Justin M. Kretzer
**** * **** *** *****, Apt **** acwyk7@r.postjobfree.com
Houston, TX 77055 314-***-****
Education University of Missouri
BS Chemical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.570
GPA in Major: 3.631
Graduated
May 13th, 2016
Career History
Safety Process Consultant, Smith and Burgess, Houston TX
Performed process relief device analysis including system definition, scenario identification, and device sizing for both required rate and adequacy calculations
Reviewed P&IDs to ensure accuracy to actual plant specifications
Conducted dispersion analysis of relief events using PHAST 7.11
Assembled and presented professional data reports in an easy to understand format
Became familiar with API 520 and 521 requirements for process safety as well as ASME section I and VIII requirements and codes for equipment
Note: As a reflection of the current oil and gas economic climate, Smith and Burgess had a 20% forced workforce reduction
Intern, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, St. Louis, MO
Trended data on exceptions to determine necessary actions to be taken to improve process lines and prevent exceptions from occurring in the future
Walked lines in addition to reviewing PFDs and P&IDs to look for potential improvements
Presented recommendations for line improvements to upper level management
Shadowed process engineers in various roles at the plant Research Assistant, International Institute of Nano Molecular Medicine, Columbia, MO
Conducted research on Boron Neutron Capture Theory within the Hawthorne Group
Designed and executed process for large scale production of enriched Triethyl Amine Borane and Triethyl Methyl Ammonium B10H10
Operated Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) machine and interpreted Hydrogen and Boron (coupled and decoupled) spectra
Lead, Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, MO
Managed a team of 5 people to operate a restaurant
Delegated tasks and duties
Responded to customer orders and complaints
June 2016-
Sept 2016
May 2015-
August 2015
August 2013-
May 2016
May 2012-
August 2012
Skills
Passed FE, looking to pursue PE
Extensive knowledge of Aspen Plus V8.8
Knowledgeable in MATLAB and PHAST 7.11
Experience working with the relief device sizing software Salus
Proficient with Microsoft Visio, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Leadership and management experience
Communication and ability to divulge technical information
Initiative and strong work ethic
Extracurricular Activities
Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Participated in Webelos program with focus on developing engineering interest in young children
Led engineering freshman interest group in a catapult competition
Former lead guitarist in local band
Performed at numerous charity events