Marlon Vargas Ferrer Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Suite 700, 1816 Crowchild Trail Nw, Calgary, Ab T2M 3Y7

- Supervised the training of engineers and technicians in the development and execution of laboratory and pilot activities, including the operation of chemical processing facilities, analytical equipment, construction & repair of research equipment and the documentation, recording and analysis of critical performance data. - Expertise in the use of CRM systems and ERP systems for the drafting of RFQ and POs for management approval. Key decision maker in the selection and acquisition of industrial and laboratory equipment, this include valves, analytical equipment, safety controls, etc.- Independently conducted R&D studies, analyzing the performance of novel separation technologies and processes (Gas, Vapor and liquid permeation) while effectively evaluating experimental data, supporting analysis, detailing operational performance and summarizing conclusions for key and strategic /decision making.- Utilized sound business acumen to assist in the development of new prototype membrane cartridges and materials, with the goal of enhancing process efficiency and performance. Achieved improvements in the predictability and performance of key process parameters (reduced over 40% variability to less than 10 %).- Held Safety Officer duties for the Research and Development department in a Laboratory facility. Responsible for the Health and Safety of department member, updating the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), keeping track of Department Waste Management Tracking and Recording Incident/ Accident Reports and forms. Involved in the selection of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Engineering and Administrative controls. Performed, recommended and applied corrective measures and systems to improve overall workplace safety. - Recognized as a key player within large scale strategic and commercial projects detailing more than $1 Million in budgetary administration, serving to identify innovative alternate energy technologies in the production of biofuels.

1101 19 Ave Nw, Calgary, Ab T2M 1A1

- Managed the application of statistical procedures within data generated in the laboratory, in addition to confidence interval estimations, this allowed for the standardization and accurate analysis of experimental data. - Assist in the coordination of various commercial projects in collaboration with several external corporations for dehydrating Isobutanol, successfully converting over 4 Ton of raw material for the production into jet fuel.- Supported the commissioning of an industrial pilot ethanol plant (6000 GPD). The project allowed for the introduction of the technology into the US market where it is currently expanding. - Designed, Constructed and operated Pilot (900 LPD) and Laboratory Bench Scale (16 LPD) chemical plants, utilizing throughout all R&D procedures, managing onsite safety operations while ensuring quality assurance.- Installed and operated, several pieces of analytical equipment (Gas Chromatography, Karl fisher Titration, etc) for the analysis and characterization of biofuel applications.

2500 University Dr Nwm Calgary, Ab, Canada T2N 1N4

- Evaluated and graded student’s performance over the length of the lab course following strict university guidelines and key performance parameters.- Provided support and guidance to students for their development and understanding of engineering principles.- Managed critical and confidential information.

Screening over 80 resumes per day, in different search engines (Workopolis, INDEED and the ATS system) following up specific criteria, in order to find possible candidates.- Communicated and follow up with new hires, by phone or e-mail.Complete all hiring packages up to 20 new hires per week- Updated candidate profiles on the ATS system, by adding information to Spreadsheets, prepared payroll forms, check D&A test, etc.- Attended weekly team meetings, in order to be aware of the department objectives and challenges.

Maracaibo, Venezuela

Worked in the Procedure and control of Quality Department developing several skills in the identification of general characteristics for the raw materials and final products.Participated in the project optimization of flocculent and Cal (CaO) used in the brine treatment for the production of recrystallized salt and worn out salt.Learning and application of the methods of characterization of raw material and brine which includes: calculation of insoluble, determination of purity, calcium, magnesium, sulphates, turbidity and humidity

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Chemical Engineering, Gpa: 3.85

Activities and Societies: - Member of the EERG (Energy and Environment Research Group)

Environmental Managment Certificate, Environmental Science

Diploma Occupational Health And Safety, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician

Ingeniero Quimico, Chemical Engineering