Walter John Barta has over 10 years of experience in chemical engineering, process safety, and market research. He currently works as a Senior Scenarios Analyst at IHS Markit, where he operates cost curve and scenario models, reviews input data, and prepares reports and marketing materials. Previously, he worked as a Process Engineering Consultant at Siemens Energy providing onsite support at various refineries involving projects, simulations, safety analysis, and relief valve sizing. He has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston and is pursuing a Master's degree.

1. Walter John Barta
11726 Mighty Redwood Dr. • Houston, TX 77059 • (832) 452-2748 • wltrbrt@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE
IHS Markit,Chemical Market Research,Houston, TX
Senior Scenarios Analyst
August 2016 - Present
 Operated the Cost Curve Manager Analysis (CCMA) and Scenario Excel/SQL models and analytics,
including adding and editing chemical product data.
 Reviewed and obtained CCMA/Scenario input data largely consisting of technology characterization of
capital and operation cost data of all producer plants, globally.
 Assisted in the review of the results with market and technical IHS experts to ensure depth, consistency
and accuracy of analysis.
 Prepared executive overviews and reference guides to methodology to deliver with reports.
 Coordinated the development of marketing materials and customer insight.
 Worked with other team members to migrate the Microsoft Access system to a SQL Server platform to
allow IHS web delivery.
Siemens Energy,Engineering Services, Houston, TX
Process Engineering Consultant
May 2011 – January 2015
 Worked at the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery as onsite client support for the implementation of small
capital projects and safety system revalidation support.
 Completed projects on refinery units including but not limited to: atmospheric crude distillation,
vacuum distillation, hydrotreating, gas separation, olefins processing, etc.
 Developed simulations in PROII, Aspen PLUS,HYSIS,and DynSim to predict process behavior under
different conditions.
 Created process safety flow diagrams and system sketches in Visio and AutoCad to assist safety
analysis.
 Worked with and Beta-tested various versions of Process Safety Pressure Protection Manager (PS PPM)
and Pressure Protection Manager (PPM).
 Performed Pressure Relief Analysis on a variety of equipment including but not limited to: columns,
vessels, exchangers,pumps, compressors,turbines, etc.
 Provided mitigation efforts to solve process related safety and documentation problems and presented
them in discussions with refinery operations.
 Sized and selected relief valves for installation and application in existing refineries.
 Studied and followed industry standards (API 520, API 521, ASME, etc.) and adapted such standards to
client guidelines.
 Programmed database queries and macros using SQL Server, Access,and Excel VBA.
 Wrote requirements reports for the PS PPM product management group.
 Interfaced with the clients at technical meetings and in a daily facilitation role.
 Led and taught new hires and interns in the execution of engineering work.
 Traveled for project kick-off and completion meetings at various client sites including: Shell Deer Park,
Houston, TX; Marathon Detroit Refinery, Detroit, MI; SAPREF,Durban, South Africa; ExxonMobil
Joliet Refinery, Joliet, IL.
KBR, Process Engineering, Houston, TX October 2010 – May 2011
Process Engineering Intern
 Beta tested and worked with the newest edition of KBR's Hydraulics program (Poseidon).
 Gathered and developed data documentation packages for clients on design projects, including reports,
simulations, calculations, and drawings.
 Worked with safety engineers on the Pressure Safety Valve development and documentation.

2. FreeportLNG, Plant Operations, Freeport, TX May 2010 – August 2010
Chemical Engineering Intern
 Worked with engineers and operators at a liquid natural gas processing plant and its corporate office.
 Facilitated daily operations at the plant, including: Lock-out Tag-out, Management of Change, and heat
& material balance reporting.
 Optimized units and helped with design projects.
Ingenia Polymers,R&D Department,Houston, TX November 2008 – May 2010
Laboratory Technician Intern
 Worked with materials scientists and engineers at a polymer composite manufacturing facility.
 Operated analytical and manufacturing machines (HPLC,Capillary Rheometer, California Pellet Mill,
Extruder).
 Prepared new materials and carried out polymer science research projects in the laboratory with tasks
including: industrial solvents and chemicals handling, experimental design and execution, data
collection, documentation, organization, and analysis.
EDUCATION
University ofHouston,Houston,TX
Masters of Science Pending
Major: Chemical Engineering
University ofHouston,Houston,TX
Bachelorsof Science December 2011
Major: Chemical Engineering
Houston Community College, Houston, TX
Associates of Arts
Major: English Literature
San Jacinto Community College, Houston, TX
Associates of Arts
Major: Social & Behavioral Sciences
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
Bar Boheme, Part-Time Employee Spring 2016 – Present
Houston Independent School District, Associate Teacher Winter 2015 – Summer 2016
Austin Independent School District, Associate Teacher Winter 2015 – Summer 2016
Craigslist, Freelance Tutor Winter 2014 – Summer 2016
Educational Testing Services, GRE 2015
Law School Admission Council, LSAT 2015
Texas Board of Professional Engineering, EIT 2012
AIChE, UH Chapter Chem-E Car, Team Captain Fall 2009 – Fall 2011
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I Workshop, Facilitator Fall 2011
Omega Chi Epsilon, UH Chapter, President Fall 2007 – Spring 2011
The Daily Cougar Newspaper, Life and Arts Journalist Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Maria Taylor Realty, Home Renovator Spring 2008 – Fall 2008