SUMMARY
CHEMICAL ENGINEER, with experience in heat exchanger design, processing and production operations, performing chemical and physical testing, preparing chemical formulations, running product trials, and system modeling for productivity and cost analysis. Computer literate in key business applications. Valued for problem solving and presentation skills, technical knowledge base, and strong motivation to impact positively on company results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Thermowave, Schaumburg, IL Jan 2013 – Present
PHE Sales Engineer (Refrigeration, Industrial, HVAC)
Developing Thermowave business unit for the refrigeration, industrial, and HVAC markets. Duties include promoting the plate and frame business via contractor visits, Ammonia safety days, and industry conferences. Running selections for sizing of LWC and gasketed, plate and frame heat exchangers based on customer specifications. Also responsible for establishing a cohesive sales network and manufacturing site.
GEA Heat Exchangers, York, PA July 2010- December 2012
Applications Engineer (Refrigeration, Industrial, HVAC, and Chemical Business units)
Assess incoming requests for quotes from customers to determine compatibility of technical specifications with plate and frame heat exchangers and evaluate system components up and downstream to find opportunities for further sales. Design brazed and plate and frame heat exchangers based on conditions which require specific gasket, i.e. EPDM, Teflon, Viton, and optimize for market competitiveness. Work closely with outside sales to determine an optimal price and issue the quote to the customer. Also, process incoming orders and oversee any custom specifications require throughout the manufacturing process. Work closely with production managers, shipping, and engineering departments to update stock and relay information to the customer. For after market, determine customer increased needs through equipment and system evaluation, may recommendations and quote for addition or replacement equipment. Finally, follow up with lost bids to gather market information regarding price and design.
NOVA CHEMICALS, Pittsburgh, PA Feb. 2008- June 2009
Commercial Representative
Promote NOVA Chemicals products and services which are relevant to customer needs and aligned with business objectives. To participate in market focus teams to develop market focus plans. Duties also include gathering information and validating commercial strategies with the sales and marketing organization. Key goals include, developing new accounts with emphasis on margin enhancement and primary supplier position using best in class sales tactics and marketing tools.
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Allentown, PA 2006-2008
Instructor
Creating lesson plans and carrying out instruction during class sessions. This position requires implementation of classroom management and educational strategies. Duties include presentin...
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