Joshua Jessen
Independence
Summary
Results-driven Plant Operations Manager with extensive experience in bioprocessing and refinery management. Proven success in leading teams, ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance, and optimizing production processes. Committed to achieving operational excellence and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
POET Bioprocessing
Gowrie
08.2025 - Current
- Direct daily bioprocessing plant operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and operational performance goals.
- Manage plant teams across operations, maintenance, and production while maintaining safe and efficient workflows.
- Monitor KPIs including throughput, yield, uptime, downtime, and cost performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead process optimization initiatives that improve efficiency and maximize production output.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Environmental, Health & Safety teams to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Develop SOPs, operational controls, and training programs.
- Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions to improve plant reliability.
- Support preventive maintenance planning and capital projects.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, coaching, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Plant Supervisor
Pine Creek RNG
Waterloo
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily operations of renewable natural gas production facility.
- Supervised daily plant operations, maintenance, compliance, procurement, contractors, budgets, and inventory.
- Led construction completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of a new RNG facility.
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
Console Operator
Valero Houston Refinery
05.2017 - 01.2023
- Coordinated refinery oil movements and blending operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols during emergency responses and permitting processes.
- Operated control consoles to monitor refinery processes and equipment performance.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Responded promptly to alarms and indicators to maintain operational stability.
Catalyst Project Superintendent
DeBusk Services Group
Catalyst Handling Technician
Catalyst Handling Resources
Lead Field Operator
Texas International Terminals
Welder
American Welding
Education
Welding & Blueprint Reading
El Centro Community College
GED -
Texas Preparatory Academy
Skills
- Plant Operations
- Production Leadership
- Commissioning & Startup
- Continuous Improvement
- OSHA/ EPA Compliance
- Budgeting
- Capital Projects
- Team Development
- Preventive Maintenance
- SOP Development
- Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Operations Manager
POET Bioprocessing
08.2025 - Current
Plant Supervisor
Pine Creek RNG
04.2024 - 08.2025
Console Operator
Valero Houston Refinery
05.2017 - 01.2023
Catalyst Project Superintendent
DeBusk Services Group
Catalyst Handling Technician
Catalyst Handling Resources
Lead Field Operator
Texas International Terminals
Welder
American Welding
Welding & Blueprint Reading
El Centro Community College
GED -
Texas Preparatory Academy