Roland Ovbiebo

Experience

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  Benin Owena River Basin Development Authority/University of Benin Joint Analytical Research Lab.

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Intern

  Key Responsibilities;•Used Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, colorimeter, water multi-parameter analyzer, dissolved oxygen meter, fume hood, heating mantle, muffle furnace, flame photometer, laboratory oven, gas chromatographer, water distiller, and UV spectrophotometer to analyze environmental samples;•Performed water quality monitoring and analysis (physicochemical parameters, hydrocarbon, heavy/trace metals, and microbial);•Performed water testing at the laboratory to ensure compliance with government standards;•Report writing for work done in the analytical research laboratory;•Conducted research and developed experimental plans;•Managed and analyzed data regarding water and sediment analysis;•Established written and verbal communication to convey abstract ideas with non-English speaking populations;•Analyzed analytical results using different statistical software and tools such as Excel, SPSS, ArcGis, Surfers, Minitab, etc. Show less

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  Polaris Maritime Institute

  Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  Assistant Lecturer

  Key Responsibilities:•Assisted senior lecturers to share the academic workload;•Responsible for carrying out teaching and research duties;•Involved in the administration of merchant navy courses as well as responsible for organizing lectures and supervising seminars;•Involved in the research & design of new courses;•Implementing institution research projects;•Assessing cadets’ coursework and material;•Setting up exams and the marking of results;•Responsible for related administration tasks;•Provided mentoring and supports to cadets;•Developed a harmonious and effective working environment with the management;•Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as an Administrator and Educator;•Outstanding record of accomplishment in assuring student success;•Effective communicator with excellent planning, organization, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results. Show less

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  Azmarineberg Limited

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Environmental Field Officer

  Key Responsibilities:•Analyze samples, surveys, and other information to identify and assess threats to the environment;•Develop plans to prevent, control, and fix environmental problems, such as land, air, and water pollution;•Determine data collection methods for research projects, investigations, and surveys;•Environmental technical reports writing (EIA, EA, EAR, PIAR, EIS, EMP, EER, etc.);•Environmental monitoring;•Biomonitoring and toxicity testing;•Soil/Sediment investigation;•Water abstraction management;•Health, Safety, and Environmental Management;•Effluent & water treatment plant design, construction, construction, installation, and maintenance;•Environmental baseline studies;•Marine/seabed surveying;•Marine/Hydrobiology consultancy;•Laboratory analysis of environmental samples. Show less

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  Island Innovation

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Island Innovation Ambassador
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  Peace Boat US

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Summer Intern

  Peace Boat is an international non-governmental and non-profit organization that works to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development, and respect for the environment.Peace Boat seeks to create awareness and action based on effecting positive social and political change in the world. We pursue this through the organization of global educational programmes, responsible travel, cooperative projects, and advocacy activities. These activities are carried out on a partnership basis with other civil society organizations and communities around the world. Peace Boat also holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. www.peaceboat.org Show less

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  Scripps Institution of Oceanography

  Sept 2022 - now

  Graduate Student Researcher