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Nicholas Dercks

Green Bay,USA

Summary

Experienced process engineer with a proven track record in the papermaking industry, showcasing over 7 years of hands-on experience across multiple paper machines. Continuously expanding expertise in papermaking through exposure to new challenges and ongoing learning. Skilled at optimizing production processes, ensuring efficiency, and upholding quality standards. Committed to driving operational excellence and achieving results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineer / Bale Warehouse Supervisor

Green Bay Packaging
10.2020 - Current
  • Assisted in final construction phase and commissioning of new paper machine and related process equipment
  • Commissioning lead for all paper machine chemical systems
  • Key leader in developing process, training team, and leading wet end optimization

16 Line Production Engineer

Verso
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Assisted area managers with daily operations including runnability and quality issues
  • Responsible for process variability reduction (PVR) systems
  • Relief team leading (shift supervisor)
  • Assisted and led equipment start up and shutdown on both planned and emergency basis

Process Engineer and Team Leader

Verso
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Analyzed quality information to aid in improving finished product
  • Assisted operation in downtime activities
  • Relief team leading (shift supervisor)

Technical Sales Intern

Solenis
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Participated in a biocide trial to help achieve customer’s needs
  • Tested samples and analyzed results to determine effectiveness of products
  • Communicated with rest of team to insure clear objectives and fast results
  • Worked independently to support team and individual initiatives

Process Engineer Intern

Expera
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Effectively collected and analyzed data to aid in the determination of capital project return on investment
  • Worked with external contractors to complete projects
  • Did machine rounds to look for potential safety hazards and maintenance issues
  • Participated in down days by aiding in lockouts, clothing changes, and misc
  • Task

Technical Co-op

Verso
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Collected and analyzed data in Excel and Minitab
  • Helped in daily quality and environmental issues
  • Worked on long term projects around improving coater quality, building systems to audit raw material losses
  • Participated in audits around slabbing losses by setting up data collections with operators and helping to then analyze the data

Education

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - Paper Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
01.2018

Kaukauna High School -

Kaukauna High School
Kaukauna, Wisconsin
01.2013

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Process Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Production Planning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Paper Making
  • Commissioning

Timeline

Process Engineer / Bale Warehouse Supervisor

Green Bay Packaging
10.2020 - Current

16 Line Production Engineer

Verso
08.2018 - 06.2020

Process Engineer and Team Leader

Verso
01.2018 - 07.2018

Technical Sales Intern

Solenis
06.2017 - 08.2017

Process Engineer Intern

Expera
06.2016 - 08.2016

Technical Co-op

Verso
06.2015 - 08.2016

Kaukauna High School -

Kaukauna High School

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - Paper Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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