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Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2529 412-***-**** linkedin.com/in/barryjm57 Senior Process Engineer

Versatile leader experienced in designing, evaluating, and improving process plants and facilities. Possesses a thorough understanding of alumina refining, metallurgical coke, byproduct recovery, and iron-making technologies. Mentors team members and utilizes Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to manage projects that involve international sites and multiple business partners. Addresses sensitive environmental and social issues. Is skilled at computer modeling as well as the following techniques and programs:

Process Flow Diagrams Piping & Instrumentation Design Hazard & Operability Studies Organizational Process Performance Aspen Custom Modeler Aspen HYSYS AFT Fathom Excel’s VBA Professional History

ALCOA, INC. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Whiteside Technical Superintendent/Consultant 2013 to 2015 Led a team of process engineers for a $4B joint venture with Ma’Aden to develop procedures for alumina production at a new refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Provence. Delivered technical expertise on heat interchange, precipitation, oxalate removal, and calcination. Implemented RFQ and bid evaluations for chemicals. Formed KPIs and production parameters and reviewed pre- commissioning and startup plan. Mentored two engineers and a technician as well as gave technical leadership to a laboratory team.

Reduced the anticipated startup of the “white end” refinery by 30 days using a strategy and revised material requirements that saved millions of dollars by achieving earlier revenue.

Provided an alternative commissioning method for the centralized cooling water distribution system that saved about $100K and eliminated the need for a large bore bypass pipe.

Created dashboards and other visualization tools based on customer input; set up Excel systems to track the customer satisfaction index and troubleshoot the M.E.S. system.

Completed a production expansion study to 2.4mtpy; fulfilled Capex and Opex obligations.

Resolved an alumina production declaration dispute with a smelter that allowed the alumina refinery to claim more revenue at an earlier time. Senior Process Design Engineer, Global Process Design Group 2006 to 2012 Established plant layouts for projects at international sites with a $100M floor value. Completed reviews and focus plant events. Drafted standards for piping and instrumentation designs.

Served as the technical lead for the Guinea “Kabata” project, a FEL2 study for a $3.5B greenfield alumina refinery that included a port, power plant, and township.

Defined scope and modeled a Bayer plant using Aspen Custom Modeler; analyzed net present value in coordination with the finance team.

Recommended two methods to reduce capital costs by converting portions of the project to outsourced services power plant and residue management.

Optimized the sizing of proposed water retention ponds by producing a detailed water balance that used Weibull plots based on meteorological and hydrology data.

Vetted proposed mechanical modifications to precipitation unit launders at the Alumar Refinery in Brazil through analysis of fluid flows in open channels.

Created a tank heat-loss model that reduced autoprecipitation loss in thickeners and washers.

Earned the “Alcoa Best Practice Sharing Award Alumina Silo Management” in recognition of a study to convert a former Reynolds alumina ship unloading facilities in Longview, Washington to unload anode carbon from China.

105 Marie Drive Joseph M. Barry, PE acxif3@r.postjobfree.com Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2529 412-***-**** linkedin.com/in/barryjm57 HATCH ASSOCIATES CONSULTANTS/ ICF KAISER ENGINEERS (Pittsburgh, PA) Senior Process Engineer – Light Metals Group/Iron & Steel Group 1990 to 2006 Participated in project study development initiatives from FEL0 through detailed engineering phases. Applied knowledge of modeling (heat and mass balancing) and plant equipment, instrumentation, and controls. Performed high-level estimating, scheduling, and commissioning activities. Handled startup plans and on-site assistance. Served as an engineering resource to the consulting arm of the company. Maintained a 75% utilization rate.

Served as process lead for the Suralco Alumina Refinery “Expansion to 6500tpd” FEL2 study and “Project Michigan,” an investment group proposal to acquire assets of the former STELCO.

Guided design review for the Kaiser Aluminum Grammercy rebuild project.

Completed process development and P&ID preparation for the Jamalco Unit 3 FEL3 project.

Designed an OPP system for a 300tpd nitric acid plant based on ASME BPVC sections I and VIII codes as well as a blast furnace gas purge system for AK Steel in Middletown, Ohio.

Water Commissioned 300tpd nitric acid plant

Specified ammonia-stripping columns for the Chinese company Baoshan Steel.

Improved firm’s competitiveness in a market downturn with a new design for a coke oven gas flare system.

Served as a subject matter expert to Stone & Webster supporting DTE Energy with the acquisition of coke-making assets.

Formed and commissioned the benzene emissions control systems for Sloss Industries and Koppers tar plants in Alabama and West Virginia.

LTV STEEL COMPANY (Pittsburgh, PA, Chicago, IL)

General Supervisor, By Product Recovery 1980 to 1990 Production management, capital planning, budget variance reconciliation, environmental and safety compliance at coking and by product recovery operations. USW context. 17 hourly and 5 salaried direct reports. Technologies operated: Koppers and Wilputte by product flow sheets, Sulfiban, Claus Plants, Sulfuric Acid Plant, Phenol plant (liquid – liquid extraction).

Modified ammonia stripping and recovery circuit to improve pretreatment performance and simultaneously reduce purchased ammonia.

Balanced the H2S, ammonia, and water in the operation.

Added ORP control to H2S scrubbing system to prevent elemental sulfur deposition in heat exchanger tubes of the downstream wet oxidation plant.

Modified a chiller in order to get it into operation (piping was reversed in the evaporator section).

Provided evaporation measurement technique for vacuum crystallizer that allowed operators to identify problems in the circulation pump or alternatively the thermocompressor.

Reduced operating costs by identifying (with sales department) that ammonium sulfate solution was marketable, enabling idling of the vacuum crystallizer for extended periods. The Warren, OH plant in the LTV System copied this to reduce their costs as well.

Reduced overtime by more than 50% by implementing an attendance policy.

Saved $30K in treatment chemicals by changing the treatment program on the central cooling tower.

105 Marie Drive Joseph M. Barry, PE acxif3@r.postjobfree.com Pittsburgh, PA 15237-2529 412-***-**** linkedin.com/in/barryjm57 Education

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University Certifications

Professional Engineer – PA No. PE060015

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Affiliations

Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Volunteer Work

Sixth and Seventh Grade Student Mentor, Communities in Schools NCEES Chemical PE Exam Development Committee

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