Philippe Dufresne, P.Eng.
About Philippe Dufresne, P.Eng.
Philippe Dufresne, P.Eng., is a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in the field of chemical engineering. He has worked at Enerkem and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and he is currently pursuing further studies in Strategic Management of Occupational Health and Safety at Université de Sherbrooke.
Current Role at Enerkem
Philippe Dufresne serves as a Senior Process Engineer at Enerkem, a position he has held since 2020 in Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. In this role, he applies his expertise in chemical engineering to enhance processes related to the conversion of waste into clean fuels and green chemicals. His responsibilities include overseeing process design, optimization, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Previous Experience at Enerkem
Philippe Dufresne has extensive experience at Enerkem, where he worked in various capacities. He served as a Senior Process Engineer from 2016 to 2018 in Edmonton, Canada Area, and as a Project Manager for 11 months in 2019 to 2020 in Sherbrooke. During his tenure, he participated in the construction, commissioning, and start-up of Edmonton's first Enerkem plant, which focuses on converting waste into clean fuels and green chemicals.
Education and Certifications
Philippe Dufresne studied Chemical Engineering at Université de Sherbrooke, earning his Bachelor's degree from 2003 to 2007. He also completed a DEC in Natural Sciences at Cégep de Granby Haute-Yamaska from 2001 to 2003. Since 2018, he has been pursuing a 2nd Cycle Microprogram in Strategic Management of Occupational Health and Safety at Université de Sherbrooke. He is a Certified Functional Safety Professional, recognized under the CFSE certification.
Internship Experience
Philippe Dufresne gained valuable experience through several internships early in his career. He completed a Coop internship at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from 2006 to 2007 in St-Hyacinthe, Quebec. Additionally, he interned at Agropur for three months in 2005 in Granby and at Petro-Canada for three months in 2005 in the Montréal region. These internships provided him with practical skills in the field of engineering.
Professional Affiliations
Philippe Dufresne is a member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) and The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). These memberships reflect his commitment to maintaining professional standards and staying updated with industry practices in engineering.