Nathan Benzel has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming and international business experience from studying abroad in Spain. He has worked as an intern at Sinclair Refining Co., JLM Engineering, and ECS Engineers where he assisted with engineering projects, field inspections, and project management. Benzel also has extensive experience working on a large cattle ranch in Wyoming. He is proficient in engineering software and holds leadership positions in several campus organizations.

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PO Box 153, 211 4th Ave E Cell: 307-751-8417
Dayton, Wyoming 82836 nbenzel@uwyo.edu
EDUCATION
University of Wyoming - Laramie, Wyoming
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering- EGD 05/14/2016
(Previously Secondary Ed. Mathematics 2008-2010)
2011 - 2016
Autonomous University of Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
International Business Program- Study Abroad Program
2011
Software Proficiency: SolidWorks, EES, Matlab, Abacus, Java, Outlook, Excel, exposure to C++, Cesar II and
Maple; also in-depth hardware knowledge and assembled PC computers
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sinclair Wyoming Refining Co. - Sinclair, Wyoming 05/2015 - 08/2015
Project Engineer Intern 12/2015 - 01/2016
- Engineered and designed piping and fixed equipment and assisted with project management
- Answered 45 RFIs over the course of 3 months during large turnaround
- Coordinated surveying and took many field measurements (Performed in confined space, half face mask
and overhead work)
- Made numerous engineering calculations from ASME B31.3
- Gained understanding of PWHT of various metals
- Gained understanding NDE testing including UT, MT, PT, RT, Eddy Current, IR Survey and PMI
- Projects included level indicators, pump installations, hot taps and stopples, vessel installations, sample
stations and steam traps
- Tasks also included Change Requests, P&ID markups, Isometric Drafting, Estimating, filing for AFEs,
organizing meetings with contractors and managing bid process, MOC Hazard Review, PSSRs, KMS
investigations, Document Control and Equipment Selection
JLM Engineering - Buffalo, Wyoming 05/2014 - 08/2014
Field Inspector/ Project Management Intern
- Inspected and managed an $11 million dollar road project for Peabody Energy, Wright, WY- was present
for entire construction
- Attended weekly meetings with Contractor, Owner Representative and Campbell County Road and
Bridge Engineer
- Recorded daily activities/quantities and submitted weekly and monthly reports
- Made on-the-spot engineering based decisions including some major field fitting and change orders
- Helped coordinate surveying and testing and assisted in construction survey
- Met WYDOT specifications for the project
ECS Engineers - Gillette, Wyoming 05/2013 - 08/2013
Field Inspector/ Engineer Intern
- Communicated designs/plans on-site and collaborated with the Contractor, Owner Representative, City
of Gillette, Testers and the Project Manager (P.E.)
- Recorded daily activities and submitted reports to the City of Gillette
- Derived and calculated leakage on-site for utilities
- Helped with miscellaneous surveying needs on-site
Padlock Ranch - Dayton, Wyoming 04/2002 - 01/2015
Farmer/ Irrigator/ Feed Mill Operator/ Cattle Processing
- Operated heavy equipment, solved mechanical problems, set up complex irrigation systems, assisted
with farm operations, and worked independently on various excavation and landscaping projects
- 11,000 calving operation; 475,000+ acres; 5,000+ irrigated farm acres
- One of the largest cattle ranches in the nation

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University of Wyoming Dean of Students - Laramie, Wyoming
Greek Life Intern
05/2010 - 08/2010
- Independently organized public relations event for 2000+ people on $6,000 budget
- Completed budget proposals and ran all fundraising
- Directed and spoke publicly for weekly orientation programs for groups of 50+ people
- Participated in monthly assessment meetings with the Dean of Students
McGyver Remodeling - Dayton, Wyoming
Construction Assistant
04/2005 - 08/2008
- Assisted in construction of several homes, buildings and additions
- Remodeled kitchens, bathrooms, living/dining rooms, barns, offices and bars
- Gained proficiency in electrical installations, masonry, framing, foundations/concrete, plumbing,
finish work, and many other aspects of carpentry and construction
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
TRACOM GROUP
- Social style and emotional intelligence evaluation program
Horizons
- Highly selective and intense values based leadership training focused on group and team dynamics
Mountain West Leadership Conference
- Invite only leadership program: NOLS Leadership course among other programs
Balfour Leadership Training Workshop
- Public Relations, recruitment, group dynamics
First Year Institute
- Freshman leadership program through University of Wyoming
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
- Walk for Women Participant
- Fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network
- Active in highway cleanup program
- Fundraising for Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Canned food drives
- Fundraising for Huntsman Cancer Institute
GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
o Former State Officer
- Sigma Chi (ΣΧ)
o Former Recruitment Chair, House Manager and Homecoming Chair
HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIP
-Padlock Ranch Scholarship / Homer Scott
Scholarship
-FSA Achievement Scholarship
-Patterson GPA Scholarship
-Hathaway Merits Scholarship
-Presidents’ Promise Scholarship
-Dean's List
-National Honors Society
(References available on request)