Experience

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  Xenco laboratories

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  • Perform analysis tests using standard chemistry procedures by weighing, measuring, preparing and calculating data, filling out forms, recording data in log books, handling various specimens and samples, and setting up, adjusting and operating laboratory equipment in the extractions department.• Report and review data ensuring they meet Quality Control criteria and ensure they comply with Quality Assurance and Health Safety policies.• Operate and calibrate different instruments including GPC (gel permeation chromatography).• Perform Liquid-liquid extractions, solid-liquid extractions and drinking water extractions methods. • Assist the laboratory supervisor in the day to day operations, including scheduling of projects, and QA/QC compliance. Responsibilities included laboratory safety, personnel training, preparation of standards and equipment operation. Show less

  • GC/ECD Analyst

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Environmental Chemist (group Leader)

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
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  Xenco laboratories

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2020

  •Responsible for the Operations of the facilities and personnel of the laboratory and field.•Coordinate the environmental project planning in oil and gas sites, refineries, remediation sites, water projects, and private water wells.•Responsible for coordinating the sampling for the discharges of pipeline hydrostatic test water, frac tanks in refineries, monitor wells, injection wells, frac pits, hydrocarbon spills on soils, and power plants. •Assist E&P oil and gas companies in developing treatment water systems for their produced water.•Manage client accounts. Major accounts includes: Plains All American Pipeline, Chevron, Southern Union Gas, Conocophillips, Phillips 66, DCP Midstream, BP, etc.•Manage subcontractors.•Responsible for training employees to follow EPA, TCEQ, and Railroad Commission standards in the field and the lab. •Responsible for assessing clients on protocols and regulations they need to follow in order to be in compliance with state and federal regulations.•Monitor and solve quality and technical issues.•Responsible for all of the instrumentation and procedures in the laboratory and the field.•Prepare and manage the budget for the facility every month. Show less Responsibilities as a GC/ECD senior analyst includes, the analysis of potentially hazardous materials by EPA 8000 series and 500 series (8082 PCB’s, 8081 Pesticides, 8151 Herbicides, 8011 EDB, 508, 515.1, 552.3, 504 ) using GC/ECD. Review and reporting of data using HP Chemstation and LIMS, ensuring data meets quality control criteria. Review and validation of data including Level IV data and CLP like data. • Responsible for training employees to follow EPA, Standard Methods.• Schedule assignments daily in order to meet client quick turnaround time needs.• Monitor quality control; identify problems, find solutions and perform preventive maintenance.• Collaborate in developing and writing Standard Operating Procedures for certified analytical test for department. Show less

  • Laboratory Manager

    Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Technical Director/Operations Manager/RSO

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Technical Director(Odessa)

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2018

  • GC/ECD Senior Analyst/Supervisor

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2013
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  Eurofins environment testing (usa)

  Jul 2020 - now

  • Technical Director

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Laboratory Director-Houston

    Jul 2020 - Oct 2022