Clinton Collins (EIT)
St. John's,NL
Summary
Process Engineer with practical experience in process development, optimization, and scale-up. Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and material balances, with strong focus on safety, troubleshooting, and quality. Effective collaborator and clear communicator, known for attention to detail, problem-solving, and adaptability. Committed to continuous learning and delivering scalable, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Engineering Student
Hibernia (EOR) Laboratory
St. John’s, NL
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Investigated solvent-based recycling of HDPE and PP to address lost fishing gear pollution in Newfoundland and Labrador, achieving 87–97% polymer recovery at 100–135°C using controlled heating and mechanical mixing with xylene and toluene solvents.
- Analyzed correlations between plastic mass, solvent temperature, and dissolution time to optimize the process and support material balance calculations, utilizing Excel for data management and collaborating with a process data analyst and PhD researcher.
- Ensured safe lab operations through proper PPE and engineering controls, maintaining compliance with chemical handling standards.
- Developed a preliminary scale-up strategy for industrial application, proposing equipment such as jacketed vessels and continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTRs), including considerations for temperature control and solvent recovery.
- Provided recommendations for sustainable recycling practices with potential application to higher-impurity ocean plastics, including environmental impact and cost–benefit analyses.
Engineering Co-Op Student
C-CORE, St. John’s, NL
St. John’s, NL
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted freeze bond strength experiments under varied environmental conditions, optimizing protocols and design to reduce errors and improve repeatability, while strictly following safety procedures including life jacket use and hazard mitigation.
- Supported design, testing, and documentation of an image-sensory water cannon system for offshore iceberg mitigation; compiled iceberg movement data in Excel for MATLAB integration by the computer engineering team, demonstrating strong cross-functional collaboration.
- Resolved challenges with missing electronic data by thoroughly reviewing company physical archives to recover critical historical information, ensuring dataset completeness and accuracy.
- Assisted engineers in troubleshooting and optimizing control systems; performed root cause analysis to enhance system reliability and minimize downtime; managed multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Prepared technical reports and presentations for engineers and supervisors; utilized Excel and Word for data analysis, visualization, documentation; demonstrated attention to detail, adaptability, and analytical thinking throughout.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Process Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, NL10-2023
Skills
- Process development and optimization
- Experimental design and data analysis
- Material and energy balance calculations
- Scale-up and pilot plant process design
- Process safety and risk management
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Cross-functional teamwork and communication
- Attention to detail and analytical problem-solving
Certifications & Professional Development
- Engineer-in-Training Certification (PEGNL)
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Reading & Interpretation – Udemy
- Power Business Intelligence Certification – Udemy
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Affiliations
- Reading
- Soccer
- Puzzles
- Photography
- Music
Timeline
Research Engineering Student
Hibernia (EOR) Laboratory
06.2023 - 09.2023
Engineering Co-Op Student
C-CORE, St. John’s, NL
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Process Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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