Ermias Gezahegn
Rochester
Summary
Engineering professional with New York State Engineering Training Approval (FE in Environmental Engineering) and extensive experience in quality inspection and compliance. Proven ability to optimize processes for enhanced operational efficiency and safety adherence. Research initiatives focus on wastewater treatment and quality control inspection, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable engineering practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Slitter Operator
American Packaging Corporation
Rochester
10.2024 - Current
- Operated and monitored slitting machines to cut rolls of material into specified widths.
- Reviewed job orders and specifications to ensure precise slitting, labeling, and packaging.
- Inspected materials for quality, identifying defects such as misprints and uneven cuts.
- Adjusted machine settings, blade alignment, and tension controls to ensure product consistency.
- Conducted routine maintenance, blade changes, and cleaning for safe machine operation.
- Recorded production data, tracking material usage, output, and downtime for performance analysis.
- Adhered to safety protocols and procedures to uphold a clean, hazard-free environment.
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 undergraduate courses in environmental engineering, including thermodynamics and environmental impact assessment.
- Advised students on thesis projects, enhancing skills in technical reporting and data analysis.
- 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.
- Participated in academic conferences to present research findings and encourage dialogue.
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.
- Conducted experimental studies on media performance, hydraulic loading rates, and retention time for optimal treatment.
- Researched coagulants, including hydrated aluminum sulfate and ferric chloride, to enhance wastewater quality.
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Enviromental Engineering
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology
Bahir Dar,Ethiopia01.2012
Skills
- MS Office
- Quality inspection techniques
- Slitting machine operation
- Critical thinking
- Commercial construction experience
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Design Expert
- ASPEN Plus
- ANOVA
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Machine adjustments
- Safety protocol adherence
- Dimensional inspection
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Machine operation
Certification
- 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
Timeline
Slitter Operator
American Packaging Corporation
10.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
08.2022 - 10.2024
Wastewater treatment researcher
Heineken brewery
10.2015 - 05.2016
Lecturer and researcher
Haramaya institute of technology
03.2013 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Enviromental Engineering
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology
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