Danya Terenzi is a process engineer with four years of experience in engineering, procurement, and construction focused on hydroprocessing, crude, and vacuum distillation units. She has strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Her experience includes coordinating equipment sizing and hydraulics for a steam generation facility in Singapore, retrofitting a crude unit in Singapore to resolve a sludge buildup problem, and designing distillation towers and vessels. She developed standardized Excel spreadsheets to efficiently pull key process data for equipment design.

1. DANYA TERENZI
Portland, TX 78374 | (678) 793-8052 | danya.tai@gmail.com
Process Engineer with four years of experience focused in hydroprocessing, crude, and vacuum distillation units at an
engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company. Organized and task-oriented professional who combines high-
level critical thinking and problem-solving skills with exceptional business acumen to drive cost reductions and efficiency
enhancements. Quick learner who eagerly accepts new tasks. Superior presentation and communication skills; trusted team
member with success collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Visio), with foundational knowledge of ProII and HTRI.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOSTER WHEELER USA CORP., Houston, TX | Jun 2011 – Present
Process Engineer II – EMRE / Foster Wheeler Alliance Process Team Jan 2014 – Jul 2015
Coordinatesizingof all equipment and hydraulicsassociated with the steam generation facility for a grassroots chemicals
plantin Singapore. Recognized for expertise in vessel design, includingtwo- and three-phase separators and vessel internals.
 Implement modifications to pipingand instrumentation diagrams / drawings (P&IDs) per client request.
 Updated and executed last-minuteproject changes into equipment design to achieve deadline.
 Recommended sendingoverflow lineand pressurerelief valvedischargefromdeaerator (vessel) to the main tower.
 Minimized pipingrequired, reducing cost.
 Analyzed process conditions of preliminary design estimateto identify overdesigned vessels.
 Adjusted final designs,decreasingsizeof vessels to cut costs on unnecessary material and maximizeuseof plotspace.
Process Engineer I (contracting at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Fairfax, VA) May 2013 – Dec 2013
EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING (EMRE) PROCESS DESIGN TEAM
Fulfilled six-month assignmentat ExxonMobil headquarters contributingto revamp of existingcrudeunit in Singapore.
 Retrofitted and redesigned process equipment for an atmospheric pipestill unit(crudeunit).
 Resolved sludgebuildup problemin existingoverhead reflux drum of crude tower, partneringwith vendor to acquireand
install inletnozzle to slowincomingvelocity.
 Improved productivity by reducingofflinetime required for cleaning.
 Facilitated communication between EMRE specialists and Foster Wheeler Houston team, ensuringmilestone
achievement and providingstatus updates to lead EMRE engineer.
 Nominated for Foster Wheeler “Above and Beyond Award” by ExxonMobil lead engineer, Dec 2013.
Process Engineer I – EMRE / Foster Wheeler Alliance Process Team Jun 2011 – May 2013
Designed and assessed towers, process vessels,hydraulics,and instruments for vacuum distillation / hydroprocessingunits /
crude units.
 Designed debutanizer tower, fulfillingclientpreference for tower internals and compliancewith hundreds of pages of
design criteria.
 Developed standardized MS Excel spreadsheet to pull key process data.
 Helped reduce human error by highlightingonly importantdata required to design equipment
 Spreadsheet was used as a template for future projects.
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering, Chemical Engineering – TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry – GEORGIA INSTITUTEOF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, GA
MEMBERSHIPS / ACTIVITIES
GEORGIA INSTITUTEOF TECHNOLOGY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2009 – Present
AMERICAN INSTITUTEOF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (AICHE) 2009 – 2011