Benjamin Youngpeter

• FEL3 Execution - Engineered Design & Equipment Selection. Collaboration with subcontractor to PointCloud Scan and 3D model existing Canola oil extraction facility. Expansion of facility into switch plant to process Canola and Soybeans.
• Negotiated equipment packages with vendors and discounts from initial bids. Discounts totaling >$0.5MM.
• Planned, designed and scheduled phases for project.
• Maintained open communication with client. Disclosed weekly project progress.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Developed financial models to maintain project budget.

• Managed automation projects: PLC upgrades, HMI retrofits, Network upgrades.
• Maintained an active PSM program for hexane.
• Performed inspections on process equipment to identify repairs required during future outages.
• Scoped and executed safety project to distribute fire suppression water to an at-risk vessel.
• Performed loop tuning to stabilize processes.
• Led efforts for 25+ individuals during night shift of shutdown.

Identified process optimization opportunities and executed process changes.

• Fines spouting reroute
• Truck dump optimization
• Meal bulk density increase
• Hexane Loss Initiative