Open To Work
Ermias Gezahegn
Rochester
Summary
Engineering professional with New York State FE approval in Environmental Engineering, an MSc in Environmental Engineering, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering. Specialized in wastewater treatment system design, analysis, and optimization, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions. Experienced in quality inspection and compliance, ensuring adherence to environmental, safety, and operational standards. Holder of prestigious certifications from IBM, Harvard, University of Maryland, University of Washington, and Delft University of Technology in areas including data science, climate change, nuclear energy, and product design. Skilled in process improvement, problem-solving, and applying engineering principles to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Committed to environmental stewardship and delivering innovative, practical solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Rochester
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Executed functional, dimensional, and visual inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products against specifications for quality assurance.
- Monitored critical control points to identify and prevent defects before final production.
- Performed quality checks during manufacturing stages, maintaining adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Identified non-conforming products and initiated corrective actions as necessary.
- Documented procedures and maintained inspection checklists to support ISO 9001 compliance.
- Ensured compliance with GMP by strictly following safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Lecturer and researcher
Haramaya institute of technology
Haramaya ,Ethiopia
03.2013 - 05.2022
- Taught and trained undergraduate courses in environmental engineering and chemical engineering courses.
- participate on water, wastewater, and solid waste projects and researches.
- Engaged in research focused on innovative water treatment technologies and waste management strategies.
- Led community engagement efforts, providing training for local industries on safety practices.
- Shared research outcomes through publications in scientific journals to advance the field.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
Wastewater treatment researcher
Heineken brewery
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Designed and optimized fixed bed reactor system using sand and carbon media for brewery wastewater treatment.
- Performed physicochemical and microbiological analyses of influent and effluent to monitor treatment efficiency.
- Provided technical recommendations for integrating innovative methods into brewery wastewater management systems.
- Authored research publications and technical reports, presenting findings to academic and industry stakeholders.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Enviromental Engineering
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia 09.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology
Bahir Dar,Ethiopia 09.2007 - 07.2012
Skills
- MS Office
- Quality inspection techniques
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Design Expert
- ASPEN Plus
- ANOVA
- Machine adjustments
- Safety protocol adherence
- Dimensional inspection
Certification
- Fundamental of Engineering
- Introduction to Data Science; IBM
- Preparing to Networking in English; University of Washington
- Python Basic for Data Science; IBM
- Product Design, Prototyping, and Testing; University of Maryland
- Understanding Nuclear Energy; Delft University of Technology
- The Health Effect of Climatic Change; Harvard University
- Managing Conflict on Programs and Projects with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence; University of Maryland
References
- Dr. Habtamu Alemayew, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Haramaya University, Ethiopia, +251-919749312, ameyahabtamu@gmail.com, Haramaya, Ethiopia
- Mr. Workisa Bacha, Lecturer, Head of Chemical Engineering, Haramaya University, Ethiopia, +251-967537041, workisabacha@gmail.com, Haramaya, Ethiopia
Publications
- Comparison on the effectiveness of Hydrated Aluminium Sulfate and Ferric Chloride as a coagulant in brewery wastewater treatment., The case of Walia Brewery, Heineken, https://www.globalscientificjournal.com/journal volume7.issue5May-2019-edition.htmlt
- Treatment of brewery wastewater using sand and carbon fixed bed., https://www.globalscientificjournal.com/journal volume7.issue5May-2019-edition.htmlt
- Msc thesis on Treatment of brewery wastewater using sand and carbon fixed bed: link: https://etd.aau.edu.et/items/80aa13d3-9157-4fd5-b2d2-7671351084fd
- Inspection and Labeling support for bottled water manufacturing Industries in DireDewa administration city, Ethiopia
- Physiochemical and Microbiologichal laboratory analysis training for bottled water manufacturing Industries in DireDewa administration city, Ethiopia.
- Occupational safety training for micro enterprises and industries nearby Haramaya University (Community Engagement)
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
08.2022 - 10.2024
Wastewater treatment researcher
Heineken brewery
10.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Enviromental Engineering
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
09.2014 - 07.2016
Lecturer and researcher
Haramaya institute of technology
03.2013 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology
09.2007 - 07.2012