Jimal Love
Chapin,S.C.
Summary
Multi-talented Chemist tests inorganic and organic compounds with systematic and organized approach. Knowledgeable about laboratory tests, documentation requirements, and writing technical papers. Talented project manager and planner with strong attention to detail and more than 20 years of related experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemistry Specialist
VC Summer Nuclear Power Station
Jenkinsville, SC
10.2014 - Current
- Sample and analyze primary, secondary, auxiliary and water treatment systems daily
- Results are recorded in nuclear ID and trended
- Utilize, calibrate and maintain the following instrumentation; Ion and Gas Chromatographs, spectrophotometers, auto titrators, XRF, TOC, inline conductivity, hydrazine, silica, turbidity, oxygen and sodium analyzers
- Chemical additions are used to treat and protect vital plant systems from corrosion
- This is accomplished through formulas/calculations, chemical pots, pumps and understanding of proper PPE
- SC biological, physical and chemical water licenses are kept current to produce filtered, potable and demineralized water for the site
- Quality Control protocols are followed in all job aspects
- NPDES environmental sampling, chain of custody and diesel fuel oil analysis are also vital to the job.
Chemical Team Lead/Supervisor
Henkel Inc
Salisbury, NC
02.2011 - 10.2014
- Supervised and lead resin lab staff in Kilo scale manufacturing of high purity electronic grade resins
- Plan daily, weekly and monthly to meet production goals, uphold safety standards and maintain 5S housekeeping standards
- Troubleshoots equipment, processes, and formulas to identify potential problems
- Conducts batch audits to problem solve quality issues, maintain batch sheet accuracy and correct errors in a timely manner
- Analytical tools are utilized in product investigation or product optimization
- Analytical findings must be interpreted to make product quality decisions
- Properly manage all compliance requirements mandated by OSHA, RCRA and EPA.
Principle Development Technician
Henkel Inc
Salisbury, NC
02.2007 - 02.2011
- Assist Engineers/Chemists with development projects, manufacturing troubleshooting and corrective actions
- Assist in the identification and qualification of raw materials and processes
- Utilize and provide leadership on different Kilo lab reactor systems for small scale production and new product qualification
- Maintain complete documentation of developmental work, record results, interpret data and perform analysis by utilizing experience, statistics, and statistical tools to determine scientific conclusions.
Senior Analytical Technician
National Starch & Chemical
Salisbury, NC
05.2004 - 02.2007
- Supported production and development in state-of-the-art analytical laboratory
- Daily duties consisted of operating, maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting complex analytical instrumentation
- Various testing equipment used; TGA, DSC, Gas and Liquid chromatographs, Titrators, Malvern, spectrometers and viscometers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wingate University
Wingate, NC05-1998
Skills
- Troubleshooting and Analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Results Interpretation
- Chemical Handling
- Sample Processing
- Microsoft Excel
- Spectrometer Utilization
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control
Certification
SC LLR Environmental Certification; 'D' Biological WWT operator, 'C' WT operator, 'C' Physical/Chemical WWT operator
Timeline
Chemistry Specialist
VC Summer Nuclear Power Station
10.2014 - Current
Chemical Team Lead/Supervisor
Henkel Inc
02.2011 - 10.2014
Principle Development Technician
Henkel Inc
02.2007 - 02.2011
Senior Analytical Technician
National Starch & Chemical
05.2004 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wingate University
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