1. Jackson W. Klesse
3005 Robin Rd 254-366-5489
Waco, TX 76708 Jackson.Klesse@Gmail.com
Education
 Texas Tech University
 Bachelor of Science,Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics Minor
 Cumulative GPA: 3.11
 Graduation: May 2016
Experience
Valero Energy – Houston, TX May 2015 - August 2015
 Project Manager Intern
 Projects:
o Security Enhancement Project – Installed 4 infrared security cameras around perimeter of tank
farm ($137,000).
o Heat Trace on Caustic Line – Implementation of self-regulating heat trace on caustic line to
prevent freezing ($300,000).
o Alky and HCO Piping Metallurgy Upgrades – Planned and priced an upgrade of the metallurgy for
corroded pipelines in the HCO and Alky units for a 2017 turnaround (>$1 Million).
Valero Energy – Memphis, TN May 2013 – August 2013
 Reliability Intern
 Large Project: GE Multilin to PI System
o Wired and programmed Multilins to be read from the PI software on employee’s computers
allowing real-time monitoring of motors.
Saint – Gobain Performance Plastics – Hoosick Falls, NY June 2012 – August 2012
 Quality Control Intern
 Job Duties:
o Tested adhesives and wrote certifications
o Wrote standard operating procedures for lab machinery
Volunteer/Leadership
 Humane Society of West Texas
o Leading a team on a project to re-brand their company. We re-designed website, logo, and assisted
in social media presence.
Awards
 Recipient of American Society of Mechanical Engineer 2012
International Petroleum Technology Institute Scholarship.
Associations
 Member of the Texas Tech ALD/PES Honor Society 2012-Present
 Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers January 2016 – Present