Amos "Kevin" Portello
Longview,WA
Summary
Quality-focused process engineer with hands-on experience in manufacturing quality control, instrumentation calibration, lab testing protocols, and process auditing. Proven ability to develop QC procedures, validate data integrity, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure accurate measurement systems for production and cost decisions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
Nippon Dynawave
Longview, Washington
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented department-wide quality control protocols for kappa number and brightness testing across D1, EPO, and D2 bleaching stages.
- Calibrated Kajanni analyzers using lab-generated data, calibration curves, and gain/offset optimization to ensure accurate instrumentation outputs.
- Coordinated weekly operator and supervisor QC logging, analyzed results, and continuously improved analyzer accuracy through validated recalibration.
- Conducted chemical concentration audits on diluted caustic systems, identifying off-spec dilution and correcting ratios to prevent chemical waste.
Process Engineer Intern
Georgia-Pacific
Wauna, OR
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Identified process water inefficiencies contributing to a reduction of over 1.5 million gallons per day.
- Built PI and ParcView dashboards to monitor KPIs, quality indicators, and chemical trends.
- Conducted pulp consistency testing and supported process optimization evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2024
Skills
- Excel (Advanced Modeling, Interpolation)
- Python, SQL
- ParcView
- HMI / SCADA Integration
- SPC (Applied)
- P&ID Review
- Data Analysis
- Technical Reporting
Areas of Expertise
- Quality Control & Quality Assurance (Manufacturing)
- Instrumentation Calibration & Analyzer Validation
- Cross-Functional Quality Coordination
- Chemical Consistency & Usage Optimization
- Root-Cause Analysis & Corrective Action
- Chemical Consistency & Usage Optimization
Timeline
Process Engineer
Nippon Dynawave
01.2025 - Current
Process Engineer Intern
Georgia-Pacific
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Washington