John Michael Hilliard-Clark

Experience

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  Tennessee Technological University

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

  Golden Eagle Guide / Tech Trailblazer

  Founding member of the Trailblazer Program for TnTech Campus Visits & Undergrad Admissions. The Trailblazer Program focuses on personal visits with one-on-one tours, and is the main organization for university recruitment and admissions representation.

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  College of Engineering at Tennessee Technological University

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2022

  Created and interpreted models relating the aggregation rate of humic acid as a function of ionic strength in solution to develop understanding of aggregation methods of natural polymers responsible for fouling of filtration membranes. Applicable to water treatment and environmental studies.> Nanomaterial-based sensors:Synthesized and characterized samples of Egyptian Blue, a near-infrared fluorescent compound to form thin-film coatings for ion-sensor development. Lead tutor for the TnTech Department of Chemical Engineering and American Institute of Chemical Engineers focusing on Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics.

  • Undergraduate Research Associate

    Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Departmental Tutor

    Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
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  WACKER

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  EHSS Intern

  Developed updates and automations for chemical inventory tracking while completing requirements and field testing for environmental permits including NPDES, SWPPP, TDEC. Updated and developed SOPs for Hazard Communication and Waste Management under new state regulations

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  BASF

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Project & Reliability Engineering Intern

  Developed digital equipment monitoring and logistic vehicle tracking system, Aided implementation of automated guided vehicle system and completed mechanical power transmission inspections for responsible care safety auditing for improvements.

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  Oak Ridge National Laboratory

  Jan 2023 - now

  Vacuum Systems Engineer

  Systems engineer focused on managing vacuum interfaces with various divisions of the ITER machine and monitoring compliance of vacuum components with international standards and ITER requirements. Technical Project Officer developing technical requirements and providing US oversight for procurement of vacuum equipment for the US Domestic Agency of the ITER Project.