Quality Assurance State University

DONALD ERVES

Permanent Address Temporary Address

**** *** ******* **** *** SWEETWATER DRIVE

APT 2109 APT C-44

NASHVILLE, TN 37221 DOTHAN, AL 36305

PHONE 601-***-**** • E-MAIL *******@*****.***

EDUCATION

Mississippi State University [December 2003] Mississippi State, MS

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Alcorn State University [May 2000] Alcorn State, MS

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the area of chemistry, chemical, or environmental engineering that increases my opportunity of progression which is challenging and rewarding.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mantech International Corp./Torch Technologies [February 2015 – Present] Fort Rucker, AL

Environmental Engineer, (40 hrs/wk)

Serve as program manager for the Environmental Quality Assurance Surveillance Program (QASP) on a large aviation maintenance contractor. Performs quality assurance evaluations, inspections and testing for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards resulting from mission-specific functions (e.g. flight training and field-level aircraft maintenance) that affect either the environment or the health of the population.

Monitor contractor procedures, providing productive feedback for the contractor to utilize for their required continual improvement program.

Trained (awarded a certificate of completion) by the Aviation Center Logistics Command in performance of quality assurance evaluations in regard to contract oversight for compliance with all applicable regulations and contract aviation maintenance contract.

Coordinate and conduct the identification, sampling, testing, tracking, recording and removal of hazardous waste materials in conformance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

Analyze data and recommended modifications to test procedures to meet desired specifications. Assisted with data manipulation and analysis necessary for development of reports and documents.

AMEC Environment and Infrastructure [February 2012 – February 2014] Birmingham, AL

Environmental Professional, (40 hrs/week)

Provided environmental consulting services for Norfolk Southern Railroad Company including site assessments, remediation for petroleum contamination, and groundwater monitoring in Meridian, Mississippi.

Responsible for conducting field investigations, including oversight of source removal activities, groundwater sampling, data analysis, and writing groundwater sampling event reports for the Calhoun County (Alabama) Highway Department Ohatchee Road Barn Underground Storage Site in Ohatchee, Alabama.

Developed the proposal for the assessment monitoring, assisting with the development of the budget for the project, serving as a client contact, and compiling of data and report text for Cherokee County (Alabama) Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Leesburg, Alabama.

Responsible for performing groundwater sampling activities, conducting Alabama Risk-Based Correction Action (ARBCA) Tier 1 and Tier 2 calculations, and compiling of data and reports (Secondary Investigation, ARBCA Tier 1 and Tier 2 Risk Assessment Report, and Groundwater Monitoring) for Lakeview Walgreens Redevelopment on Clairmont Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama.

Provided support for a multi-phase environmental project for a 10-acre tract of land developed with a 137,000 SF manufacturing facility for Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Auburn, Alabama. Responsibilities included performing groundwater monitoring activities, report preparation, and data analysis.

Presented Lunch and Learn Presentations related to “Predicting Workplace Injuries” and “Brownfield Redevelopment”.

Malcolm Pirnie/ARCADIS [May 2005 – February 2012] Birmingham, AL

Environmental Engineer, (40hrs/week)

Supported Operation Range Assessment Program (ORAP) military facilities in Alabama and Georgia via aiding with site reconnaissance, soil sampling, and water sampling

Assisted in Emergency Response for black liquor release in Pearl River of Bogalusa, LA. Job included locating and collecting fish carcasses, developing documentation, barometric surveying, and wastewater sampling at Temple Inland Facility.

Supported the Stormwater MS4 Programs for the Cities of Birmingham and Bessemer, AL. Assisted with the planning and scheduling of the field activities needed for both cities. Activities included water sampling, outfall reconnaissance, and evaluation of potential illicit discharges.

Provided support for underground storage tank sampling. Helped with the installation of four monitoring wells. Assisted with both soil and water sampling of the wells.

Performed bi-weekly water monitoring activities at Inland Lake. Retrieved, calibrated, and downloaded data from four Troll 9500’s (water monitoring sondes) of four different sampling locations at Inland Lake in Oneonta, Alabama. Wrote SOP’s for water monitoring activities.

Performed Phase I environmental assessments and environmental diligence on foreclosed properties. Was responsible for properties in Hall, Jackson, Madison, Newton, Greene, and Oconee Counties in Georgia.

Assisted in the community outreach effort in Anniston Project. Solicited residents for lead sampling and remediation efforts. Outreach efforts included letter preparation, database documentation, site visitation, and documentation management.

Helped with setup of mobilization to the disaster areas as a member of the disaster relief team, and training local employees. Areas for relief efforts include Birmingham, AL, West Palm Beach, FL, Metairie, LA, and Joplin, MO. Ensured the personnel and work environment was safe.

Assisted with the preparation and site reconnaissance of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for five parcel tracts to be purchased by the City of Elba. Also, conducted oversight and documentation for the installation of four groundwater monitoring wells as part of a Phase II ESA for the City of Elba.

Supported Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) with water sampling for nutrient analyses, and periphyton and physical steam characteristics to develop nutrient criteria for the state. Job included preparation/calibration of surface water sondes and periphytometers.

Tennessee Valley Authority [May 2004 - November 2004] Muscle Shoals, Al & Newport, IN

Analytical Chemist (60 hrs/week)

Prepared DAAMS tubes for collecting air samples for chemical agent air monitoring activities. Worked with analytical instruments including Miniature Continuous Air Monitoring Systems (MINICAMS®) with Flame Photometric Detectors (FPDs), Gas Chromatograph/Mass Selective Detector (GC/MSD), Dynatherm ACEM 900, Dynatherm Six-Tube Conditioner, and BIOS DAAMS AirPro Surveyor 2 Pumps. Develop and implement strategic marketing plan for business.

Interpreted, qualified, and reported complex data generated from the analytical monitoring instrumentation. Maintained the analytical equipment in good operational condition.

Identified operational problems and took appropriate corrective action. Prepared chemical agent standards for daily monitoring challenges and laboratory analysis.

Used Standard Operating Procedures and lab specific documentation for chemical demilitarization laboratory analysis and safe work practices.

Mississippi State University [May 2003 - December 2003] Starkville, MS

Research Student (20hrs/week)

Assisted professor and graduate students in producing bio-diesel using sludge and other feed stocks.

Performed literature searches on bio-diesel materials.

Measured the area aspect, perimeter, width, and height of salt crystals using Image Ready 7.0.1, and Image Pro Plus software.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation [January 2001 - August 2002] Brewton, AL

Co-op Student (40 hrs/week)

Assisted engineers in maintaining paper mill operations in accordance with EPA and ADEM standards.

Monitored paper machines, recoveries, and power boilers. Ran daily tests on effluent paper machines.

Analyzed total reduced sulfur (TRS) emissions.

Waterways Experiment Station [Summer 1999 & Summer 2000] Vicksburg, MS

Contract Student (Intern) (40hrs/week)

Worked in the Environmental Laboratory. Performed cation exchange and other daily batch experiments.

Analyzed explosives (RDX and TNT), soil and ocean core samples.

Completed glove box tasks including testing sample and pH and Eh.

CERTIFICATION

ISO 14001: 2015 36-Hour Certified Lead Auditor Training

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour Training

DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping for Environmental Professionals Certificate

First Aid and CPR with AED

AWARDS AND HONORS

Security Clearance (Department of Defense): August 3, 2015

Band Scholarship – Alcorn State University

George Washington’s Apprenticeship Program

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Health and Safety Coordinator (Malcolm Pirnie/ARCADIS) (2009-2012)

Vice-President – Alcorn State Chemistry Club

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated

Kappa Kappa Psi Band Fraternity, Incorporated

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Bowling for Junior Achievement

Judge for Science Fairs in Birmingham City Schools

SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Report Preparation

Laboratory Skills

Teamwork

Professional Presentations

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Underground Storage Tank Training Workshop, Montgomery, Alabama, 2008

Grant Writing Workshop, Birmingham, Alabama, 2006

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