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Zachary Edwards

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Process Operator

Red River Biorefinery
08.2022 - Current
  • Reported to operations manager and plant superintendent on plant status, problems and deviations, and possible fixes.
  • Maintained compliance with health, safety, and standard operating procedures (SOP's).
  • Issued and verified safe work, lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work permits.
  • Supervised crew of 6 operators.
  • Made adjustments to day to day plant operations using DeltaV distributed control system(DCS).

Wastewater Operator

Red River Biorefinery
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
  • Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters. Made adjustments based on findings.
  • Completed lockout/tagouts for maintenance.
  • Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and aerial lifts.

Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Technician

HydrochemPSC- Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • Used portable analyzer and electronic data collector to detect emissions from process equipment.
  • Performed monitoring activities within a prescribed period of time and without direct direction, ensuring that all components are accurately monitored and reported to meet assigned deadlines.
  • Communicated daily equipment changes and repairs with environmental office personnel as well as unit operators.
  • Performed first attempt repairs on valves, pumps, heaters, and compressors.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Ridge High School
Woodbury, MN

No Degree - Bachelor of Science

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Skills

  • Distributed control system (DCS)
  • Troubleshooting and Repair
  • LOTO, confined space, hot work permitting
  • Aerial lifts
  • Chemical Handling
  • Safe Equipment Operation

Timeline

Lead Process Operator

Red River Biorefinery
08.2022 - Current

Wastewater Operator

Red River Biorefinery
11.2021 - 08.2022

Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Technician

HydrochemPSC- Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend
03.2018 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

East Ridge High School

No Degree - Bachelor of Science

University of North Dakota
Zachary Edwards