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Zach Russell

Ottawa,IL

Summary

Highly motivated future mechanical engineer with 8+ years of petrochemical plant experience. Leader in the Low-Density Polyethylene unit and emergency response teams at the current position in Morris, Illinois. Eager to learn new tasks and continue to grow while being put in uncomfortable situations. Hard-working with strong core values involving working safely, efficiently, and as a team. Will be an immediate asset to the team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-op Reliability Engineer

LyondellBasell
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Served as the Machinery Technical Lead during the MIO 2023 Turnaround for the Process Gas Compressor rebuild.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Saved hours/shifts of downtime designing and developing tools to be used during the plant outage/overhaul.
  • Completed a 40-hr reciprocating compressor training led by Dresser-Rand.

Co-op Reliability Engineer

LyondellBasell
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Improved technical skills in working with large turbo machinery.
  • Effectively worked with multiple teams and people to accomplish numerous engineering projects.
  • Gained valuable excel skills and learned how to utilize them in everyday engineering jobs.
  • Worked hand in hand with maintenance to help with pre turnaround equipment inspections.
  • Enhanced SAP skills while working with MDG.

Operations Technician

LyondellBasell
09.2015 - Current
  • Improved systems and maintenance tasks conducted by operations.
  • Mentored and guided multiple new technicians.
  • Assisted in the ethylene unit during the turnaround in 2016.
  • Lieutenant and upgrade fire captain for emergency response teams.
  • Fire brigade, hazmat technician, truck engineer, rescue team member and EMS responder since 2017.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.2024

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Seneca High School
Seneca, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Leader
  • Interprofessional
  • Progressive-Thinking
  • MATLAB
  • AutoCAD
  • C/C/C# programming

Timeline

Co-op Reliability Engineer

LyondellBasell
01.2023 - 08.2023

Co-op Reliability Engineer

LyondellBasell
05.2022 - 08.2022

Operations Technician

LyondellBasell
09.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Joliet Junior College

High School Diploma -

Seneca High School

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