Joseph McEwan
Emmetsburg,IA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Poet Biorefining
11.2007 - Current
- Influence and support execution of plant operation and maintenance within production goals
- Maximize efficiency in plant operations, manage my team and work with all departments to correct process problems
- Troubleshoot plant upsets, minimize downtime, and work with contractors
- Maintain a safe work environment and culture
Plant Operator
Poet Biorefining
02.2005 - 11.2007
- Operate the plant, make process changes based on samples, and maintain product specs
- Operated all areas of the plant during time as an operator
- Help train new operators
Maintenance and Youth Counselor
Forest Ridge Youth Services
03.2003 - 02.2005
- Supervised youth with emotional and behavioral issues in an engaging environment to promote security and safety
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Maintain wells, water treatment and water distribution, obtained State Well Operators certification, adhered to state water permit requirements for the facility
- Perform repairs, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, lawn care and boiler operation
- Maintenance of school, campus, and cottages
Direct Support Staff
Horizons Unlimited
08.1994 - 01.2003
- Worked with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and behavioral issues
- Assist and coach members on daily skills, cooking, finances, social skills, hygiene, planned outings, job coaching in the community
- Document interactions, behaviors, and progress.
- Implement the individual's case plan and attend quarterly progress meetings
Education
Two Semesters - Advertising And Design
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA1996
High School Diploma -
Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg, IA1994
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Supervision
- Compliance Management
- Operations Management
- Team Training
- CPR-AED/First aid
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Poet Biorefining
11.2007 - Current
Plant Operator
Poet Biorefining
02.2005 - 11.2007
Maintenance and Youth Counselor
Forest Ridge Youth Services
03.2003 - 02.2005
Direct Support Staff
Horizons Unlimited
08.1994 - 01.2003
Two Semesters - Advertising And Design
Iowa Lakes Community College
High School Diploma -
Emmetsburg High School
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