Chemical Engineer

Candelario Miranda, Jr.

**** *. **** **** ** (***) 218- 2657

Victoria, TX 77901 ******************@*****.***

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Profile

Knowledgeable, self-motivated, and results oriented U.S. Army War Veteran seeks an entry to mid-level position in, or related to, the Chemical Engineering profession. Professional experience includes:

• Chemical detection

• Chemical decontamination

• Training others

• Troubleshooting procedures

• Equipment operation

• Equipment maintenance

• Leadership

• Accountability

• Adaptability

Education

Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Graduation: May 21, 2010

Major GPA: 3.63; Overall GPA: 3.38

Relevant Coursework

Kinetics and Reactor Design

Mass Transport Phenomena

Process Dynamics and Control

Chemical Process Design I, II, III

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I, II

Fluid Transport Phenomena

Experience

U.S. Army Sergeant March 2000-June 2006

Chemical Operations Specialist

• Served as the unit specialist in nuclear, chemical and biological detection, defense and decontamination for companies in Killeen, TX; Seoul, South Korea; Honolulu, HI; and Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.

• Responsible for 14 soldiers, provided monthly career and personal counseling, provided proper physical fitness and skills training, and mentored 5 soldiers to earn leadership positions.

• Organized and conducted training for 350 personnel prior to Afghanistan deployment on chemical defense equipment and protective procedures.

• Organized and successfully deployed over 50 military vehicles and large storage vessels from Honolulu, HI, to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, while serving as the Unit Movement Officer.

• Accountable for the troubleshooting and maintenance of chemical equipment valued at $175,000.

• Organized and/or maintained training records, monthly reports, and weekly training meetings.

• Responsible for the requisition, organization and preparation of personnel to various leadership and training schools across the United States.

• Worked cooperatively with personnel from South Korea, Australia, United Arab Emirates, and Poland as part of a Joint Task Force in Afghanistan.

• Completed 30 day Primary Leadership Development Course, U.S. Army Chemical School, 80hr Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense School, and 80hr HAZMAT course with honors.

• Complied with Environmental Protection Agency regulations and passed monthly inspections for nuclear, biological and chemical products and equipment.

• Enforced environmental and safety compliance as the alternate Environmental Compliance Officer, Radiation Safety officer, and alternate Safety officer.

Honors, Awards, & Activities

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Army Commendation Medal

Two- Army Achievement Medals

Two- Good Conduct Medals

Dean’s List, Victoria College- Fall 2006, Spring 2007

Honor Roll, Texas A&M University- Kingsville- Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Word 2007

Microsoft Office Excel 2007

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

Aspen Plus

Pro II 7.1

MATLAB

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