About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3810139
PROCESS OPERATOR | ETHANOL & RENEWABLE FUEL OPERATIONS | FERMENTATION, DISTILLATION & MAINTENANCE
Core Expertise
- Continuous-process operations for corn-based ethanol including fermentation and distillation control
- SCADA and distributed control monitoring to respond to alarms and maintain process stability
- Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, valves, tanks, dryers, and ancillary equipment
- Preventive maintenance planning and execution during scheduled shutdowns with electrical isolation support
- Laboratory testing, chemical and pH monitoring, and quality control for continuous production
Project Background
- Operated field and control-room duties across a multi-acre ethanol facility as a shift operator
- Led bulk liquid transfers including truck and railcar loading/unloading with valve and hose management
- Coordinated with board and field operators to troubleshoot alarms and restore production quickly
- Supported twice-yearly shutdowns for pump and boiler servicing and extensive seasonal cleaning
- Trained roughly fifty employees in plant processes, laboratory procedures, field operations, and safety
Key Skills
- SCADA | Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Fermentation & Distillation | Ethanol process operations
- Preventive Maintenance | Mechanical troubleshooting | Electrical isolation
- Laboratory Testing | Chemical & pH monitoring | QA/QC
- Bulk Liquid Transfers | Railcar & truck operations | Valve and hose handling
- Forklift Operation | Materials handling | Sanitation and food-production practices
Education
- Some college coursework, Law — KCC
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned process operator with 10+ years in corn-based ethanol production, combining SCADA monitoring, fermentation and distillation expertise, and hands-on mechanical troubleshooting. Demonstrated ability to lead bulk liquid transfers, execute preventive maintenance during shutdowns, and train large cohorts of operators. Brings practical, safety-focused experience that can reduce downtime and support reliable renewable fuel operations.
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