Sr Chemical Engineer / Project Engineer position within the energy or chemical sector. Experienced in uranium enrichment and nuclear materials, chemical process design, fossil emissions and BOP.
C. MICHAEL HAWKINS
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 banjohawk25[at]aol.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Senior Process Engineer with diverse experience in a variety of industries and job functions including design and operations, new facilities and de-bottlenecks of existing plants. Areas of expertise include specialty chemicals, special projects, power generation, pollution control, and uranium enrichment. Excellent problem solving record. Ability to learn new skills and effectively communicate in order to create successful outcome.
 Pilot plants.
 Nuclear process engineering, enrichment operations, experienced with UF6.
 Flow network analysis of piping systems and hydraulics.
 Radioactive materials; high-speed rotating equipment; heat and material balances.
 Equipment sizing and evaluation (pumps, tanks, fans, thickeners, heat exchangers, etc.)
 Extensive start-up, operations and troubleshooting experience including performance testing.
 P&IDs (process instrument diagrams), PFDs (process flow diagrams), and equipment layouts.
 Computer proficiencies include Microsoft Works/Office and Aspen and AFT Fathom simulation.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Assisted with development of operation for unusual requirements such as flow network analysis in which one analysis saved a client $250,000 in piping cost and solved an immediate operations problem.
 Developed and demonstrated a non-contact temperature measuring system for rotors on high-speed gas compressors.
 Designed and demonstrated solution using adipic acid for non-compliance flue gas desulfurization system which assisted closeout at Orlando Power, Stanton Energy Center.
 Worked with Clean Air emission testing company and EPA to approve modification of sulfur dioxide testing method providing accurate measurement of required outlet emissions guarantee and close project.
 Project List available upon request
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Babcock Power Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina 2002 to present
Senior Process/Project Engineer (available due to downsizing)
 Oversaw process design for assigned selective catalytic reduction and flue gas desulfurization units.
 Determined clients’ requirements, designed processes and control concepts.
 Instrumental in execution of entire process beginning at design through construction and start-up.
 Communicated with internal and external clients in order to successfully deliver projects on time.
Washington Group International, Birmingham, Alabama 1990 to 2001
Consulting Engineer, Chemical Technology Department (1990 to 1998; since 2000)
 Completed process design in assigned areas of heavy industrial plants including evaluation of bids, procurement of materials, providing step by step engineering support and start-up.
 Partnered with potential and existing clients to conduct economic and feasibility studies.
 Determined clients’ requirements and designed processes and control concepts.
 Developed design criteria, flow sheets, specifications, equipment lists, and scope-of-work statements.
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Senior Automated Systems Specialist, Consultants & Systems Integrators, (1998 to 1999)
 Researched Year 2000 compliance status and solutions for various hardware, software, and firmware inventoried at multiple client sites and provided database entry of information.
 Wrote remediation plans and cost estimates for correcting Year 2000 problem areas.
 Implemented remediation plans for various client sites.
 Documented as-built status of completed remediation plans for client database.
ASEA BROWN BOVERI, Environmental Systems, Birmingham, Alabama 1981 to 1990
Proposal Engineer (1981-1984), Development Engineer (1984-1986),
Field Support and Start-up Engineer (1986 to 1990)
 Supervised proposal generation and provided process design for assigned projects; coordinated various engineering groups.
 Developed process design and general arrangement drawings.
 Calculated heat and material balances; developed PFDs, P&IDs.
 Sized ductwork, pipe, and major equipment; made material selections.
 Wrote pre-contract equipment and material specifications, evaluated vendor quotes.
 Conducted experimental and analytical studies to develop new products and improve existing designs.
 Planned, estimated and designed pilot plants; supervised installation and operation; evaluated data, wrote test reports and made recommendations.
 Provided specialized research support to proposal and design engineering departments.
 Performed troubleshooting for process and equipment problems.
 Managed engineering functions from start-up to contract close-out for flue gas desulfurization and particulate removal systems; developed start-up and performance test procedures. Multi-million dollar performance bonds were determined by the outcome of these tests.
 Supervised checkout of mechanical, electrical and controls equipment prior to initial operation; optimized process conditions; evaluated process operation against process flow diagrams; verified design parameters and power requirements of process equipment; analyzed operation of controls system and set points and compared to controls logic and P&IDs.
 Coordinated performance testing subcontractors; analyzed and presented test results; responsible for troubleshooting process problems and design deficiencies, design and optimization of process changes (pumps, line-sizes, ducts, fans, vessels, additive systems, controls, etc.).
 Trained customer’s operations and laboratory personnel; supervised gas flow model studies.
Union Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division (DOE), Paducah, KY 1978 to 1981
Process Engineer, Production Engineering Department
 Provided process engineering expertise to production engineering department in uranium enrichment plant.
 Coordinated various pilot plant studies.
 Developed a non-contact temperature measuring system for rotors on high-speed gas compressors.
 Planned and managed design verification testing of process control system.
 Served as operator training instructor.
EDUCATION/AFFILIATIONS
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
C. MICHAEL HAWKINS
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 banjohawk25[at]aol.com
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PROJECT LIST
• Arizona Public Service, Cholla Staion, Unit 4 FGD, 400 MW Power Plant, Joseph City, AZ, Sr. Process Engineer & Consultant - Prepared and taught FGD operator training, coordinated vendor training for maintenance personnel. Served as process consultant during acceptance testing.
• Santee Cooper, Cross Station, Units 1 & 2 FGD rebuild project, 2 - 600 MW Power Plants, Cross, SC, Process Consultant - Aided project engineer in completion and execution of rebuild of FGDs and supporting equipment. Checked existing process work, conducted engineering studies and met with various vendors to determine best route for the client. Served as consultant.
• Pacificorp, Huntington Station, Unit 2 FGD, 475 MW Power Plant, Huntington, Utah, Process Engineer and Project Engineer -Took over both job functions during commissioning and performance testing. Served as technical liaison for closeout of punch-list items and review of the performance results.
• Santee Cooper, Cross Station, Units 3 & 4 FGDs, 2 - 600 MW Power Plants, Cross, SC -Project engineer for two new FGD systems for SO2 removal at Cross station Units 3 & 4. Coordinated various engineering disciplines in project, aided site and construction manager and Project manager. Met with client and A&E.
• Santee Cooper, Georgetown, SC—Process Engineering Package for a new SCR (selective catalytic reduction) units for NOx at Winyah Station Units 1, 2, 3 & 4. Developed P&ID’s, PFD’s, line sizes, pump calculations, alarm lists, process input for instrument data sheets, analog and binary logic, equipment and vessel data sheet development, wrote operations manuals, coordinated tuning and performance testing. Met with client for various reviews. Tuning and startup for 1, 2, & 3. Technical consultant for Unit 4.
• Great Lakes Chemical Corp., El Dorado, AR—Front End Process engineering Package for a new FM 200 plant expansion. Served as Area Lead for FM 200 Area. Developed P&ID’s, line sizes, pump calculations, process input for instrument data sheets, equipment and vessel data sheet development, coordinated B-Jac runs and relief valve calculations. Met with client for P&ID reviews.
• Corning Inc., Concord, NC—Process engineering for a major expansion at a fiber-optic cable plant. Developed specifications, line sizing, pump calculations, Case studies for ductwork pressure drop and fan calculations, PFD and P&ID development, process input for instrument data sheets, Fathom flow network studies.
• Corning Inc., Wilmington, NC—Process engineering for a major expansion at a fiber-optic cable plant. Developed specifications, line sizing, pump calculations, PFD and P&ID development, permit calculations, process input for instrument data sheets, and pump seal evaluation.
• Kraft Foods Inc., U.S. Production Facilities and Distribution Facilities—Year 2000 preparation.
• Monsanto Chemical Co., Decatur, AL— Process engineering for hexamethylene diamene (HMD) expansion at nylon intermediates facility. Pump calculations, line sizing, P&ID revision, Sundyne pump selection for reactor.
• PPG, Natrium, WV— Process engineering for P-dichlorobenzene expansion project; specific responsibility in crystallization and purification areas
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• Amoco Corp., Wando, SC— Process engineering and procurement for anaerobic wastewater treatment project. Checked pump calculations, air compressor, and air dryer purchase.
• GE Plastics, Mt. Vernon, IN— Detailed flow network analysis and engineering study of cooling water system for various Lexan® resin expansion projects; study saved over $250,000 in piping cost.
• GE Plastics, Burkville, AL— Process engineering and procurement for Lexan® (polycarbonate resin) expansion project. Pump calculations, line sizing, P&ID revision. Specific responsibility in resin centrifuge area.
• Amoco Corp., Decatur, AL— Flow network analysis and engineering study of cooling water system and process engineering for project expansion of paraphthalic acid plant.
• Air Products & Chemicals, Piedmont, SC— Process engineering and procurement for pressure-sensitive adhesive expansion. Pump calculations, P&ID revision, on site R&D study leading to recovery of a process solvent (vinyl acetate) for better operation.
• Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Advanced Solid Rocket Motor (ASRM) Project, Yellow Creek, MS—Process engineering and procurement for advanced solid rocket motor plant for NASA’s space shuttle program; detailed equipment specifications. Specifications, evaluation and procurement of air compressors and dryers. Quality Assurance propellant lab equipment.
• Monsanto Chemical Co., Luling, LA— Engineering and procurement for a phosphorus trichloride plant; process assistance for a specialized sampling system. Direct involvement in a measurement instrument for PCL3 measurement within the reactor vessel.
• Henkel Corp., Cincinnati, OH— Process engineering and procurement for fatty alcohol plant. Pump calculations and P&ID review.
• Orlando Power, Stanton Energy Center, Orlando, FL— Flue gas desulfurization system (FGDS) startup and performance testing, trouble shooting for process problems. Adipic acid studies, lab personnel training, stack testing.
• Plains Electric Coop., Plains Escalante Station, Prewitt, near Grants, New Mexico— FGDS startup and performance testing, trouble shooting for process problems. Flow studies, liquid to gas ratio studies, and adipic acid studies.
• Deseret Power and Light, Bonanza Station, near Vernal, Utah — FGDS startup and performance testing, trouble shooting for process problems. Stack testing.
• Lower Colorado River Authority, Fayette 3, La Grange, TX — FGDS startup and performance testing, trouble shooting for process problems. Lab personnel training and stack testing.
• Louisville Gas and Electric, Trimble County, KY— FGDS startup and performance testing, trouble shooting for process problems. Ballmill evaluation and stack testing.
• City of Columbus, OH — Pilot plant studies for dry scrubber system. Managed entire study.
• TVA, Paducah, KY — Pilot studies for dry scrubber system. Consultant to TVA for pilot study.
• Alabama Power, Gadsden, AL — Precipitator and dry scrubber studies.
• ABB, Birmingham, AL— Rotary atomizer droplet size studies for dry scrubber system.
• ABB, Birmingham, AL— FGDS flow model studies for three major clients. (San Antonio CPBS, J.K. Spruce Unit 1, Lower Colorado River Authority, and Louisville Gas and Electric, Trimble County.)
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