Trevor Block Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Canonsburg, Pa, Us

• Maintains a strong understanding of EPA Air Management Methods (CFR Part 60, 63, & 75) as well as EPA Regulations: Quad Z, Quad J, Quad K, and PADEP GP5.• Created and maintains standard operating procedures for the company. • Trains incoming technical staff and fosters a mentoring relationship to stimulate growth. • Communicates regulatory requirements to clients and ensure test plans to satisfy permit requirements. • Records final regulatory reports based on field results. • Manages on-site projects and oversee technical staff and 3rd party contractors. • Performs sample analysis, data reduction and QC. • Supervises preventative and reparative maintenance of equipment. • Conducts sample recovery, handling and custody.• Maintains strong and productive relationships with PADEP, ACHD, WVDEQ, Ohio EPA and NYDEC.

• Facilitated teamwork to ensure efficient and accurate test results. • Executed on-site projects involving set-up, sample testing, and sample storage.• Analyzed sample data and generated detailed analysis reports.• Performed preventative and reparative maintenance of equipment.

• Tested samples in a lab environment to ensure QC of products.• Cleaned, stocked and maintained inventory for laboratory.• Calculated control corrections for samples, recorded data, and maintained test data base. • Responsible for handling hazardous materials with proper PPE and in a safety conscious manner.

Instrumental Analysis: use and knowledge of various lab equipment Geochemistry: knowledge of mineral affect on natural water systems Air/Water Quality: skills in testing air and water samples and safety protocols Analytical Chemistry: strong focus on accuracy; Worked 20 hours per week while taking classesTested waste water before & after treatment to assess various concentrations of harmful compoundsEntered data into Excel spreadsheets for records and data evaluation Collaborated via phone, text, writing and in person with fellow lab tech and supervisor to ensure tests were performed accurately and safely