Costas Farassoglou

Experience

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  Parsons Corporation

  May 2005 - Dec 2005

  Jr. GeoEnvironmental Professional

  • Formerly as O'Connor Associates Environmental, I was responsible for execution of environmental projects throughout Ontario.• Field work included Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, level surveys, supervision of borehole drilling and monitoring well installations, supervision of soil excavations and removal of USTs, groundwater, sediment and soil sampling, utility locates, installation of stormwater drainage ditches, installation of stormwater samplers and soil identification.

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  Englobe

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

  Environmental Scientist / Jr. Project Engineer

  • Formerly as DST Consulting Enginners Inc., I was responsible for development and delivery of environmental technical reports, proposals, technical reviews, and site monitoring reports for numerous environmental projects throughout Eastern and Northern Ontario. • Field work included Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, level surveys, supervision of soil excavations and removal of contaminated soil, sampling of soil, groundwater and surface water, geophysical survey investigations, designated substance surveys, hazardous materials surveys, and utility locates. Show less

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  Eurofins Environment Testing Canada

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2018

  Sr. Laboratory Analyst (Team Leader) / Client Services Representative

  • Completed sample and data analysis, proficiency testing analysis and method validations according to applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), QA/QC protocols and applicable federal, provincial and local environmental regulations.- Responsible for sample preparation (bottle orders, data entry, organization of samples, sample labelling, and disposal) using the Sirius Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).• Provided guidance and recommendations to clients on various environmental issues including type of analysis required on soil and water samples (drinking water, hydrocarbons, farm analysis).• Responded to customer enquiries, requests and complaints in an effective manner. Show less

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  Abbott Point of Care Canada Limited

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Quality Control Inspector / Assembly

  Responsible for the assembly and inspection of portable blood analyzer cartridges in a high volume and high pressure environment.Acquired exceptional skills in hand-eye co-ordination, inspection, quality control and assurance, and attention to detail.

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  ALS Life Sciences

  Jun 2019 - now

  Responsible for project and account management duties including verification and approval of laboratory reports, preparation of client quotes and proposals, invoicing, processing cash payments, business and client service development, and overall management of the Ottawa Laboratory Service Centre. Extensive experience in providing excellent customer service, laboratory reports, logistics, operations and analysis of soil/water samples and substantive knowledge of environmental regulations (Sewer use bylaws, excess soils, PWQO, ODWS, O.Reg 153/04, 318/319, 406, 558/349)As the Health and Site Representative of the Ottawa Depot, I am responsible for conducting monthly Health and Safety Inspections, quarterly Safety Audits, Job Hazard and Risk Assessments (JHRA), Disaster and Emergency Plans, and providing Health and Safety concerns from employees to upper management. Show less Responsible for lab reports approvals and delivery to clients, invoicing, preparation of quotes, customer service, account management, preparation of bottle orders, sample pickups and deliveries, and overall management of the Ottawa Laboratory Service Centre. Extensive experience of laboratory software programs (evoLIMS, GEL, Moneris, and SeedPak)Substantive experience in the management of the Ottawa Service Centre including customer service, office administration (answering phone calls and emails, greeting clients, sample reception) operations and supply management, deliveries and shipments of lab samples, logistics, and health and safety.As a member of the Joint Health, Safety and Environment Committee (JHSEC), I gained substantive skills in executing and developing:- Health & Safety Inspections/Audits- Emergency Response Plans- Disaster Management Plans- Emergency Drills and Evacuation Plans- Job Hazard Risk Assessments Show less

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Assistant Project Manager

    Feb 2020 - Sept 2020

  • Logistics Coordinator/Client Services Specialist

    Jun 2019 - Feb 2020