Roger M. Kim

***** ****** ** * • Tacoma, WA *****

aczkp8@r.postjobfree.com • 253-***-****

Profile: Prior military veteran and Operations Superintendent at Praxair, Inc. Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering graduate. Experienced in management role for over 4 years with operating engineers, maintenance mechanics and engineering technicians. Seeking professional long-term career in Engineering Management.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATION:

Executed assigned projects of varying scope and complexity in identifying and implementing process and equipment improvements

Embraced lean sigma six concepts to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvements while reduce costs

Performed quality management to ensure product and service consistently meet customer’s requirements and government regulations which includes FDA, OSHA, EPA, and DOT

Assisted with investigating complaints and errors, conducting associated root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions

Troubleshot equipment with respect to automation, calibration, operation documentation, issue resolution and preventative maintenance for Good Laboratory Practices and Good Maintenance Practices

Understands maintaining standard documents, such as quality manuals, procedures and accurate records

Researched technical and cost analysis to determine feasibility of new processes for verbal and written proposals that meet function and performance specifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project and Visio

Pursuing dual master degrees with coursework including Managerial & Engineering Economics, Systems Engineering Management Design & Planning, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Law, Quality Control, Biomedical Engineering, and Environmental Management

EDUCATION: Curriculum accredited by ABET

Saint Martin’s University; Lacey, WA (27 Semester hours) Anticipated Graduation: July 2017

Master of Engineering Management

Master of Mechanical Engineering

Washington State University; Pullman, WA (187 Semester hours) Graduated: May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

Worked with EHS manager at Georgia Pacific in Lacey on industrial engineering project

Reviewed the design of scaffold for tissue engineering based on biomechanical properties and structure

Tested the drying kinetics (thermal, humidity and air flow) vs time of saturated absorbents using LABVIEW

Performed tensile and compression test on aluminum and bone using Bluehill and Instron

Designed water purification system based on membrane bioreactor and cogeneration for wastewater treatment

Improved existing gas-solid fluidized bed for future studies by installing variable space chamber with DraftSight

Assembled various circuits to measure biopotential and collect ECG using the BioPac System

Modified the metabolic pathways of Mycobacterium tuberculosis using COBRA toolbox in Matlab

Optimized the production of Jet B from microalgae using Pro II simulator and cost analysis

Simulated sugarcane conversion to farnesane by fermentation from genetically modified yeast using ASPEN

Fermented grapes in a batch bioreactor using autoclave, yeast, and diammonium phosphate to produce wine

Analyzed the fading phenolphthalein kinetics and conversion with a spectrometer and CSTR, respectively

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Operations Superintendent September 2016 to November 2016

Praxair, Inc; Fife, WA Full-time: 40+ hours/week

Managed and directed daily activities of 2 automated air separation plants with 5 technicians and various distribution union staffs, including safety, reliability, quality, cost control and efficiency

Accountable for continuously working to reduce plant operating cost and manage plants annual budget

Set team objectives and delivers result that had a direct and measurable impact on the achievement of goals

Identified and worked on productivity improvement initiatives and assisted operations in root cause analysis

Monitored and controlled the supply of product through the operations processes to ensure quality and output objectives are met

Made recommendations to improve operations processes and effectively used problem solving tools to achieve cost savings targets

Acted as liaison with Engineering and Project Managers and back-up for PNW Area Manager when not on-site

Chemical Laboratory Technician January 2016 to August 2016

Praxair, Inc; Tacoma, WA Full-time: 40+ hours/week

Coordinated electronic analytical tests to ensure gas mixtures meet customer requirements

Assisted with the evaluation of all medical gases for FDA compliance before releasing for delivery

Troubleshot, calibrated, and maintained equipment to required standards and follow Good Laboratory Practices

Tested cylinders for safety and fills cylinders to required specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices

Performed and calculated routine analytical procedures on pure and mixed gases

Issued Certification of Analysis to confirm the quality and regulation of the product specification

Horizontal Construction Sergeant June 2008 to June 2010 & December 2015 to Present

WA Army National Guard, 176th Engineer Company; Seattle, WA Part-time: 16+ hours/month

Supervises and trains 4 soldiers on various trade skills and engineering projects

Inventories various engineering tools and equipment valued over $100,000 for accountability and budgeting

Responsible for the repair of utility systems and inspections to ensure compliance with construction drawings

Evaluates and disciplines soldiers on their performance and by the Army standard regulations, respectively

Attends leadership meetings for monthly planning and scheduling of military operations

Project Assistant August 2014 to February 2015

Washington State University; Pullman, WA Part-time: 5 hours/week

Assisted professors to edit and publish a fluid mechanics and heat transfer workbook for high school students

Conducted basic chemical engineering research to suggest possible chapters and sections

Provided engineering solutions to the questions in the workbook

Coordinated meetings between the publisher and photographer with professors and high school teachers

Economized the cost of the photos and publication of the workbook

Heavy Construction Equipment Supervisor, E-5 Sergeant June 2004 to June 2008

US Army, 618th Engineer Company; Fort Bragg, NC Full-time: 40+ hours/week

Served as the senior construction equipment operator and team leader in a rapidly deployable airborne engineer support company

Deployed in Mosul, Iraq for initial base camp construction, check point construction, IED crater repair, IED prevention operation, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal support in a period of 15 months

Provided 82nd Airborne Corps unit with rapid runway repair, non-explosive obstacle breaching, and area clearing

Assisted in Hurricane Katrina rescue mission over 31 days and received Humanitarian Service Medal

Responsible for the training, welfare, and combat readiness of 5 airborne soldiers

Responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and mission readiness of 8 equipment worth $750,000

Reviewed, inspected, and approved equipment maintenances and supplies for quality assurance

CERTIFICATIONS:

Hazardous Material Operations 24 Hours November 2016

Compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120, WAC 296-824 and NFPA 472

Hazardous Material Awareness 10 Hours November 2016

Compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120, WAC 296-824 and NFPA 472

Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SAChE):

Inherently Safer Design, Safety in the Chemical Process Industries, Process Safety 101, Chemical Reactivity Hazards, Risk Assessment, and Process Safety Lessons Taught from Experience

American Red Cross: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid 2 years September 2014

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