Jamie Branch (Ware), P.E.

Undergraduate Researcher

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About me
Project Director, Hawaii Renewables
Education
- University of Kansas
  2009 - 2013
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering
  -University of Kansas Woman of Distinction, 2013-Madison and Lila SELF Engineering Leadership Fellowship scholar (2011-2013)
- University of Auckland
  2014 - 2015
  Masters of Engineering Mechanical Engineering
  Conducted research in a post graduate mechanical engineering research lab. Collaborated with other international scholars to contribute to ongoing research initiatives at the university.-Presented research at international conference in Berlin, Germany (2016)-1st place in design competition, Enabled-by-Designathon in Sydney, Australia (2014)
Experience
- University of Kansas Experimental Joint Biomechanics Research Laboratory
  Jan 2011 - May 2013
  Undergraduate Researcher
  *Received Undergraduate Research Award to pursue self-proposed independent research project*Conducted research on knee joint kinematics and orthopedics*Designed infrared sensors (IREDs) and fabricated with the help of 3D printing*Wrote computer code to analyze mechanical properties captured by motion tracking system*Presented work at the KU Undergraduate Research Symposium*Written work published in the KU Undergraduate Research Journal 2013
- Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
  May 2011 - Aug 2011
  Robotics Engineer
  Robotics engineer researcher in George M. Whitesides research group in the Chemical and Chemical Biology Department. Developed and fabricated a new form of robot while under the mentorship of a post doctorate fellow.Patent co-inventor for robotic device (Flexible Robotic Actuators, US 20150283699 A1).Co-authored article, published in Advanced Materials, 2012 “Robotic Tentacles with Three-Dimensional Mobility…”.
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
  May 2012 - Aug 2012
  Mechancial Design Engineer
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
  Jun 2013 - Feb 2018
  Mechanical Reliability Engineer
  Perform reliability, maintenance, and mechanical design work for equipment and mechanical systems within seven chemical manufacturing units.-Reliability: Develop and implement action items for improving equipment performance and mechanical integrity. Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance expenditure and recommend strategies for extending service life of equipment. Perform failure analysis to determine root cause of material or equipment failure.-Maintenance: Troubleshoot failure mechanisms and repair damaged or compromised equipment.-Mechanical Design: Validate equipment compliance with applicable codes and standards. Implement design changes as required.Inspections: Orchestrate cleaning, coating, and inspection of equipment. Develop non-destructive testing (NDT) plans. Coordinate with inspectors to ensure mechanical integrity of equipment.Additional Specializations:-Metallurgy and Materials Selection-Pressure Relief Devices-Vibration Mitigation-Piping & InstrumentationDaily utilization of: SAP, Meridium, ASME VIII, ASME B31.1/B31.3, API 510, API 570, API 576, API 579 Show less
- Fulbright New Zealand
  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
  US Fulbright Scholar and Whitaker Fellow
  • Manipulated reflective sensors and infrared camera systems to convert 3D motion from the physical world to the digital environment. Proficiently coded in Matlab. Technology was utilized to improve mobility of individuals with cerebral palsy.• Developed research from inception, and executed through to completion. Research was fully funded through grants.• Awarded first place at design competition in Sydney, Australia (Enabled by Design-athon, 2014).
- Apellix - The Safety Partner for the Technological Revolution
  Feb 2018 - May 2019
  Mechanical Engineer
- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
  Jun 2019 - now
  - Project Director, Hawaii Renewables
    Sept 2023 - now
  - Reliability Engineering Superintendent
    May 2022 - Sept 2023
  - Mechanical Reliability Engineer
    Jun 2019 - May 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Training Certification
  ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
  Jun 2016
- NACE Coating Inspector Level 1
  NACE International
  Nov 2017
- 14 CFR Part 107 licensed pilot for unmanned aircraft
  Federal Aviation Administration
  Jul 2018
- Professional Engineer
  NCEES
  Jul 2018