Quinn Goettel
Memphis,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented and safety-focused Chemical Project Engineer with hands-on experience leading capital projects, optimizing processes, and commissioning complex systems in high-risk industrial environments. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, draft technical documentation, and implement instrumentation and control systems, including low-voltage power systems. Skilled in reactor operations, hazardous material handling, and data-driven process improvement. Adept at translating engineering insights into actionable plans and presenting ROI analyses to executive leadership. Passionate about pushing boundaries in high-performance environments and contributing to mission-critical infrastructure like launch systems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Project Engineer
Tetra Technologies
06.2023 - Current
- Contributed to maintaining high safety standards in a facility based on hazardous fluids such as bromine, chlorine, ammonia, and concentrated acids.
- Created and developed PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and engineering documentation to support fluid systems.
- Drafted new procedure documents for testing reactor controllability and developed control charts to analyze test outcomes and optimize process performance.
- Assisted in procurement and implementation of control units to accurately measure and record critical process parameters.
- Used project management tools to determine and scheduled priorities.
- Lead capital and process improvement projects, managing scopes up to $3 million across chemical manufacturing operations.
- Develop and deliver project ROI analyses and cost-benefit justifications to executive leadership (CEO), influencing capital allocation decisions.
- Conducted mass and energy balances, and equipment sizing to optimize performance and reduce bottlenecks.
Chemical Handler
Water Science Technologies
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Safely handled hazardous chemicals used in oil and gas drilling operations by rigorously adhering to established safety protocols, regulatory standards, and required PPE.
- Conducted quality control testing and analysis on final products to verify consistency and performance before shipment.
- Took on a leadership role to streamline operations, increasing production output by up to 50% through improved process efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new employees on safety protocols, equipment operation, and blending procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Lab Assistant
University Of Texas Permian Basin
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Assembled and commissioned new reactors, ensuring smooth integration and operational readiness in the lab.
- Assessed existing reactors and experimental issues, devising creative, data-driven solutions to improve process performance and reliability.
- Operated and controlled a range of lab-scale reactors, including distillation columns, gas abortion columns, liquid-liquid extraction units, ion exchange units, catalytic reactors, and various heat exchangers.
- Prepared precise chemical solutions for experiments, maintaining rigorous quality standards and supporting repeatability in research outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX05-2023
Hesston College
Hesston, KS05-2020
Skills
- Safety-minded
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- MS Planner
- Technical documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, procedure documents)
- Knowledge of hazardous material handling and safety standards
- Project scoping
- Cost estimation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Communication with executive leadership
Accomplishments
- President of Chemical Engineering Society
- Selected for National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) three years in a row
- Awarded chemistry scholarships for academic prowess
Timeline
Chemical Project Engineer
Tetra Technologies
06.2023 - Current
Chemical Handler
Water Science Technologies
03.2022 - 09.2022
Lab Assistant
University Of Texas Permian Basin
11.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Texas Permian Basin
Hesston College
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