Ryan King

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: ryan.king@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: ryan-king-biofuels

Summary

Over 9 years of experience optimizing and managing large-scale biofuels production facilities, consistently achieving operational efficiency targets and enhancing product yield. Successfully implemented process improvements that reduced waste by 15% and increased biodiesel output by 10% through advanced fermentation and transesterification techniques.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in feedstock management, bioreactor operation, and quality control for sustainable energy generation, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.

Experience

Senior Biofuels Production Manager, GreenFuel Ireland -- Cork, Ireland

Mar 2019 – present

• Managed daily operations of a 50 million liter/year biodiesel plant, coordinating a team of 30+ technicians and engineers to meet production quotas.

• Spearheaded the integration of a new enzymatic transesterification process, improving conversion efficiency by 8% and reducing catalyst consumption by 20%.

• Developed and enforced stringent quality control protocols, resulting in a 99.8% compliance rate for EN 14214 biodiesel standards.

• Led a cost-reduction initiative through optimized feedstock procurement and energy management, saving €750,000 annually.

Biofuels Production Supervisor, Emerald BioEnergy Ltd. -- Limerick, Ireland

Aug 2015 – Feb 2019

• Oversaw a team of 15 operators in the production of ethanol from agricultural waste, achieving consistent daily output targets.

• Implemented a predictive maintenance program for key bioreactors and distillation columns, reducing unplanned downtime by 25%.

• Contributed to a project that diversified feedstock sources, increasing raw material flexibility and reducing supply chain risks.

• Ensured strict adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining a zero Lost Time Incident (LTI) record for three consecutive years.

Process Engineer, Biofuels, Celtic Biofuels Solutions -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2012 – July 2015

• Optimized fermentation processes for bioethanol production, resulting in a 5% increase in yield per batch.

• Designed and commissioned a new wastewater treatment system for the plant, meeting all environmental discharge limits.

• Conducted process troubleshooting and root cause analysis for operational deviations, improving overall plant reliability.

• Assisted in the scale-up of a pilot-plant project for algal biofuel production.

Education

University College Dublin (UCD), MEng in Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2011 – Aug 2012

University College Dublin (UCD), BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2007 – June 2011

Skills

Biofuels Production & Process Management: Biodiesel Production, Bioethanol Production, Feedstock Pre-treatment, Fermentation, Transesterification, Distillation, Bioreactor Operations, Quality Control (EN 14214), Process Optimization, Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Technical Expertise: Chemical Engineering Principles, Process Control Systems (DCS, SCADA), Mass & Energy Balances, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Unit Operations, Industrial Safety (HAZOP), Environmental Compliance

Leadership & Project Management: Team Leadership, Operational Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma Green Belt), Project Planning & Execution, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Regulatory Affairs

Software & Tools: Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP PM, LIMS