MARIO TREPOVICHT
***** ********* ***, *** ****, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
225-***-**** - ***************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Pursuing new professional challenges with the opportunity to make a positive impact on Laboratory operations and research success. Experience in Laboratory analyses of natural and synthetic graphite from raw material, intermediate, purification and finish products for EV batteries production. Experience on all Laboratory analyses and plant testing in the manufacturing of sulfuric acid.
SKILLS
• Knowledge on Perking Elmer and
Agilent ICP-OES for metals analysis
• Shimadzu XRF 8100 for metals
analysis
• IC, TOC, Hg analysis, FTIR, pH,
fluoride ISE, chloride ISE
• Bomb calorimeters, BET, PSD, Tap
density, ash, moisture. microwave
digestion. GC, HPLC, Karl Fisher,
viscometer, Hot blocks, gas meters
• Wet chemistry analyses.
• Corrosion test on coupons
WORK HISTORY
12/2018 to 09/2023 Laboratory Superintendent-Responsibilities Syrah Technologies – Vidalia, LA
• Directed daily Laboratory activities for 6 Lab Technicians.
• Responsible for overseeing Laboratory results for quality control purposes.
• Managed laboratory analyses from milling, purification coating on graphite samples.
• Maintained ISO 9001 certification per compliance.
• Calibrations and PM for the laboratory instruments.
• Ensured analytical methods were current.
• Conducted performance review on the lab personnel.
• Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock.
• Supported laboratory staff with troubleshooting and helping with special projects.
• Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
• Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
• Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws. 09/1991 to 12/2018 Chemist-Responsibilities
Eco Services, Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing Plant
• Trained Lab employees on proper testing techniques on Laboratory analyses on all sulfuric acid samples such as ICP-OES, Reich test for sulfur dioxide in the gas stream.
• Overseeing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintained accurate files and entered test results into computer system.
• Led team meetings with technicians and Lab Manager to discuss test results and status of tests in progress.
EDUCATION
05/1990 Bachelor of Science
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA
04/1983 Associate of Science: Industrial Quality Control Alajuela College - Alajuela, Costa Rica
References:
Leroy Mckeever, Eco Services-Laboratory Supervisor 225-***-****
LaTasha Donahue, Eco Services-Treatment Services-Supervisor 225-***-****
Todd Ainsworth, Syrah Technologies-Production Superintendent 601-***-****
Paulette Benefield, Delta Energy-Human Resources Manager 601-***-****