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Oshawa, On, Ca

• Adjusts, inspects and evaluates processes and equipment that control the operation and effectiveness of a wastewater treatment in order to optimize performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and minimize local and/or plant wide adverse impacts while taking into consideration cost, equipment capabilities, environmental impacts and OH&S.• Makes process adjustments, operational decisions and addresses/responds to alarm conditions and emergency situations to ensure efficient, compliant and safe operation within established performance, regulatory and quality limits.• Collects samples, performs routine tests and analysis, and records results.• Identifies changes in operational conditions and interprets information in order to implement corrective actions and/or trouble shoot process issues.

Toronto, Canada Area

Helped managed daily operations of an industrial waste plant. Responsible for wide variety of inorganic wastes; both hazardous and non-hazardous; comprising of waste identification, treatment, bulking, maintaining records and monitoring environmental compliance.• Developed an inspection report and label template for all outgoing materials, resulting in improved office communication.• Spearheaded the revision of company procedures for shipping & receiving.• Conduct chemical and physical treatment in regards to recovering valuable metals (Cu, Ni, Sn).• Recognized potential risks, storage compatibility and spill response procedures associated with hazardous chemicals. Responsible to determine potential health hazards and appropriate PPE.• Track and record basic inventory including; tools, PPE, labels, containers, equipment, etc.• Ability to identify non-complainant chemicals in regards to CofA permit limitations and local environmental compliance. • Monitor and update generator profiles to verify customer waste class registration, and confirm incoming waste containers.• Ability to identify operation issues and respond to emergency situations; in regards to pressurized vac-tankers, leaks, proper equipment, etc. Implement corrective actions and update procedures.• Interrupt environmental regulations; including EPA, Health & Safety, TDG, O.Reg 347, and amendments to the legislation. • Ability to interrupt analytical lab results and conduct basic lab tests including, pH, Specific gravity, and sampling.• Assist with office administration support; including preparing documents for local MOE Waste Manifests and international shipments, filing, and/or customer handling.

Whitby, On

Worked as part of a team to accomplish a successful Multi-Residential recycling program, involving over 22,000 dwelling units. The initiative resulted in an estimated 3% multi-res diversion increase. Comprised of site visits to communicate with the residents and property managers. • Conducted an Industrial-Commercial-Institutional (ICI) waste audit, for the purpose of monitoring properties with curbside collection services. The audits helped to identify non-compliance issues and acquire recycling data. • Site inspections were regularly conducted to help provide waste strategies, monitor contractor's collection routes and road access for multi-residential properties.• Occasionally assisted the By-law officers with resident complaints or incidents. Responding to curbside issues or enforcing collection guidelines for building managers.• Provide support for team research projects and prepared reports; including anaerobic digestion technologies and data entry.• Familiar with legislation, including the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act.• Participated in events promoting waste reduction, and help deliver educational materials.• Assisted with various pilot projects, including porcelain recycling, plastic-bag returns, and electronics recycling programs. • A strong familiarity with e-waste, HHW, stewardships, and the Waste Diversion Act.• Interacted with the public to help promote accurate recycling and other waste diversion programs directly to the residents and property managers.

Advanced Diploma, Environmental Technology, Honours

Courses include; statistical methods, communications, basic AutoCAD, organic & environmental chemistry, regulations, enforcement.

Certificate, General Arts & Science

• Studied a broad range general and liberal arts subjects including sociology, Canadian studies, biotechnology, communications.

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