Dennis Hough
Niagara Falls,NY
Summary
Actively looking for work
Skilled Environmental Field Technician with practical experience in conducting environmental investigations and tests. Possess strong knowledge of field data collection, sample analysis and monitoring systems. Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety protocols while executing tasks. Previous roles have resulted in successful identification of environmental hazards and implementation of effective remedial measures, contributing positively to overall ecological health.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Field Technician
GHD Engineering Consultants
Niagara Falls, NY
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Operation and maintenance of environmental remediation ground water treatment systems
- Field oversight air sparging systems, treatment chemical injections for soil and groundwater remediation
- Inspected environmental conditions of designated areas and collected soil, water, and air samples for laboratory analysis.
- Environmental groundwater and air
- Documentation of all work in field notes, forms and electronic records
- Familiarity with control systems for treatment equipment
- 40 hour Hazwoper Certified
- Forklift certification
- Conducted field tests to determine the presence of pollutants in water sources.
- Monitored activities of contractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Utilized various equipment such as grab samplers, depth sounders, flow meters, and GPS units.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials spills or other environmental disasters.
- Performed basic calculations and computer data entry.
- Operated and maintained pumps and motors to move water and wastewater through filtration systems
Chemical Operator
Niacet
Niagara Falls, NY
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing practices)
- Troubleshoot, solve/and escalate issues that may arise during shift
- Able to start up and shut down production
- Makes sure all daily tasks are completed and accurate on SAP
- Perform moisture checks on finished product hourly
- Use time and labor efficiently for all production needs
- Perform all product change overs effectively and with minimal loss or rework produced
- Forklift duties that include moving product to truck, pallet wrapper, moving ingredients where needed
- Safely, efficiently and effectively operate assigned production equipment
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Attend all meetings and trainings as required. Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to your direct supervisor or management.
- Create/Submit Work requests for equipment/processes that need attention
- Receive and hand off shift with peers, ensuring all information is communicated properly
- Adjusted process parameters as needed to maintain product quality specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of production, process parameters and laboratory results.
- Troubleshot problems occurring in the manufacturing process by performing corrective action when necessary.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve understanding of complex chemical processes.
- Operated various pumps, valves and other related equipment in a safe manner.
- Complied with OSHA safety guidelines while handling hazardous material.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials or equipment malfunctions.
- Cleaned work areas, tanks, vessels, piping systems, filters and other related components as part of routine maintenance activities.
- Followed standard operating procedures for all tasks performed within the plant environment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during operations.
- Transported hazardous materials according to government regulations and company policies.
- Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
- Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
Maintenance Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
Grand Island, NY
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Remove, packed, and disposed of non hazardous liquid waste materials
- DOT trained and hazwoper trained (40hr) Licensed forklift operator
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
Wastewater Systems Operator
Parsons Engineering
Middleport, NY
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Add chemicals, such as lime, Ferric, and Polymer to remove contamination out of ground wastewater
- Inspect equipment on a regular basis
- Monitor operating conditions, meters, wells and gauges
- Collect and test water samples
- Record meter and gauge readings and operational data
- Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of sewage
- Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas
B Operator
Unifrax Corp
North Tonawanda, NY
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Performed audits on customer orders
- Made shipping labels
- Packed and shipped, stacked pallets, performed product inspections
- Walk-behinds and fork trucks certification
Field Service Representative (FSR)
General Electric Power and Water
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Managed and operated pre-treatment systems that include, Equalization, Skimming, Floatation, Ultrafiltration (UF), and Clay Absorption, GE-M-PAK 80 E8 Series Water Purification Reverse Osmosis System
- Collected samples for testing
- Recorded meter and gauge
- Clean and maintained equipment, tanks, filter beds and other work areas.
- Inspected equipment on a regular basis performed preventive maintenance.
- Added chemicals such as Alum, Heavy Metal Precipitant, Cationic Oil-Breaking Polymer Anionic Polymer, and Hydrated Lime.
- Followed U.S EPA Regulations
Production Coater Labor Dispute Specialist
Kellogg's
Memphis, TN
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Monitored and managed oven temperatures
- Insured product quality standards for smoothness and texture at all times
- Made sure that syrup is distributed evenly over serial product
- Routinely performed general housekeeping
- Followed U.S FDA Regulations
Terminal Operator
Olin Chemicals
Niagara Falls, NY
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Loaded tanker trucks with Hydrochloric Acid.
- Verified all valves were properly aligned.
- Ensured Safety environment by following all company standard operating procedures
- Prepared documentation related to freight movement including bills of lading, manifests, customs forms.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of cargo and inventory transactions.
- Inspected containers for damage or discrepancies before loading or unloading.
- Monitored loading and unloading operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of all vehicles used in daily operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems that may arise during loading and unloading process.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from vessels, trucks, railcars, barges, or warehouses using appropriate lifting devices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations for hazardous material handling.
Sodium/Lithium Cell Operator
DuPont
Niagara Falls, NY
03.2010 - 05.2014
- Operated and maintained Sodium Electrolysis cells
- Performed gas work when needed monitored cell temperature.
- Handled reactive metals when building a cell bath following safe operating procedures.
- Ensured safe work environment by adhering OSHA safety standards
- Trained personnel on safe operation of equipment used in cell culture processes.
- Maintained accurate records of cell cultures, including daily log entries, media preparation, and process parameters.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas associated with cell culturing activities according to established protocols.
- Operated and monitored cell culture processes to ensure optimal growth conditions.
- Assisted with troubleshooting unexpected problems during production runs.
- Operated production equipment to create high-quality products from raw materials.
- Promoted worksite safety by identifying and mitigating hazards.
Assistant Plant Operator
Niagara Generation
Niagara Falls, NY
09.2007 - 01.2010
- Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of power plant systems.
- Operated major auxiliary apparatus such as: air compressor, boiler feed pumps, circulating water systems, water treatment systems, generating cooling systems, boiler water and condensate systems, Ash reinjection system and locally controlled electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Filled out proper permits such as line breaks, hot permits.
- Performed lockout/tag out when required
- Performed operating tests and inspections, and made minor repairs and adjustments to equipment assigned to achieve proper operating conditions
- Performed routine water chemistry analysis and operate continuous emissions monitoring equipment.
- Maintained logs as assigned
- Report any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during the progress of the work and take corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions
- Assist maintenance personnel during maintenance periods and outages
- Complete other tasks as required by Control Room Operator over Operations Supervisor
Floor Operator
Rochester Gas and Electric
Rochester, NY
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of power plant systems.
- Operated major auxiliary apparatus such as: air compressor, de-watering bins, Ash reciprocating system, Fish chaser and Screen house.
- Performed operating tests and inspections, and made minor repairs and adjustments to equipment assigned to achieve proper operating conditions.
- Operated Main Lift Station and performed test for Fire Diesel Feed pumps.
- Maintained logs as assigned.
- Reported any abnormal or irregular conditions that develop during the progress of the work and take corrective measures within the scope of operating instructions.
- Assist maintenance personnel during maintenance periods and outages.
- Complete other tasks as required by Control Room Operator or Operations Supervisor.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance, and repairs as needed.
- Responsible for the safe operations of all fuel-conveying, flu gas-venting, Sludge and ash-removal from the bottom of the boiler generating units.
- Maintained detailed equipment operating logs, recording all details and/or incidents, reading/ recording gauges/meters.
- Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the Fire Diesel pump and start up and shut down of plant air compressors.
Various Positions
Eastman Kodak
Rochester, NY
- Process Control Operator responsible for film base quality and its distribution to film production supply tanks, changed dope filters, maintained operator logs recorded gauge readings, obtained dope samples performed viscosity and colour test. Monitored, adjusted all equipment related to film base distribution including film concentrator.
- Performed preventive maintenance.
- Lubrication Specialist. Performed routine preventive maintenance, and repairs as needed, lubricated all roll coating machines and ordered supplies. Trained roll coating personnel on oiling machines on targeted areas to prevent iron contamination.
- Performed preventive maintenance.
- Customer Focus Representative for professional film. Assisted product consultant with customer concerns and complaints. If needed isolated and or recalled rolls. Lead person in the investigation for quality imperfections.
- Film Inspector. Inspected film rolls for quality checked for any imperfections that may exist.
- Windup Operator and Roll Changer, Responsible for ensuring proper roll length and quality also responsible for all sub hoppers. Disposed of hazardous waste material generated during production. Member of TPM team, performed preventive maintenance.
- Safety Representative, kept production teams informed on plant safety went over any safety concerns or suggestions the team may have. Encouraged work safety.
- Production support member, kept production teams supplied with production equipment. Labelled and shipped rolls to emulsion coating and also received recalled rolls. Assisted production teams when machines were in trouble. routine preventive maintenance, and repairs as needed
Education
High School diploma -
McKinley High School
BuffaloSkills
- Groundwater treatment
- Chemical injection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Environmental sampling
- Process troubleshooting
- Production efficiency
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Environmental Field Technician
GHD Engineering Consultants
07.2023 - 02.2025
Chemical Operator
Niacet
03.2022 - 07.2023
Maintenance Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
08.2019 - 01.2022
Wastewater Systems Operator
Parsons Engineering
06.2019 - 01.2022
B Operator
Unifrax Corp
08.2016 - 11.2018
Field Service Representative (FSR)
General Electric Power and Water
03.2016 - 06.2016
Production Coater Labor Dispute Specialist
Kellogg's
05.2015 - 09.2015
Terminal Operator
Olin Chemicals
06.2014 - 02.2015
Sodium/Lithium Cell Operator
DuPont
03.2010 - 05.2014
Assistant Plant Operator
Niagara Generation
09.2007 - 01.2010
Floor Operator
Rochester Gas and Electric
01.2005 - 09.2007
Various Positions
Eastman Kodak
High School diploma -
McKinley High School