Adam F.

Zepeda
57 Ocean Ave. #35

Sometown, CA 90578

(555) 555-5555

fakename@anydomain.com

RESULTS-PROVEN PROCESS ENGINEER

Currently Specializing in Fossil Fuel Alternatives

Internationally experienced process engineer with a 20-year record of success in propelling

breakthrough process improvements and bottom-line gains for oil refineries in the US and overseas.

Currently spearheading government research project to identify viable renewable

energy sources to lessen the countrys dependence on foreign oil and achieve environmental goals.

Expert in systems/process design, cost-reduction strategies and energy-saving

solutions. Known for innovative problem solving, complex troubleshooting and skillful relationshipbuilding with multinational client executives and teams.

Key Skills & Knowledge Areas

Refinery Operations &
Reconfigurations
Systems/Equipment Analysis & Design
Project Management Best Practices

Fuel Optimization
Process Re-Engineering
ISO & SPC Systems / Tools

Throughput Maximization
EPA Standards/Compliance
Process Simulation

Experience
US GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, Washington, DC

Manages 25%+ of the governments procurement dollars and influences the management of $500B in
federal assets.
Senior Engineer Consultant / Fossil Fuel Alternatives Researcher, 5/09 to Present

Hired to research, source and secure contracts with US providers of energy-efficient alternative fuels
to support goals of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Currently leading in-depth
review of environmentally friendly energy producers, with early stages of negotiations under way on
several multimillion-dollar agreements.
XYZ REFINERY SOLUTIONS INC., Sometown, CA
Engineering consulting firm serving petroleum refinery clients across the globe.
Senior Engineer Consultant, 4/02 to 5/09

Regarded as one of firms leading subject matter experts (SMEs) on refinery reconfiguration projects,
leading various phases of consulting engagements for clients in the US, Japan, South Korea and India.
Identified low-cost, high-yield process improvement opportunities for clients to drive millions of
dollars in profit gains.
Key Results:

Delivered refinery profit-improvement solutions valued from $4M to $16.8M through process
enhancements paving the way for gains in throughput (increases of up to 14%) coupled with cost
and energy savings.

Simulated and evaluated refinery reconfiguration alternatives for clients worldwide to identify
best-option solutions. Consistently commended for the quality, detail, accuracy and timeliness of
deliverables such as:
o Catalyst Life Simulations
o Unit Performance & Instrumentation
Analysis
o Product Quality/Yield Forecasts

o Refinery Process Flow Diagrams

o Heat & Material Balances
o Engineering Feasibility Studies

Achieved client objectives, including optimizing marginal fuel (23% improvement), maximizing
catalyst usage (45% increase in catalyst run length) and eliminating costly and unnecessary
processes (such as VDU wax recycling that saved client $4M+ annually).

Worked with all levels of management and client teams to drive consensus, collaboration and
forward momentum toward the completion of project milestones and the attainment of client
goals.

Adam F. Zepeda

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ABC OIL COMPANY, Sometown, TX
Fortune 500 oil company.

Senior Process Engineer, 1/97 to 4/02

Process Engineer, 8/89 to 12/96
Promoted to senior process engineer for large-scale projects, including a $355M coker process design
and a $21M cumene plant revamp (inclusive of new hot oil system and transition to new zeolite
catalyst technology). In previous position, functioned as process engineer/team leader for highpriority initiatives involving cokers, furnace failure investigations, pipelines, process optimization
studies, permit renewal packages and pyro-fractionator neutralizing amine injection projects.
Key Results:

Guided project team in developing AFE for cumene revamp and engineered improvements on hot
oil exchanger system that boosted energy efficiency to an all-time high of 98.6%.

Played an instrumental role on inter-refinery propylene pipeline project, designing enhancements

that were subsequently adopted companywide.

Formally recognized for leadership of basis development and process design for a $355M refinery
coker project.

Saved $1.8M in fixed costs by spearheading new flush procedures that extended hydrotreater
catalyst lifespan by several years.

Identified savings/improvement opportunities and solved challenging technical, process-flow and

resource-limitation problems.

Relied on as one of plants primary trainers of newly hired process engineers. Led comprehensive
training on topics including safe operations of process units (including MOCs, HAZOPs and P&IDs),
SPC analysis, and refinery standards and procedures.

Education
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering, 1989

Honors: Deans List (multiple semesters); graduated with honors (GPA: 3.7)

Internship: Served as plant lab technician during 12-month co-op assignment (6/88 to 6/89) for
XYZ-CHEM Inc. Conducted an array of analyses on feed materials, products and water discharge
for naphthenic acid plant.

Technology

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Process Simulation Software (Hysim, Aspen)

Available for Nationwide Relocation & International Travel

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Profile
Detail-driven Process Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in Fortune 500 oil, gas, and technology companies. Six Sigma Black Belt
and Lean Manufacturing certified professional with a track record driving yield and productivity improvement projects. Innovative problem
solver and skilled communicator focused on effective relationship management.
Areas of Expertise

Project Management
Process improvement
Data analysis
Quality control inventory
Monitoring safety processes

Communication plans
Data center management
Technology solutions
Microsoft Visual Basic
Operations research

Professional Experience
Process Engineer
January 2007 to February 2014 EngineX - Houston, TX

Regularly initiate statistical analysis projects that result in sound recommendations adopted by entire department

Test and monitor product safety, leading to safer electronic communications products

Draw sketches to accurate scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions
Process Engineer
January 2010 to January 2012 Oil Inc. - Dallas Center, TX

Facilitated lean manufacturing impact events for supply chain, led turnaround procedures, and oversaw material handling work flow

Acted as technical resource for winterization, infrastructure and risk reduction projects

Analyzed and modified reaction equipment and conditions, improving yields by $250K
Process Engineer
March 2007 to January 2010 Blib Unlimited - Dallas Center, TX

Collaborated with engineers and project managers regarding design parameters for client projects

Maintained and managed network environment including troubleshooting, filing and archiving

Conducted root cause analysis based upon network element data collection, measurement, and reporting
Education
Bachelor of Science : Mechanical Engineering, 2007 Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
Graduated summa cum laude
Affiliations
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

Full Name
[Street, City, State, Zip] | [Phone] [Email Address]

PROCESS ENGINEER
A process engineering professional offering many years of cross-company experience in the production process,
skilled in achieving high level of accuracy and problem solving, utilizing exceptional analytical abilities, focus
dedication, and commitment to hard work.
Career Objective - Seeking a position as a process engineer, who can contribute to the process development in
designing equipment, perform process analysis, understand the reactions taking place, install control systems
as well as upgrade the electrical and mechanical design process.
Core Knowledge and Functional Skill Areas

Hardware and mechanical design testing applications

Technical documentation: Standards/procedures

Security clearance

Heat & material balance

Relief device calculations

P & ID review

Process simulators: [list]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rar-Theon

Tewksbury, MA

2003 Present

Process Engineer
Was closely involved in every stage of the production process of [products] for the company.
KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Performance Analysis

Assessed relevance of every process and arranged engineering equipment accordingly Reviewed
existing data to ensure sufficient information for process to be executed.

Effectively arranged all relevant equipment [examples here] in accordance with close analysis of
existing process of production.

Supervised safety features and process efficiency Designing new processes and introducing
improvements as required.

QA test

Ran safety and quality tests, installed upgrades, performed troubleshooting, created new production
units.

Used flow charts, graphs, diagrams, reports, and other documentation to monitor and improve the
process.

Performed environmental monitoring, handled facility safety and functionality, in accordance with
regulations, and in cooperation with quality-control and maintenance engineer teams.
Other functions

Monitored stock: evaluated availability and accessibility.

Assessed and handled time and cost constraints.

Key Skills/Competencies

High level of accuracy and attention to details.

Good problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to work in a team.

Excellent communication proficiency

Managerial and interpersonal expertise

Education & Qualifications

MIT

Cambridge,MA

2000 2003

Bachelors in Nuclear/mechanical/manufacturing/chemical
University of Massachusetts

Amherst, MA

1996 1999

Associate degree in applied chemistry/chemistry/polymer science/technology

John Smith
CHEMICAL ENGINEER
Highly talented chemical engineer with a background in chemical and electrochemical research to develop catalysts, membranes,
reactor systems, electrode materials, energy generation (fuel cells) and storage devices.

Strong capabilities in communicating concepts, implementing research and managing projects with minimal direction for
commercial, government and military application.

A team player with exceptional methods development skills, problem solving capabilities and analytical skill combined with
an inquisitive mind, imagination and initiative.

Technical systems understanding validated by a track record of innovation in solving a diversity of technical problems.
Known for problem solving capabilities and efficiency in generating results.

Highly versatile switching from chemical catalysis to other fields of research.

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE

GC Methods, Reactor Quality Protocols

Experience with both research and manufacturing

Isolation, Sonification, Purification, Differential

Centrifugation

Chromatography UV-Vis, BET, TGA, DTA

Process Flowcharting, Mapping

SOPs, Change Control, Audit Trails

SBIR Phase I & II

Design, Startup, Troubleshooting of Experiments,

Analyzing Results, Maintain Quality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABC, Inc. (2005-2009)
Chemical Engineer

Manager of day-to-day laboratory operations for projects developing catalysts for the vapor-phase deoxygenation of
biomass pyrolysis vapors [DOE Cooperative Agreement; $1.9 million over 2 years] and determining the effect of coal and
biomass-derived syngas contaminants on Fischer-Tropsch and water gas shift catalysts [DOE Cooperative Agreement; $1.2
million over 2 years].

Participated in design, specification and fabrication of 5 fixed bed microreactor systems for catalyst testing.

Completed over 10,000 hours of operation of Fischer-Tropsch and water gas shift catalysts.

Led a team of 6 engineers, chemists and technicians to complete project tasks.

Technical lead in developing a novel syngas to dimethyl ether program at ABC. Awarded over $70,000 to develop internal
expertise in oxygenate synthesis and solid acid dehydration catalysts. Identified highly stable catalysts with activity approaching
thermodynamic equilibrium for the production of dimethyl ether in fixed bed processes.

Served as lead research engineer to determine the effects of reactive gas environments on biomass pyrolysis products.
Developed test plan to accomplish project goals, then determined and applied analytical capabilities necessary to characterize
biocrude oils produced during research effort.

Served as lead writer of process description chapter of ABCs $31 million biomass-to-gasoline biorefinery proposal. Led
team of 3 engineers to perform facility design, develop stream tables by ASPEN process simulations, evaluate environmental
impacts and provide written description of biomass-to-gasoline process, including feed transportation and preparation, biomass
conversion and catalytic fuel synthesis.

Responsible for disseminating laboratory results to industry partners on a biweekly basis.

Developed and authored internal SOPs for custom designed and fabricated experimental equipment.

DEF Corporation (2002-2005)

Chemical Engineer

Received permit from City of Seattle and approval from Fire Department for laboratory expansion project.

Oversaw daily production and reduced scrap and downtime $60, 000.

Disposed hazardous material according to state and federal regulations.

Trained employees on Right To Know program.

Developed and implemented PM procedures.

Registered products with NSF.

GHI Inc. (1998-2001)

Process Design Engineer

Perform line sizing, sizing of control valves, pressure safety valve (PSV), heat exchanger, re-boiler, air cooler, compressor,
and other such equipment using PROMAX simulation.

Ensure that all aspects of project design and development are performed in a timely, cost-effective and efficient manner.

Developed Material Selection Worksheet for selection of appropriate metallurgy for various process equipment & piping.

Responsible for making sure that all standard design criteria are applied to each specific project for consistency.

Coordinate between Process, Mechanical, and I&E Engineering disciplines.

Visit plant site for inspection and start-up operations and troubleshoot mechanical and process equipment.

Perform engineering calculations, process simulations, heat & material balances, line schedules, process equipment data
sheets and instrument data sheets.

Performed simulation models for Gas processing plants (Amine treating units, membrane unit, & TEG, Mole Sieve
Dehydration units).

EDUCATION
MS, Chemical Engineering (GPA: 4.3, 5.0), MIT
BS, Chemical Engineering (GPA 3.67, 4.00), Columbia University
Awards: Tau Beta Pi, American Chemical Society Award.

AFFILIATION
Member American Chemical Society

PUBLICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

Add publications and certifications

Work Experience
OSDA Inc Milford, CT (2010 to present)
Process Engineer

Responsible for maintaining and repairing all machines within the facility. Machines included but not
limited to surface mount technology line, wave solder, selective solder, paste printers, automated optical
inspection machines, prepping machines, surface mount technology feeders, Aqueous Cleaning
Responsible for maintaining entire work floor by performing major/minor repairs including electrical,
plumbing, carpentry, and painting
Supervised stencil designs and various solder methods in order to produce final product
Developed and implemented processes to optimize all phases of production procedures
Identified and solved process and quality issues and concerns
Worked effectively with shop team to move product through the process in order meet stringent quality
standards and client deadlines
Responsible for identifying and documenting, through Non-Conformance reports, any defects/anomalies
in SMT and thru hole-technology
Conducted 1st piece inspections to ensure all customer requirements had been met
Ensured compliance of data integrity standards
Modified and adjusted programs in order to meet customer requirements and expectations
Created process documentation package with Unicam and Siemens software, including CAD files and
customers bill of materials, to build a fully assembled printed circuit board
Implemented and documented engineering changes as requested by customers
Maintained customer packages in Unicam and Siemans databases
Operated Siemens Machines, including 1st piece inspections, for all printed circuit boards
Identified and staged all SMT components to go on SMT line for creation of final product
Operated EKRA stencil paste machines to print solder paste on printed circuit boards
Operated and maintained wave solder and selective machines
Worked directly with soldering irons, hot air machines, and desoldering tools to install and uninstall all
types of technology
Proficient in reading and reviewing assembly drawings to implement customer requests and needs

Colorado Springs, CO (2000 to 2010)

Process Engineer

Leader in plant process and procedure improvements in specialty ink manufacture.

Initiator of management of change and documentation for process and product improvements.
Process engineer in multiple wet processes for printed circuit board manufacture.
Leader of process improvement team with over 50% reduction in defects.
Improved and optimized equipment and process conditions. Owner of written work instructions, best
practices and training.
Extensive computer skills in MS office, Minitab, and Qpulse. Additional computer skills in SAP and
various software packages for analytical equipment.

Directed polyacrylonitrile to carbon fiber manufacture process. Engineer responsible for all
manufacturing processes and conditions.
Led start-up of a $50 million plant expansion. Lead engineer with start-up team.
Designed & implemented equipment improvements. Strong track record of creatively improving
equipment designs.
Authored and trained best practice operational procedures. Managed over 40 employees in assistant
operations manager role.
Led team projects for plant improvements as plant six sigma +lean black belt.
Data analysis from process line. Presented important results to management teams.
Management of change implementer. Control system to review, implement and track plant changes.
Changes to processes, equipment, or chemicals.
Computer experience in MathCAD, Solid Works, HSC Chemistry, Chemdraw, @Risk, Minitab,
Supertrapp and Aspen.
Control programming experience in Opto22, Control EG and NI Labview.
Operated gas chromatographs, FTIR and other analytical equipment.
Presented written, graphical and oral results in a professional environment.
Collaborated with vendors in equipment and chemical uses.
Elected and purchased supplies and equipment from various vendors.

VT Miltope Corporation (1996 to 2000)

Process Engineer

Managed and directed up to 15-person manufacturing team assembling ruggedized military computers,
commercial aviation IT products, and battlefield computing systems to meet customer demand
Develops and implements corporate manufacturing floor plans increased utilization by 30%
Implements Lean Manufacturing methods; coordinates design to production transition efforts
Assists other manufacturing engineers, procurement specialists, quality engineers, and program
managers; interviews and recommends hiring of production, engineering, and management personnel
New Product Introduction for secure Mobile, Ultra- thin, and rugged PDAs and Laptopss
Investigation and corrective action of design, material, quality, tooling and/or processing issues
Supplier Management/Coordination activities. Extensive travel and/or remote temporary assignments to
resolve issues and improve quality
Negotiation of price and delivery to meet production requirements
Evaluation of suppliers quality, capacity, and capabilities for New Product Introduction

Education

Master of Business Administration University of Colorado at Denver Denver, CO

B.S. in Chemical Engineering Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO