Engineering

Amy A. Forstner

*** ** *****, ** **********, TX *5681 845-***-****, ***********@*****.***

Professional Experience

Luminant, Tatum, TX

Environmental/ Chemical Technician February 2012- Present

Maintain plant facility environmental compliance within local state and federal laws.

Read method 9 Opacity visuals for fugitive fly ash, stack and railcar unloading emissions.

Perform Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual compliance checks and recordkeeping for CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) gas analyzers CO, CO2, NOx and SO2.

Troubleshoot and repair CEMS instruments when necessary.

Ensure water production plant and cycle chemistry systems are operating at full potential.

Assist in Dam, Sewer and Critical Impoundment inspections.

Provide timely and accurate reporting to the environmental services department when an excess emission occurs due to a sudden and unexpected problem, and work swiftly to solve problems until the facility is back within compliance.

Pinnacle Employment Services, Tatum, TX

Scrubber Testing Technician (Contractor) November 2011- February 2012

Collected daily samples from a flue gas desulfurization (FGD) scrubber system.

Analyzed scrubber samples for carbonates using the Orion Auto titration system.

Performed analysis on scrubber samples for DBA( Dibasic Acid) using the Dionex Ion Chromatograph

Analyzed coal and limestone slurry samples for particle size distribution using the HORIBA laser scattering particle size distribution analyzer.

Assist Chemical and Environmental Technicians when needed.

Revere Smelting and Refining Corporation (RSR Corp.), Middletown, NY

Air and Water Quality Operator, promoted to QC Lab Supervisor/ Environmental Auditor August 2010 to

September 2011

Air and Water Quality Operator roles:

Operate and control Air Scrubber Systems and Wastewater Treatment Plant to achieve environmental standards.

Use strong troubleshooting skills to identify problems when systems break down, and find solutions to prevent further downtime.

Perform daily sample tests such as titration, pH, hardness and total dissolved solids (TDS) to ensure equipment is operating at maximum potential.

Use SCADA software to monitor and operate systems.

QC Lab Supervisor/ Environmental Auditor roles:

Calibrate, perform analysis and troubleshoot pH probes, balances, moisture analyzer, colorimeter, gas chromatographer, Xepos, and Perkin Elmer ICP instruments

Perform weekly and monthly safety inspections on eyewash stations, emergency showers, spill kits and fume hoods.

Ensure that all Data is accurate and analyzed in a timely manner.

Perform Hazardous waste inspections, check groundwater monitoring wells, Make sure State and Federal environmental regulations are being adhered to. Notify appropriate personnel when something is found out of compliance.

Save the River, Clayton, NY

Canvass Leader, May 2010- August 2010

Took political action in passing new water level laws on the St. Lawrence River for better, safer and more ecologically stable water levels.

Managed groups of other Canvassers in training new recruits, maximizing their goals and helping them reach their full potential while gaining supporters.

New York Power Authority (NYPA), White Plains, NY

Developmental Intern, May 2008- August 2008, May 2009- August 2009

Assisted in preparation and submittal of environmental compliance documents to the DEC and the EPA, such as State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) forms.

Created detailed maps using ArcGIS software for various NYPA projects.

Gained knowledge in the maintenance and operation of fuel cells, hydro powered plants and natural gas powered plants.

Received a rating of “superior” upon completion of my internship.

Dutchess County Department of Public works, Engineering Division, Poughkeepsie, NY

Intern, May 2007- August 2007

Assisted in field surveying on roads and construction sites, gained experience using professional surveying equipment and surveying techniques.

Assisted in designing and installing storm water drainage systems for roads and public facilities.

Performed inspections on bridges, culvert pipes, guide rails, and road deterioration

Education

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Syracuse, NY

B.S. Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering, December 2009

Relevant courses: Geotechnical Engineering, Dendrology, Siviculture, Hydrology.

Additional Skills and Certifications

Certified Method 9 Opacity Reader (expires June 2013). Completed CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) Roadmap to Reporting and QA/QC courses. CPR and First Aid certified. Completed OSHA 30hr general industry safety course, PADI open water scuba certified, ISO 14001 Auditor, LEAN auditor, Experience using Stack vision, ECMPS, Fox view, MAXIMO, SCADA, ArcGIS software, HydroCAD, AutoCAD 2008, GPS, and Topcon surveying equipment. Experience with Microsoft Visual Basic C++ and creating Webpages in HTML. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

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