ELIAS WOLDEMARIAM

***** ***** **** *****, *********, MD 21801

443-***-**** • ef40sd@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Respected and accomplished laboratory supervisor with proven success in chemistry and environmental management, regulatory compliance, project coordination, and team leadership.

Possess expertise in wastewater treatment, environmental, and boiler chemistry analysis; ensure plant operations comply with all regulatory / permitting requirements.

Draft and submit required reports and documentation mandated by federal and state agencies, including regular updates and permitting violation reports.

Serve in leadership role and mentor / train junior chemists on Standard Operating Procedures, techniques, equipment, and policies / guidelines.

Spearhead major initiatives to improve plant and laboratory operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and significantly reduce costs.

Excellent computer skills, including QA / QC laboratory software programs.

Extensive experience in coal and gas fire fossil power plant.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY – Salisbury, MD

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY – Peoria, IL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MIRANT MARYLAND MID-ATLANTIC / MIRANT NEW YORK, Dickerson, MD / New York, NY

Chemistry Process Supervisor, 2008–2009

Managed daily laboratory activities for independent power company with a focus on preserving boiler tubes and turbine and minimizing equipment failure to reduce electricity costs. Operated automated wastewater treatment plant to test equipments and valves for proper function. Led environmental testing and maintained documentation to ensure compliance with NPDES permitting; submitted regular reports to state agency. Liaised with management and cross-functional team members; delivered presentations on new developments or issues related to Chemistry department. Provided training to team on protocols and procedures. Facilitated relationships with vendors. Interpreted Union contracts.

• Achieved $150K annual savings by installing pre-treatment system to reduce fine suspended solids prior to entry into water purification system.

• Recommended use of sodium hydroxide instead of lime for wastewater treatment to reduce suspended solids and ensure compliance with NPDES permit.

• Contributed to Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) project; purchased equipment, trained Chemistry Process Technicians, and redesigned lab to accommodate additional team members.

• Excelled in role as team leader and mentor for junior lab colleagues.

NRG ENERGY, Millsboro, DE

Plant Chemist, 1992–2008

Managed chemistry program, including raw water, demineralized water, steam cycle, and industrial waste. Supervised lab team members, including training on all techniques, policies, and procedures. Ensured proper operation of all water systems; conducted appropriate troubleshooting and repairs. Monitored wastewater effluent to maintain NPDES permit limit requirements. Wrote and submitted all environmental reports to appropriate agencies. Directed plant improvement projects.

• Led comprehensive evaluation and upgrade of demineralization system, installed micro-filtration system prior to EDR system to reduce suspended solids, chlorination system, and reverse osmosis system; improved filtration generated $150K in annual savings.

• Introduced streamlined procedures and implemented new QA / QC system to improve lab efficiencies and ensure effective process control.

• Launched Web-based training strategy to enhance technical competence and job ownership enabling new technicians to quickly master responsibilities to contribute to station success.

Prior experience as Principal Chemist with Commonwealth Edison

Licenses:

Hazardous Waste

Waste Water Operator III (State of Delaware)

Drinking Water Permit (Delaware Department of Health and Social Services)

Waste Water Operator II (State of Maryland)

Professional Development / Training:

30+ Credit Hours, Electronics Technology

Root Cause Analysis

Condensate / Boiler Water Chemistry

EPRI Guidelines

Treatment of Surface Condensers

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