C.. Andrew Pousson, EIT
C. ANDREW POUSSON, EI
340 Bagdad Rd, Westlake, LA 70669 | ------------ | ------------
OBJECTIVE
To apply my chemical process engineering and production brewing experience towards my ultimate goal of craft beverage production and engineering, preferably on the West Coast.
EDUCATION
Sep ‘14 – May ‘18 Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272
GPA 3.73/4.00
Summer ‘16 Study Abroad in Germany
Louisiana State University, German Civilization and World War History
EXPERIENCE
Aug ‘19 – Present
Aug ’18 – July ’19
May – Aug ‘18
May – Aug ‘17
May – Dec ‘14 Process Engineer, Polaris USVI, St. Croix, USVI
• Limetree Bay Refinery, St Croix, USVI
Perform the process engineering role in plant wide Process Hazard Analyses (PHA’s) for the refinery startup program. The process units analyzed include Fuel Oil Vaporizer and Pressure Swing Absorber. Performed process-related equipment inspection and confined space inspections on drums, separators, heaters, crude distillation towers, vacuum and tray towers, reactors, and boilers for the Limetree Bay Refinery restart efforts.
• Diageo USVI (Captain Morgan Distillery), St. Croix, USVI
Perform detailed engineering scoping, estimating, purchasing, budgeting, and cost tracking for piping and equipment installation, maintenance, upgrades, and improvements for Diageo USVI (Captain Morgan Distillery). Track active industrial and commercial projects / opportunities to ensure that they are delivered on budget and on schedule.
Brewer, Tin Roof Brewing Company, Baton Rouge, LA
· Responsibilities included recipe design, wort production, cellaring processes, yeast management, water chemistry adjustments, instrumentation tuning, QA/QC, monitoring of process conditions, lab work, equipment maintenance, and packaging with vigilant focus on consistency, sanitation, and safety. Implemented and trained coworkers on proper safety procedures. Worked with production team to meet market demands for required beer production including nationally recognized GABF gold medalist “Voodoo APA”.
Process Engineer, Jacobs Engineering, Baton Rouge, LA
· Worked with personnel at Limetree Bay Terminals on the startup efforts by participating in plant wide Process Hazard Analyses (PHA’s) as a process engineering representative; revised P&IDs to accurately reflect the existing condition of the refinery in order to determine the scope of work required for commissioning of OSBL piping; and mapped OSBL piping routes to minimize piping recommissioning requirements.
Process Engineering Intern, Westlake Chemical, Lake Charles, LA
· Process monitoring and animation in Aspen Process Explorer for the chlorine neutralizer, triple effect evaporator, and #1 EDC reactor; performed lab research to optimize the brine feed pH to the electrolyzers for potential cost savings of $20MM annually; walked plant and created as-built P&ID’s; designed and specified a furnace steam-air decoke drum.
Intern, Polaris Engineering and Construction, Lake Charles, LA
· Participated in development of portable Hands On Training unit; used P&IDs to assist with fabrication; shadowed and worked with experienced engineers and operators; observed executive meetings.
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office suite, VBA, ChemCAD, Aspen, and Lean Six Sigma principles
• Planning, development, and implementation of capital projects and mechanical upgrades
• Confined space entrant training completed 2019
• Pressure vessel and process vessel inspections
• Process Safety Management implementation
• Project tracking and document control
• Practiced in engineering principles with a focus on bioprocess engineering, palate training, and brewing sciences.
• Hobbies include SCUBA diving, mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, and trail running.
LEADERSHIP
2017 – 2018 Treasurer, LA Tech Chapter of AIChE
2016 – 2017 Social Chair, Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society, LA Gamma Chapter. Member 2016-2018
2017 – 2018 Chairman, Omega Chi Epsilon chemical engineering honor society, Phi Chapter
2012 – 2014 SLCHS Wrestling, SLC Saints Team Captain and Junior Saints volunteer coach
AWARDS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2018 Graduated magna cum laude
2017 Lean / Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
2014 – 2018 Louisiana Tech Presidential Scholar
2014 Mayor’s Youth Community Commitment Award recipient
C. ANDREW POUSSON, EI
340 Bagdad Rd, Westlake, LA 70669 | ------------ | ------------
OBJECTIVE
To apply my chemical process engineering and production brewing experience towards my ultimate goal of craft beverage production and engineering, preferably on the West Coast.
EDUCATION
Sep ‘14 – May ‘18 Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272
GPA 3.73/4.00
Summer ‘16 Study Abroad in Germany
Louisiana State University, German Civilization and World War History
EXPERIENCE
Aug ‘19 – Present
Aug ’18 – July ’19
May – Aug ‘18
May – Aug ‘17
May – Dec ‘14 Process Engineer, Polaris USVI, St. Croix, USVI
• Limetree Bay Refinery, St Croix, USVI
Perform the process engineering role in plant wide Process Hazard Analyses (PHA’s) for the refinery startup program. The process units analyzed include Fuel Oil Vaporizer and Pressure Swing Absorber. Performed process-related equipment inspection and confined space inspections on drums, separators, heaters, crude distillation towers, vacuum and tray towers, reactors, and boilers for the Limetree Bay Refinery restart efforts.
• Diageo USVI (Captain Morgan Distillery), St. Croix, USVI
Perform detailed engineering scoping, estimating, purchasing, budgeting, and cost tracking for piping and equipment installation, maintenance, upgrades, and improvements for Diageo USVI (Captain Morgan Distillery). Track active industrial and commercial projects / opportunities to ensure that they are delivered on budget and on schedule.
Brewer, Tin Roof Brewing Company, Baton Rouge, LA
· Responsibilities included recipe design, wort production, cellaring processes, yeast management, water chemistry adjustments, instrumentation tuning, QA/QC, monitoring of process conditions, lab work, equipment maintenance, and packaging with vigilant focus on consistency, sanitation, and safety. Implemented and trained coworkers on proper safety procedures. Worked with production team to meet market demands for required beer production including nationally recognized GABF gold medalist “Voodoo APA”.
Process Engineer, Jacobs Engineering, Baton Rouge, LA
· Worked with personnel at Limetree Bay Terminals on the startup efforts by participating in plant wide Process Hazard Analyses (PHA’s) as a process engineering representative; revised P&IDs to accurately reflect the existing condition of the refinery in order to determine the scope of work required for commissioning of OSBL piping; and mapped OSBL piping routes to minimize piping recommissioning requirements.
Process Engineering Intern, Westlake Chemical, Lake Charles, LA
· Process monitoring and animation in Aspen Process Explorer for the chlorine neutralizer, triple effect evaporator, and #1 EDC reactor; performed lab research to optimize the brine feed pH to the electrolyzers for potential cost savings of $20MM annually; walked plant and created as-built P&ID’s; designed and specified a furnace steam-air decoke drum.
Intern, Polaris Engineering and Construction, Lake Charles, LA
· Participated in development of portable Hands On Training unit; used P&IDs to assist with fabrication; shadowed and worked with experienced engineers and operators; observed executive meetings.
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office suite, VBA, ChemCAD, Aspen, and Lean Six Sigma principles
• Planning, development, and implementation of capital projects and mechanical upgrades
• Confined space entrant training completed 2019
• Pressure vessel and process vessel inspections
• Process Safety Management implementation
• Project tracking and document control
• Practiced in engineering principles with a focus on bioprocess engineering, palate training, and brewing sciences.
• Hobbies include SCUBA diving, mountain biking, ultimate frisbee, and trail running.
LEADERSHIP
2017 – 2018 Treasurer, LA Tech Chapter of AIChE
2016 – 2017 Social Chair, Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society, LA Gamma Chapter. Member 2016-2018
2017 – 2018 Chairman, Omega Chi Epsilon chemical engineering honor society, Phi Chapter
2012 – 2014 SLCHS Wrestling, SLC Saints Team Captain and Junior Saints volunteer coach
AWARDS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2018 Graduated magna cum laude
2017 Lean / Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
2014 – 2018 Louisiana Tech Presidential Scholar
2014 Mayor’s Youth Community Commitment Award recipient