Edgar Silva
About Edgar Silva
Edgar Silva is a Maintenance Engineer at Chemtrade in Anacortes, Washington, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in various engineering roles.
Current Position at Chemtrade
Edgar Silva currently holds the position of Maintenance Engineer at Chemtrade, located in Anacortes, Washington, United States. He has been with Chemtrade since February 2020. His role involves managing and maintaining equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, and contributing to the company's engineering processes.
Previous Roles at Shell
Before joining Chemtrade, Edgar Silva worked at Shell in various engineering positions. From 2018 to 2020, he served as a Maintenance Excellence Engineer in Deer Park, Texas, focusing on operational improvements. Prior to that, he was a Pressure Equipment Associate Engineer from 2016 to 2018, gaining valuable experience in managing pressure equipment. Additionally, in 2015, Edgar participated in Shell’s Drilling and Production Camp in Robert, Louisiana.
Engineering Internships at LyondellBasell
Edgar Silva completed multiple internships with LyondellBasell, gaining hands-on engineering experience. In 2015, he served as a Co-Op Engineer III for three months in Channelview, Texas. He also worked as a Co-Op Engineer II in 2014 for three months in Edison, New Jersey. These roles provided him with practical exposure to engineering tasks and complemented his academic learning.
Education and Academic Background
Edgar Silva studied Mechanical Engineering at Rice University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2012 to 2016. Prior to attending Rice University, he completed his high school education at St. John's School from 2008 to 2012. He also attended KIPP Academy Middle School from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, Edgar was associated with the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
Leadership in Engineers Without Borders
During his time at Rice University, Edgar Silva held leadership positions in the Engineers Without Borders Rice University chapter. He served as Vice President from 2015 to 2016, and as Project Leader from 2014 to 2015 in the Nica-1 project. His roles involved coordinating projects, leading teams, and contributing to engineering solutions for community development.
Research and Project Experience
Edgar Silva's early career also includes roles in research and engineering projects. He was a Product and Design Engineer at Beyond Traditional Borders from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he conducted undergraduate research as an assistant at the Halas Nanophotonics Group in 2013. These experiences provided him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering.