Matthew Nika
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic Lab Foreman at Sangamon County Water Reclamation District, skilled in chemical analysis and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in training employees and managing projects, ensuring adherence to EPA regulations. Successfully coordinated biannual audits, enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high standards in wastewater treatment processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Foreman
Sangamon County Water Reclamation District (SCWRD)
Springfield
04.2024 - Current
- Troubleshoot, evaluate, and coordinate process issues with the operations and lab supervisor to maintain acceptable chemical and biological compositions in the treated wastewater.
- Utilize approved methods to analyze samples, and maintain compliance with our NPDES permit limitations.
- Conduct Preventative Maintenance and calibration on laboratory instrumentation - ICP-OES, Discrete Analyzer, meters, probes, titrators, pipettes.
- Organize and participate in biannual Illinois EPA audits of lab practices.
- Write and review analytical methods and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for chemical analysis.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
Chemist
Sangamon County Water Reclamation District (SCWRD)
Springfield
05.2020 - 04.2024
- Maintained laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Calibrated and validated laboratory equipment and instrumentation according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared data research reports in compliance with operations and record-keeping standards.
- Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
Environmental Protection Specialist
Illinois EPA
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Review drinking water and wastewater improvement projects for small and large municipalities.
- Coordinated with city leaders and project engineers to convey the necessary steps to begin breaking ground on projects.
Education
B.S. - Biochemistry
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2019
Skills
- EPA regulations and Clean Water Act
- Collaboration and communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Chemical analysis and laboratory instrumentation
- Data analysis and regulatory compliance
- Preventative maintenance strategies
- Employee training and development
- Project management
References
References are available upon request.
Certification
- 30-hourGeneral Industry Safety and Health - OSHA
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Lab Foreman
Sangamon County Water Reclamation District (SCWRD)
04.2024 - Current
Chemist
Sangamon County Water Reclamation District (SCWRD)
05.2020 - 04.2024
Environmental Protection Specialist
Illinois EPA
07.2019 - 05.2020
B.S. - Biochemistry
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
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