John Allen
Louisville
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
EDP (Engineering Development Program) Chemical Engineer
Wieland
Shelbyville
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Led environmental projects aimed at enhancing fume treatment processes.
- Improved PID loops for furnace pressure control, reducing downtime by 3 hours during oxygen reduction.
- Calculated Filter to help improve the fume treatment process
- Developed SOPs for changing bag filters in baghouse, extending filter lifespan and saving approximately $40,000 annually.
- Co-Designed an SNCR ammonia lance to be more effective for the thermal oxidizer.
- Performed Inspections on Fume Treatment System to determine viable repairs.
- Managed environmental projects focused on enhancing wastewater improvement strategies.
- Executed installation of sodium hydroxide pump to ensure reliable operation.
- Worked to develop procedures for the use of sodium hydroxide for safety.
- Developed new lab testing procedures to help determine the accuracy of current testing procedures.
Experience
University of Louisville
Louisville
04.2021 - 05.2025
- Assisted incoming students with inquiries about meal plans, enhancing their campus experience
- Adhered to professional protocols while engaging with end users, ensuring quality service
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Engineering Co-op
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Maysville
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Executed environmental/process engineering tasks at Spurlock Station, contributing to project goals during summer 2024.
- Used PI/Historian Data to make calculated changes to the PLC logic for LMS 100 Super Core Turbine
- Led team of 3 co-op students in Unit 3 repairs, enhancing collaborative problem-solving and technical skills.
- Used AutoCAD to Design the sheet repair for the Baghouse
- Developed and proved new design for the ash mixers nozzles using engineering analysis.
- Created reports on limestone efficiency using on-site data from PI Vision, informing operational improvements.
- Worked with suppliers to optimize the product to design necessities
- 2nd Term: Field Service Experience – Spurlock Station Unit 2/3, Fall 2024
- Performed Lab testing on the Gypsum in wastewater treatment
- Stayed with Operators to understand field practices for plant maintenance
- Improved management coordination with contractors on widespread projects
Operator
3M
Cynthiana
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Operated machinery to produce various products efficiently.
- Monitored production lines for quality and safety compliance.
- Streamlined packaging process for Post-it notes to align with production schedules
- Developed innovative solutions to improve production processes
- Collaborated with team members to maintain optimal workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
The University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2025
Skills
- Chemical Process Design
- Process Simulation
- Control Systems Engineering
- Process Control Systems
- PI Vision
- Historian
- Chemical Engineering Software
- Microsoft Software Suite
- Excel
- Word
- Access
- Control systems
Timeline
EDP (Engineering Development Program) Chemical Engineer
Wieland
06.2025 - 03.2026
Engineering Co-op
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
01.2023 - 08.2024
Experience
University of Louisville
04.2021 - 05.2025
Operator
3M
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
The University of Louisville