Michael.V2

8/14/2015
Champaign, IL

Position Desired

Chemical Engineering
San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Lincoln, NE; New York, NY; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Portland, OR; Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI
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Resume

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging and rewarding career in downstream petrochemical manufacture utilizing my skills in engineering design, effective communication, project management, and creative problem solving.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 2015 GPA: 3.63/4.00

EXPERIENCE

Equistar Chemicals | LyondellBasell Industries – Tuscola Plant
Chemical Process Engineer I, Microthene Unit, August 2015 – Present

Equistar Chemicals | LyondellBasell Industries – Cincinnati R&D Center
R&D Engineering Co-Op III, Applications Development, May 2014 – August 2014 (4 months)
-  Performed statistical studies of impact strength testing for blown polyethylene films using probit analysis and logarithmic regression modeling in JMP and Minitab to further develop and characterize the advantages of the Super-Hexene product line.

-  Interfaced with manufacturing to investigate premature degradation in medical-grade Tyvek resin. Implemented a sampling plan with limited analytical resources, and analyzed sample data with JMP to determine the relevant process variables that led to degradation. Solution presented to upper-management.

Equistar Chemicals | LyondellBasell Industries – Morris Complex
Chemical Process Engineering Co-Op III, Olefins Unit, May 2013 – August 2013 (4 months)
-  Specified and designed 3 heat exchangers and their relevant piping systems that increased ethylene production by 15 million pounds annually with a 15-pound pressure drop reduction across the system. Resulted in $6 million additional annual profit from increased production or savings in refrigeration and heating costs.

-  Worked with senior engineers to revise and complete various system operating procedures to improve organization, safety, product quality, and reliability.

SKILLS

Engineering
- Heat exchanger design
- Data Analysis
- Polymer Processing
- Utilities Management
- Unit Operations
- Mass and Energy Balance

Software
- ASPEN Suite
- Minitab
- JMP
- MATLAB ...

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