About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3828293
PLANT OPERATIONS & METALLURGY LEADER | MAGNESIUM, LITHIUM CARBONATE & ELECTROLYTIC PROCESSES
Core Expertise
- Operations leadership for high‑throughput magnesium and lithium carbonate production facilities.
- Scaled mobile direct lithium extraction throughput from ~100 to 300+ cycles per day.
- Managed production supporting ~55,000 MT magnesium alloys and ~2,200 MT lithium carbonate annually.
- Directed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability programs to minimize downtime.
- Built and coached front‑line teams of 14–36 with training, performance reviews, and safety leadership.
- Participated in P&ID reviews, process flow analysis, and management‑of‑change initiatives.
Project Background
- Led MDLE plant optimization projects, collaborating with technology providers to increase throughput and reliability.
- Implemented new electrolytic cell technology alongside engineering to modernize electrolysis operations.
- Managed end‑to‑end hot metals production and casting processes in hazardous industrial environments.
- Developed and delivered training programs and standard operating procedures to drive safe operations.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, parts inventory, and outage planning to sustain continuous production.
Key Skills
- Excel | VBA | Microsoft Office
- P&ID review | Process flow diagrams | Management of change (MOC)
- Mobile Direct Lithium Extraction | Electrolytic cell operations | Molten‑salt handling
- Preventive maintenance | Troubleshooting | Outage planning
- Team leadership | Training | Performance management
- Safety compliance | Hazardous industrial processes | Lockout/tagout
Education
- A.S., Computer Science — Stevens Henager College
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned plant operations leader with 22+ years in metals and chemical processing, proven to scale extraction throughput and modernize electrolytic operations. Brings hands-on maintenance expertise, P&ID/MOC experience, and a track record of developing frontline teams in hazardous environments. Well-suited to lead startup or turnaround efforts to improve reliability, safety, and production yield.
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