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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Over fifteen years of experience in USA chemical industries,environmental field, Groundwater Remediation, Industrial wastewater treatment, analytical chemistry, laboratory controls and technical services. Ability to work independently, problem solving and to work as a team. Excellent knowledge of instrumental analysis, methods development, solvent extraction and wet chemical techniques. Special skills in instrumental analysis using: FAAS, IC, HPLC, GC/FID, GC/ECD, GC/MS.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:
Riyadh Geotechnical and Foundations, RGF, Riyadh, KSA
Central Environmental and Chemical Control Lab.
Lab Chemist, GC/MS Analyst
From May 2009 – till now
To perform pretreatment and analysis of VOCS and Semi VOCS in water, soil, sediment and air samples, using a combination of USEPA, and in house test methods, using GC/MS, Agilent Technologies 7890A GC system and 5975C inert MSD.
EGYPTIAN ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AGENCY (EEAA)
Cairo Central Laboratory, ( EEAA – CCC Lab ); Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
Since August 2001 – to May 2009
Senior Lab. Chemist
Performed pretreatment and analysis of PCBs in water, soil, sediment and transformer oil samples for Aroclor PCBs using a combination of ASTM, USEPA, JIS and in house test methods, using GC/ECD and GC/MS.
Pretreatment and analysis of 25 selected organochlorine pesticides (POPS) in water, soil and sediment samples using a combination of ASTM, EPA, JIS and in house test methods, using GC/ECD and GC/MS.
Pretreatment and analysis of 7 inorganic anions in water, soil, sediment samples for ( PO4, F, Cl, NO2, Br, NO3, SO4 ), using ion chromatograph (IC).
Pretreatment and analysis for fingerprinting of crude oil spills in Egypt's coastal seawaters, using Gas Chromatograph GC/FID.
Pretreatment and analysis of HEAVY METALS in water, soil and sediment samples using ASTM and in house test methods, using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (FAAS).
Analysis of VOCs in air born samples for EPA 23 VOCs, and EPA VOCs MIX 2 groups, using GC/FID and GC/MS.
Analysis of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons - PAHs (USEPA 610) in air born samples, using GC/ FID, GC/MS, and HPLC/ UV-VIS and Fluorescence detectors.
Performed operation, calibration, tuning, troubleshooting, basic maintenance of Shimadzu instruments: FAAS, IC, HPLC, GC / FID, GC / ECD, GC / MS.
Participated in developing Quality Control system as a part of EEAA, CC Lab accreditation program for Heavy Metals analysis using (FAAS), including LOD, Instrument Uncertainty, Extended Uncertainty, and Analytical Quality Control Charts as required by ISO 17025 accreditation program.
Conducted internal comprehensive training on gas chromatographs GC/FID, GC/ECD and (GC/MS)
Theory and practice, operation, basic maintenance, tuning and troubleshooting. Solvent extraction, pretreatment of water, sediment, soil and transformer oil samples for PCBs, Chlorinated Pesticides, and PAHs analysis using GC/FID, GC/ECD and (GC/MS).
Conducted internal comprehensive training on Heavy Metals analysis using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, theory and practice, operation, statistical analysis and QA,QC.
CHROMACK RESEARCH INC.
BOUND BROOK, NEW JERSEY, USA
June 98 - Dec. 98
Lab. Chemist
Performed analysis of pharmaceutical finished products by USP using GC, HPLC, TLC, UV, IR and wet chemical techniques. Developed and validated stability indicating HPLC methods. Conducted dissolution testing of solid dosage forms
ROY F. WESTONE INC.
One Weston Way, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380 – 1499, USA
Feb 96 – Jan 97
Plant Chemist/ Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Licensed Operator,
(2nd full time job – 2nd shift supervisor)
Fresh Kills Leachate Treatment Plant,
Veterans Avenue, Staten Island, Richmond County,
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA.
Performed daily process control and chemical analysis of wide variety of samples by USEPA and in house test methods to measure dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, nitrite, nitrate, dissolved ammonia nitrogen, 30 minute settling, total suspended solids, mixed liquor suspended solids and mixed liquor volatile suspended solids. Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment, prepared test reports and maintained test records. Operated and monitored various treatment plant units including sequencing batch reactors, precipitation, clarification, filtration, neutralization, and pH adjustment, dewatering equipment (sludge conditioning and filter press units). Operated the system using programmable logic controller and manually when required. Assisted plant personnel in trouble shooting and problem solving
FINE ORGANICS CORPORATION,
205 Main Street, Lodi, New Jersey, USA
June 94 – June 98
Lab. Chemist
(A) Lab. R&D Chemist
Responsible for research and development of specialty industrial cleaner products. Performed analysis of raw materials, in process samples and finished products by ASTM and in house test methods using wet chemical techniques. Provided technical support to manufacturing, quality control, and sales marketing departments. Developed product specifications, prepared SOPs, maintained laboratory records and prepared test reports.
(B) Environmental Coordinator
Assisted manufacturing, laboratory and warehouse departments in identification, quantification and evaluation of obsolete inventory and waste chemicals for disposal / recycling options. Coordinated and monitored all plant good house keeping directed at pollution prevention of stormwater and other means of pollution control. coordinated preventive maintenance and inspection of all active tanks, pumps, valves, and drum storage areas. Developed written SOPs for spill prevention, equipment maintenance, and spill response.
FINE ORGANICS CORPORATION,
205 Main Street, Lodi, New Jersey, USA
Feb 92 – June 94
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Licensed Operator,
NJDEP – ECRA Project
Engaged in wide variety of environmental, technical, mechanical, clerical services.
Operated and maintained groundwater recovery and treatment system. Performed groundwater monitoring, well sampling, maintained daily water treatment records as required by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection according to Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act for PCBs, DNAPL, LNAPL, halogenated solvents and organic compounds contaminated soil and groundwater remediation project.
CLEAN VENTURE / CYCLE CHEM
82 Midland Ave, Saddle Brook,
New Jersey, 07662, USA
June 89 – August 91
Environmental Specialist
Engaged in wide variety of environmental and hazardous waste remediation projects, including site monitoring, soil and groundwater sampling, chemical waste site investigation, waste characterization, and transportation for recycling and disposal.
PROFESSIONAL AND CARIEER DEVELOPMENT
Toxic Chemical Control, Pretreatment and Analysis of PCBS using GC/MS,
4 Weeks training course (Jan. - Feb. 2007),
National Environmental Research & Training Institute (NETI), Tokyo, Japan,
Held by JICA & NETI, Tokorozawa, Tokyo, Japan.
Pretreatment of Water, Wastewater, Soil, Sediment and Transformer Oil Samples for PCBs Analysis & Analysis of PCBs using ( GC/ECD ) and ( GC/MS ),
12 weeks training course, AUG 2004,
Held by EEAA – JICA.
Analysis of Air Born VOCs,
2 Weeks training course, Mar. 2004,
Held by EEAA – JICA.
Dust and Soil Sampling Techniques for Remediation of Lead Smelters,
8 Hours training course - Cairo Air Improvement Project, Apr. 2003,
Held by United States Agency for International Development, USAID.
Laboratory Internal Audits based on ISO 17025,
1 Week training course, Jan. 2003,
Held by EEAA - USAID, Egypt's Accreditation System Project.
Analysis of PAHs in Water, Wastewater, Soil, and Sediment samples using HPLC, GC/FID & GC/MS
2 Weeks training course, Jun. 2002,
Held by EEAA – JICA.
Pretreatment of Wastewater and Soil, samples for Heavy Metals Analysis.
1 Week training course, Oct. 2001,
Held by EEAA – CCC LAB.
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (FAAS), Basic Theory, Practice and Operation,
2 Weeks training course, Oct. 2001,
Held by EEAA – JICA.
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator's Course.
6 Weeks training course, Apr.1992,
Held by Rutger's the State University of New Jersey,
College of Engineering, State of New Jersey, USA.
Health & Safety for Hazardous Waste Site Investigation Personnel,
40 Hours (OSHA) training course, Oct.1989,
Held by University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,
State of New Jersey, USA
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR'S LICENSE,
Issued by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, (NJDEP), State of New Jersey, USA.
N-3 CLASS, LICENSE No. N0016893 – DEC. 1996
N-2 CLASS, LICENSE No. N1213 – NOV. 1993
N-1 CLASS, LICENSE No. N1030 – APR. 1993
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
DEAN'S LIST FOR SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENT
ACADEMIC YEAR 1995 - 1996
RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY,
MAHWAH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, USA
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY MAY 1996
RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY,
MAHWAH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, USA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, JULY 1978
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, CAIRO UNIVERSITY,
CAIRO, EGYPT
COMPUTER SKILLS
MICROSOFT WINDOWS, MS EXCEL, MS POWER POINT AND MS WORD
REFRENCE
Will be provided
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