Pablo A. Taborga Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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Current Phone 785-***-**** Alternative Phone 785-***-****
Current Address
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Objective To work in a challenging process system company, and have the opportunity to optimize operations by applying all my acquired experience and knowledge, as well as to expand into new undertakings related to engineering processes.
Experience Comsertec Santa Cruz, Bolivia August 2015-Present
Chemical Engineer Consultant
Company is located in Santa Cruz, Bolivia however, working from Sugar Land, TX.
Preliminary evaluation/simulation for distillation revamp process.
Work with AutoCad by reviewing P&ID’s and implementing knowledge for the closure of a revamp process.
Assist in the development of engineering documents, written in both English and Spanish
Learned to deep extent the use and knowledge of HTRI Exchanger Simulation.
WeylChem US Inc. South Carolina, USA January 2013-July 2015
Chemical Production/Process Engineer
Lead Engineer and Project Coordinator for several processes including:
•Process Start-ups
•Batch Reactions
•Batch Distillations
•Simultaneous Process
•Dry (Solids) Processing Batches
Coordinated process requirements with clients such as DuPont, Syngenta, and Invista
Reviewed changes to the plant’s configuration to achieve clients’ objectives
Analyzed process results and presented our findings for client evaluation
Wrote operating procedures for several processes
Worked on process troubleshooting and plant optimization
Evaluated and participated in process safety and process start-ups by implementing and working with HAZOP-PSM-MOC procedures
Worked with laboratory personnel in the required intermediate and final product analysis
Gained knowledge about chemical plant units/equipment’s
Managed inventory
Guided and collaborated with operators and maintenance personnel on their day to day activities
Bolinter Ltda. Santa Cruz, Boliva June-August 2012
Engineering Internship
Reviewed bids and proposal documents including drawings, project specs and others
Organized and obtained construction equipments prices
Learned to a deep extent the use of AutoCad
Comsertec Santa Cruz, Bolivia May-July 2011
Chemical Engineer Internship
Worked on preparing request for bids for the revamp of 12500 BPD Crude Unit
Assisted in the development of engineering documents, written in both English and Spanish
Acquired knowledge of common engineering terms in English and Spanish
Developed understanding on how documents/presentations should be prepared
Oro Negro Santa Cruz, Bolivia May 2008
High School Senior Project: Refinery Operations
Worked on a project in a Refinery Plant
Developed knowledge of refinery processes
Learned about refinery units and operations
Education Bachelor Science Chemical Engineer
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
GPA: 3.23/4.0
Graduation Date: December 2012
Skills
Computer Programs- Excel, Word, Aspen Hysys, Aspen Plus, ChemSep, AutoCad, HTRI Xchanger
Languages- Fluent English and Spanish
Perseverance
Committed
Adapts easily with others