Matt Vinson Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Emory University, Atlanta, GA

The WaterHub is an on-site water recycling system on the Emory University campus which utilizes eco-engineering processes to clean waste water for future non-potable uses. It is the first system of its kind to be installed in the United States. Emory’s WaterHub is capable of recycling up to 400,000 gallons-per-day –nearly 40% of Emory’s total campus water.

• Contract licensed operator for the community decentralized wastewater facility serving a 250+ homes and retail development.
• Ensure proper operation of wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system.
• Maintain records and monthly testing data for compliance with EPD permit.
• Communicate on a wide variety of topics with owners, builders, residents, city officials, and regulators.
• Assist with planning, design and construction of the expansion of the wastewater treatment… Show more
• Assist with planning, design and construction of the expansion of the wastewater treatment facility. Show less

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• Identify business development opportunities for decentralized wastewater, water reuse, and biogas waste-to-energy projects in the Southeastern U.S.
• Contract operate wastewater and water reclamation facilities including The WaterHub @ Emory and Serenbe Community.

• Monitor wastewater parameters and oversee campus' Industrial Discharge Permit to the municipal WWTP.
• Conduct drinking water sampling throughout campus as part of the city's EPD compliance monitoring.
• Administer methane and groundwater monitoring program for the solid waste landfill.
• Perform building inspections for environmental compliance, Life Safety, and Joint Commission compliance.

• Assisted municipalities and developers with the engineering design and construction of decentralized wastewater disposal systems.
• Presented educational training seminars to trade conference audiences of 200+.
• Gained regulatory approval for new products through presentations to health officials at the local and state level.
• Developed markets for new products over a territory of 10 states.

• Implement and manage countywide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement, and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws, rules, and regulations.
• Interpret regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal, and Local environmental health laws and regulations.
• Provide environmental health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community, and officials.
• Design, permit, and… Show more
• Design, permit, and inspect onsite wastewater system installations for new construction and repairs.
• Conduct soil borings and determine delineations of soil types to determine suitability for use.

• Expertise in development and deposition of thin film coatings using Combustion Chemical Vapor Deposition (CCVD).
• Designed and evaluated prototype equipment for CCVD coatings used in advanced solar cells, fuel cells, and electronic chips.
• Analyzed process variables and isolated major effects to enhance coating properties.
• Troubleshot and developed solutions for problems across the entire coating process.
• Trained co-workers and new hires on CCVD coating methods.

• Supported start-up and process improvement of pilot plants on customer sites.
• Increased sales from $10 Million to $16 Million in 18 month period by increasing volumes, displacing competitors, and selling value added products.
• Assisted customers with new product development, cost reduction programs, and quality enhancement of current grade structure.
• Provided technical consulting to sales engineers and customers on a wide range of technical issues.
• Conducted bench top… Show more
• Conducted bench top studies to determine best coagulants and flocculants for process use.