Career Development
09/2005 – Present Vizon SciTec Inc., Laboratory Technician Vancouver, Canada
Sample preparation, crushing, cone crushing, pulverizing, and splitting.
Classification and screening; thickening and filtration.
Humidity cell testing, ABA (Sobek, Modified), NAG, Water Extraction (BCMEM, SPLP-EPA, TCLP-EPA, MWMPleaching, bench scale testing
Sulphur speciation, Sulphate sulphur
05/2004 – 03/2005 ACME Analytical Laboratories Ltd., Laboratory Assistant Vancouver, Canada
— Prepared ore and soil samples in a multi-staged process by digestion and extraction for the determination of variety of chemical elements and compounds.
— Overlooked the quality assurance of exact volumes and sample compoisition.
— Was responsible for the maintenance of laboratory equipment and completed sample reports and worksheets.
— Checked consisitency of sample results.
— Provided company wide computer network administration functions and software and hardware support.
10/2000 – 02/2004 Lukoil-Neftohim Burgas AD, Divynil department, Senior Process Operator Burgas, Bulgaria
— Applied profound knowledge of refinery processes and equipment to perform all regular and non-routine tasks in connection with refinery plant operations and maintenance.
— Managed a team of 4 process operators and coordinated the different stages of the refinery process thereby safeguarding continuity and a lean process.
— Responsible for load balancing of input raw materials and for the determination of processing volumes. In coopeation with the logistics department managed the supply chain from order management to waste management. Compiled daily reports for management and logistics. Conducted reviews of team members for human resource development.
— Operates in coordination with other operators and supervisors during shifts, performing work of a high level of skill and judgment requiring quick and accurate decisionmaking.
05/1996 – 09/1999 Black Sea Cargo Inspections Ltd. Independent Cargo Surveyors, Surveyor Burgas, Bulgaria
— Conducted onshore and offshore measuring and sampling for international shipping and trading companies.
— Surveyed a variety of petroleum derivaties, petroleum and chemicals. Performed extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis using special tools and extreme hazard safety Worked in close cooperation with specialized laboratories, engineers and public authorities and was responsible for the supervision of teams of up to 5 surveyors.
— Prepared and issued detailed quality and quantity measurement reports in connection with the release of cargo and inspected commodities.
Education
1994 – 1999 Prof. Dr. Aslen Zlatarov University, Technical Department
Major: Technology and Science of Materials
Minor: Chemical Education and Training
1990 – 1994 Vasil Levski Foreign Languages High School
Qualification in foreign languages – English and Russian
Skills
Languages: Bulgarian mother tongue, fluent English & Russian
Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, Access), Adobe (Photo Shop) and Corel Draw, extensive knowledge of troubleshooting and support (hardware ans software), network integration and administration.
Courses: First Aid, Working with hazardous products, working with fire safety equipment.
Eligible for registration with the APEGBC