Atula Rita Odogwu

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Experienced, Performance-Driven Chemical Engineer

with extensive professional experience and strong skills in the following areas:

HRSG Design HRSG Cost Estimation Thermal Design and Configuration of HRSG Chemical Process Engineering Supervising/Guiding Production Employees (3 Shifts)

Coordinating Scheduling, Quality Performance, Safety, GMP, Inventory and Sanitation Practices

Maintaining Production Cost Efficiency and Adherence to Quality Standards

Troubleshooting & Six Sigma Problem Solving Skills Process Improvement & Optimization

Coaching/Counseling

Profile:

Background encompasses extensive professional HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) Design and Chemical Process Engineering experience utilizing a strong work ethic, an attitude to “go the extra mile,” and a commitment to meeting organizational objectives.

Strengths: Strong technical aptitude; detail-oriented; persistent and tenacious at delivering results; works well independently or in a team environment; proven record of working well in fast-paced, high-pressure environments; excellent communication/interpersonal skills; strong multi-tasking abilities.

Areas of Expertise:

● HRSG Design and Spec Review ● Complete technical HRSG offer for clients

● HRSG Mechanical Configuration Design ● Chemical Process Engineering

● Beer Brewing Operations (Brewhouse, ● Adhering to Material Use Specifications

Fermenting Cellars, Yeast Management and Production Scheduling Guidelines

& Propagation) ● Performance Evaluations for Hourly Employees

● Researching & Leading Improvement ● Auditing (Process, Safety & Quality)

Projects Using Lean Six Sigma Tools ● Reducing Unplanned Downtime

● Optimize Process Operations ● Planning & Execution of Maintenance Activities

Professional Experience:

Siemens AG (Power & Gas Division), Greenville SC August 2012 to date

HRSG Proposal Engineer AND EHS Representative

Technical team leader in a sales team responsible for laying out technical framework for HRSG boiler bids (Heat Recovery Steam Generator) to the customers

Translate technical customer specifications into suitable and cost effective HRSG designs and in compliance with ASME boiler pressure vessels (Section I, IV, VIII) and emission requirements

Investigate improvements in thermal and process design by applying most cost effective tube bundle configurations, material selection, process flow design and flow distribution

Perform thermal design calculations and overall HRSG process calculations using FORTRAN programming language, and produce process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and QT diagrams

Collect and prepare data for subcontractors for estimating and purchasing purposes, related to equipment like burners, fans, valves, silencers, pumps, catalyst systems (NOx, CO)

Provide option prices for HRSG components to be included in cost price for HRSG

Participate in and lead meetings with other internal departments, suppliers & customers; in order to explain boiler design, remarks to the customer specification and make recommendations for future improvements

EHS Representative Responsibilities

Ensure EHS compliance of all personnel and activities

Lead efforts for HSE scope of the ISO 14001 & ISO 18001 site audit and track closure of audit findings

Lead preparation and execution of Fire Drill twice a year

Coordinator of the Emergency response team

Coordinate and assist safety training for office employees and track safety training records for all employees

Monitor, report and reduce office waste

Ensure EHS incidents (including near miss) and potential contaminant situations are investigated and closed. Also implement actions to prevent recurrence.

Maintain 300 log (registers of all incidents) for local site

MillerCoors, LLC, Albany Georgia & Milwaukee, Wisconsin Brewery Summer 2009 to August 2012

Process Leader, Albany, Georgia

Supervise, facilitate and provide guidance and direction to production workers (20) across all three shifts in the Brewhouse, Fermenting Cellars, Yeast Management and Propagation

Provide full departmental coordination of scheduling, quality performance, safety, GMP, inventory, sanitation practices and other related activities

Ensure operations are cost efficient by reducing beer and material loss and managing staffing while complying with quality standards

Ensure adherence to safety standards, materials use specifications and production scheduling guidelines.

Participate in the planning and execution of maintenance activities and reducing maintenance backlog.

Coach and counsel production workers for improved performance

Led 5S improvement efforts for brewing department by coordinating meetings and activities; successfully improved GEMs (Global Evaluation of Manufacturing) score

Brewery Management Development Program (02/10-08/11), Milwaukee, Wisconsin

18-month development program in brewery operations

Learned various functions within the brewery

Supervised teams of brewery workers

Presented research work carried out improvement projects in the brewery, some of which included beer loss across final filtration, low throughput across PALL filters, and effect of extended residency of yeast in phosphoric acid

General Certificate in Brewing Diploma (2011)

Brewing Operations Intern (Summer 2009), Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Investigated beer loss on ‘fass’ lines using six sigma principles and recommended process optimization ideas of $5,000/month.

Organized 3 control rooms using 5S principles and implemented ideas to simplify operator tasks in work areas.

Labeled brew house process lines

Learned the brewing process by shadowing team leaders, studying text and participating in continuous improvement initiatives on site

Kodak GCG, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England October 2004 to October 2007

Chemical Process Engineer

Optimized performance of waste treatment plant; increased process sigma level from 3 to 5.

Leveraged waste treatment experience to provide hands-on support to manufacturing personnel

Successfully completed 4 greenbelt projects which generated significant savings

Participated in carrying out FMEA on process equipment

Commended by management for surpassing performance expectations

Scheduled and coordinated waste treatment plant shutdowns

Actively served and led troubleshooting team in issues requiring attention

Completed a mass balance calculation of chemicals treated on the waste treatment plant

Exhibited strong interpersonal skills as primary point of contact for external environmental customers

Proficiently utilized SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) in daily waste treatment plant operations

Completed process improvement project to eliminate downtime and scrap

Established airborne debris monitoring system and trained staff in proper use.

Conducted safety and quality audits on processes that included production lines, effluent plant and lab areas for compliance with ISO standards

Contributed to streamlining and optimizing production processes.

Examined and updated work instructions, CAGs (corrective action guidelines) and method statements for use on production lines.

Teradyne Connection Systems, Nashua, New Hampshire May 2003 - September 2003

Chemical Engineer Summer Intern

Demonstrated a collaborative work ethic in supporting Environmental and Safety Manager for developing guidelines for performing materials in declarations pertaining to EU (European Union) legislations

Accurately interpreted engineering drawings to determine specific criteria such as plate thickness and part-time dimensions

Education:

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (2009), Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (GPA: 3.77/4.00)

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (2004), University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

(GPA: 3.1/4.0); completed year of “study abroad” program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Specialized Training / Certifications:

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2005), Strong/Aon Management Consulting for Kodak GCG, UK

KOS Practitioner (Kodak Operating Systems using Toyota Production System Principles), (November 2006), Kodak University

Associate Member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) UK

Lean Training, 5S and Standard Work

Management Training: Coaching and Mentoring; Leadership and Management Results; Managing Change and Stress; Communication Skills; Delegating and Motivating Others to Achieve Results; Frontline Leadership Training

Environmental, Health and Safety Training: Equipment Lock-Out Safety; Environmental Awareness; Kodak Security Awareness Training; Legionella Awareness; COSHH and Spill Training; Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Training; STAR Principles (Stop Think Act Review); Risk Assessments and Permits to Work

Computer Skills:

Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Access; D3 by Novatech

Utilize FORTRAN programming language for thermal design calculations and overall HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generators) process calculations

Utilize micro station to interpret and mark up process P&IDs

Activities:

African American Employee Network (AAEN), MillerCoors, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Served as Vice President of Administration; managed group’s budget; ensured monthly budget report was delivered to corporate; participated in recruitment and retention events for minorities into MillerCoors; organized monthly meeting for AAEN chapter members; conducted orientations for new members to the company and group; conducted elections for AAEN officers; promoted and tracked member volunteer activities; participated in establishing AAEN goals

Toastmasters, MillerCoors Milwaukee Chapter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Served as Secretary; wrote meeting notes and distributed to chapter members; sent meeting times and location notices to all members; updated member profile in national toastmasters database; recruited and retained new members

Society of Women Engineers & National Society of Black Engineers

Member

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