Cody Barnes
I am currently a Chemical Operator at AirGas in Calverty City where I operate both an ASU and an LH2 Plant. We also operate a Critical Oxygen and Nitrogen Pipeline that is 24/7 to Westlake Chemical and surrounding plants. I successfully graduated with my Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Murray State University. While in college I completed internships with Westlake Chemical where I received the Westlake Scholarship, as well as at USEC, Paducah's Gaseous Diffusion Plant where I gained experience working with the DOE and several Professional Engineers. I have also worked in low voltage electrical equipment installation, as well as being a server in restaurants.
Work History
Chemical Operator
6 Years 10 MonthsCertified Chemical Operator on both plants including: ASU and LH2 Plants
Learned how to properly control a Distillation Column
Operate Compressors
Learned how to use Analyzers
Load Liquid Argon/Liquid Hydrogen Trucks
Properly transfer Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Nitrogen
Operate a Critical Oxygen/Nitrogen Pipeline that runs 24/7
Always completed all Safety and Reliability Good Catches
Sign Off on Chemical Releases as a Quality Control Specialist
Operate a Bobcat/Forklift
Perform Lockout/Tagouts
Mechanical Engineering Intern
7 Months- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports
- Worked in the field on the complete installation of electrical fire alarm systems, security systems, and fire sprinkler systems. These tasks included running thousands of feet of electrical wire through walls, ceilings, and eventually wiring them into a circuit panel
- Created blueprints for the projects in Auto-CAD, which were then used by the technicians to properly map and install the products
- Collaborated with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and sub-consultants on new project design
- Created Bills of Materials (BOM) and certifications
Mechanical Engineering Intern
3 Months- Updated DCS control Systems that operators use everyday. This included using computer aided drafting programs to draw the various Valves, Tanks, and pipes as well as entering the necessary PNID codes for each to present the proper temperature, pressure etc
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for new product development
- Created CAD models and drawings
- Analyzed and verified all energy savings calculations to promote environmental sustainability and energy
- Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance recommendations
Mechanical Engineering Intern
3 Months- Worked closely with Engineers and Supervisors on the decontamination and demolition of the C-400 manufacturing building
- Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives in an efficient and timely manner
- Developed cost estimates, procured equipment and tracked construction progress to efficiently complete large scale projects
- Attended weekly meetings with the Department of Energy to discuss time frame of projects, budget of projects, and progress that was being made around the site
Server
4 Years 9 MonthsServer
3 YearsGrocery Stocker
1 Year- Stocked store using large dolly's as well as with forklifts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering - Mechanical Track
ABET Accredited Engineering Program
- Member of the 2017 Murray State BAJA Team
- Recipient of Westlake Chemical Scholarship
- Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Skills
References
1. Tony Englert
General Manager Olive Garden
(270)-442-4190
2. Jason Higgins
Westlake Chemical Shift Foreman
(270)-559-5746
3. Steve Christmas
Human Resources/Intern Director Fluor Federal Services
(770)-328-7882
4. Daryl Wheat
Westlake Control Systems
(270)-217-3688
5. David Herron
Chemical Operator Honeywell
618-638-2522