RODERICK BURKE Jr.
Baton Rouge
Summary
Driven engineering professional with proven expertise in project management and problem-solving, demonstrated during internships at Dow Chemical Company and Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery. Excelled in utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics and SAP, leading to significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiencies. Skilled in collaboration and effective communication, with a track record of delivering research-driven presentations to industry leaders.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Logistics Engineer Intern
Dow Chemical Company
Orange
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated approval of backflow device on the steam header for process equipment within Loss Prevention Principle guidelines
- Created a single list of all equipment classified as meeting the Global Mechanical Integrity Safety Standards
- Verified mixed C4 loading high temperature interlock usage within loss prevention requirements
- Helped saved $137,600 for New Stretch wrap material with improved results
- Assisted quality department with developing special release database for the company's products
- Validated food grade gasket list for plant usage
- Managed installation of new camera/speaker system in CSD/Logistics conference room
- Collaborated with operations to consolidate the removal of the oil containers
- Evaluated and updated inspection frequency of the mixed C4 loading high temperature interlock to meet Loss Prevention Principle requirements
Research Student
CREST Research Experience for Undergraduates
Baton Rouge
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Researched technology on Vivaldi aerospace antenna and presented findings to peers and industry professionals
Intern
Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery
New Orleans
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked on projects related to refinery production and sales
- Collected and analyzed data and reported findings on how the refinery industry sells fuel internationally
- Successfully presented final refinery projects to Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery senior leadership
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2026
Skills
- COMSOL Multiphysics 61
- Aspen Info Plus 21
- SAP
- MOC
- OPD
- Solid Edge
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Research presenter
Academic And Professional Affiliations
- Career Services Ambassador, 09/24, Present
- Programs Chair, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), 04/23, 04/24
- NSBE Representative - Pinchback Organizations Committee, 2023 - 2024
- Student Researcher - Center for Research and Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST), 05/23, 07/23
- Entergy Scholars Program, A program for students to build career readiness skills for the workforce., Spring 2024
Scholarship Awards
- L&L Whitlock Scholarship, 2024 - 2025
- Turner Construction Company Scholarship, Spring 2024 - 2025
- Entergy Technology Scholarship, 2024 - 2025
Skills And Certifications
COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1, Aspen InfoPlus.21, SAP, MOC, OPD, Solid Edge, Communication, Project management, Problem solving, Collaboration, Time management, Research presenter
Timeline
Site Logistics Engineer Intern
Dow Chemical Company
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Student
CREST Research Experience for Undergraduates
05.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Phillips 66 Alliance Refinery
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Southern University And A&M College
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