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Juliette Harper

@julietteharper

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Chemical engineer specializing in process control, optimization, and practical technical support.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on role applying process control, modeling, and optimization in a safety-focused, collaborative environment with opportunities for technical growth.

I am a Chemical Engineer with a strong focus on process control and optimization, holding an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from California State University Long Beach. I designed and implemented advanced control systems for biodiesel production, applied real-time optimization, and published work in peer-reviewed journals.

My hands-on experience spans programming Allen-Bradley PLCs, DCS/SCADA concepts, process simulation with ASPEN and COMSOL, and data analysis using Python and Spotfire. Internship roles in reservoir engineering, DOE research, and aerospace materials reinforced my practical problem-solving and process-improvement skills.

I collaborate effectively across teams, lead technical projects, and emphasize safety and regulatory compliance in operations. I seek roles where I can apply control strategies, modeling, and data-driven optimization to improve process performance and operational reliability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graduate Research Associate

California State University Long Beach

Jan 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Designed and implemented state feedback and nonlinear MPC systems for biodiesel production, applied real-time optimization to improve stability and compliance, and programmed Allen-Bradley PLCs to enhance operational reliability.

PLC Programming Process Modeling Process Control Biodiesel Production

Reservoir Engineer Intern

California Resources Corporation

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Simulated waterflooding scenarios and integrated subsurface data in Spotfire to identify 27 additional pay opportunities, implementing add-pay strategies that generated approximately $54,000 in additional profit.

Waterflooding Spotfire Well Connectivity Data Integration

Department of Energy Intern

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Jan 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)

Conducted wet air oxidation and kinetic studies for hydrothermal liquefaction, initiated an MOC for safe Parr reactor operation, and developed cheminformatics tools and algorithms to analyze over 700 reactions and simulate elemental analysis from GC data.

Wet Air Oxidation Python Pandas GC Data Analysis

Materials and Process Engineering Intern

Moog Inc.

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (2 months)

Reorganized lab layout using Lean methods, implemented a TrueChem chemical inventory tracking system to improve compliance and reduce waste, and collaborated on electroplating chemical line operations for aerospace components.

TrueChem Electroplating Processes & Compliance Process Improvement Safety

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California State University, Long Beach

Master of Science, Chemical Engineering

2021 - 2024

Grade: 3.75

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering with a 3.75 GPA; thesis on advanced process control for biodiesel production from used vegetable oils.

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

2016 - 2020

Grade: 3.24

Activities and societies: Minor – Applied Math; Tau Beta Pi member and Event Chair (2019); Society of Women Engineers member; American Institute of Chemical Engineers member

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a 3.24 GPA and a minor in Applied Mathematics.