Alexander Shaffer, P.E.

Experience

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  University of Arizona

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Identified trace organic contaminants in reclaimed water and storm water• Acquired knowledge of ASE and GC operation• Learned skills to perform precise and sterile experimentation

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  Youngstown State University

  Feb 2009 - May 2010

  Desk Attendant

  • Maintained strong academic standing in a demanding degree while working• Strengthened ability to communicate effectively with various personality types

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  University of Maine

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Developed industrial extraction method of shikimic acid from pine trees• Acquired knowledge of circulating and rocking digester operation• Culminated in seminar presentation and research paper submission• Competitive application process – 15% acceptance rate

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  Akermin

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2016

  Chemical Process Engineer

  • Chief modeler, conducted detailed TEA for NETL of novel flue gas CO2 capture system utilizing AspenPlus/PEA• Customized AspenPlus with thermodynamics and kinetics of novel solvent utilizing Chem. Eng. Fundamentals• Optimized CO2 capture for power plant, liquefied natural gas, and biomethane systems• Assisted in design of and proved scalability of technology via slipstream pilot testing at 1880 MW power plant• Developed and reviewed dozens of engineering PFDs and P&IDs meeting ANSI/ISA 5.1 standards• Completed detailed engineering projects with major engineering firms, including final report contributions• Contributed to patent applications and research publications• Disseminated results to Company President & CTO on a regular basis via formal presentation Show less

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  Ambitech Engineering

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2020

  Senior Engineer for the Process Department. Responsible for developing important Client-deliverable, process-based documents to facilitate design, development, and completion of Projects, including:- Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), - Heat & Material Balances (HMBs), - Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), - Line Lists,- Hydraulic Calculation Study Results,- Process Design Bases (PDBs), - Functional Control Documents (FCDs)Function level includes contributions both as a key team member as well as project lead engineer. Other responsibilities include development of project Man-Hour Estimates (MHEs) as well as coordinating with the Project Manager (PM), other department leads, and also the Client to ensure production of quality engineering documents as final deliverables. Show less

  • Assistant Process Department Manager

    Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Senior Engineer

    Apr 2016 - Mar 2019
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  The Process Group, LLC

  Jun 2020 - now

  President & Principal Engineer