Donald Grant Macdonald II
Moscow,ID
Summary
Eager to offer my hands-on experience in process optimization, automation, and equipment modernization to benefit Clearwater Paper. My excellent analytical skills, together with my dedication to safety and efficiency, make me an invaluable asset in guaranteeing smooth operations and driving continual improvement across the kraft process in Lewiston.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer I
Clearwater Paper
Moscow, ID
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated current processes for cost savings opportunities or improved performance.
- Created reports that tracked key performance indicators related to production processes.
- Implemented energy-saving measures to reduce production costs and environmental impact.
- Prepared technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
- Designed and implemented process improvements and control strategies to improve product quality.
- Collaborated with operations to achieve site strategies, goals and objectives.
- Implemented effective operator displays to visually represent real-time data and streamline process visualization.
Process Optimization Intern
WestRock Paper
Longview, WA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Learned, understood the general kraft process from chips to paper with an emphasis in safety working in mill
- Referenced drawings, verified oil lines, drew and built a new usable HMI of paper machine oil system in DCS
- Converted Sootblowers from 3rd party to DCS Control saving at least $60,000
- Understood Sootblower PLC routines and logic related to function
- Built SCADA and EIP required for conversion
- Created HMI similar to 3rd party with preferences from operators
- Sampled stock to make consistency control changes
- Made improvements to sewage sampling machine.
Chemical Engineering Department Internship
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt senior engineering labs
- Updated and created automated control for older systems
- Modernized lab equipment
- Worked with the lathe, mill, and 3D printer to design parts to fit lab equipment
- Learned how to solder, designed, and created circuits
- Coded with C programming for National Instruments
- Created process diagrams for labs.
Machinist
Next Generation Arms LLC.
Hayden, ID
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Improved efficiency and solved problems in production
- Responsible for production line from raw material to final product
- Responsible for coding and maintenance of HAAS Machine
- Completed processes for rifle production
- Responsible for quality control of finished products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05-2024
Skills
- Hungry to learn
- Open to criticism to become a better worker
- Efficient with Microsoft Office products
- Keep logs of daily tasks completed with notes of my thoughts through the day
- Effectively communicate needs, questions, and concerns with operations and engineers
- Bring a positive work environment through my attitude and excitement for projects
- Spear cost-reduction strategies
- Leader in safety, actively navigate hazards to help myself and others find safe ways to do jobs on mill site
Accomplishments
- Member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
- Competed at 2018 Idaho State Swimming Finals
- Best of Show University of Idaho Engineering Expo 2024
- Freeport-McMoRan Award for Sustainability and Innovation New Mexico State University WERC 2024
- IEEE Publication Sodium Sulfate Salt Splitting for Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Production
Certification
- Safety and Chemical Engineering Certificate Program
Familiar Programs
- PARCview
- Pi ProcessBook
- Python
- DeltaV
Affiliations
- Fly fishing in the Northwest
- Golfing new courses
- Traveling around Europe
- Coding and modding video games
- Strategy and adventure games
- Weightlifting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Process Engineer I
Clearwater Paper
05.2024 - Current
Process Optimization Intern
WestRock Paper
05.2023 - 12.2023
Chemical Engineering Department Internship
University of Idaho
05.2022 - 08.2022
Machinist
Next Generation Arms LLC.
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Idaho
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