Gas Operations Technician

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3810139

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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