Driven, detail-focused and enthusiastic professional with years of experience in a diverse medley of engineering environments. Experienced in working independently using strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Adept at maintaining lasting and beneficial relationships with clients, colleagues and managers. Possesses extensive working knowledge and expertise in handling highly toxic, corrosive and flammable continuous chemical processes. Able to excel individually or as a cross-functional team member. Seeking a role as a Chemical Process Engineer position within the refinery, petrochemical, chemical and engineering firm sectors; targeting opportunities that will provide the ability to advance and grow as a professional.

Regulatory Compliance | Interpersonal Communication | Informational Review | Time Management & Organization

Mass Transfer Equipment Design | Process Simulation & Optimization | Troubleshooting | Debottlenecking | Project Support

Feasibility Studies | Process Improvement | Design Reviews | Strategic Planning | English and Mandarin Fluency

Delta V | Aspen Process Explore | MS Office Suite | Pro II | Aspen Plus | Hysis | AutoCAD | SolidWorks

Matlab | Polymath | SPSS | Minitab Software Applications | Windows OS

         Manage daily operations and take on full ownership of SAR and MMA units; serve as a subject matter expert as it pertains to SHE, troubleshooting, optimization and basic process control to ensure alignment with SHE standards

         Leads and partake in root cause analyses and the development of long-term improvements

         Act as the primary technical support provider for SAR and MMA processes; also serve as a manufacturing representative for numerous projects within the SAR and MMA area

         Prepare, review and deliver assistance throughout all phases of safe work permit processes

         Work as the foremost interface for Reliability and Improvement engineers, as well as Maintenance and Electrician Technicians; serve as a Process Engineer firsthand in processes within highly hazard chemical plants facilities

         Own all MOC (Management of Change) processes within assigned area; prepare MOC for improvements and Project Sanction Documents for capital projects

         Deliver technical input as it relates to Standard Operating Conditions and development of control procedures; work diligently to guarantee environmental safety and health, along with regulatory compliance at all times

         Expand technical expertise and gain thorough knowledge of all equipment and controls during reaction and absorption processes; includes steady interaction with applicable global technology mediums

         Identify technical and engineering process issues and devise related solutions as a Risk Assessment team member

         Consider data and devise solutions and long-term process improvements; update SOCs to ensure that all documentation accurately reflects unit operations and all changes follow the MOC process for change assessment

         Guide and mentor Area Operators to further their comprehension and competence in process operations

         Serve as the first point of contact for key interfaces: offer advisement related to raw material, product logistics, maintenance, shift supervision, operators, SHE, project management and overall process improvements

         Liaise with the Improvement Engineer to formulate long-term improvements including cost and benefit analyses

         Overhaul and revitalize turnarounds specific to the sulfuric acid and MMA plants; drive modification designs, troubleshooting optimizations and other overhaul activities

         Monitor daily operations of Methyl methacrylate (MMA) and Spent Acid Recovery (SAR) plants to guarantee overall alignment with the company s SHE, cost and production objectives

         Evaluate unusual tasks for safety and maintenance excellence and potential hazards that could threaten levels of safety and environmental compliance

         Develop, review and upkeep operating procedures, KPIs, SOCs and daily alarm management documentation

         Recognize key improvement opportunities that serve to reduce plant manufacturing cost and boost operational reliability

         Work as a site connector for corporate technology experts and manufacturing sites across the globe

         All aspects of operation from spent acid feed input through processing, collection and storage of Oleum, Amide synthesis, esterification and refining of MMA, shipping of all MMA products.

         Handle daily organization and management for shift teams

o   Lead individuals and teams to conform to safe and operational work systems through careful use of shift training used to validate Operation Technicians

o   Improved upon training materials used to coach and mentor shift teams

         Guarantee overall high efficiency levels related to material, minor chemical and utility usage

         Cooperate with the Engineering Department to confirm safe and on-time completion of site renovations

         Conducted engineering design work for Heat & Material Balance, PFD, P&ID, major equipment sizing/data sheet and an operation/maintenance manual

         Perfumed process simulation, hydraulic calculation, optimization, mass transfer equipment design, troubleshooting, revamping and debottlenecking of distillation units

         Facilitated comprehensive engineering activity and feasibility studies to identify opportunities to improve distillation units and deliver technical proposals

         Provide onsite technical assistance for distillation unit commissioning, start-ups, performance test runs, column internal installation supervision and root cause analyses

         Evaluated the daily DCS operating record to determine areas for potential improvement or operational instability

         Played an integral role in designing reviews and analyzing HAZOP

         Managed project implementation in order to adhere to or stay ahead of predetermined schedules

         Reliably optimized processes to heighten levels of efficiency and productivity

         Provided expert support to business and process staff regarding work scope, estimates and client presentations

         Designed and managed conventional and high-performance mass transfer equipment design including trays, packings and internals

Master of Science, Chemical Engineering, Lamar University (3.8 GPA)

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University

Certification, Aspen Plus & Pro-II Simulation Training Programs