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SML Associates
109 Peppertree Lane
Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone (760)942-2359
Fax (760)943-9544

email slord@smlassociates.com

JOANNE A. ABBONDONDOLA

 


Unique combination of broad academic qualifications (MBA and MS) and twelve years of hands on experience in Industrial & Electronic Gases performing Design, Production, Environmental and Sales functions

SML Associates, Encinitas, California
Project Engineer
1996 to Present

Modeled surface reactions of stainless and nickel with chlorine trifluoride and tungsten hexafluoride. Saved $100,000 by finding and negotiating purchase of reconditioned high purity chlorine system. Responsible for process design and safety analysis of cooling system for high temperature fluid bed reactor. Developed piping, instrumentation and valve layout for compact high purity gas panels. Wrote commissioning plan for $5MM pilot plant.

Union Carbide Corporation, Linde Division (a.k.a., Praxair), Wilmington, California
Sales Representative
1987 to 1992

Planned and managed a $1 million dollar sales territory. Conducted market analysis for product sales and negotiated long-term contracts. Coordinated administrative, engineering, environmental and maintenance support for the new and existing customer base. Trained customers in product safety and equipment operations.

Union Carbide Corporation, Linde Division, Niagara Falls, New York
Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs (SHEA) Engineer
1984 to 1987

Program Development and Management Developed and managed the Safety, Health, and Environmental Program at the air and hydrogen liquefaction plants to insure compliance with company, city, county, state and federal regulations.Trained plant personnel in the start-up and operations of the air and hydrogen liquefaction plants. Trained and certified plant personnel in the Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs and Handling Hazardous Materials programs.

Union Carbide Corporation, Linde Division, Niagara Falls, New York
Plant Engineer
1980 to 1984

Assisted in the start-up of the Niagara Falls Air and Hydrogen Liquefaction Plants. Implemented cost reduction, maintenance, distribution, environmental,turnaround and plant efficiency projects in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner. Provided technical services to the Production, Maintenance and Distribution departments.

Education

University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California Masters of Science, September 1992 to December 1994 Major: Chemical Engineering

Conducted research at the San Diego Supercomputer Center modelling underground fluid flow and mass transfer problems.

Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York Masters in Business Administration, September 1985 to December 1988 Major: Business Administration

University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California Bachelor of Science, September 1977 to May 1980 Major: Chemical Engineering

 

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