Leon Wilson
**** *****’s Court
Ellenwood, Georgia 30294
Cell: 404-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position in process, production, operations, and research developments.
Education
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA Four year Courses
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering 2006 Graduate
Skills
Computer:
Applications: AutoCAD 3D, Microsoft Visio 2007, Lotus Notes and MS-Office, Excel, Access
Systems: PC, Internet
Employment
Trojan Batter y Lithonia, Georgia 11/29/2011-6/16/2011
• Performed plate tests including: Dry Active Material Test, Moisture Tests, Adhesion Tests, and Free Lead Test.
• Verified that Tiegel welders were welding correctly.
• Analyzed temperatures and specific gravities of batteries.
• Checked the molding of various lead grids before lead pasting was applied.
• Analyzed battery cases and covers.
• Performed pull test and checked for leaks.
Staff Mark McDonough, Georgia 09/2010 – 11/27/2010
Machine Operator
• Ensures equipment is operating correctly by utilizing monitors and gauges on the equipment.
• The equipment must be adjusted and cleaned during the manufacturing process to make sure the parts remain within specifications.
• Loads the material into the machine in order to maintain production levels.
• Performs preventative maintenance to keep machine from stopping in order to increase production.
Praxair Distribution Inc. Geismar, Louisiana 08/2007-11/2008
Engineer Trainee (Specialty Gas)
• Acted as a liaison between government officials and Praxair Distribution to obtain proper state permits
• Engineered and organized the installation of a Croll- Reynolds P Tower Wet Scrubber for a safe emission of hydrocarbons and acidic gases
• Assisted in the planning, engineering, and construction of a Guardian 4 Carbon Monoxide Burn Box Scrubber according to Praxair operation codes and National Fire Protection Agency codes
• Gave safety meetings required monthly
• Estimated time and cost control of materials to maintain ISO 9001 quality
• Supervised foremen and laborers; also , hired and scheduled contractors
• Implemented policies and procedures ensuring compliance with government regulations
• Developed initial engineer drawing on Microsoft Visio 2007 to be critiqued by North American Process Manager before going into Praxair’s permanent Process and Instrumentation Drawings for the Geismar facility.
• Wrote hazardous work permits to communicate about the hazards of a project and to communicate to employees of work to be done in affected area
• Served on Lean Six Sigma team for reducing lead-time in making a specialty gas blend for a customer
• I performed audits to manage gas cylinders
• Read pressure gages on tanks to monitor product levels
Lab Support Staffing(Coca Cola), College Park, GA 6/2006
Chemical Quality Control Inspector (Contractor)
• Performed Bricks Test to check the density and sugar level of the beverages.
• Tasted the beverages to meet the customers’ satisfaction.
• Checked CO2 and NO2 levels in random cans pulled off the production line.
• Performed a canister’s seem test to make sure it complied with Coca Cola standards.
• Checked reactors with a micrometer to make sure equipment was set at proper standards
• Stopped the production line if any tested performed did not meet quality standards.
GNUE Construction Inc., Hollywood, FL Summer 2003-2005
Management Assistant
• Aided in construction of homes in Dade County area.
• Supervised and motivated 15 construction builders.
• Created and maintained all project documentations including project plans, visual displays, scheduling, work breakdown structures, issue report
• Recommended improvements when necessary and improved efficiency and decreased costs.
• Regulated inventory and overseen all special promotions.
• Utilized effective time management, planning, coordination and communication skills.
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA 6/2005-12/2005
Laboratory Assistant (work Study)
• Documented new lab research.
• Instructed chemical engineering students how to utilize the fluidized bed equipment for experiments.
• Implemented set-up for batches and model distillation trays for processes.
• Ensured the safety of equipment used by students by demonstration and showing the MSDS manual for chemical awareness.