EDUCATION
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Graduation: May, 2016
Cumulative Grade Point – 3.32/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
OCI-Beaumont LLC, Process Engineer Co-op August 2015 – January 2016
Sized and procured drip leg steam traps on a 600# saturated steam system.
Designed an automated Dehydrator column vent system to replace a manual K.O drum operation.
Analyzed Reformers’ flue gas (O2, CO, NO, NOX) for optimization of reformers.
NH3 Truck loading emergency de-inventory evaluation applying the use pump curves and fluid pressure drop calculations to determine expected system performance.
Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc., Process Engineer Intern May, 2015-August, 2015
Conducted Successful pump troubleshooting and resizing to eliminate 2-hour downtime.
Nitrogen conservation; Identified leakages and clogging on Nitrogen regulators and Vents and had them fixed for Utility conservation.
Performed distillation columns monthly measurements and energy balance on condensers to determine fouling.
Conducted a process water control valves survey.
OCI-Beaumont LLC, Process Engineer Co-op January, 2015 – May, 2015
Participated in process performance evaluation (e.g. catalyst evaluation), optimization of plant operations, and data analysis.
Performed Environmental emissions (release emission valves) calculations to correctly give accounts of emissions during vents & flares events.
Collaborated with Senior CADD designer to design a one-inch caustic line to neutralizer recirculation pump for faster pH control.
Performed Material balance on Methanol refining train (Crude tank, Dehy, splitter, stripper and, refiner columns) to properly increase the alcohol concentration in the tank for a smooth refining train startup following a turnaround.
Senior Design Project
Designed an ethylene plant that produces 1.5 million tons of ethylene through the steam pyrolysis of ethane/propane feed mixture using Aspen plus v8.8 to generate an expected annual revenue of $1.49 billion
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient use of Aspen Plus, Microsoft Excel, Polymath software in solving engineering problems.
Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, work in an industrial environment and follow safety compliance rules.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE January 2013 – Present
National Society of Black Engineers, NSBE January 2013 – Present