Chemical Engineer
Resume:
Thomas Ashwin Varghese
*************@*****.*** • 647-***-**** • LinkedIn: thomasashwin/
Process Engineer (EIT)
Engineer focused on process improvement methodologies and improving production to increase profitability, quality, and sustainability. Employ new technology to enhance cost competitiveness and performance.
— Areas of Expertise —
Technical Reports & Documentation Risk Assessments Capital Planning
Database Research Mass & Energy Balance Plant Layout & Design
Data Trends & Analysis Cost Estimation Engineering Process Controls Project Management
Chemical Spill Protocols Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Rotovap Soxhlet Equipment
FMEA, HAZOP, PFD & P&ID, WHMIS. HTML, C Programming, MATLAB, Simulink, Aspen HySIS, Aspen PLUS, ProMAX, Prezi, Redzone, P, PI, PID, Dahlin, Deadbeat
Work Experience
XEROX SUPPLIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Mississauga, ON
October 2019 – March 2020
Chemical Technologist
Part of Operations at a Six Sigma, 24/7 running Emulsion Polymerization and Aggregation Coalescence toner production facility, in compliance with ISO 9001 and 14001 standards.
Controlled and monitored process parameters using ABB System-Six software and PLCs.
In-training trouble-shooter of control systems, programming software, pneumatic and mechanical devices, industrial scale process equipment including dryers, holding and processing tanks, Larox pressing units.
SCHOLARS EDUCATION, Mississauga, ON
September 2019 – December 2019
STEM Tutor
Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring sessions for high school student in various subjects, including but not limited to grade 10,11 and 12 Mathematics, grade 11 and 12 Chemistry and Grade 11 and 12 Physics. Tracked pupils progress to ensure they met the benchmark and followed up with the students on weekly basis.
BANANA REPUBLIC FACTORY OUTLET, Mississauga, ON
September 2019 – October 2019
Brand Associate
Constantly treated all customers and employees with respect, while contributing to a positive work environment. Engaged with customers to increase sales and service, using impressionistic selling. Supported sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required. Maintained a neat, clean and organized work center. Executed operational processes effectively and efficiently.
LES PLATS DU CHEF, Vaughan, ON
April 2016 – December 2016
Junior Sanitation/QA Technician
Followed HACCP plans and prerequisite programs and performed HACCP and CCP-related verification and validation activities by monitoring line quality parameters and ensuring product standards while maintaining prerequisite and CCP monitoring forms.
Suggested disposal of both expired ingredients and work after accidental usage of expired product was identified during sample collection and quality checks. Problem was resolved before work went to packing stations.
Provided required documentation, conducted on site sanitation inspections and walk-arounds with CFIA inspectors for external audits and followed up with corrective actions.
Added areas of improvement and pictures of servicing company to audit report and submitted on time despite audit delay.
Helped plan long-term and short-term solutions to on-site sanitation problems by noting concerns and repeated errors in production facilities to servicing company.
Revised sanitation SOP binder to improve on generic content.
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE, Etobicoke, ON September 2015 – December 2015
Chemical Technologist
Complied with laboratory PPE and SOPs to reduce accidents. Extracted solid parts from wet samples and further reduced into minute/fine particles to distillate contaminants. Cleaned up and disposed used and broken glassware. Concentrated contaminants removed from extracts. Extracted and concentrated dioxins. Labeled, stored, and disposed of hazardous chemicals and used/broken equipment.
Increased number of experiments and reduced cleaning time by thoroughly ensuring cleanliness and testing final cleaning wash in high-resolution gas chromatography and mass spectrometer (HR GCMS).
Education, Certification and Awards
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, 2019
2018-2019 Dean’s List recipient, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics Heat & Mass Transfer Statistics &
Engineering Numerical Analysis Process Modeling & Simulations Reactor
Engineering Equipment Design Separation Processes Process Controls
RYERSON CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGN, Toronto, ON
September 2018-May 2019
Team Leader
Oversaw project scope, planned weekly meetings and expectations, and ensured group members were on track for project submission while communicating with potential vendors. Finalized PFD, P&ID, evaluated final mass, energy balances, and reaction kinetics. Analyzed market and selected equipment.
Designed chemical plant able to produce more than 30K metric tons of ammonia per year.
RYERSON UNIT OPERATIONS, Toronto, ON
September 2018 – December 2018
Team Leader/Safety Officer/Data Reporter
Worked with team to design objectives with time, safety, and equipment limitations. Visualized PFDs of equipment, validated engineering principles, and conducted experiments.
Evaluated safety and environmental issues for similar industrial equipment and communicated findings in report.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, 2019
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC)
Tools for end-to-end streamlining production and services
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