Keith E Shake
**** **** **** ****, **********, KY 40245 Phone: 502-***-**** Email:
accu8f@r.postjobfree.com
[pic]OBJECTIVE
To obtain upper level position that utilizes my knowledge of scientific
processes gained from 30+ years in various lab settings.
[pic]EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, in Chemistry 1977
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
QA/QC Chemist 2001-2013
Clean Harbor Corporation/ Safety-Kleen Corporation, Smithfield, KY
. Ensured Hazardous Waste testing compliance to standards and
specifications.
. Compiled and analyzed data.
. Utilized a variety of test equipment.
. Set up laboratory tests and experiments.
. Review and update MSDS
. Assist environmental personnel (i.e. air emissions data. ground water
permits, etc.)
. Interpreted chemical data.
. Maintained laboratory equipment.
. Ordered chemicals and equipment.
. Performed various waste water analyses(i.e. COD, TOX, TOC )
. Maintained accurate and complete documentation.
. Used various software tools for testing equipment.
. Maintained and reviewed laboratory logbooks.
. Conducted all laboratory personnel training.
. Reviewed various Hazardous Waste Profiles, RCRA requirements
. Reviewed EPA coding
. Reviewed chemical constituents for health and safety.
Operations Manager 1996-2001
Safety-Kleen Corporation, Smithfield, KY
. Directed operations of hazardous waste processing equipment.
(Shredders, ADDS)
. Managed recycling of solvents(fractionating
columns,condensers,dryers,water treatment)
. Managed staff schedules and work assignments.
. Conducted staff performance evaluations.
. Engaged in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training,
evaluation and discipline.
. Interacted directly and productively with customers.
. Primary aim of the company is processing Hazardous waste.
. Interacted with State and Federal EPA in following Part B permit
requirements.
Lab Manager 1983-1996
Safety-Kleen Corporation, Smithfield, KY
. Managed a staff of Chemists and Lab Technicians.
. Directed quality assurance programs for the laboratory.
. Developed quality control policies.
. Created testing procedures and testing criteria.
. Defined inspection criteria, inspection procedures, and quality
standards and sampling criteria.
. Directed all product testing activities. Analyzed results of quality
control tests.
. Directed the tracking of quality control data of test results.
. Interpreted test results for production management and staff.
. Conveyed quality control information to relevant departments, outside
vendors and regulatory agencies.
. Conferred with marketing and sales departments to define client
requirements and expectations.
. Documented testing procedures, methodologies and criteria.
. Resolved quality issues by meeting with company personnel.
Plant Chemist
PepsiCo, Louisville, KY
1981-1983
. A concentrated beverage facility - Conducted chemical experiments.
. Directed and supervised lower-level staff. Monitored product quality.
. Ensured product compliance to standards and specifications.
. Compiled and analyzed data. Utilized a variety of test equipment.
. Analyzed compounds.
. Interpreted chemical data.
. Maintained laboratory equipment.
. Performed chemical analyses.
. Maintained accurate and complete documentation.
. Worked effectively in a team environment.
Environmental Chemist
1977-1981
Environmental Testing Technician
1974-1977
B.F. Goodrich, Louisville, KY
. Environmental testing in a PVC resin and elastomers facility
. Hands-on monitoring of monomer levels of Butadiene, ACN, Styrene, and
Vinyl Chloride
[pic]SKILLS:
24 hr Hazwoper Training
. Proficient in testing and use of various lab instruments (i.e. KF, GC,
GC/MS, LC,HPLC, IC, ICP, Microwave Digestion, Calorimeters, automated
Titrators, pH meters, flashpoint instr.)
. Knowledgeable in environmental requirements and handling of hazardous
waste in a Part B permitted facility