Nathan E. Carpenter, PE

Experience

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  Charles B. Tibbits and Associates

  Jan 1988 - Aug 1994

  Project Engineer

  Consulting engineer to forest products, petrochemical and utility industries. Responsibilities included process analysis, system design, feasibility studies, project scoping, cost estimates, field support, and project management. Primary experience in the analysis and design of steam and power generators, fuels and combustion systems, wastewater treatment, and pollution control.

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  Boise Paper

  Aug 1994 - Aug 2006

  Energy Manager

  Progressive increase in responsibilities from corporate senior engineer, staff engineer, energy manager, and interim manager of engineering and construction. Managed all aspects of energy and utility related activities across the corporation including integrated pulp and paper mills, wood products facilities, box plants, converting facilities, and retail outlets. Scope of responsibilities included data collection and reporting, budgeting and accounting, capital planning and implementation, audits and training, contract negotiations and management, rates and regulations, risk management and hedging, bench-marking and best practices, new technology and communications Show less

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  PaleoPublications

  Nov 2002 - now

  Owner

  Sell technical literature to earth and life sciences researchers, hobbyists, and collectors. Provide research services and outsourced inventory management. A portion of proceeds from these endeavors are reinvested into the community to support nonprofit research efforts.

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  Nathan E. Carpenter, PE

  Aug 2006 - Nov 2022

  Consulting Engineer

  Research, engineering, and development of renewable energy and chemical systems. Primary focus on biomass based conversion technologies. Provide professional process consulting and optimization services.

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  Ensyn Development Partners

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2017

  Consulting Engineer

  EDP management committee member. Owners' technical representative in commercialization of fast-pyrolysis for conversion of woody biomass to renewable fuels. Responsibilities include partner interface, feed stock supply analysis, site assessment and selection, detailed design review, cost estimates, and balance-of-plant including utilities, permits, beneficial use, and transportation.

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  Power Specialists Assoc., Inc.

  Dec 2019 - Nov 2022

  Senior Consulting Engineer

  Provide project and outage management, inspection, QA/QC, BMACT testing and tuning, simulation training, chemical cleaning, etc.

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  American Process International LLC

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Process Area Lead

  Combined biotechnology and engineering company. Specialties include cellulose, hemicellulose, sugars, nanocellulose, cellulose nanofibrils, cellulose nanocrystals, CNF, CNC, 2nd Generation ethanol, biorefinery, biomass, pulp and paper, energy efficiency, pinch analysis, consulting and engineering, and software simulations