanical failure and injury to personnel by updating

maximum allowable working temperature and pressure on working

equipment.

. Developed a plan to potentially reduce energy costs of approximately

$260,000 per year in the Gasoline Hydrotreater Tower.

o Assembled data from Process Engineers, Board Operators,

Operations, and private engineering firm.

o Performed cost savings estimation with UniSim simulation

program.

. Collaborated to improve heat exchangers and cooling towers with

Process Engineering Interns to enhance plant performance.

. Accomplished projects by maintaining open and effective communications

with Process Engineers, Board Operators, and Plant Operations.

Boilermaker

2006 - 2007

Bay Limited, Corpus Christi, Texas

. Managed the safety and performance of several craft helpers to

complete tasks within deadline.

. Prevented fires and explosions by keeping track of air quality at the

jobsite with a four gas meter during 'hot work'.

. Installed equipment to the specifications of clients.

o Equipment included pipelines, pressure control valves, gate

valves, heat exchangers, and replaced flange gaskets.

o Followed installation with a hydrostatic test for quality

assurance when required.

Pipe Fitter Helper

2004

Zachry Construction, Corpus Christi, Texas

. Scanned surroundings for Lower Explosive Limit percentage to stay in

safe working conditions and fire safety guidelines.

. Averted several injuries and damage by keeping immediate surroundings

free from hazardous objects and debris.

. Supervised worker entrance into confined spaces safely.

. First responder in a fire in Butadiene Unit averting severe damages

and incidents.

. Provided support for Craft Journeyman in several tasks to required

specifications.

o Installed several spool pieces, prepared equipment to be steam

cleaned, and installed control valves.

. Safely and properly installed equipment to recommended specifications.

Additional Skills

. Siemens APACS OS Training, Trident Automation.

. Dryer Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

. Process Controls Training led by Dr. Thomas E. Marlin of McMaster

University.

. Certified Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard

(HAZWOPER) Technician, Universal Fire & Safety, Inc. (July 2011)

. Incident Command Training.

. First Aid Training.

. Fire Extinguisher Training.

. Ergonomic Engineering and Design with Humantech.

. Working knowledge of stir tank reactors, hammer mills, industrial

sized centrifuges, sifters, dust collectors, distillation columns,

boilers, reboilers, condensers, molecular sieves, thermal oxidizers,

evaporators, rotary dryers, and conveyors.

. Joint Venture Industrial Companies, Limited trained to operate a John

L. Grove Industries' 800 S Engine Powered Aerial Work Platform.

. Contractor's Safety Council of the Coastal Bend certified in: working

with fire extinguishers and fire hoses, fall protection, benzene

training, asbestos awareness, confined space, and respiratory safety.

. Working knowledge of industry codes and standards typically used in

the petrochemical industry.

. Working knowledge of UniSim, Aspen Plus, C++, MathCAD, MATLAB, and

Microsoft Office.

. Performed as a high quality turnaround craft professional for several

refining and petrochemical facilities with no downtime and no

incidents.

Activities

Valero Renewable Fuels, Charles City, Iowa

2012-Present

. Active volunteer in various local events and activities.

United Way, Corpus Christi, Texas

2010

. 17th Annual United Way Golf Classic volunteer.

AIChE, Kingsville, Texas

2006- Present

. Assisted in organizing 2008 AIChE Regional Student Conference.

Del Mar College Baseball Club, Corpus Christi, Texas

2002- 2004

. Volunteer assistant coach.

Little League Baseball, Corpus Christi, Texas

2002

. Volunteer coach for summer league baseball.

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