Cynthia Rau

• Oversaw metallurgical processes to ensure optimal plant performance and efficiency. Conducted analysis and testing of materials to support production goals and quality standards. Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to enhance process workflows. Developed and implemented solutions to improve plant production and reduce costs. Ensured compliance with safety and environmental regulations in metallurgical operations.

• Managed and oversaw all aspects of assigned engineering projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from start to finish. Prepared, scheduled, and coordinated detailed phases of project plans. Evaluated and recommended improvements to project designs, processes, and timelines. Ensured compliance with industry standards and safety regulations throughout project lifecycle

• Conducted materials analysis and testing for engineering projects. Developed and implemented Risk-Based Mechanical Inspection (RBMI) strategies. Collaborated with design and technical teams to optimize material performance. Supported project execution by ensuring compliance with materials standards. Provided technical consultation on material selection and lifecycle management.

• Managed risk-based inspection (RBI) implementation projects. Systemized and circutized process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). Operated Reliability Based Mechanical Integrity (RBMI) software. Reviewed and approved material test reports (MRTs). Managed the development of integrity operating windows (IOWs). Developed workflow steps for implementing and maintaining IOWs. Identified injection and mixing points in all the plants' process units. Developed RBMI inspection procedures. Coordinate yearly corrosion studies for RBI revalidation.

Developed proposals and contracts. Wrote company procedures for Risk Base Inspection (RBI) implementation. Managed and implemented Risk Basked Mechanical Integrity programs. Systemized and circuitized process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

Collaborated with other company departments to complete client requests. Assisted in the development of the AWARE Mechanical Integrity Software. Reviewed corrosion risk assessments (CRAS) and material corrosion assessments (MCA). Performed process hazard analysis (PHA) and hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies.

• A Risk Based Inspection Implementor of the Asset Integrity Management Services (AIMS) division of MISTRAS Group, Inc. Systemized, circuitized and RBI implementation using PCMS software. Utilized the knowledge and resources from the entire MISTRAS Group that included engineering services, PCMS Software, Risk Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness for Services (FFS), online web-based NDT solutions and internet customer reporting along with data management and archiving.

Managed the budgets for the various task orders that are issued by theFederal Aviation Administration (FAA). Wrote governmental proposals and contracts. Maintained earned value management system for measuring project performance and progress. Developed a budget and tracked spending of governmental projects.

• Manager and Consultant: Materials/Corrosion Engineer Consultant and Non- Destructive Examination Manager. Managed a Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) crew to ensure equipment mechanical integrity Independently conducted a refinery-wide Level 1 corrosion study for all process equipment. Recommended changes such as temperatures, pressures, material selections for sour and acid gas services to control corrosion and avoid dangerous operations. Devised and prioritized inspection work plans for all process equipment. Supervised field verification of process equipment for Ultrapipe software.

Conducted multiple Level 1 corrosion studies, generated required specification documents for corrosion protection for refineries and chemical plants, inclusive of hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion fatigue, and stress corrosion cracking. Supervised metallographic examinations conducted via Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Familiar with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Supported clients by identifying material selections and operating conditions that may compromise mechanical integrity, process conditions and safety concerns. Conducted Root Cause Analysis and assisted with failure analysis projects for various clients and provided mitigation recommendations inclusive of issues related to damage caused by vibrations and pitting. Completed an American Petroleum Institute (API) research project and reported results regarding a high temperature hydrogen attack (findings presented at the 2009 API conference, Houston, TX). Accomplished brittle fracture assessments Utilized a company developed software (Reliability Based Mechanical Integrity-RBMI) to track risk on plant equipment for safer conditions (asset integrity management) as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Provided the IT Department with innovative RBMI software improvement initiatives.

Utilized Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Gantt charts, JD Edwards and RBMI software as tools in tracking project progress that included costs, timelines, and labor. Assembled project tracking information into a spreadsheet format to ensure that the schedule, budget and labor were within the contract specifications. Weekly and monthly reports were assembled and provided in a client format as a monthly deliverable. Lead quarterly meetings to discuss past performance and future requirements and goals. Constructed proposals and contracts for client projects Managed and implemented the mechanical integrity projects according to client specifications while staying within OSHA guidelines Developed and maintained project timelines, budget projections, and employee timesheets Supervised and delegated employees to ensure

successful project completion.