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EDUCATION
Master of Science in
Engineering, Chemical
Engineering (September, 2005)
University of Saskatchewan,
Research: Nitrate and Nitrite Remediation of Microbially Influenced Corrosion and Souring of Oil Reservoirs due to Sulfate Reducing Bacteria
Bachelor of Engineering,
Chemical Engineering (2003)
University of Saskatchewan,
Project: Design, Size and cost a mineral precipitation process for Cameco Corporation
WORK EXPERIENCE
Consulting Engineer
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS)
_ Contract Engineering
Engineering Laboratory
Assistant
(Summer 2000, 2002 and 2003)
Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Laboratory,
University of Saskatchewan
- Set-up, test and design experimental procedures and documentation for a fermentation experiment using an Omni-Culture Plus fermenter and a filtration experiment using an Armfield UOP12 plate and frame filtration unit
- Install, tune and operate Foxboro control systems used on a pilot plant scale heat exchanger and process control apparatus
- Supervise the work of two students
- Operate, calibrate, clean, troubleshoot and repair pilot plant scale shell and tube heat exchanger, QVF continuous distillation column,
QVF packed column, fluid friction apparatus, fluid metering apparatus, and an air-water heat exchanger
- Install, troubleshoot, modify and operate National Instruments DAQ
systems and LabView software virtual instruments including SCXI
1001 mainframe and a SCB-68 DAQ module for data acquisition on a
QVF continuous distillation column and a surge tank apparatus
- Calculate pressure drop for surge tank system, size, install and test a
Fisher control valve with FIELDVUE positioner on process control apparatus
- Design, retrofit, modify and rebuild support structures for, and assemble to original state or modified to new specifications, a QVF
continuous distillation column, QVF packed column and a Sovirel liquid-liquid extraction column
- Routine maintenance, clean, trouble-shoot, repair or replace worn parts, calibrate and otherwise prepare for use, bench scale and pilot plant scale apparatus
Technical Support
(Part Time, April 2001-Present)
Itracks Incorporated, Saskatoon, SK
- Assist focus group moderator, participants and observers with use of and technical problems relating to internet browser software, personal computers (Macintosh and PC) and focus group software when needed
Engineering Trainee
(Summer 1999)
SaskPower, Estevan, SK
- Identified hazardous chemicals for disposal
- Investigate and resolve laboratory safety issues
- Performed routine water analysis for six boiler-turbine units using
HPLC (Dionex equipment with computer interface), spectrophotometry and other standardized procedures
- Investigated failure of oil boom and oversaw the installation of replacement boom
Mechanics Helper/Delivery
(Summer 1995 and 1998)
Sutherland Radiator, Saskatoon, SK
- R&R radiators, water pumps, thermostats, heater cores, related hoses,
A/C hoses, A/C systems in automobiles and heavy equipment
- Design and build custom parts where needed
- Report to senior staff on parts ordering and progress
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient in both Macintosh and Windows operating systems
- Advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Intermediate use of LabView 5 & 6 data acquisition and process control software
- Intermediate use of HYSYS and SuperPro Designer simulation software
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
- Recreational Slow-pitch, Bicycling, Golf, Swimming
- Antique Automobile Restoration
PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS
- Impact of Nitrate and Sulfide-Oxidizing Bacteria Amendment on the Corrosion Rate
Profiles of Carbon Steel Exposed to Biogenically Produced Sulfide, Paper presented to the 2005 NACE Northern Area Western Conference, February 15-17, 2005, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, Canada
- Corrosion Studies in Environments Simulating Biological Conditions in an Oil Reservoir,
Presented to the 54th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, October 3 - 6, 2004,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
- WHMIS Trained, Toxicology Dept. University of Saskatchewan, Fall 2003
- Galvanize It! Workshop, April 6, 2005, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Presented by American
Galvanizers Association, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and Western Canada Water
Environment Association.
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