Chemical Engineering Safety

Brandon Dang

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OBJECTIVE

Self-motivated and ambitious individual looking to gain an entry level engineering opportunity. I am results driven but am committed to teamwork and using creativity and innovation to address challenging real-world problems

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University

Xavier University of Louisiana

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Overall GPA: 3.23

B.S. in Biology, minor in Chemistry

August 2016 – May 2020

August 2010 – May 2014

EXPERIENCE

Ethane/Propane Steam Cracker Design – Baton Rouge, LA Jan 2020 – May 2020

-Designed an Ethane/Propane cracker that took an ethane-propane mixture and created ethylene by using AspenPlus and applied constant improvements through the application of engineering principles, theory, and concepts

-Designed a base case design, and applied costs optimizations to reactors and operations such as heat integration

-Provided PFDs, P&IDs and list of materials and equipment and specifications such as heaters, valves, and piping

-Applied risk mitigation and productivity improvements in accord with HAZOP to satisfy health and safety objectives

- Sized and modified equipment design using ALOHA for gaseous release in accordance with safety regulations

Undergraduate Researcher – Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA

-Operated a polymerization reactor unit controlled by an Emerson DeltaV DCS system

-Created polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS) from cyclic starting material and catalysts in anionic ring opening reactions

-Measured and quantified the purity and size of growing polysiloxane molecules using a Brookefield viscometer and other analytical methods when the amount of reactant was modified

Golden Wings –Line Chef; Gretna, LA May 2014 – Present

-Provided product information and was the liaison between the customer and kitchen staff

-Maintained shop upkeep to ensure customer’s comfort and meet health code and FDA regulations

La Louisiane Dental Clinic–Dental Assistant; Gretna, LA May 2014 – August 2016

-Practiced aseptic techniques in operatory rooms in order to seat patients and ensure patient safety

-Committed patients to be examined and receive therapy from the doctor to speed up the dental office’s efficiency

Accomplishments

AIChE Member

-Member of the American Institute of Engineers

SAChE (Safety and Chemical Engineering Education) Certificates

-ELA 971 Hazards and Safety; ELA 963 Fire Hazards; ELA 908 Process Safety; ELA 909 Lab Safety

Xavier University of Louisiana Vietnamese Association (XULAVA) - External Vice President August 2013 – May 2014

-Planned multicultural events and charities to establish cultural identity and promote awareness

-Served as a representative for XULA with other Asian associations for collaborations with other schools

Awards

Dean’s List

Rousseve Scholarship Award

Lambda Delta Honors Society

Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society

Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society

Society for Collegiate and Leadership Achievement

Magna Cum Laude Honors in Biology Honors in Chemistry

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills: Adaptive learner, verbal and written communication, ability to multi-task, analytical problem solving, attention to detail

Computer Skills: Aspen Plus, Matlab, ALOHA, Emerson DeltaV DCS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sony Vegas

Languages: Fluent in Vietnamese; conversational proficiency in Spanish

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