CELESTE CHAVEZ
Alsip,IL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Phillips 66
Woodriver, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented mechanical pipe supports to eliminate chronic vibration issues in the DU2 Mixed Crude Column, improving mechanical integrity and reducing risk of fatigue failure.
- Conducted field walkdowns and collaborated with inspection, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure safe and feasible installation of support hardware.
- Authored a comprehensive Line Freeze Procedure policy in alignment with API 2201 and ASME PCC-2. Document included engineering criteria for freeze plug applications, minimum pipe diameter requirements, isolation protocols, and post-thaw inspection guidelines.
- Developed Excel-based tools to estimate remaining life of heater tubes using ultrasonic thickness data and calculated corrosion rates, allowing for proactive maintenance scheduling and risk-based replacement planning.
- Gained hands-on refinery experience by shadowing unit inspections, P&ID verifications, and turnaround planning.
Utility Drafter
ESPO Engineering
Willowbrook, Illinois
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Produced detailed CAD drawings for Comcast underground cable permitting, ensuring compliance with municipal and utility codes.
- Reviewed maps and field notes to accurately represent proposed cable routes alongside electrical, water, and storm infrastructure.
- Worked closely with senior drafters and engineers to submit finalized drawing packages to municipal agencies.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Julian Electric
Lockport, Illinois
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Defined torque specifications for forging tooling assemblies based on bolt geometry and material standards; created clear 3D exploded diagrams using Inventor and Fusion360 to support SOP development.
- Conducted cost-benefit analysis on industrial 3D printer options; evaluated sample parts from vendors and coordinated presentations to management.
- Modeled legacy cap molding dies and inserts to improve documentation, traceability, and standardization across production tooling.
- Components Die & Insert Modeling: Measure and model existing molding dies and inserts used in cap production.
Plumbing and Hardware Sales Associate
Menards
Bridgeview, Illinois
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted customers in selecting hardware, plumbing, and garden materials tailored to their DIY or contractor-level project needs.
- Diagnosed product compatibility issues and provided practical solutions based on customer descriptions and use cases.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through frequent customer interactions in a high-paced retail setting.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Science and Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
12.2025
Associate in Engineering Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
05.2023
Skills
- AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, SolidWorks, Revit
- Programming: Python, MATLAB, C, Excel
- Problem solving and analysis
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Mechanical design and engineering
- Technical writing skills
- Data analysis techniques
- Design for manufacturing principles
Projects
- 1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 Project Car, Restored, modified, and rebuilt a blown engine. [My Project Car Picture Summary Link]
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): Built a 3D printed manual gear transmission that used an Arduino and IR sensor to communicate to LED light boards to visually display RPMs
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Phillips 66
05.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Julian Electric
05.2024 - 08.2024
Utility Drafter
ESPO Engineering
04.2023 - 05.2025
Plumbing and Hardware Sales Associate
Menards
01.2021 - 05.2023
B.S. - Mechanical Science and Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Associate in Engineering Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
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