Analytical Chemist
Resume:
Alan Ball
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Experience:
Sept. 2014-Dec. 2016
Blue Racer Midstream LLC Proctor, WV
Laboratory Supervisor
- Supervised laboratory staff, reviewed analytical data and approved client reports per ASTM and GPA methods.
- Collected and prepared Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) and Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) samples for gas chromatography analysis.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory instrumentation as well as on-line plant GCs, CO2, Oxygen, H2S and Moisture analyzers.
- Instructed technicians on basic analytical chemistry and wet chemistry as it pertained to plant operations.
- Initiated the writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the laboratory.
- Designed and programmed the lab database to be used as LIMS using Microsoft Access.
- Implemented new chromatography instrumentation and methods to the plant and laboratory.
March 2013-July 2014
Gas Analytical Services Bridgeport, WV Laboratory Manager
- Managed all aspects of the laboratory and its daily operation.
- Prepared natural gas samples for analysis.
- Implemented an inventory system for sample containers using Microsoft Excel and barcode reader.
- Operated, maintained and calibrated gas chromatographs for natural gas analysis for a variety of clients.
- Reviewed and compiled data for communication to clients.
May 2012-Aug. 2012
Sturm Environmental Services Bridgeport, WV Laboratory Supervisor
- Supervised afternoon shift in environmental water analysis laboratory.
- Maintained chain of custody (COC) and oversaw the preparation of samples for an array of biological and chemical analyses.
- Operated analytical instrumentation (GFAA, ICP, and Hg analyzers) for metals analysis.
- Reviewed and compiled data for client reports as regulated by the WVDEP.
Aug. 2010- Dec. 2011
Standard Laboratories Inc. Belington, WV Laboratory Supervisor
- Supervised environmental water analysis lab and its employees.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment; Atomic Adsorption Spectrometer (AA), Graphite Furnace Atomic Adsorption Spectrometer (GFAA), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES), Ion Chromatograph (IC), Mercury (Hg) Analyzer and various HACH spectrometers.
- Reviewed and compiled data for client reports.
- Revised the laboratories collection of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Renewed lab accreditation through WVDEP and gained lab accreditation from PADEP.
2001 - 2008
The Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Tech. Atlanta, GA
Research Chemist / Senior Technician
Pressurized Entrained Flow Reactor (Pilot Scale Reactor)
- Primary operator of P.E.F.R. for the chemical recovery department.
- Performed routine maintenance on reactor and all parts.
- Analyzed samples using p-XRD, FT-IR, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, QMS, NOX and SEM-EDS.
- Prepared large amounts of samples using an industrial spray dryer.
- Instructed visiting scientists, graduate students, and new employees on methods and equipment.
Laminar Entrained Flow Reactor (Bench Scale Reactor)
- Assisted in operation and routine maintenance of L.E.F.R. for the chemical recovery department.
- Held a key role in the relocation, redesign and rebuild of L.E.F.R.
Parr Semi-Batch Reactor (Bench Scale Reactor)
- Designed experiments to study evaporator scaling.
- Analyzed crystal samples using powder XRD and Jade software.
Miscellaneous
- Designed and constructed small stirred tank reactor and fixed bed reactor for supplemental R&D experiments.
- Co-authored reports in technical publications.
1999 - 2000
Applied Paper Technologies Atlanta, GA
Chemist / Technician
- Conducted TAPPI standard analyses on paper and paperboard products.
- Compiled data, wrote and presented reports directly to clients.
- Re-design and complete manufacture of an advanced analytical instrument for the paper industry that measures the coefficient of friction between materials.
1997-1999
Institute of Paper Science and Technology Atlanta, GA
Technician III
- Conducted research in the pulping and bleaching department.
- Provided results with NIR spectroscopy, UV/VIS, Spec 20 and other analytical instruments.
- Trained new employees/students on procedures and usage of lab equipment.
1997 – 1997
Sturm Environmental Services Bridgeport, WV
Analytical Chemist
- Prepared samples for metals analysis.
- Performed analyses on samples using AA, ICP-OES, GFAA, and Hg analyzer.
- Analyzed data and submitted reports to clients.
- Maintained equipment and laboratory.
- Direct contact for material suppliers.
Publications:
Experimental Determination and Modeling of Sodium Salt Solubility in High Solids Kraft Black Liquor,
2003 Fall Technical Conference
Author: Schmidl, W., Verrill, C.L., Frederick Jr., W.J., Ball, A.W., DeMartini, N.
Borate Auto-Causticization for Low and High Temperature Black Liquor Gasification,
2004 International Chemical Recovery Conference
Author: Sinquefield, S.A., Ball, A., Zeng, X., Nohlgren, I.M.
Direct Causticization for Low and High Temperature Black Liquor Gasification,
2004 International Chemical Recovery Conference
Author: Nohlgren, I.M., Sinquefield, S.A., Ball, A., Zeng, X., Empie. H.L.
Direct Causticizing for Pressurized Black Liquor Gasification,
2010 TAPPI/PAPTAC International Chemical Recovery Conference
Author: S.A. Sinquefield, X. Zeng, and A.W. Ball
Education:
1992 – 1996
West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
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