Quality Control Lab Technician

Ricky Gillenwater

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Louisville, KY 40220

Cell: 502-***-****

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Environmental Compliance / Code Enforcement / Quality Control-Assurance Laboratory Technician / Research & Development

Experience

Clariant Chemicals- Catalyst - January 2020 to April 2022

QC Laboratory Technician of catalysts. Analytical, Chemical and physical testing of catalyst product, including uranium infused catalyst product. Working 12-hour shifts to support production and accuracy of product meeting customer specifications. Experience with ICP, AA, XRF.

City of Hollywood Florida-Public Works-Environmental Compliance January 2018 to August 2018

Environmental Inspector

Industrial Pre-Treatment Inspections/Sampling. Certified Storm Water-Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector, Sanitary Sewer Overflow Inspections and Wastewater Reuse Inspections. Sampling: Beach, Drinking Water for Chlorine and Bacteria, City Wells and Underground Deep Well Injection Wells.

City of Atlanta-Watershed Management Protection October 2008 to August 2017

Pollution Control Monitor Sr. / Environmental Code Enforcement Agent

Complete inspections of Sanitary Sewer Manholes due to recent overflows and regular follow-up inspections per EPD and EPA regulations. Complete inspections of residential Sanitary Overflows and follow-ups. Certified Industrial Pre-Treatment Inspector and Storm Water Inspector.

Completed physical inspections of Food Service Establishments (restaurants, schools, hotels, Etc.) for environmental codes established by the City of Atlanta Ordinance regulations. Completed inspection reports for City of Atlanta Ordinance compliance and issue fines for non-compliance. Safety Team Leader.

Cookson Electronics, Suwanee, GA January 2007 to February 2008

Research & Development Technician

Research & development lab technician with semi-conductors and polymers. Formulation and mixing of new polymer compounds developed by my PHD supervisor. Conducted various lab tests such as: viscosity, adhesion, DSC, TGA, Rheology, moisture barrier, conductivity, high moisture pressure, thixotrophy, etc... Responsible overall lab managing of equipment calibrations, maintenance and ordering supplies. Safety manager which included hazardous waste handling and disposal, conducted monthly safety meetings and safety trainings, monthly safety inspections checking all labs / fire extinguishers / safety showers. Shipping and receiving manager which included certification with I.A.T.A. dangerous goods course in handling, security awareness for transport and transporting of dangerous goods by aircraft.

Education

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 1996

B.S., Biology

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