Ryan Horsley

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About Ryan Horsley

Experienced Chemist turned Chemical Engineer. Having experience in two disciplines, I apply extensive analytical chemistry experience to the optimization, operation, and troubleshooting of high-complexity refinery processes. Career-wise, I am open to applying my skills to other industries should there be a good fit. Chemistry specialties: Gas Chromatography (GC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Inductively-Coupled Plasma (ICP), Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC), Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (WDXRF), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), Method Development, Correlation Studies, Instrument Troubleshooting and Repair, Petrochemical Testing, Transportation Fuels Analysis, Refinery Process Knowledge, Petroleum Chemistry, and ASTM Methodologies. Engineering specialties: Hydroprocessing, Fired Heaters, Distillation, Reactor Optimization, Refinery Turnarounds, Control Valves, Relief Systems, Pressure Relief Devices, Systems Engineering, Piping Networks, Hydraulics, Heat Transfer, Pumping, Storage and Handling, and Troubleshooting. Programming Languages: Excel VBA, Java, and Visual Basic.