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Palatka, Florida, United States

· Reduced consumptive use by 150 KGPD in boiler feedwater system (cold lime softening, carbon and IX)· Optimize a monochloramine biocide program for two 5.2 Mgal closed cooling tower systems· Recommend chemistry changes for a 0.8 MGD FGD co-precipitation treatment system· Supported FGD trial to meet proposed ELGs and reduce chemical/disposal costs by $235k/year· Operate 18 KGPD sanitary treatment plant and 100 KGPD NTNC public water system· Conduct jar test studies for alternative chemistries for physchem and thickening processes· Track condenser useful life and recommend chemistry changes to control yellow-metal corrosion· Assisted with obtaining FDOH NELAC certification for General Chemistry· Evaluate plant waste streams to ensure NPDES compliance of external and internal outfall(s)· Oversee steam cycle for two coal-fired steam electric generating units (total capacity 1470 MW) · Aid in the evaluation and tracking of synthetic gypsum and coal byproducts

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

· Suggested new flow transmitter mounting position to eliminate vibration by 95% reducing internal wear · Operated 5.5 MGD SWRO, and 3.0 MGD BWRO, total production in St. Croix, USVI· Developed IFS (ERP) site/equipment listings and maintenance plans· Designed membrane normalization spreadsheets to track performance and CIP scheduling· Demonstrated new methods to measure PD pump performance, and track component wear· Established new calibration procedures to regenerate instrument performance

Auburndale, Fl

· Operated, and ensured compliance of a 3.5 MGD wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)· Established Nutrient Management Plans (NMP) and site permitting for biosolids application· Revised DEP permit to establish class AA biosolids requirements and soil amendment classification· Developed a modified hazardous waste contingency plan for Auburndale and Leesburg sites· Developed company policy for LOTO procedures· Prepared CUP, DMR, AOR, and DW reports for FDEP· Conducted annual storm water pollution protection and asbestos awareness training· Designed burner fuel spreadsheet that flags fuel abnormalities and non-compliance· Designed spreadsheets to calculate WWTP capacities and industrial biosolid production

Auburndale, Fl

· Provided final chemical analysis for $30 million of product on a daily basis· Troubleshot deviations in product specs, identified root cause and developed corrective actions· Performed plant safety/sanitary inspections and enforced good manufacturing practices (GMP)· Prepared standardized chemicals for daily analysis and CIP procedures

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

· First undergraduate team to successfully synthesize PNIPAm with 3% MABP· Fabricated thermo-responsive polymers for smart material and cell stamping applications· Improved data precision by suggesting sensitivity adjustments to ellipsometer· Updated laboratory layout, and equipment, to comply with EH&S regulations· Trained three incoming undergraduates to follow through with polymer testing · Collaborated with Rice University in developing and testing bottle brush polymers