Matthew Brooks

Downey, CA *****

Summary:

Matthew is a professional working as a Chemical Operator / Technician wherein his responsibilities are not limited to the extent of manufacturing, production, mechanical production, QC check, maintenance, operating machines, etc.

Worked AA & ICP lab equipment to detect presence of heavy metals in industrial waste water before discharging to Los Angeles County sewer

Operated multiple reactors and a scrubber unit for acid recovery

Operated a waste water treatment plant and analyze all associated samples in a laboratory setting

Opened and closed valves to introduce chemicals.

Followed SOP for reactor mixes.

Candidate is local to the location El Segundo, CA and comfortable with in-person interview and ready to start the project with ASAP availability.

Skills

Pumps & Motors

PLC & SCADA Equipment

EMT Experience

Mechanical Knowledge

Tanker Experience

PLC & SCADA

chemical inventory,

Heavy Equipment Operation

Laboratory Experience

Waste Water Treatment

Quality Control

Maintenance

Machine Operator

Warehouse & Forklift

Inspection

Manufacturing

Microsoft Excel and word

Education

Certificate in Water treatment

Sacramento University - Sacramento, CA, September 2016 to December 2016

Emergency Medical Tech, Los Angeles Harbor College, 2004

Diploma in General Studies, Long Beach Foreign Trade Institute, 2000

Newport High School, 1997

Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

Professional Experience

Solvay, Anaheim, CA Dec 21 – Jun 22

Chemical Operator

Responsibilities:

Followed SOP for reactor mixes.

Opened and closed valves to introduce chemicals.

Operated overhead crane and forklift to move 55gal. chemicals drums to correct location.

PHIBRO TECH, Santa Fe Springs, CA Jan 17 – Mar 21

Chemical Operator

Responsibilities:

Operated a ferric and ferrous production unit

Operated multiple reactors and a scrubber unit for acid recovery

Operated a waste water treatment plant and analyze all associated samples in a laboratory setting

Worked AA & ICP lab equipment to detect presence of heavy metals in industrial waste water before discharging to Los Angeles County sewer

Drove heavy equipment such as tractor

Assisted in loading tankers with a yard goat to meet customer's needs

Crosby and Overton - Long Beach, CA Feb 13 – May 16

Waste Water Technician

Responsibilities:

Operated a precious metals system to recover and mitigate the potential loss of metals through the refining process.

Flowed through system consists of, equalization tanks, P.H. reactors, clarifier, multi-media filters and IX filtration for final base metals.

Performed duties related to batch reactor treatment tanks of 4,000 gallons to process wasted chemicals from operations.

PLC, SCADA, forklift, chemical inventory, site specific, IONESCO lab analysis, sample gathering of all batches and system operation to make adjustments as needed.

Ammonia, NOX, Evaporator scrubbers operation

Veolia Water - Torrance, CA 2005 – 2012

Industrial Waste Water Treatment Operator

Responsibilities:

Operated a 1.4 mgd Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant

Operated a Biological Reactor for Treatment Process

Operated pumps, motors, PLC & SCADA Equipment

Logged Daily Lab Analysis to ensure proper operation of Biological Reactor

Maintained a safe work environment for the Team

Stewardship for Behavioral based safety program, LPS

EMT-B - Torrance, CA 2004 – 2005

Emergency Medical Technician

Responded to Emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured

Transported patients to a medical facility

Main ambulance driver partnered with colleague using the most expeditious route contingent with traffic and weather conditions

General Security - Torrance, CA Jan 01 – Jan 04

Security Officer

Responsibilities:

Supervised a team of 10 employees

Screened all visitors and employees entering the Main Gate, checking for I.D. badges, unauthorized contraband and explicit devices

Assisted Exxon/Mobil Fire Department with emergencies and non-emergencies

Administered First Aid to persons on-site that needed assistance

Ensured and maintaining non-hazardous environment

Logged shipments entering/exiting the site

General Security - Long Beach, CA 2002 – 2003

Maintenance Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Supervised workers and delegated tasks

Worked with Edison Employees and/or contractors

Distributed equipment and supplies pertaining to project

Some travel required to meet with clients to inspect and set up job sites

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