Dalton J.

Tallia
Current Address 424 East Fairmount Avenue State College, PA 16802 OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position that utilizes a mechanical engineering degree following graduation in December of 2012.

Phone: (267) 614-4756 E-mail: DTallia13@gmail.com

Home Address 5259 Bailey Ct. East Doylestown, PA 18902

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/ Minor in Engineering Mechanics Current GPA: 3.14 University Park, PA December 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
Williams Midstream Engineering Intern Managed a fuel meter installation project that spanned eight stations and required the installation of fuel meters and communication devices. Developed an overall project plan and budget that was submitted to supervisors for approval. Drafted scope of works and drawings for each station. Used Excel VBA to develop a process work flow that retrieved paperwork and procedures from the Williams System Integrity Plan and other sources based on operator input for differing projects. Managed Master P&ID Redline Book for operations, which included checking redlines for accuracy and comparing them to the final drawings. Developed as-built P&ID drawings for existing assets that were not captured after construction. PPL Brunner Island LLC Engineering Co-operative Associate Analyzed plant output using performance monitoring systems and diagnostic screens Utilized Emersons Ovation DCS software to analyze and adjust alarm set points Produced reports detailing the plants output and trended data to pinpoint systems that had poor performance so that changes could be made to increase plant efficiency Created methods to track and update the progress of equipment during unit outages Devault Refrigeration Services Engineering Intern/ Field Experience Utilized engineering skills to research, recommend, and select solutions for projects Learned to navigate a corporate environment, divide responsibilities, and accomplish tasks Compiled all necessary project information and drawings for distribution to customer Moon Township, PA May 2012-August 2012

York Haven, PA June 2011-August 2011

Colmar, PA May 2010-August 2010

Computer Skills
MS Office Excel VBA Matlab Wonderware Emerson Ovation DCS

Leadership
Delta Chi Fraternity Secretary Provided leadership and representation for the brotherhood as an executive board member Maintained communication amongst a brotherhood of over 100 members Communicated with National headquarters on a weekly basis concerning the Chapters activity THON Chair Delegated responsibilities and managed supplies for fundraising that raised $250,000 in 2 years Maintained relations with THON families and coordinated events Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society giving the opportunity to build leadership skills, network, and aide the community University Park, PA August 2009-August 2010

University Park, PA September 2008-Present University Park, PA September 2010-Present

Awards
Capstone Senior Design Project Heat Exchanger Design and Fabrication Using Additive Manufacturing Technologies Awarded Best Project out of 150 teams and innovative design led to filing of a patent University Park, PA Spring Semester 2012