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Cindy Mathews

St. Helens,OR

Summary

Laboratory Technician with extensive experience at Dyno Nobel, skilled in laboratory safety protocols and sample preparation. Proven ability to operate advanced lab equipment, including GC and HPLC, while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Strong communicator, adept at collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety in all processes.

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Dyno Nobel
St. Helens, OR
2008 - 2021
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests to analyze samples and ensure quality control.
  • Maintained accurate records of test results and sample data for compliance purposes.
  • Operated laboratory equipment and instruments with precision to support results.
  • Assisted in preparing chemical solutions and reagents according to established protocols.

Process Safety Management Coordinator

Dyno Nobel
St. Helens, OR
2006 - 2008

Implemented and enhanced mandatory Process Safety Management (PSM) Program including but not limited to

- Management Of Change (MOC) Program compliance,

- facilitated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Program updates,

- modified piping an instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s).

Interacted with various Plant personnel to ensure PSM requirements met.

Shipping Technician

Coastal Chemical
St. Helens, OR
2004 - 2008

Worked with shipping team in following manor:

- Safely loaded all outgoing product trucks and rail cars including anhydrous ammonia, 19 and 30% aqua ammonia, UREA bulk & bags, UAN-32, ammonium nitrate,

- Safely produced UAN-32 solution through batch making process,

- various other shipping duties.

Pellet Mill Operator

Coastal Chemical
St. Helens, OR
2000 - 2002
  • Operated pellet mill machinery to produce high-quality pellets efficiently.
  • Monitored production processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
  • Trained new operators on machine operations and safety protocols to ensure team competency.

Front Desk Receptionist

Coastal Chemical Co.
St. Helens
1998 - 2000
  • Greeted and checked in visitors and customers. Assisted truck drivers with weighing in and out for product pickup.
  • Managed and directed calls fot Plant personnel.
  • Maintained reception area, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Helens High School
St. Helens, OR
1985

Skills

  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Sample preparation
  • Operated GC, ICP, HPLC, LPC and other various lab equipment
  • Lab result interpretation

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Dyno Nobel
2008 - 2021

Process Safety Management Coordinator

Dyno Nobel
2006 - 2008

Shipping Technician

Coastal Chemical
2004 - 2008

Pellet Mill Operator

Coastal Chemical
2000 - 2002

Front Desk Receptionist

Coastal Chemical Co.
1998 - 2000

High School Diploma -

St. Helens High School
Cindy Mathews