Giordan Pergola

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
(985) 290-1002
gpergo1@lsu.edu

OBJECTIVE
To gain full-time employment in a team-focused, challenging environment where personal professional development is fostered.

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA
Major: Bachelor Mechanical Engineering (M.E.), May 2018 GPA 3.74
Minor: Materials Science and Engineering

EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Engineering Intern, Baton Rouge, LA
Albemarle, May 2017 - August 2017
• Maintained and improved mechanical system integrity at a specialty chemical plant
• Inspected, sized, and replaced process equipment in various manufacturing units
• Modeled reactor feed lines using PipeFlo software to perform pump head calculations
• Created specification sheets and technical drawings to request vendor quotes on new equipment designs
• Implemented plant-wide safety programs in compliance with OSHA safety audits
Mechanical Tech Service Intern, Baton Rouge, LA
Albemarle, May 2016 - August 2016
• Provided detailed technical support to Albemarle's chemical plants worldwide
• Conducted "Root Cause" failure analyses in order to diagnose equipment malfunctions
• Researched materials of construction and investigated corroded fracture surfaces
• Performed ASME BPVC calculations for the design and analysis of pressure vessels
• Modeled and evaluated failed piping through Finite-Element Analysis
• Organized and presented safety meetings on topics such as chemical exposure prevention
Computational Solid Mechanics Lab Technician, Baton Rouge, LA LSU
College of Engineering CSM Lab, August 2014 - Present
• Refurbished and Operated an ObJet30 3D printer to create working prototypes for the Civil Engineering concrete canoe team.
• Designed and printed 3D models for the concrete canoe challenge.
• Printed several working visual aids for Engineering graduate students' thesis

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Experienced with 3D CAD programs and Finite-Element Analysis
• Competent modeling complex mechanical systems using programs such as PipeFlo
• Trained in ASME BPVC section VIII and ASME code calculations
• Proficient in Objet Studios and similar 3D printer software
• Adept working with Microsoft Word, excel, and PowerPoint

HONORS AND AWARDS

• S&B Engineers Brookshire Scholarship Recipient: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017
• LSU Family Association Scholarship: 2017-2018
• President's Honor Roll: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
• Dean's list: Fall 2015, Fall 2016