Albert Tan

Experience

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  Binghamton University

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Nature Preserve Steward

  · Conducted trail maintenance within borders of Binghamton University Nature Preserve’s 190 acres of land such as boardwalk repairs, clearing debris off trails, deer fence maintenance and trimming fauna to maintain excellence of the nature preserve· Supervised groups, on average 5 volunteers, to conduct invasive species removal of affected areas to protect native species and uphold the natural balance of ecosystems· Volunteer: December 2021 – May 2023

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  NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  · Updated emergency generator and generator battery Standard Operating Procedures to provide workers with instructions on how to complete the task at hand that comply with industry regulations and worker safety· Revised PPE Hazard Assessment Forms to help workers identify hazards of completing certain jobs and assist in selecting appropriate PPE· Collaborated with Asbestos Task Force to perform asbestos and air monitoring at Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

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  Juneau Icefield Research Program

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Expedition Member

  · Operated Ground Penetrating Radar to study snowpack thickness in Echo Glacier, data from this survey will analyze and quantify melt patterns of Echo Glacier using Python and ImpDAR software· Guided a three-person team in conducting ecological surveys, incorporating ecological transects to assess species diversity, study nunatak ecosystems, and explore their applications in astrobiology, primary succession, island biogeography, and paleo-history· Performed drone surveys and acquired in-situ measurements to conduct velocity, water depth and width, and flux measurements of supraglacial lakes· Collected and documented snow algae samples for NASA ORCAA project to be analyzed by NASA JPL team to contribute to their research on how snow algae can impact glacial processes through changing surface albedo and ecological functions of the pigments they produce Show less

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  Atlas

  May 2024 - now

  Field Geologist