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Joshua Barker

Lake Charles, Louisiana,LA

Summary

Ingenious and determined chemical engineer that is willing to learn. Seeks to use my diverse range of skills to push for manufacturing and industrial excellence. I am excited to bring my knowledge and expertise to bear as I embark on the next phase of my career journey.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Ward 3

Assistant Manager
01.2021 - Current
  • Assist the athletic director of Ward 3 city of Lake Charles.


Westlake Chemical Polyethylene Unit

Intern
01.2023 - Current
  • Currently contributing to Westlake Chemical Polyethylene Unit for the Capstone Project at McNeese State University.
  • As a team member, my primary focus is to help optimize the cooling process of the unit's gas through a highly efficient condenser during the hot summer months.
  • With a solid foundation in chemical engineering principles and a passion for problem-solving and gaining hands-on experience in the field.

Lotte Chemical Plant

Intern
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Lotte Chemical is an ethylene production chemical plant.
  • The objective was to develop an innovative monitoring tool that effectively detected fouling and decrease in efficiency for a charged gas compressor.
  • Implemented safety protocols and procedures for safe, efficient process operation.
  • Utilized [Aspen] to maintain daily logs of volumes, temperatures and pressures of manufacturing equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05.2023

Skills

  • Aspen Plus, Aspen Hysys, and Aspen Energy Analyzer
  • Excel, Polymath, and Matlab
  • Leader, Trustworthy, and Eagered to learn

Timeline

Westlake Chemical Polyethylene Unit

Intern
01.2023 - Current

Lotte Chemical Plant

Intern
05.2022 - 08.2022

Ward 3

Assistant Manager
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

McNeese State University
Joshua Barker