Christopher Bartlett
Chemical Engineer
Marksville,LA
Summary
Efficient Chemical Engineer with 1.5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering and 4 years as a QA/QC manager collaborating with employers, employees and regulators. Combines statistical approach to maximizing hardware value with human approach to enhancing worker efficiency. Proven expert in deriving maximum speed and utmost quality output in numerous manufacturing and production fields.Knowledgeable in QA methodology with proven history of reducing errors to increase quality. Proficient in preparing test cases, plans and scripts. Dedicated to analyzing and resolving defects.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineer
Boise Cascade
, LA
03.2020 - Current
- Improvement of plant performance in the areas of safety, production throughput, financial costs, and downtime reduction.
- Utilization of Control Factor Analysis methodology to determine solutions to unknown problems.
- Research, plan, conduct experiments, and gather data to form presentations to present to plant management justifying actions on improvements needed.
- Successfully communicate between multiple departments and resolve issues in a group setting.
- Successfully maintain sustainability of process optimization using methods such as Improvement Cycle Walks and planned preventative maintenance schedules.
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
- Reviewed schedules and suggested key improvements to develop leaner and more cost-effective manufacturing processes.
- Collected and organized data for use in key decision-making.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Aligned production operations to meet higher standards and maximize returns.
Quality Analysis & Control Manager
Bayou Teche Brewery
Arnaudville, LA
12.2015 - 02.2020
- Collect product samples on daily basis for quality control analyses.
- Conduct quality control analyses on final brewery products & consult Master Brewer per results: HLP Medium & Schwarz differential agar test - unwanted microbial growth, Zahm test - CO2 levels, Beverly test- Dissolved O2 levels, Forced Wort test - cleanliness of heat exchangers & brewing equipment, Water test - unwanted coliform growth & presence of chlorides or iron, Bottle & keg integrity testing for any deviations, Hygenia ATP test - surface sterility of equipment, Chemical testing - potency of sanitation chemicals, Gauge testing - quality assurance of brewing equipment.
- Gram staining- determine positive or negative coliform growth Hydrolase test- determine if coliform are hydrolase enzyme positive or negative Sensory test - includes tasting & olfactory test of beer.
- Collect & test bi-weekly water samples to build water profile for specific beer types (water chemistry).
- Safely operated: fork lift, filtering machinery (DE, Lenticular, and Sanitary), hydro pumps, boiler, glycol refrigeration system, and plate & frame heat exchangers.
- Safety equipment inspection: ensured all safety showers, eye wash, and fire extinguishers functioning properly.
- Shipping & receiving: prepare documentation per DOT requirements.
- Developed & implemented a preventative maintenance inspection schedule for brewery equipment to minimize unplanned outages and maximize runtime.
- Eliminated unplanned raw material shortages and consumer backorders by utilizing Ekos Brewmaster software to optimize inventory and order fulfillment.
- Organized and led meetings with owners, master brewer, and technicians pertaining to quality or contamination issues and developing corrective actions.
- Software proficiency: Ekos Brewmaster - inventory organizing; prevents overstocking, loss management of disposable goods, Hygenia ATP - sanitation reports to identify high risk areas for contamination.
- Interpreted analytical data, converting to technical documentation for use in training manuals and standard operating procedures.
- Maintained complete, accurate and legible test records, reviewing data for accuracy and trends and communicating any concerns to supervisor.
- Input data into spreadsheets or electronic databases to build complete documentation of testing and troubleshooting procedures.
- Studied reference materials and technical reports to develop thorough understanding of job requirements and role of related jobs within respective departments and broader company.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Production schedules
Product reliability
Industrial design
Calibration understanding
Strategic planning
Quality Control Development
Verbal and written communication
Project coordination
Cost estimates
Quality assurance
Collaborative mindset
Data management
Workflow Design
Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, Office)
SQL understanding
Project Management
Quality Improvement
Data analysis
Training programs
Team guidance
Company organization
New employee training
Affiliations
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Louisiana Engineering Society (LES)
Brewer’s Association
Timeline
Industrial Engineer
Boise Cascade
03.2020 - Current
Quality Analysis & Control Manager
Bayou Teche Brewery
12.2015 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
08.2010 - 05.2014