Austin Walker
Shawnee
Summary
Results-driven and versatile engineer with over 5 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance, process optimization, reliability engineering, and asset condition monitoring within the energy and power generation sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement data-driven strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at troubleshooting complex systems, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Certified ISO 18436 Category II Vibration Analyst with hands-on expertise in tools such as Bently Nevada System 1, OSIsoft PI, SAP, and EtaPro. Recognized for strong communication skills, technical acumen, and a commitment to operational excellence and team development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Condition Monitoring Engineer
OG&E
05.2024 - Current
- Supervise and support plant operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and monitoring the System 1 database for critical asset health across the fleet.
- Lead the development and implementation of alarm strategies based on technical literature, improving early detection of asset degradation and reducing manual analysis time.
- Maintain and optimize the System 1 database across all sites, resolving technical and instrumentation issues to ensure data integrity.
- Utilize advanced condition monitoring technologies—including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and visual inspections—to ensure equipment reliability.
- Collaborate with leadership to define team roles, responsibilities, and performance standards, contributing to a more structured and effective engineering team.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and asset reliability.
- Resolved field instrumentation issues by diagnosing root causes and applying corrective actions to restore functionality.
- Tools used: Bently Nevada System 1, SAP, OSIsoft PI
Reliability Engineer
OG&E
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on high-failure-rate assets using data from CMMS and field reports.
- Identified root causes and recommended corrective actions to improve asset reliability and reduce downtime.
- Developed maintenance strategies and material stocking plans to support long-term reliability goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align reliability initiatives with business objectives.
- Tools used: SAP, CMMS, OSIsoft PI
Process Engineer
CVR Energy
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported refinery operations by monitoring product specifications and designing small-scale projects to improve efficiency.
- Led troubleshooting and optimization efforts in assigned units, contributing to capital project development.
- Worked with drafting and engineering teams to size and specify equipment.
- Assisted in catalyst and chemical procurement and supported unit shutdown/startup planning.
- Utilized spreadsheets to track performance data and communicate findings to vendors.
- Ensured end-to-end compliance with product specifications while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Eliminated procedural inconsistencies by adhering strictly to company protocols.
- Tools used: Excel, PI System, Engineering Design Software
Environmental Engineer
CVR Energy
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Negotiated permit applications for air/water with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality by leveraging excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Utilized solid history in process modeling, process and instrument diagrams, distributed control systems, environmental regulations, and process design to support seamless execution of day-to-day refinery operations.
- Supported data-driven decision-making process by performing quality control/assurance evaluations of continuous emissions monitoring data, preparing reports, and presenting to the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Ensured audit readiness by participating in regulatory inspections and reviews.
- Increased reliability of processes by collaborating with engineers, conducting root cause analysis, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
- Streamlined managerial report generation by developing Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programs, collecting data, and performing engineering calculations and statistical/data analysis.
- Achieved customer satisfaction for quality and quantity of service by allocating resources, prioritizing tasks, and meeting strict deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2020
Skills
- Network troubleshooting
- Customer support
- Database monitoring
- Data visualization tools
Certification
- ISO 18436 Category II Certified Vibration Analyst
- Software: Bently Nevada System 1, OSIsoft PI, SAP, EtaPro, CMMS
- Skills: Vibration Analysis, Reliability Engineering, FMEA, KPI Development, Team Leadership, Process Optimization, Technical Reporting
Timeline
Asset Condition Monitoring Engineer
OG&E
05.2024 - Current
Reliability Engineer
OG&E
11.2022 - 05.2024
Process Engineer
CVR Energy
01.2022 - 11.2022
Environmental Engineer
CVR Energy
05.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
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