Manager Plant

J. Arend Gibson

*** *** ****** **** *****: 563-***-****

Delhi, IA 52223 Cellular Phone: 563-***-****

e-mail: *****.******@*****.***

Education: Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA

BS in Biology & BS in Conservation Management

Related Experience:

High Proof Consulting

July 2002 - Present

Renewable Energy Consultant

. Provide technical and operational services to existing

plants

. Review contracts and technology for grass roots

operations

. Assist in staffing and training

. Assist with environmental permits

. Develop Standard Operating Procedures

. Trouble shoot and de-bottleneck plant

. Establish relationships and accounts with vendors

. Preparation of progress and financial reports

. Liaison between engineers and owners

. Plant start-ups

. Provide project management for construction and special

projects

Quad County Corn Processors, Galva, IA

April 2001 to July 2002

Production Manager

. Work with the General Contractor during the construction

phase

. Meet and update the Board of Directors

. Participate in Share Holder meetings

. Research and establish relationships with equipment

vendors, chemical companies, enzyme suppliers, water

treatment companies, and engineering consultants

. Research and develop new sources of technology and

equipment for the plant

. Establish and implement safety and health program

. Plan and implement SOP's

. Establish staff requirements, hire, and train new

employees

. Oversee DNR/EPA permit testing compliance

. Initiate production start-up without an initial start up

team onsite

. Troubleshoot process problems

. Proficient in reading PFD and P&IDs

. Manage plant production and coordinate supply purchases

and delivery

Permeate Refining Inc., Alcohol Production, Hopkinton, IA

August 1996 to April 2001

Assistant Plant Manager

. Manage personnel

. Plan daily, weekly, and monthly operations within

production, fermentation, and distillation

. Maintain a daily production log

. Meet with Sales Representatives

. Liaison with State and Local Officials (DNR, Mayor)

Laboratory Director

. Supervise/direct testing and methods for all aspects of

the plant operation (fermentation, boiler water testing)

. Prepare and perform all tests for the fermentation

process (TA, cell and bacteria counts)

. Establish and institute experiments on new products for

fermentation

. Analyze and report all data collected

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