Matt Misslin
Jamestown,ND
Summary
Experienced Operator with disciplined military background. A proven history of Operational Excellence while maintaining safe, secure, and compliant operations across the site. With a continuous improvement mindset and diverse operational background. Experienced with process control, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols. Utilizes advanced techniques to streamline operations and improve system reliability. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and team coordination, ensuring efficient and safe production environments.
Process operations professional with strong record in managing and optimizing production processes. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high safety standards. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring team alignment and continuous improvement. Skills include process optimization and problem-solving, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Process Operator
Midwest Ag
07.2020 - Current
- Monitor and control Ethanol production process producing 80 million Gallons of Ethanol each year
- Operate front/back-end operations, rectifier column as a high-level Tech 3 Qualified Operator.
- Conduct routine rounds and troubleshooting of facility pumps, equipment, and systems to ensure efficiency and production goals are being met.
- Prepare equipment and systems for maintenance with LOTO and P&ID while verifying zero energy before work begins.
- Perform autonomous maintenance on rotating equipment, piping, instrumentation and small systems to ensure equipment reliability.
- Operated complex machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored and adjusted equipment settings for optimal performance.
Water Treatment Supervisor
CVEC
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Control and operate multiple pressurized distillation systems associated with refinement and IG alcohol manufacturing. Maintain shift documentation through Tru-log software systems
- Troubleshoot abnormal variables and take corrective action to ensure equipment reliability and production goals are being met.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance with LOTO, P&ID, and ensure zero energy state before repairs begin.
- Perform autonomous maintenance on pumps, valves, instrumentation to ensure equipment reliability and process safety
- Conduct routine sample collection and analysis to ensure product specifications.
- Train new Team Members on production and operations expectations.
- Supervised daily operations of water treatment processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Optimized chemical dosing procedures to enhance treatment efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Led maintenance initiatives for treatment plant equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity.
Shift Supervisor - Operations
Denco 2
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Monitor and control ICM facility as An Operations Shift Supervisor
- Review process variables to ensure production goals and specifications are met.
- Review Procedures and JSA to identify areas of improvement
- Maintain detailed documentation of shift activities, team members on site, and report and process upsets to supervision and engineering.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance with LOTO and P&ID while verifying zero energy before repairs are made.
- Conduct routine sample collection and analysis to ensure product specifications.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for operational workflows and equipment handling.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and best practices for optimal performance.
- Conducted performance evaluations to identify training needs and promote employee development.
Engineer/Operator
Army National Guard
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Control and operate multiple pressurized distillation systems associated with refinement and IG alcohol manufacturing. Maintain shift documentation through Tru-log software systems
- Troubleshoot abnormal variables and take corrective action to ensure equipment reliability and production goals are being met.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance with LOTO, P&ID, and ensure zero energy state before repairs begin.
- Perform autonomous maintenance on pumps, valves, instrumentation to ensure equipment reliability and process safety
- Conduct routine sample collection and analysis to ensure product specifications.
- Train new Team Members on production and operations expectations.
Education
Bachelors - Energy Management
Bismarck State College ND
Bismarck, ND05-2023
Associates of Applied Science -
Bismarck State College ND
Bismarck, ND01.2020
Power Plant Certification -
Bismarck State College ND
Bismarck, ND05-2015
Skills
- Process Operations
- HAZMAT Training
- Bio-Refinement
- Data Entry/Documentation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Documentation & Compliance
- Project Management
- Inventory Management
- SOP Development & improvement
- Equipment trainer
- VE certified with ND state
- Housekeeping skills
- Control room operations
- Operational efficiency
- Standard operating procedures
Certification
VE-State of North Dakota
Certified Trainer-IVES
Timeline
Senior Process Operator
Midwest Ag
07.2020 - Current
Water Treatment Supervisor
CVEC
07.2018 - 07.2020
Shift Supervisor - Operations
Denco 2
08.2016 - 07.2018
Engineer/Operator
Army National Guard
01.2011 - 01.2017
Bachelors - Energy Management
Bismarck State College ND
Associates of Applied Science -
Bismarck State College ND
Power Plant Certification -
Bismarck State College ND