1. DALE C. RETZLAFF-ROBERTS
118 Easton Circle ~ Fairhope, AL 36532 | 251.605.0384 | retzlaf2@illinois.edu
Education
University Of Illinois; Urbana, IL December 2015
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
James Scholar Distinction
GPA: 3.41 out of 4.0
Work History
Chevron Phillips Chemical, Baytown TX May- August 2015
Mechanical Engineering Intern- Plastics Maintenance
 Worked extensively with the site’s management of chance procedures, completing extensive hazard analysis
training and performed safe work inspections
 Updated and field verified pressure safety device P&IDs and inspection documentation
 Worked with millwrights and outside contractors to develop and procure custom equipment and hand-tools in
order to improve the safety and efficiency of uniquely challenging maintenance tasks.
Evonik Industries, Mobile AL May- August 2014
SPE Engineering Intern- MMAT
 Authored document implementing risk based inspection of process piping for unit in accordance with industry
and API standards, PSM (OSHA) regulations, and site protocols
 Recommended and initiated piping and process control changes to steam and condensate return systems that
resolved safety, process efficiency, and mechanical reliability issues
 Restructured equipment documentation to match unit SAP functional locations, and revised unit P&IDs
LyondellBasell, Morris IL January- May 2014
Reliability Co-Op
 Closed project post items in accordance with MOC practices. Researched projects and associated area of plant,
field verified project work and updated inspection records, P&IDs, and equipment files
 Developed proposals to solve drainage problem, and presented optimal solution to site management
 Used RBI software to determine which exchangers would be due for tube-sheet inspection during turnaround
 Determined net change and thinning rates for individual locations on tubular Ethylene reactor
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, Mobile AL June- August 2013
Pulp and Paper Group Process Intern
 P&ID development for recovery & power boiler system, and field verification of client supplied P&IDs
 Documenting field data & recording it in AutoCAD to client specifications, general arrangement development
and field experience measuring and planning location of new equipment in a production unit
 Supported major boiler project by creating and revising P&ID’s, isometric piping drawings, and mechanical
arrangement skid layouts
Leadership
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, UIUC Chapter
Executive Board, Outreach Chair May 2014- May 2015
 Responsible for Philanthropic events, including fundraisers and volunteer activities for local charities
 Responsible for community outreach and specifically fostering interest in engineering in local schools
Executive Board, Social Chair May 2013-December 2013
 Managed planning and hosting all ASME social activities during the year
 Helped organize annual group events between several different STEM-related student societies
Skills
 Experience with SAP, Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/ProE), Lotus Notes, and AutoCAD
 Extensive familiarity with safe work practices and PPE requirements in different industrial settings