Alexander W.

Experience

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  Knopf Farms

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2020

  Farm Hand

  Summer/Seasonal Farm HandEquipment Experience:International Harvester 766International Harvester 656Case IH CX 80 Loader Tractor

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  PriceWalgren, A division of George Koch Sons

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Engineering Intern

  • Read and interpreted Piping and Instrumentation Diagram• Updated Current models of System Diagrams and Tank Models• Used Solid Works to design small projects such as brackets or motor mounts• Helped manufacturing when needed

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  General Motors

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Manufacturing Engineering Intern

  • Worked with Process and Quality Engineers on RED X Statistical Engineering project and continuous improvement on an operation, leading to increased efficiency and quality.• Trouble shooting of machines and conveyors with Controls Engineers• Designed HMI screens with Controls Engineers• Worked with Manufacturing Engineers to collect ATC (After Tool Change) reports to improve machining• Designed and drafted mechanical and electrical prints for RP application machine• Worked with different manufacturing process's, including: Broaching, Grinding, Milling• Communicated and collaborated with operators, engineers and production leadsProject: RP Parts Applicator •Collaborated with electrical engineers, electricians and process engineers to design the applicator•Drafted PID for the machine, using relay logic for the control of the machine•Worked with electricians to determine the different components and electronics for the machineProject: Tested and used RED X Statistical Engineering to improve machine operation and efficiency •Ran tests and collected data and analyzed old data to diagnose the problem•Identified root problems and worked with process, controls and RED X engineers to fix problem•Increased machine efficiency, production and run time Show less

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  Marathon Petroleum Corporation

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Refining Electrical Engineering Intern

  Refining Electrical and Instrument Engineering Intern• Collaborated across departments with Tech Service Engineers, E&I Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Contractors and Operators• Instrumentation field work; exposure to pressure, flow, temperature, and level instrumentation philosophies and designs in process units and tank farm areas.• Supported electrical and instrumentation planning for HF ALKY process unit maintenance shutdown • 480Vac – 120Vac Power Distribution and Monitoring; equipment loading requirements and specifications, electrical engineering calculations, and power system analysis• DCS communications systems; instrumentation and power equipment control• Extensive winterization programs; troubleshooting and designProject: 33-XF-001 Chiller Project• Created/edited power plans, substation one-line diagram, EAC, elementary diagram• Designed/ updated control circuitry, electrical calculations, and wiring schedules • Created/edited construction documents and complied construction packageProject: LCF HSRN Tower TI• Collaborated with tech service engineers, vendors and mechanical engineers to specify correct temperature instrumentation design• Created spec sheets and loop diagram for DCS System• Created/edited construction documents and complied construction package Show less

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  Marathon Petroleum Corporation

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Refining Electrical Engineering Intern

  Refining Electrical Engineering Intern – Maintenance and Reliability Engineering • Assumed additional responsibilities post-departure of electrical reliability engineer from refinery• Collaborated and worked with electricians and instrument technicians, including control system troubleshooting• Executed ETAP Arc Flash Analysis calculations on various 480V & 2400V electrical equipment• Gap Analysis of refinery Mechanical Integrity program compared to corporate standards for electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analyzers• Developed motor transition plan to expedite motor replacement with NEMA approved motors and appropriate transition bases• Worked with electrical and instrumentation planners to complete SAP reliability backlog projects Show less

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  Marathon Petroleum Corporation

  Jun 2022 - now

  Electrical Reliability Engineer

  Refining Engineer I -Power System (13.8kV - 480V), Electrical and Instrumentation/Control System responsibilities including engineering, maintenance, electrical testing, electrical construction, project management, electrical preventative maintenance, electrical TAR/outage planning, electrical equipment commissioning, protective relay programming (SEL-787/751/351/710) and design at the Marathon Petroleum Detroit Refinery. - Experienced in switchgear (13.8kV - 480V) and MCC (4160V - 480V) operation, maintenance, design, protection and control- Author, maintain and coordinate electrical switching procedures with utility personal (120kV - 13.8kV)- ETAP Modeling (Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Protection and Control/Coordination, Reliability Study)- Electrical Acceptance and Maintenance Testing on switchgear, transformers, power distribution equipment and motors- Electrical fault incident investigation and analysis- NEC, NFPA 70E & NESC Code adherence- Experienced in motor (13.8kV - 480V) starting, maintenance, protection and control- Facility electrical maintenance and design- Mentoring of engineering co-ops and interns Show less