Chemical Engineering Design Engineer

Wayne Andrew Gotsch

**** ***** ** • Marriotsville, MD 21104

443-***-**** • ***@****.***

EDUCATION

University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Expected Graduation Date: May 2012

EXPERIENCE:

Fiberight (Cellulosic Bio Fuel Plants) Baltimore, MD Process Design Engineer

December 2012 to Present

Managing Process Design

Creation of process flow diagrams (PFD'S)

Creation of Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID's)

Designed instrumentation control schemes around various applications

Generating three-dimensional process plants using AutoCAD Plant 3D and Navisworks

Routing pipe and creating isometrics in AutoCAD Plant 3D using ASME B31.3 standards of piping

Process plant layout and optimization

Sizing pipe and equipment based off of mass and energy balances

Value engineering by consolidating equipment and process optimizing

Generating general arrangements and elevations for construction and equipment erection

Generating and maintaining interlock matrix’s and process control schemes

Incorporating and integrating existing equipment to the new processes

Managed the modular pipe rack design

Developed design for semi-batch to continuous reaction sequence between several vessels

Designed modular skids for equipment and piping components to lower construction costs and erection time

Procurement/Construction

Worked closely with equipment manufactures and vendors during design and the quoting process

Managed FEL packages and work load for engineers

Generating RFQ's for project expenses with detailed scope

Generating and maintaining material take offs (MTO's) and bill of materials (BOM's) for more accurate estimates based on 3D-model

Managed equipment and piping construction/erection schedule to avoid collisions and interferences

Business Development

Prepare and present technical presentations to potential investors and their engineers

UMBC Chemical Engineering/Naval Surface Warfare Center Process Operator

Catonsville/Potomac, MD August 2011 to December 2012

Fabrication of membrane filtration systems and commissioning/operating procedure

Maintaining and operating tubular and ceramic membrane systems (micro/ultra/reverse osmosis)

Optimizing permeate flow rates for a scale up through CIP procedure and control parameters

Developed correlations between permeate flow rate over time and the fouling of the membrane

Skills

Block flow diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Smart Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), Hazop Analysis, Interlock Matrix, Equipment Specifications, Sizing of Equipment, Mass and Energy Balances, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks, 3DS Maxx, Microsoft Office, Prezi presentation software.

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