Jirapa Jadecharoonviwat
Address: **** *. ******** ***. *******, IL 60640 * 217-***-**** * **********@*******.***
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduation Date: May 2014
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering
Work Experience
Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. La Grange, Illinois
Emissions Chemist – Development of Diesel Engine to Meet Tier 4 Emission Standards by 2015 July 2014 - present
Operated and troubleshooted engine emissions analyzers and particulate matter test equipment
Analyzed emissions samples such as NOx, CO, CO2, and hydrocarbons to verify that they meet the EPA standard
Generated emissions reports based on the collected gaseous and particulate matter data
Verified instruments were functioning by daily calibration of analyzers
Verified that test procedures were performed in accordance with U.S. EPA and other certification requirements
Investigated defects on various types of bolts on the locomotives
Proposed and created a presentation on company’s profile to be used for new emissions chemist training purpose
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Bangkok, Thailand
Process Engineer Intern - Gas Flowline from NTM-A to Flow Station and Facility Upgrading Summer 2013
Provided recommendations on Actions Close-out Status Report on HAZOP action items for the NTM-A project
Utilized HYSYS software to generate simulation model from data given in the basis of design
Sized the safety relief valves to protect pump discharge and determined the upstream and downstream line sizes
Optimized size of the temperature control valve in the hot water system
Calculated flow rate, differential head, NPSHa, and hydraulic power to estimate the crude water transfer pump
Marked-up and reviewed P&IDs and PFDs for the upgraded facility
National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
Chemical Engineer Intern - NiAl2O4 Spinel Catalyst over Ethanol Steam Reforming Summer 2012
Synthesized a NiAl2O4 spinel catalyst by utilizing the co-precipitation and the sol-gel method
Analyzed characteristics of the catalyst for future usage in optimization of H2 gain from ethanol steam reforming
Gained experiences in using a temperature-programmed reduction technique, an X-ray diffraction instrument, and a
scanning electron microscope
Social Science Research Laboratory, Professor Nancy Abelmann Group Urbana, Illinois
Anthropologist Intern - The American University Meets the Pacific Century Project (AUPC) Spring 2011-Fall 2011
Interviewed undergraduates at the University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign about their life as international
students and experiences with Chinese and Korean international students on campus
Observed the interaction between Chinese, Korean international students and domestic students on campus
Leadership
Residence Hall Coordinator Urbana, Illinois
Hall Coordinator Spring 2011-Spring 2013
Supervised a group of 65 volunteers in helping new students during the move-in day
Collaborated with other Hall Coordinators and Residential Advisors to create a smooth transition for move -in day
International-Orientation Student Leader (IOSL) Urbana, Illinois
IOSL Coordinator Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Assisted international undergraduate and graduate students in their adjustment to life in the United States
Facilitated group events and discussions related to academic, activities, and resources in the University
Led a group of 55 undergraduate and graduate students on an educational trip to Chicago
Residence Hall Orientation Leader Urbana, Illinois
Peer Leader Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Planed activities focused on integration and cultural diversity in order to help new students in their adjustment to
college and life in the United States
Mentored new students throughout the academic year in various subjects through one on one counsel
Skills
Chemical Instruments and techniques
Aspen HYSYS process simulation, MATLAB, C programming language, COMSOL, PFD, P&IDs, TPR, GC