Derek Kabernick

Experience

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  CRAIG PLUMBING CENTRE

  Apr 2017 - Sept 2019

  Water Analysis Assistant

  Operated a spin photometer and performed titrations to determine chemical and mineral concentrations of pool, hot tub, residential, and well water samples. Interpreted test results of water samples to provide effective water treatment recommendations to clients. Utilized performance curves and applied heat transfer and fluid mechanic principles to size heat-exchangers and pumps for industrial pools.

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  University of Waterloo

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  Laboratory and Biochemical Engineering Teaching Assistant

  Presented weekly lectures to undergraduate students related to experimental procedures, MATLAB coding, and engineering principles. Supported troubleshooting of MATLAB coding related to multivariable differential equations, regression, and optimization. Prioritized time to meet marking deadlines for reports, quizzes, and exams.

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  Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc.

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2024

  Develop process improvements related to distillation, adsorption, filtration, drying, liquid-liquid extraction, chromatography, crystallization, and lyophilization. Support the design, capital expenditure, and commissioning of kilo-laboratory and commercial-scale active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing plants. Optimize reaction kinetics and temperature ramping during batch scale-up of complex hydrogenation, neutralization, esterification, hydration, hydrolysis, oxidation, reduction, and nucleophilic aromatic substitution chemical reactions. Assist with the qualification and implementation of new process equipment such as 2000 L reactors, condensers, agitated Nutsche filter dryers, and agitated ribbon dryers. Show less Developed and revised standard operating procedures in compliance with health and safety, cGMP, Health Canada, FDA, and environmental regulations. Initiated deviations by preparing investigation reports, performing root cause analysis, risk assessments, and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Optimized reactor utilization, batch execution timings, and operator resources. Assisted the Senior Manager with hiring, training, and operator skill development. Supported client/regulatory audits by leading plant tours and addressing observations. Show less

  • Process Engineering

    Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Plant Coordinator

    Sept 2021 - Apr 2023
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  Clean Harbors

  Jan 2024 - now

  Refinery Engineer

  Manage engineering and capital projects at the Safety Kleen oil re-refinery. Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and contractors to implement process improvements.Ensure health and safety are prioritized by complying with regulations, company policies, and safe working practices.