Process Engineer / Project Engineer

OANH H. DINH

***** ** *** **, *** *, Westminster, CA 92683

Phone: 408-***-**** E-Mail: *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

A highly self-motivated and goal-oriented chemical engineering graduate with solid knowledge of chemical engineering processes and environmental compliance and safety and strong skills in process simulation designing, optimization, and troubleshooting. A proven assertive self-starter and enthusiastic team player whose work experiences demonstrated excellent analytical and organization skills and abilities to effectively work individually as well as part of a team.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience with process design simulation software PRO/II and Simulink (MATLAB).

• Proven problem solving skills and fundamental knowledge of engineering process design and applications including natural gas processes.

• Ability to acquire skills necessary to assemble, service, and troubleshoot process related equipment and to establish credibility and provide technical support and assistance.

• Strong written/oral communication skills and organization/analytical capabilities and excellent initiative aptitude.

• Excellent ability to coordinate cross-functional team, aptitude to multi-task, and high completeness in performing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Highly interested in learning and exploring industrial hand=on experiences and challenges and great willing to travel regarding work-related assignments.

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. for any employer.

EDUCATION

California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, CA

M.S. Chemical Engineering June 2011

Emphasis: Environmental Engineering.

GPA 3.20/4.00

University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA

B.S. Chemical Engineering June 2009

Emphasis: Biochemical Engineering.

GPA 3.15/4.00

SKILLS

Commonly Used

Techniques

• Biochemistry: cell culture, PCR, gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, DNS Assay.

• Chemistry: liquid-liquid (solvent) extraction, recrystallization, purification, liquid fraction, chromatography (GC, GC-MS), infrared (IR) spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), UV/Vis.

• Chemical engineering: fluid mixing, aeration, gas absorption, heat transfer (conduction, convection, & radiation), mass transfer (diffusion), process control (PI, PD, & PID controllers), separation processes (column distillation, fraction, stripping, & membrane), reaction kinetics (batch, continuous flow, plug flow, & mixed flow).

• Environmental engineering: wastewater treatment mechanisms (physical, chemical, & biological processes), PSM analysis (What If, Checklists, What If/Checklists, HAZOP, FMEA, & FTA).

• Materials science: X-ray diffractometer (XRD), spectroscopy (EDS, EDAX), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM)

Computer

• Operating Systems: Window XP, Window Vista, Mac OS X

• Applications: MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint), MS ICE

• Simulations: PRO/II, MATLAB (Simulink), & Polymath

EXPERIENCE

04/2011 Department of Chemical Engineering - CSU Long Beach Long Beach, CA

- Present Teaching Assistant

• Assist the faculty with laboratory renovation.

• Hold office hours to tutor students with assignments and homeworks.

09/2008 Department of Materials Science & Chemical Engineering – UC Irvine Irvine, CA

- 08/2009 Laboratory Assistant

• Troubleshooted and calibrated measurement probes (pH, temperature, oxygen, etc.) of the fermentation reactor and autoclaved glassware.

• Conducted, performed, and monitored yeast culture growth.

• Recorded, documented, and analyzed results and findings.

• Harvested and extracted yeast DNA.

Research Project: Renewable biofuel (ethanol) project – Investigated two different yeast systems (S. cerevisiae vs. P. Pastoris) for the synthetic and secretion of Eg1 for biofuel pretreatment:

• Designed PCR plasmid primers.

• Performed DNA transformation, DNA digestion, SDS PAGE Gel, DNS Assay.

• Presented results/findings at school symposium and to graduate-candidate associates.

AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) – University of California, Irvine

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