1. Brian Simoes
75 Hillcrest Drive
Clark, NJ 07066
908-698-1793
brian_simoes_07@hotmail.com
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Sep, 2011 - June, 2016
Employment Experience
Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Allentown, PA
Continuous Improvement, April 2013 to September 2013
 Supported Lean Six Sigma Black Belts across multiple functions and assisted them in their LSS projects
 Learned how to gather, analyze, and present data in an effective manner
 Created various statistical analyses understanding the importance of data driven decision making
 Constructed a tool that will be utilized by Global Engineering Management to more easily track the RPPS
metric
 Trained in the use of Minitab statistical software in order to accurately and effectively analyze different types
of data
 Responsible for various presentations including presenting the created tool to the Heads of Engineering
Management as well as presenting various statistical data to the entire HYCO department
Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Pasadena, TX
Process Engineer, April 2014 to September 2014
 Developed instrument specifications for the Pasadena PMD project including pressure, temperature, and on-
off valves
 Created critical elevation drawings using Visio
 Developed instrument lists for the different areas including hydrogenation and non-hydrogenation
 Drafted the equipment specification sheets used for the new hot box and drumming systems
 Worked closely with process engineers and project managers in the development of P&ID drawings for new
plant equipment such as reactors, valves and tanks
Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Milton, WI
Production Engineer, April 2015 to August 2015
 Worked with Aspen Process Explorer to monitor the plant and troubleshoot problems that would arise
 Maintained the Reactor Accountability Database ensuring everything entered into RAD was accurate
 Investigated numerous products to identify the root cause for cycle time deviations or the cause of a
bad quality batch
 Created RAD sequencers with consistent transition points to run and monitor batches
 Analyzed data for asset management to determine why batches appeared to be taking longer this fiscal year
compared to the last one
 Drafted and edited P&ID’s including process equipment, electrical loop sheet drawings and as-built
mechanical drawings
 Utilized Minitab in order to analyze data pulled from RAD to help make drumming times more efficient
 Organized and lead a portion of each daily meeting taking a look at any serious problems that may have
occurred the previous day
 Monitored catalyst tracking making sure campaigns were following trends and documented any significant
changes

2.  Worked with operators, maintenance staff, project managers, process engineers as well as R&D to
accomplish daily deliverables and projects
 Observed and assisted in the HAZOP review taking a look at various hazards around the plant and how to
fix them for a safer work environment
Skills
Foreign Languages: Fluent Portuguese, Portuguese Brazilian, and Spanish
Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote; Minitab, Maple 15, AutoCAD, NXT, MATLAB
Languages: Java, SQL, HTML
Equipment: HP Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, HP DC Power Supply, Soldering Irons
Operating Systems: Windows 7, Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX
Engineering Design Projects
Senior Design Project, September 2015 to June 2016
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
 Designed a process skit to be operated on a small-scale farm with the goal of converting soybeans into
biodiesel for self-sustainability
 Implemented a single batch reactor capable of carrying out all unit operations in an effort to reduce the
capital cost of the skid
 Incorporated automation where possible into the process design to reduce the manual operations required
throughout the process
 Utilized a combination of ASPEN HYSUS software to model and determine efficient reaction conditions
 Personally responsible for process optimization and environmental impact
 Project designed featured safety controls to prevent the ignition of flammable solvents
 Employed experiences and technical knowledge from co-ops to better complete the project design
Robot Swarm, April to June, 2012
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
 Worked with professionals in discussing ideas and procedures
 Developed and implemented a model for infection rate and propagation through a population
 Operated on a team of four engineers to imitate a real world infection spread with robots
 Designed individual robots to have the mechanical capabilities to traverse the allotted space without colliding
with walls or other robots, detect an infection signal, as well as give off an infection signal
 Coded and developed personally the logic used by each robot using NXT language
 Adapted the robot design in order to overcome unexpected challenges experienced throughout the project
 Programmed, built, and tested up to 30 individual robots used to carry out the infection model
Honors and Awards
A. J. Drexel Academic Dean's Scholarship, Drexel University, 2011 - 2016
References Available Upon Request