Jules Vachon
About Jules Vachon
Jules Vachon is a Chemical Process Team Leader with extensive expertise in converting waste materials into renewable fuels. He has over a decade of experience in the biofuels industry and has played a significant role in the startup of a plant producing biomethanol and bioethanol from waste.
Work at Enerkem
Jules Vachon has been serving as the Chemical Process Team Leader at Enerkem Alberta Biofuels since 2013. In this role, he leads a team focused on the conversion of waste materials into renewable fuels. His leadership is instrumental in advancing the company's initiatives in the biofuels sector. Prior to this position, he worked at Enerkem Inc as a Technicien de procédé chimique from 2008 to 2012, where he contributed to various projects related to chemical processes.
Education and Expertise
Jules Vachon possesses extensive expertise in the conversion of waste materials into renewable fuels. His background includes over a decade of experience in leading chemical process teams specifically within the biofuels industry. This expertise is supported by his technical knowledge gained during his previous roles in chemical processing.
Background
Before joining Enerkem, Jules Vachon worked at LyondellBasell for 18 years, from 1990 to 2008, in Varennes. In this capacity, he held the position of Technicien de procédé chimique, where he gained valuable experience in chemical processes. His career transitioned to Enerkem, where he has continued to develop his skills in the biofuels sector.
Achievements
Jules Vachon played a key role in the full-scale startup of a plant that produces biomethanol and bioethanol from waste. This project highlights his ability to lead teams in significant initiatives within the biofuels industry, showcasing his commitment to advancing renewable fuel technologies.