Justin Daniels
Summary
Results-driven process engineer with extensive experience in equipment commissioning and process support. Known for improving operational efficiency and driving energy reduction initiatives, contributing to measurable project outcomes and significant cost savings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
Enviva Biomass
Raleigh, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Designed, commissioned, & ramped world's largest pellet mill facility in Epes, Alabama (1MM Metric Tons/Year)
- Reduced tooling costs by 45% through vendor JVs, increasing tooling life by 80%
- Executed temporary water treatment project in 4 weeks, achieving 100% increase in system uptime
- Leads D.O.E. Better Plants Challenge commitment for enterprise
Process Engineer
Biomason
Durham, North Carolina
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Improved press cycle time by over 300% through adjustments to equipment parameters & recipe optimization
- Authored process documentation, maintaining zero press-related safety incidents
Field Process Engineer
Buhler
Cary, North Carolina
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided thermal processing expertise on both Buhler & competitor products - reducing energy usage by 30% on average (at the same throughput)
- Executed wet commissioning and established performance guarantees for toaster, roaster, and dryer product lines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Led customer training on dryer theory, process troubleshooting, and energy efficiency, enhancing customer understanding and operational effectiveness.
Engineer
National Oilwell Varco, NOV
Various
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided real-time drilling suggestions based on downhole tooling responses, maximizing ROP & reducing equipment-related trips by 21%
- Managed wired drill pipe jobs across the US, achieving >33% reduction in timeline per well
- Set multiple well records (company and regional) with H&P in Permian basin
Education
Internship - Additive Manufacturing
Oak Ridge National Labs
Oak Ridge, TN07-2014
Coop - Tooling Design Engineer
Siemens Energy
Monroeville, PA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA03-2014
Skills
- Process optimization
- Process design
- Energy efficiency
- Equipment commissioning
- Thermal processing
- Data analysis
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Project management
Certification
- CEM
Timeline
Process Engineer
Enviva Biomass
10.2021 - Current
Process Engineer
Biomason
02.2021 - 09.2021
Field Process Engineer
Buhler
07.2018 - 01.2021
Engineer
National Oilwell Varco, NOV
01.2015 - 07.2018
Internship - Additive Manufacturing
Oak Ridge National Labs
Coop - Tooling Design Engineer
Siemens Energy
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh