John McElwrath
Jefferson,Texas
Summary
Broad knowledge of OSHA Regulations and safety inspections, including quality assurance, incident investigations and testing products. Highly motivated individual who possesses strong leadership and successful team building skills, safety and communication skills. Excellent presentation and customer service abilities. Analytical Laboratory Tech with many years of experience handling operation of rare and advanced equipment for specimen analysis and research. Process-focused systematist with deliberation in following precise protocol specific to each procedural goal. Excellent problem solver with proven abilities to bring quick resolutions to challenging situations. Proven experience leading safety teams, and multitasking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical/Wet Bench Tech/QC
Southern Petroleum Labs
10.2024 - Current
- Prepare data and reports for review by senior personnel.
- Extensive knowledge of chemistry and industry terminology.
- Perform routine maintenance for all SPL equipment used including PC, scanners, instrumentation, parts, fittings, and sample cylinders.
- Perform sample and QC analyses as specified by the test method, and ensure that all relevant and/or required information is properly documented and recorded.
- Perform review/interpretation of results to verify that data is accurate.
- Perform analytical calculations for reporting data into LIMS.
- Compare current data with historical data in LIMS to spot problem samples and notify the client as necessary.
- Perform instrumentation calibrations and/or basic troubleshooting as needed.
- Wet chemistry and testing.
Lab Analyst
INVISTA Polyproplyene
02.2020 - 10.2024
- Perform chemical analyses including titrations, distillations, wet chemistry, GC, LC, FTIR, UV-Vis, XRF and ICP to provide accurate and timely results.
- Data management and communications using LIMS to manage data, communicate results, and document issues related to quality, instruments, production and supply.
- Serving as as a First Responder administering first aid.
- Maintain strict adherence to applicable RCRA laws and and stay informed about plant processes, general chemistry, and lab analysis theory.
- Work effectively within a team environment, collaborating with operators, mechanics, and exempt professionals.
- Apply problem-solving skills and critical thinking to address challenges and improve processes.
- Demonstrate organization, planning, and prioritization skills, focusing on high-value tasks to achieve goals and deliver results.
Safety Superintendent and Trainer
Nelson Lewis Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintain protection of environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate, as our highest priority.
- Ensure compliance to Process Safety and Risk Management principles.
- Direct supervision of a full time Emergency Services Group.
Education
Occupational Safety -
Fresno State University
Fresno, C.A.05.2003
Skills
- Sample Preparation
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Data Interpretation
- Experimental design
- Safety
- CPR Certification
- Expertise in MS Suite Operations
- Excellent Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- RED-CROSS Member
- Supervisor Skills
- OSHA Expert
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- EMT Certification
Certification
- ASP
- OSHA 500
- OSHA Hazardous Materials Management
- EPA Risk Assessor
- RME-U
- EM-385
- NTS Trainer
- DOT: Reasonable Suspicion
- First Aid Trainer
- CPR Trainer
- Forklift Instructor
- Smith Safety Driving Trainer
- Fall Protection Trainer
- Extensive LIMS Experience
Timeline
Chemical/Wet Bench Tech/QC
Southern Petroleum Labs
10.2024 - Current
Lab Analyst
INVISTA Polyproplyene
02.2020 - 10.2024
Safety Superintendent and Trainer
Nelson Lewis Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2020
Occupational Safety -
Fresno State University
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