Patrice Larocque
About Patrice Larocque
Patrice Larocque is a Technicien De Procédés with extensive experience in the pulp and paper industry. He has worked for various companies, including ArcelorMittal, Olin, and Cascades, and has a solid educational background in environmental science and process technology.
Work at Cascades
Patrice Larocque has been employed at Cascades since 2013, serving as a Technicien de procédés. His role involves overseeing and optimizing processes within the company, which is based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec. Prior to his current position, he worked at Cascades as an Opérateur production et technicien from 1998 to 1999 for five months in Louiseville. His extensive experience in the industry contributes to his effectiveness in managing operational tasks.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Cascades, Patrice Larocque held several positions in the manufacturing sector. He worked at ArcelorMittal as an Opérateur from 2000 to 2001 for seven months in Contrecoeur, Quebec. Following that, he was employed at Olin as an Opérateur procédé Chimique from 2001 to 2004 for three years in Becancour, Quebec. He also spent four years at Produits forestiers Résolu as an Opérateur pâte termomécanique from 2004 to 2008 in Saint-Boniface-De-Shawinigan, Quebec.
Education and Expertise
Patrice Larocque has a solid educational background in environmental science and industrial processes. He studied at Collège Laflèche in Trois-Rivières, where he earned a Diplôme d'étude collégial in Administration et coopération from 1989 to 1991. He furthered his education at UQTR - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, obtaining a certificat en environnement in Science environnementale from 1993 to 1994. Additionally, he completed a D.E.C in technique pâte et papier at Cégep de Trois-Rivières from 1995 to 1998.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Patrice Larocque possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his field. He is proficient in using Office and SAP software for operational tasks, which enhances his efficiency in managing processes. His expertise includes handling heavy machinery and metallurgical processes, as well as extensive experience in operating thermomechanical pulp plants, deinking processes, and paper machines.