Christian Urena, EIT

Experience

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  University of California, Riverside

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  Principal Investigator: David Jassby, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Duke University, 2011• Designed a new electrochemical system to denitrify drinking water with a team of four other student engineers.• Processed, analyzed, and communicated denitrification data with the team utilizing Logger Pro.• Researched regulations extensively under the Clean Water Act & Safe Drinking Water Act.• Obtained multiple research grants and participated in a national environmental design competition in New Mexico; received a total of $27,200 to realize the goal of the project• Produced high-quality marketing materials and PowerPoint presentations to demonstrate the team's bench-scale prototype to investors and the public Awarded:*U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, P3 Award Program, Water ($15,000)*World Water Forum, Metropolitan Water District College Grant Program ($10,000)*First Place WERC/IEE’s International Environmental Design Contest ($2,500) 收起

  • Student Researcher

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2016 - Jun 2017
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  JE Compliance Services, Inc.

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2019

  Environmental Specialist

  • Managed a three-person team within the wastewater department, providing constant and reliable administrative support, and consistently achieving monthly and quarterly regulatory reporting mandates.• Conducted environmental compliance audits and offered expert guidance on corrective measures to guarantee alignment with regulations, including RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, EPCRA, and TSCA, at local, regional, state, and federal levels.• Produced environmental reports including but not limited to Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Renewals, Air Quality Permit Applications, Title V and RECLAIM reports, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC). • Developed hazardous materials inventories and high-piled combustible storage permits, liaising effectively with local building and fire agencies to ensure successful permit issuance. 收起

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  Nexgrill

  Aug 2021 - now

  Product Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Ensure compliance through implementing regulatory requirements from CSA, ANSI, UL, CE, AS, and other national and international standards and legislation, and effectively communicate quality issues of new product development to the design and production teams, enhancing product safety and quality.• Investigate safety concerns and complaints, coordinate with related departments, and propose final recommendations to improve safety standards and customer satisfaction.• Drive compliance of up to 250 certification projects annually for appliances placed in the market, resulting in 100% regulatory compliance.• Collaborate with research and design teams to understand testing procedures and comply with 3rd party certification, retailer protocols, and licensor requirements, resulting in improved product design and quality.• Forge strong partnerships with leading certifying agencies (CSA, UL, CE, KIWA, ETL, AGA, NOM) through coordination of product testing, translations, and completion of certification documents. 收起