Aaron Stone
About Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone serves as the Controls Group Leader at Stepan Company, a position he has held since 2010. He has a background in engineering and has contributed to safety improvements and the development of advanced control systems throughout his career.
Work at Stepan Company
Aaron Stone has been serving as the Controls Group Leader at Stepan Company since 2010. In this role, he has developed and implemented advanced controls system security protocols aimed at minimizing the risk of external intrusion into the controls network. His leadership has contributed to significant improvements in operational safety and efficiency. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Controls Engineer at Stepan Company for one year, where he further honed his expertise in process controls.
Previous Experience in Process Controls
Before joining Stepan Company, Aaron Stone held various roles in process controls. He worked at International Paper as a Process Engineer and Process Controls Engineer from 2002 to 2006. He also served as a Department Team Leader and Shift Supervisor at International Paper from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he was employed at FCX Performance as a Technical Development Manager and Senior Process Controls Engineer from 2006 to 2009, where he focused on enhancing technical processes.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Stone studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from 1998 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in process controls and engineering. This academic experience has equipped him with the necessary skills to develop and implement effective controls systems in his professional roles.
Achievements in Safety Initiatives
As a member of the Safe Start Steering Committee at Stepan Company, Aaron Stone contributed to a notable 30% decrease in the OSHA recordable rate at Stepan Millsdale in 2014. His involvement in safety initiatives reflects his commitment to improving workplace safety and operational standards. Additionally, he played a key role in the review and development of new Corporate High Performance Operator Interface and Alarm Standards, aligning them with ISA 18.2.