MADISON FERDA
Midland
Summary
Innovative engineer with background in diverse engineering projects, including commissioning, design optimization and process improvement. Strong analytical skills, adept at problem-solving and implementing efficient solutions to enhance productivity. Proven ability to lead both engineering and plant operation teams to achieve project goals on schedule, significantly improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCESS ENGINEER II
OXY
Notrees
01.2026 - Current
- Process lead on the Wet Loop operations for new carbon capture technology commissioning and startup.
- Conducted trials to optimize product yield, troubleshoot and improve process control.
- Implemented changes in the process to increase efficiency, safety, and quality.
- Monitored KPIs and lab data to assess process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Administered MOCs for the Wet Loop process area and supporting cross-functional implementation of the changes.
SENIOR PROCESS/PROJECT ENGINEER
SNF Holding Company
Riceboro
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Lead Project Manager on plant optimization projects up to $14MM including new production units, tank replacements, raw material offloading stations.
- Defined the scope of work, managed project budget and schedule, procured equipment and materials, held construction bid meetings, and commissioned Capex projects.
- Worked closely with site operations in various production units troubleshooting process issues, as well as supported the process safety team when conducting site and project PHAs.
- Developed templates for both project deliverables and scope documents to streamline the project management processes.
- Coordinated and oversaw deliverables from CAD, E&I, programming, and construction teams.
- Supervised rotational engineers on process improvement projects.
- Facilitated focus group discussions to improve interaction and enhance the work culture. Presented areas for improvement with corrective actions to upper management.
PLANT/PROCESS ENGINEER
LANXESS
El Dorado
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Daily engineering support for Boilers, PWTP, Bromine Unit, Chlorine transfers, BRU (Bromine Recovery Unit), Environmental and Utilities.
- Conducted MOC, JSA, and SOP reviews. Manage revisions.
- Led the management production report meetings. Followed up on action items and scheduling.
- Team member in the PHA certification process for a PSM-regulated facility. Developed plans to mitigate risks related to personnel exposure, environmental releases, and injuries.
- Developed project scope of work / FEL for capex projects for boiler replacements, utility system expansions, and flammability reduction.
- Troubleshot scrubber stack performance that reduced particulate matter emissions by 99%. Achieved the clearest stack emissions in 25 years.
- Reduced annual unit production and utility costs by $450k by eliminating rental fees and consolidating equipment.
- Lead engineer on plant sustainability efforts to achieve a 50% reduction in UIC waste disposal volumes by 2024, 19% achieved in the first year.
- Mentored summer interns to create a site mass balance that identified areas to improve sustainability efforts.
- Lead Process Engineer to replace a dual-fuel boiler (~$4MM). Developed control logic and SIS concepts to NFPA 85 standards.
- Performed relief valve and conservation vent design basis calculations and specifications following API 2000 guidelines. Reduced potential explosive atmosphere potential with proper inerting (NFPA 69, 56).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineer
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2018
Skills
- Project management
- Hazard analysis
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Project scoping / FEL
- Engineering design
- Process improvement
Training
- TapRooT Root Cause Analysis
- SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- Six Sigma Green Belt Training
- John Zinc Advanced Burner School
- AIChE Basic Emergency Relief System Design (CH172)
- AMA Project Management
Timeline
PROCESS ENGINEER II
OXY
01.2026 - Current
SENIOR PROCESS/PROJECT ENGINEER
SNF Holding Company
08.2022 - 01.2026
PLANT/PROCESS ENGINEER
LANXESS
10.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineer
Louisiana State University