Quality Control Assurance
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HABTEAB GHEBREYESUS
Laurel, MD, 20724
abyrvk@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER PROFILE
Innovative technical professional with over fifteen (15) years of
experience in environmental engineering, certified by the United States
Environmental Protection agency's (USEPA) in data validation with agency
protocols and the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) and Resource
Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA). Perform data review/validation for
permitting and environmental compliance data generated by laboratories
using methods specified in the EPA Contract Laboratory Program (CLP), as
well as other EPA approved methods. Monitor pollution prevention
activities, compliance and auditing efforts for the Clean Water Act (CWA),
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Clean Air act (CAA). Conduct
studies and prepare environmental impact reports for new construction
projects, clean water, land management, site remediation, plant processes
and permit changes. Interact with federal, state, and local regulators to
resolve compliance issues; established permit requirements and assists in
EPA, state and local regulatory audits. Represent company in government and
industry rule-making activities.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Management-Proven ability to motivate participation and foster optimum
productivity from team members. Supervised and trained 20 personnel in
laboratory techniques
. Technical-Fully versed in technical review, analysis and testing of
environmental products. Instrumentation experience includes GC, GC/MS,
GFAA, CVAA, UV, Ion Chromatography (IC) and Spectrophotometer.
. Exceptional Knowledge-Laboratory techniques and protocols of
Environmental Protection agency (EPA),New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New York Department of Environmental
Protection (NYDEP) and 48 Hr. OSHA, CPR Certified
. Comprehensive knowledge of MS-DOS/NOVELL, AS-400, Windows 7.0, Microsoft
Word for Windows 2007, Excel for Windows 2007 and Power Point 2007
. Communication-Strong listening and interpersonal skills; able to
accurately access needs and implement viable solutions.
. Organization-Strengths in project management, policy/procedure
implementation, quality control and troubleshooting.
. Relationship Building-Able to work collaboratively with diverse
individuals, with focus on exceptional service.
. Bilingual-Fluent in English and German
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER October 1998 to 2012
Lockheed Martin IS &GS (EPA Superfund Contractor), FT.Meade, MD
Performed data validation/review specified in the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) methods, agency protocols and the
CFR (Code of federal Regulations) title 29, 40 and 49. ISO 14001, 9001 and
OHSAS 18001
. Evaluate data beyond methods, procedural, or contractual compliance to
determine validity, quality and scientific significance for permit
requirements to assist in EPA, state and local regulatory audits.
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. Boosted results and validation productivity through the development of
computerized program that automates calculations
. Evaluate data for Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
. Facilitated training for new employees which resulted in smoother
transition process
. Played key role in redesigning manual training based upon successful
completion of 6-week training course in 3 weeks.
SENIOR CHEMIST August 1995 to July 1998
Chemical Waste Management, Denville, NJ
Conducted chemical and physical laboratory tests in making qualitative or
quantitative analyses of solids and liquids hazardous waste for research
and process, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards
. Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses, using
techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical
separation techniques for the disposal of commercial hazardous and non-
hazardous waste
. Analyzed soil, surface and ground water samples through the highest
environmental control for the determination of volatile, semi-volatile,
PCB, Pesticide and Herbicide by HP5890 GCs and GC/MS
. Interpreted and evaluated data to determine its significance and
communicate findings orally and in written reports for the implementation
of final corrective action remedies for site contamination
. Prepared technical reports, graphs, and charts to document experimental
results
. Attended production meetings with senior management
Senior Chemist/Supervisor
September 1990 to June 1995
ICM Laboratories, Randolph, NJ
Managed activities of 3 departments-Wet chemistry lab, Gas Chromatograph
(GC) Lab and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS) Lab, each using
different instrumentation for various sample testing, directed scope of
projects including team meetings, scheduling and troubleshooting of
operational problems.
. Assumed additional responsibilities for volatiles organic department
. Streamlined volatile organics analysis department and increased
productivity by 50%
. Trimmed overtime hours by restructuring 7-day/week schedule
. Responsible for quality assurance (QA) reviews of client data packages.
. Insured shut down procedures for staff equipment and samples
EDUCATION and TRAINING
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, Altenburg, Germany
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF LEIPZIG, Leipzig, Germany
Diploma in German language
MORRIS COUNTY COLLEGE, Randolph, NJ
Certificate in Advanced Supervisory Skills
COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER, Paramus, NJ
Diploma in Microcomputer Business Systems, Honors Graduate
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