Mohammad Aamir Khan

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Scarborough, ON

M1S 5B5

Cell: 416-***-****

Home: 647-***-****

Email: ad4ix7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A diligent and detailed-oriented water quality CHEMIST/OPERATOR with 19+ years of experience in testing, analyzing, wastewater, sewage, bio solids, landfill, leachates, sludge and managing wastewater systems seeking a challenging position in a reputable organization.

OVERVIEW

I am skilled at monitoring and evaluating data to detect potential issues within a system. I am experienced in developing treatment plans for contaminated environments and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. I am committed to providing safe drinking water solutions that contribute to the preservation of natural resources. Monitor meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation on one or more chemical processing or formulation units, such as mixers, kettles, blenders, dryers, tableting, encapsulation, granulation and coating machines

SKILLS

Water Sampling

Laboratory Techniques

Data Collection LIMS

Regulatory Compliance

Instrument Calibration

Skills with ICP, HPLC, GC,GCMS, AA, automated colorimetric analyzer titrations, IC and wet bench chemistry

Water Analysis Waste Water

Batch mixer - chemical processing

Blender operator - chemical processing

Quality Assurance

Environmental Monitoring

sample digesters, spectrophotometers, PH

familiarity with pumps, filters, chemicals and safety equipment

EXPERIENCE

WATER QUALITY CHEMIST/OPERATON

SGS TORONTO - SEP 2010 TO DATE

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management. Start up, shut down, troubleshoot and clean equipment

Perform special assignments to assist in lab and plant operations. Storing, retrieving, mixing, and monitoring chemicals used in the production process. Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes.

Monitoring the type of chemicals used in the production process. Weighing the chemicals and checking the temperature of the same Adjusting and controlling the temperature and pressure of the chemical processing equipment

Overseeing the quality of the production process and suggesting improvement measures

Test and monitor water samples from ponds, rivers, and other bodies of water for quality control purposes; identified any contamination issues within a 3-mile radius with 95% accuracy manage waste as a result of analytical to proper disposal methods

Microbiological tests of water and microscopic examination on wastewater

Collection of water or wastewater samples throughout the treatment process including surface, settled water, or filtered water; raw wastewater; final effluent; etc.

Demonstrated technical expertise in multiple analytical techniques (particularly ICP,GC, IC, HPLC)

Performs organic/inorganic/microscopic/microbiological/physical testing and analysis of water, wastewater, sewage, bio-solids, landfill, leachates, sludge, and industrial wastes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, escalates results

Carries out sample preparation including portioning, measuring, weighing, dissolving, digesting or extracting for further analysis. Prepares chemical solutions

Experience with a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and ISO 9000, ISO 17025,ISO14000

Complete testing and quality control reports and analyze data

Reviews inventory of chemical and laboratory supplies

Manage the TECIS labelling and SDS program

Trains new staff and Lab Technician on methods and procedures

Monitor the use and inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies

Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and LIMS

Implementation and maintenance of laboratory specific SOPs and test procedures

Perform operator maintenance for laboratory equipment

Manage waste generated as a result of analytical procedures

Complete all paperwork associated with the analyses (ex., calibration logs, run logs, etc.)

Method validation and verification, accuracy, precision, detection limits, and control charts. Applies standard laboratory statistical concepts and performs trend analysis.

Back-up for supplies reception and storage

Reports pre-authorized results to clients

WATER/WASTE WATER LAB ANALYST/OPERATON

INTERTEK ONTARIO AUG 2004 TO SEP 2010

Assisted in the management of contract testing laboratories Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulate, Adjust processing machines and equipment Operate and maintain plant equipment, follow safety protocols

Input to weekly work plans for smooth operation and laboratory

Management System (QMS) compliance with Regulatory programs including NSF, ISO, Health Canada, TDG and WHMIS

Track record of executing method validations and analytical product transfers

Perform all necessary tasks to maintain a tidy, safe work environment

maintained calibration and qualification program for laboratory equipment

Involvement in procurement of laboratory equipment

Utilized comprehensive knowledge of GLP, GMP, USP specifications and methods

Carry out special projects, involved with new product launches or as assigned by lab leadership

Communicate with customers (internal and external)

Monitored, evaluated and resolved issues related to day-to-day activities of operations in coordination with quality and other site functions to ensure performance

Assumed all the roles and responsibilities of the laboratory manager in his absence

Reviewed and approve test results of finished products and raw materials per the positive release procedure

Perform routine laboratory test procedures, operate analytical instruments (including but not limited to ICP, HPLC, GC, FTIR, NMR, UV/VIS) automated colorimetric analyzer

Interpret /report quality and laboratory data LIMS

Assisted in compilation of QC Chemistry Laboratory report sheets, review documentation accuracy, and communicate the review outcomes to the laboratory staff for correction and continuous improvement

Ensured that QC Chemistry Laboratory methods are validated and all analysts are qualified to perform these methods

Developed and monitor the training and qualification of QC Chemistry Laboratory staff and plant floor team managers, leaders, and operators

Physical and chemical tests of water and/or wastewater, including pH, alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, chlorine, chemical oxygen demand, suspended and total dissolved solids, total nitrogen/ammonia/nitrate/nitrite by flow analyzer, total organic carbon, ion chromatography, and gas chromatography

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Karachi University

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