Theresa Matthews
About Theresa Matthews
Theresa Matthews is a Process Control Engineer at Chevron's Hydrogen Complex in Richmond, CA, with extensive experience in process engineering and control systems.
Company
Theresa Matthews is currently employed at Chevron, where she serves as a Process Control Engineer for the Hydrogen Complex in Richmond, California. Chevron is known for its extensive work in energy sectors, and Theresa’s role involves significant responsibilities in the hydrogen complex operations.
Title
Theresa Matthews holds the title of Process Control Engineer, Hydrogen Complex. Her role involves ensuring the efficiency and reliability of processes within the complex, which is crucial for the smooth operation of hydrogen production and management.
Education and Expertise
Theresa Matthews studied Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2009 to 2014. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her expertise in process control and chemical engineering, which she has applied throughout her professional career.
Professional Background
Theresa Matthews has a solid professional background with experience across multiple roles. She worked as an Advanced Process Control Engineer at Chevron's Distillation and Reforming Unit from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she held various positions at Air Products, including Process Engineering Design for HyCO systems, Production and Process Engineer for HyCO, and CDP Advanced Controls Engineer. Theresa also has experience as a tutor and Peer TA at Purdue University and worked as a Chemical Engineering Co-op at Air Products and Chemicals.
Key Achievements
Theresa Matthews has several notable accomplishments, including achieving an 80% reduction in alarm management during the commissioning of the new hydrogen complex at Chevron. She implemented modifications in the Experion C-300 controller modules and HMIWeb interface and designed an EPA-compliant flare control system for the hydrogen complex. Additionally, she conducted a CHAZOP study to identify reliability improvements and identified advanced control opportunities potentially generating $5-10 million in annual benefits for the hydrogen complex.