Lanae Davis
Portland
Summary
Entry-Level Controls Engineer with foundational expertise in ladder logic and RSLogix/Studio 5000. Proficient in troubleshooting and industrial process operations, with experience in collaborating with technicians and interpreting P&IDs. Demonstrated ability in performing root cause analysis to enhance plant safety and reliability. Eager to contribute to automation and process control initiatives within engineering teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Server
Mann’s On The Lake
Lake Oswego
10.2024 - Current
- Provide high-quality service while maintaining accuracy and a positive demeanor in high-pressure environments.
- Build strong guest relationships through excellent communication and attention to detail.
- Collaborate effectively with coworkers and assist in training new team members to support smooth operations.
Process Engineer
Procter & Gamble
Brigham City
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked directly with process technicians on a high-speed diaper manufacturing line to troubleshoot shutdowns and determine root causes.
- Interpreted and utilized P&IDs to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues.
- Performed routine equipment inspections, safety verifications, and strict adherence to SOPs in a high-risk production environment.
Metallurgy Intern
Newmont Goldcorp Corporation
Cripple Creek
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Reduced potential cyanide reagent costs by $450,000 through optimizing usage on carbon stripping while maintaining >93% efficiency.
- Determined lime dosage requirements for the water treatment plant through laboratory pH and solids-removal testing.
- Performed sampling, assay work, and mass balances on flotation columns to verify sampler accuracy.
Research Intern
Center for Selective C–H Functionalization (CCHF)
Atlanta
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed new reaction conditions for benzothiazole functionalization, improving catalyst efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Safely operated inert-atmosphere gloveboxes to handle pyrophoric chemicals.
- Characterized products using GC-MS and refined purification via column chromatography.
- Reduced palladium catalyst loading by 20% through integration of a copper co-catalyst system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2020
Skills
- PLC programming and RSLogix/Studio 5000
- Python development
- HMI design and implementation
- P&ID interpretation
- Cross-functional communication
- Process optimization and control
- Data visualization techniques
- Technical problem solving
Certification
PLC Fundamentals - Udemy 2025 -ladder logic, project architecture, alarm handling, debugging, simulation, HOA programming, HMI development and integration, analog/digital I/O, digital control logic, and safety fundamentals.
Websites
Timeline
Server
Mann’s On The Lake
10.2024 - Current
Process Engineer
Procter & Gamble
06.2020 - 09.2020
Metallurgy Intern
Newmont Goldcorp Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2019
Research Intern
Center for Selective C–H Functionalization (CCHF)
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Utah