Mirna — Project Engineer

Developed and documented methods and processes to improve cost, ensure consistency and control waste. Collected production data and used statistical tools to analyze and optimize the processes. Developed and reviewed P&IDs and PFDs. Wrote operating procedures for use of new and existing equipment. Helped the client obtain ISO certification by optimizing existing processes and establishing SOPs.

American Pacific Corporation, Las Vegas, NV/Cedar City, UT 2009 - 2011 Project Engineer Managed project execution from start to finish including engineering, design and cost, oversight of assembly and testing of water treatment systems for an off-shore O&G platforms. Developed PFD and P&ID's, prepared process and utility package data sheet, reviewed of vendor documents, developed operating procedures, performed equipment sizing. Prepared equipment specifications for quotes, made equipment selections for purchase. Worked with customer specifications, solicited customer comments. Participated in PHA, HAZOP and various design & safety studies.

Titanium Metals Corporation, Las Vegas, NV. 2004 - 2008 Process Engineer Responsible for production increase of 30% by implementing lean manufacturing techniques. Responsible for and implemented cost savings projects that increased runtime from 84% to 96%. Improved efficiency of magnesium cells by optimizing its productivity and reducing dust collection in chlorine headers. Initiator and lead engineer on implementing continuous improvements and 5S practice that saved over $250,000 by improving safety and reducing OSHA recordable incidents. Completed HAZOP reviews for different manufacturing plant areas. Created Standard Operating Procedures to meet current specifications. Trained maintenance and production personnel on new process executions.

Valence Technology Inc., Las Vegas, NV. 2002 - 2003 Process Improvement Engineer

Sized and selected over-pressure relief devices utilizing API and ASME standards. Developed, reviewed and interpreted data from P&IDs, PFDs, instrument and equipment data and specification sheets, piping isometrics, mechanical design information, unit operation specifications. Interpreted and developed material and energy balance. Identified overpressure scenarios for various types of process equipment and presented results to clients. Developed overpressure simulations or heat and material balances using process simulation tools (Arrow and Fathom software) and Visio drawing program

Managed project execution from start to finish including engineering, design and cost, oversight of assembly and testing of water treatment systems for an off-shore O&G platforms. Developed PFD and P&ID's, prepared process and utility package data sheet, reviewed of vendor documents, developed operating procedures, performed equipment sizing. Prepared equipment specifications for quotes, made equipment selections for purchase. Worked with customer specifications, solicited customer comments. Participated in PHA, HAZOP and various design & safety studies.

Worked in a pilot plant where we scaled-up propellant; implemented and optimized new equipment and processes, maintained equipment on a production site and tracked its performance. Lead engineer for processing, propellant mixing, ingredients grinding, spray drying, extrusion, pressing. Evaluated and selected ingredients for new propellant formulations, prepared and established operating procedures, work instruction to improve the quality system. Trained and made schedules for production personnel.