Process Engineer
Resume:
Paul Overby
**** ***** **** **. ***** Forks, ND *8201
****.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Creative, solutions focused, self-starter professional looking for career change to an innovative company where hard work and a strong, consistent work ethic are required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Project planning and life-cycle management
- Process safety compliance
- Process equipment and system design
- Engineering cost estimates
- Computer aided process design
- Chemical engineering lab equipment design, fabrication, and experimentation
- Data reduction and analysis
- Statistical screening and optimization
- Technical writing
- Leadership and management
- Excellent people skills
- Coachable & quick learner
EDUCATION
2003-2008 University of North Dakota, Grand Forks ND B.S. Chemical Engineering (ABET Accredited Program)
August 2008, Major GPA = 3.33
2002-2003 Big Sky Bible Institute, Bigfork MT
Program in Biblical Studies
May 2003, GPA = 3.80
2000-2002 Central Valley High School, Buxton ND
High School Diploma
May 2003, GPA = 3.92
EMPLOYMENT
2008-Present Research Process Engineer
SUNRISE Renewables, Grand Forks ND
- Directed and monitored novel biofuel technology commercialization projects
- Executed several scoping study designs for biofuel processes utilizing multiple crop oil feedstocks
- Executed engineering design and cost estimate for a pilot scale biofuels plant
- Designed, procured, implemented, and operated a bench scale biofuel reaction and purification system, the first and only of its kind
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures and performed equipment maintenance to ensure product quality and operator safety
- Led company interns to develop numerous design and business models to aid in process optimization and maximize profitability of biofuel plants
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed experimental data relating to biofuel research and crop oil solvent extraction
- Experienced many facets of chemical and mechanical engineering
2007-2008 Research Process Engineering Intern
SUNRISE Renewables, Grand Forks ND
- Conducted engineering design and economic analysis of 150 MMGPY biojet fuel production plant
- Collaborated with University of North Dakota researchers to obtain experimental data
- Translated analytical data into actual results for use in process simulator (CHEMCAD)
- Created and optimized a computer simulation of biofuel process
- Performed detailed design of industrial waste water system
- Communicated with vendors to acquire cost estimates and procure materials
- Designed and developed technical process drawings and marketing material
2007 Remodeling Contractor
Taylor Brock Corporation, Minnetonka, MN
- Completed home restoration projects from preliminary sale to final inspection
- Acquired 10 new clients in three months
- Estimated costs of construction and oversaw the procurement of construction materials
- Provided direction to construction crews to get jobs done on schedule
- Carried out final inspections to ensure conformity with local building codes
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Freeman Award – Most innovative senior design project of 2007 for the University of North Dakota School of Engineering and Mines
- NASA Space Grant Consortium – 1st place senior design project of 2007 Chemical Engineering Class at the University of North Dakota
- Awarded three scholarships at the University of North Dakota
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
American Institute of Chemical Engineers:
2009 - Present Professional Member
2005 - 2007 Student Board Member
2003 - 2005 Student Member
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
- CHEMCAD
- LabView
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