Darren Thomas
About Darren Thomas
Darren Thomas serves as the Process Control Superintendent and DCS Migration Coordinator at Domtar in Ashdown, Arkansas, where he has worked since 2012. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in process control, he oversees a team responsible for the migration of Distributed Control Systems.
Work at Domtar
Darren Thomas has been employed at Domtar since 2006, holding various positions including Pulp Production Superintendent and currently serving as Process Control Superintendent and DCS Migration Coordinator. In his role, he oversees a team of three control engineers and five process control technicians, managing operations in the pulp, power, and machine room areas. Since 2015, he has focused on leading the migration of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) from ProVOX and Bailey Infi-90 to ABB 800xA. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency of day-to-day process control operations and initiatives at the Ashdown, Arkansas facility.
Previous Experience at Georgia-Pacific LLC
Before joining Domtar, Darren Thomas worked at Georgia-Pacific LLC for several years in various roles. He served as a Pulp Production Supervisor from 1999 to 2006, and as a Senior Process Control Engineer from 1990 to 1999. His earlier experience includes a brief tenure as Pulp Dryer Assistant Superintendent in 2001. These roles contributed to his extensive knowledge in process control and production management within the pulp industry.
Experience at Hewlett-Packard
Darren Thomas began his career as a Field Service Engineer at Hewlett-Packard, where he worked from 1986 to 1990 in the Oklahoma City area. This role provided him with foundational experience in technical support and engineering services, which he later applied in his roles within the pulp and paper industry.
Education and Expertise
Darren Thomas holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University, where he studied from 1983 to 1985. He also earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from Eastern Oklahoma State College in 1982. His educational background supports his expertise in process control and engineering, particularly in the context of the pulp and paper industry.