Process Engineer
Resume:
Xavier Frédéric Regent
Toronto, ON M3C 4E4
416-***-**** psezz3@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Detail-oriented process engineer with strong educational background in process design, process engineering, project engineering and research and development supported by professional work experience in quality and process improvement in manufacturing and research environment. Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, coaching, technical and interpersonal skills in recent professional teaching experience.
QUALIFICATION PROFILE
Chemical Engineering:
- Retrofitted small hydrolysis pilot system for process improvement
- Participated in capital upgrade projects in the ethanol demonstration plant
- Reported on pilot scale studies of potential novel technologies
- Performed chemical analyses in wet chemistry, chromatography, extraction
- Designed yogurt plant for up 2 million litres of raw milk per day
- Developed wastewater treatment for yogurt plant
- Carried out material and heat balances and equipment sizing calculations
Process Design:
- Contributed to the production of PFDs, P&IDs
- Analyzed plant and equipment needs
- Involved in process design of plant modification
Project Engineering:
- Installation and commissioning
- Construction and facilities
- Plant engineering
- Supervision and collaboration with consultants and contractors
Computers:
- Coding in Visual Basic and C
- Use of windows-based PCs with various software (Matlab, Equation Solvers,
MSWord/Works/Excel/OfficeVisio, PowerPoint, Hysys simulation)
- Proficient with AutoCAD software
Administration:
- Drafted protocols in compliance with FDA guidelines
- Prepared technical documentation
- Requested contractors’ invoices, documentations and quotes
- Demonstrated project management skills
EDUCATION
2011 – Effective Project Management Certificate
Centennial College; Toronto
2001 – 2006 Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering Co-op Program
Ryerson University, Toronto; Canada
1996 – 1998 Plastic Engineering Advanced Diploma
"Centre de Plasturgie”, Paris; France
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oct 2008 – May 2011 Supply Teacher and Chemistry Teacher
York Region District School Board and
Havergal College, Independent School Board
Strong communication, presentation, motivation, management and leadership skills
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to assess information, formulate and evaluate alternatives and propose a solution
Ability to establish good rapport with others and build relationships that are beneficial in achieving common goals
Jan – Sept 2007 Junior Process Engineer
Iogen Corporation
Designed an equipment cost database to estimate process equipment costs
Participated in design project of an Enzymatic Hydrolysis CSTR pilot system
Organized the retrofit of a small scale pilot system for process improvements
Participated in capital upgrade projects in the ethanol demonstration plant, which included:
process design of plant modification
SOP generation
Contributed to the development, preparation, and validation of mathematical models of unit operations
Operated, maintained and reported on pilot scale studies of potential novel technologies
Assisted senior engineers in managing outside consultants that were preparing technology packages
Jan – Sept 2005 Engineering Co-op Student
Apotex Inc.
Assisted in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and/or facilities by completing Technical Manuals and collecting technical documents
Worked closely with the Corporate Area Engineers, Facilities, Manufacturing Operators, Maintenance Technician, Validation and consultants analyzing production systems, layouts in order to make continuous improvements focusing on Safety, Quality and Productivity
Acted as liaison with internal customers, suppliers and contractors in the co-ordination of engineering project activities by participating or presenting projects’ scopes to internal customers
Worked with internal customers and contractors in the co-ordination of engineering project activities by insuring that projects were undertaken according plans
Wrote Annual Product Quality Review Reports as per the Process Validation and Packaging Process guidelines and in compliance with the cGMP requirements to meet the regulatory prerequisites from the FDA
Drafted Process Validation Protocols
Summarized Process Validation findings in reports, tables and graphs ensuring that information was supported by statistical analysis
May – Dec 2003 Quality Assurance Technician
FPC Flexible Packaging Corporation
Executed quality assurance testing on flexible packaging products and materials used in the food and pharmaceutical industries
2002 – 2003 Quality Assurance Inspector
Lawson Mardon, Division of Alcan Packaging, Canada
Performed checks of production test results and packaging of products to ensure compliance with all procedures and requirements
Jan – Aug 2001 Quality Assurance Analyst
Vifan Canada Inc., Canada
Guaranteed conformity of raw material, control of optical, wetting and thermo mechanical properties of BoPP film (Bi-oriented polypropylene) and writing formal analyses and production reports
1998 – 1999 Plastic Processing Technologist in Research & Development
Hoechst Trespaphan GmbH, Germany
Found suitable BoPP film formulation compatible with a mixture containing a biologically active substance
Supervised trials of film bio-active film on the pilot line in France
Organized production trials at branch plant in France and co-supervised production of film with high surface properties
Participated in the development of a high oxygen and water vapor film and biodegradable film (Polylactic acid film)
Managed oxygen and water vapor transmission rate and measured surface, mechanical and optical properties of film
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2003 Lifetime member of the Golden Key International Honour Society
2005 Chemical Institute of Canada Book Prize
2007 Workplace Hazardous Material Information System training
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