Thomas J. Hartman
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Objective
Highly skilled, chemical engineering graduate seeking a full-time process safety career in the manufacturing industry
Education
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Anticipated Graduation - June, 2016 Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Professional Experience
Monroe Energy Trainer, PA
Process Engineering Co-op April to September, 2014 and 2015
•Increased refinery capacity from 185,000 BPD to 200,000+ BPD via independent project
•Performed daily monitoring of SRU, SCOT, Amine, SW, gasoline and diesel HDS units
•Optimized processes to enhance product quality and profitability
•Troubleshot process and equipment related issues to improve overall reliability
•Generated complex process models to simulate unit performance
•Lead KPI unit performance reviews, PHAs and MOCs
•Provided technical support during planned shutdowns and process upsets
Ashland Specialty Chemical Philadelphia, PA
Engineering Co-op April to September, 2013
•Ordered new process equipment and created specification sheets
•Revised piping and instrumentation diagrams utilizing AutoCAD
•Updated operating procedures and aided in batch scheduling
•Locked out and tagged out equipment for confined space entries
•Generated permits for hot work and confined space entries
•Participated in inspections and HAZOP processes
Capstone Project
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Small-Scale Biodiesel Production September, 2015 to Present
•Developed and optimized process for converting excess crops into high quality biodiesel
•Evaluated economic feasibility of batch biodiesel production on farms
•Designed compact production skid to replace petro-diesel infrastructure
•Conducted detailed parametric study and process hazard analysis
Technical Skills
Operating Systems - Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Macintosh
Programming - Visual Basic, HTML, Lego NXT
Software - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio
HYSYS, PRO II, ProMAX, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Maple, Pro/ENGINEER
Affiliations
•American Institute of Chemical Engineers
•National Society of High School Scholars