Clay Birch
Athens
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with experience at 3M, excelling in project management and capital estimation. Proven track record in optimizing processes and leading teams to achieve safety compliance and budget goals. Proficient in AutoCAD and skilled in effective communication, driving continuous improvement in engineering projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RESIDENT PROJECT ENGINEER
3M
Decatur
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee capital investments and projects in support of Safety & Industrial Business Group - primarily supporting Safety & Hardgoods Division.
- Define and execute competitive bidding strategy.
- Manage project timelines and budgets.
- Work with plant personnel, consultants, and suppliers.
- Specify equipment performance and design criteria.
- Estimate capital equipment and installation costs.
PROCESS ENGINEERING INTERN
Irving Tissue Plant
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Worked with Electrical Engineers.
- Collected and analyzed lab data.
- Used PI Vision to create interactive outline for easy access to multiple utilities.
- Led heat exchanger experiment design in CHE-321.
- Directed heat exchanger assembly and taught group members to use assembly tools.
- Team Lead for enzyme experiment in CHE-321.
- Coordinated experiment, crafted report, and made presentation.
PRODUCT ENGINEER COOP
HTPG
01.2019 - 03.2019
Bama SOS Brigade
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Planned and coordinated large-scale convention in Birmingham that hosted 5,000-6,000 people annually for 3 years.
- Managed worker onboarding and created department rules for volunteers to report on time and adhere to published schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
HuntsvilleBachelor of Science - Chemical & Biological Engineering
University of Alabama - Chemical Engineering Honors College
Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Project management
- Budget management
- Capital estimation
- Safety compliance
- Process optimization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability in projects
- Detail orientation
- Ethical practice
- Chemical Engineering
- Biological Engineering
- Project Coordination
- Lean Methodologies
- Teamwork
- Team Leadership
- Standard Work Protocols
- Scrap Reduction
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Distillation Columns
- Heat Exchangers
- Data Management
- Technical Support
- Special Event Planning
- AutoCAD
- MATLAB
- MS Office
- C
- PI Vision
Professional Academic Associations
Bama SOS Brigade, 2013-2016, Planned and coordinated large-scale convention in Birmingham that hosted 5,000-6,000 people annually for 3 years. Managed worker onboarding and created department rules for volunteers to report on time and adhere to published schedule.
Timeline
RESIDENT PROJECT ENGINEER
3M
09.2022 - Current
PROCESS ENGINEERING INTERN
Irving Tissue Plant
01.2020 - 04.2020
PRODUCT ENGINEER COOP
HTPG
01.2019 - 03.2019
Bama SOS Brigade
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Bachelor of Science - Chemical & Biological Engineering
University of Alabama - Chemical Engineering Honors College