TYLER MELANCON

***** ******* ****, ****** *******, Louisiana 70706 504-***-**** adj3z3@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Motivated and determined Process/Chemical Engineer with a few years of experience designing, troubleshooting, and optimizing cryogenic gas plant processes. Looking to use my skills in plant operations, proven to be a quick learner and a hard worker.

Experience

Process Engineer I, Targa Resources Houston, TX January 2019- May 2020

Member of the Optimization Team

-Modeled numerous cryogenic natural gas plants, 10+; and used data gathered on site to identify problems with equipment

-Analyzed data and identified areas where process operations could be improved

-Suggested operational changes to increase ethane and propane recoveries

-Worked independently and collaboratively as a member of the optimization group

Lead Process Engineer on a Plant Relocation

-Evaluated all vessels, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, and towers to assess the equipment for the new application

-Provided the information and data to assist the project engineer with the purchase of the suitable equipment when the evaluated equipment was determined unsuitable

-Designed the new inlet compression and liquids handling system for the plant relocation

Proficiently used Ariel Compressor Software and UniSim software, a Hysis equivalent

Engineering Intern, Targa Resources Lake Charles, LA June 2018-August 2018

Headed a project to model the inlet piping system of a cryogenic gas plant to increase recovery of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons resulting in a potential 3 to 5 percent additional recovery

Modeled a gas regeneration system that determined the cause of pressure loss and rectified it

Created a material list and assisted in designing the layout of a pump and analyzer connection

Education

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Bachelor of Science Petroleum Engineering

Graduated: December 2018 Cumulative GPA: 3.2

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA Bachelor of Business Administration- Economics Concentration

Graduated: May 2015 Cumulative GPA: 3.7

Distinguished Honors Graduate

Skills

Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel

Ariel Compressor Software

TWIC Cardholder

UniSim Software (HYSIS equivalent)

Fisher Valve Rating Software

community involvement

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank