Henry Vink

Experience

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  City of Hayward

  Aug 2012 - now

  • Train and supervise the laboratory in the collection of samples and in the performance of laboratory analysis• Interpret, analyze, and evaluate results of analytical samples related to wastewater treatment and drinking water distribution• Prepare and upload the City’s laboratory and NPDES reports for the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Environmental Protection Agency, and local agencies• Prepare and upload the City’s drinking water analytical results for regulatory reports to the Regional Water Quality Control Board – Division of Drinking Water, Environmental Protection Agency, and local agencies• Provide plant staff, engineering and other utilities analytical data and lab info when necessary• Oversee and maintain the quality assurance and quality control program, lab procedures manual and chemical hygiene plan• Oversee maintenance and repair of lab equipment• Instruct lab staff in performing analysis, sample collection, and documentation• Oversee purchasing and ordering of lab supplies and equipment• Establish supply and equipment budget needs for the lab, prepare justification and support documentation. Compile annual budget requests for lab• Oversee and ensure the laboratory accreditation and quality assurance control programs meet TNI, EPA, state, and local regulatory requirements• Develop, write, review, and approve analytical and standard operating procedures and recommend corrective action• Oversee and manage contracts with instrument support and contract laboratories• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect operations and implements policy and procedural changes as required• Receive, investigate, and respond to problems and complaints in a professional manner; identify and report findings and take necessary corrective action• Coordinate with other city departments, partnering with outside agencies and consultants concerning sampling and analytical schedules, analytical results, and special studies. عرض أقل • ICP-MS• Ion Chromatography• Interpret, analyze, and evaluate results of analytical samples related to treatment, quality control of domestic and industrial wastewater, effluent, and receiving waters as related to the collection, treatment, and disposal of various types of wastes.• Supervise the laboratory in the collection of samples and the performance of laboratory analysis. • Maintain a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program and the Chemical Hygiene Plan. • Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.• Maintain and update the Standard Laboratory Operations Procedures Manual.• Provide assistance and input for various personnel actions, including selections, promotions, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action. • Provide technical assistance on sampling programs and analytical techniques; instruct laboratory staff in performing analyses; train laboratory and other staff in sample collection. عرض أقل • Takes representative grab and composite samples of sewage and sludge, as well as samples of landfill leachate and groundwater wells, including Skywest Golf Course groundwater wells and lakes. • Analyzes sewage, sludge, industrial waste, and potable water samples. Analyses include testing for, pH, solids, CBOD5, oil and grease, coliform, chlorine residual, metals, cyanide, phenols, heterotrophic plate count, and special analyses as required. • Maintains quality control to assure analytical accuracy and precision of test results. • Operates, calibrates, and makes minor repairs to laboratory instrumentation such as pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer (U.V.-visible, AA or ICP), autoclave, and microtox analyzer. • Plans and conducts laboratory operations in accordance with the state Chemical Hygiene Plan. Develops good personal chemical hygiene habits and uses prudent and careful work practices to ensure the safety of laboratory personnel. • Assures the quality of laboratory data which includes but is not limited to maintaining accurate records of sample collections, chains of custody, logins, analyses, reports and computerized records. • Prepares primary and secondary standard solutions. عرض أقل • Operated, inspected, and maintained wastewater pumping stations and treatment plant.• Cleaned barometers, removed grit, cleaned primary, secondary clarifiers and other wastewater treatment equipment.• Assisted in cleaning, lubricating and routine maintenance of pumps, chains, motors, valves, belt presses, blowers and other machinery and equipment.• Operated and checked the operation of digesters involved in the treatment, digestion of sludge, and disposal of waste products to ensure maximum efficiency of plant equipment and processes.• Ensured facilities are clean and orderly. Loaded and unloaded materials, supplies and equipment.• Assisted in the storage and transfer of chlorine and other treatment chemicals.• Collected wastewater, scum, grit, sludge samples and other materials.• Read meters, gauges, charts and instruments, changes recording charts and observed their continuous operation and performed routine control tests.• Kept operational records, such as plant operations log, test results, unusual operating conditions and maintenance work performed. عرض أقل • Worked alongside Lab Technicians to gain on hands on experience• Handled multiple tasks at a time and worked under strict deadlines• Kept an organized work space, as well as maintaining accurate work logs for each task that was completed• Worked independently on multiple tasked assigned by manager• Collected samples and was able to run variety of different tests accurately and efficiently• Received incoming samples and organized and maintained inventory of lab supplies and equipment• Worked and maintained a clean & organized work space in a fast paced environment عرض أقل

  • Lab Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Chemist

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Laboratory Technician

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2021

  • Wastewater Operator

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Lab Analyst Intern

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2013