Marcus Barron
Blythe
Summary
Versatile operator with expertise in processing plants and wind turbine maintenance. Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, backed by experience in emergency response and effective communication. Proficient in conducting inspections, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GAS PLANT OPERATOR
SPECTRUM GAS
Ehrenberg
10.2025 - Current
- Operated gas processing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Monitored system controls for pressure, temperature, and flow rates.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain equipment reliability and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate logs of operations and maintenance activities as required.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks in plant operations effectively.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment and safety procedures.
- Operated gas coolers, separators and dehydrators as part of production.
- Read and interpret gauges, meters and other indicators to monitor plant performance.
- Prepare reports regarding daily operations or special projects as required.
Wind Technician
Invenergy
Marcus
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted routine inspections on wind turbines for safety compliance.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and electrical components.
- Documented service logs and maintenance records for operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions effectively.
- Operated specialized tools and equipment for turbine installation and repair tasks.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment (LOTO)
- Participated in emergency response drills to enhance team preparedness and safety awareness.
- Maintained accurate records of all service activities performed onsite at each turbine location.
- Identified potential problems with the turbines and took corrective action to maintain operations.
- Repaired malfunctioning electrical components such as motors, generators, controllers.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were observed during routine operation of the turbines.
- Evaluated weather conditions prior to climbing towers in order to ensure safe working environment.
- Tested newly installed components using specialized diagnostic tools and software programs.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot complex technical issues related to wind turbine systems.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, for repair work on the turbines.
- Reviewed schematics diagrams and drawings to determine best course of action when performing repairs or upgrades.
- Checked electrical components of wind systems with voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers and other devices to ensure equipment worked correctly.
Maintenance Tech
FCS
Sioux Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and machinery for maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety standards compliance.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in the company's tracking system.
- Responded to emergency repair requests quickly to minimize downtime across facilities.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Following procedure during LOTO, confined space and hot work permits was essential to performing our duties as safely as possible.
Plant Operator/ Material Handler
Ag Processing Inc
Sheldon
02.2016 - 01.2022
- Bean dryer operator 2016-2017. Maintained an updated bean inventory as well as ensure proper bean moisture content discharged.
- Prep operator 2017-2021. Made sure proper tonnage came through the plant. Managed desired crack size. Moisture content via steam on bean conditioner. Flake thickness with proper hydraulic pressures on the flaker rolls along with product feed. Meal fiber addition. Meal grinders. Etc.
- Extraction operator 2018-2021. Maintained hexane levels. Ensured proper vacuum throughout our high vac and low vacuum systems. Flash test oil. Other daily duties.
- Material handler 2021-2022. Ran water test on cooling towers, boiler, D.A tank and prep and extraction condensate tanks, adjusted chemicals based off results. Would keep daily log on r.o system. Loaded oil onto tankers. Loaded meal on rail cars.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - GENERAL EDUCATION
PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BLYTHESkills
- Effective communication
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Gas monitoring systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Gas detection systems
- SCADA systems
- Fall protection training
- CPR certification
- OSHA compliance
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Schematics reading
- Hydraulic systems
- Rigging equipment
- Safety assessment
- Emergency response planning
- Gas flow management
- Pipeline maintenance
- Process optimization
- Materials Handling
- Plant operations
- Electrical systems
- Electrical work
- Mechanical repair
- System monitoring
Certification
- OSHA 10, Present
- NOPA, 02/01/16 to 01/31/22
- Driver's License
Affiliations
- Golf
- Boating
- Motorcycles
Timeline
GAS PLANT OPERATOR
SPECTRUM GAS
10.2025 - Current
Wind Technician
Invenergy
02.2023 - 09.2025
Maintenance Tech
FCS
06.2022 - 01.2023
Plant Operator/ Material Handler
Ag Processing Inc
02.2016 - 01.2022
Some College (No Degree) - GENERAL EDUCATION
PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE