Judy K. Caldwell
Atlanta
Summary
A highly talented and enthusiastic chemist with diversified analytical laboratory experience in the field of wastewater, drinking water, soil, cathode raw materials, underground storage tanks, etc. In depth knowledge of method development, wet chemistry, experience using instrumentation such as ICP, HPLC, GC/MS, UV/VIS, FTIR, TOC, OES, IC, moisture analyzer, mercury analyzer, etc. Dependable, conscientious, and detail oriented.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Operator Class 2
City of Atlanta
09.2022 - Current
- Operate the Water Treatment Plant on a daily basis, monitoring all equipment, adding or deleting chemicals, and assuring adequate supplies are available and the effluent water meets all applicable standards for purity
Water Quality Coordinator / Class 3 drinking water operator
Coweta County Water Sewerage Authority
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Collected and analyzed samples for total coliform, E
- Coliform and fecal
- Prepared written materials for reporting to state agencies in compliance with laboratory licensure
- Made purchases of and performed physical inventory of spare parts, laboratory equipment and chemicals
- Developed, implemented and documented sampling and testing procedures
- Coordinated sample programs for TTHM,HAA,IOC, TOC,etc
- Addressed water quality complaints and educated customers
- Coordinated potable water quality program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Collected and analyzed samples from wells, drinking water and wastewater samples
Quality Control Technician II
Lonza
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Responsible for documenting samples by documenting into a log book
- Prepared samples and performed analyses using common wet chemical methods and analytical instrumentation
- Prepared reagents and standards needed for the lab
- Operated AA for metals determination and XRF for copper analysis
- Analyzed raw material, finished product and determined if modifications need to be made
Contract Lead Chemist
Duracell (Randstad)
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for chemical and physical testing of raw material and in process materials to ensure the materials used in production meet specifications and standards
- Specific tests performed are sulfur, insolubles, ICP, carbonate, moisture, TOC etc
Laboratory Scientist II (Chemical Material Analyst)
Environmental Protection Division
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed analysis of drinking, surface and groundwater samples for organic compounds by approved EPA methods
- Used LIMS to track the status of samples and enter results
- Demonstrated good analytical technique
- Maintained legible and completed documents
- Maintained a clean and organized work area
Contract Chemist (Plant Bowen)
Southern Research Institute (Allegis Group)
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided laboratory and analytical services to support members of the Environment and Energy Department, specifically trace metals and minerals by performing techniques including (but not limited) to ICP-MS and IC
- Performed wet chemistry methods such as TSS/TDS, pH, and alkalinity on surface water, process water, industrial effluents, scrubbers, polishers, etc
- Entered data into LIMS
Physical Science Technician (Term Position)
United States Army Criminal Investigation Lab (USACIL)
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided information transparency by communicating with all involved parties
- Handled all evidence and forensic material in accordance with agency regulations
- Entered evidence into StarLIMS
Laboratory Supervisor I
CH2M HILL
07.2004 - 07.2014
- Multifaceted role serving as working bench supervisor and project safety team leader
- Directed personnel in various analyses of wastewater treatment and various water sources
- Actively involved with contract renewal and project shutdown
- Performed maintenance on laboratory equipment as needed
- Analyzed chemical analysis for phenols, cyanide, ICP, FTIR, oil & grease, TP, fecal, BOD, TOC, and etc
- Communicated with management and customers to evaluate and resolve questions and issues regarding analytical results
- Validated QA guidelines and NPDES limit acceptability
- Performed a variety of laboratory operations, evaluated testing issues
- Developed site specific safety and quality assurance manuals, JSA and SOP documents in accordance with QA, EPA and calibration requirements
- Collected and analyzed pond and effluent samples
- Project safety team leader
- Ensured compliance of influent, effluent and stream samples
- Analyzed influent, effluent, headwater, pond and stream samples for wet chemistry analysis and ICP determination
- Calibrated and maintained PM’s, QA/QC on bench equipment
- Inventoried and ordered all needed laboratory and operator supplies
- Assisted regulatory compliance personnel to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Analyzed samples collected from wastewater treatment and various other water sources
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Xavier University of Louisiana
Skills
- Emergency response readiness
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- SCADA system operation
Certification
- Wastewater Laboratory Analyst, WWL014389
- Water Laboratory Analyst, WL014415
- Class 2 Water Operator, W2-015466
Timeline
Water Operator Class 2
City of Atlanta
09.2022 - Current
Water Quality Coordinator / Class 3 drinking water operator
Coweta County Water Sewerage Authority
11.2020 - 07.2022
Quality Control Technician II
Lonza
05.2019 - 11.2020
Contract Lead Chemist
Duracell (Randstad)
06.2018 - 04.2019
Laboratory Scientist II (Chemical Material Analyst)
Environmental Protection Division
07.2017 - 07.2018
Contract Chemist (Plant Bowen)
Southern Research Institute (Allegis Group)
08.2016 - 02.2017
Physical Science Technician (Term Position)
United States Army Criminal Investigation Lab (USACIL)
10.2015 - 08.2016
Laboratory Supervisor I
CH2M HILL
07.2004 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Xavier University of Louisiana
Similar Profiles
Ryan Albury HannaRyan Albury Hanna
Senior Attorney at City of AtlantaSenior Attorney at City of Atlanta
Gabrielle MedranoGabrielle Medrano
Service Delivery Quality Analyst at City of AtlantaService Delivery Quality Analyst at City of Atlanta
Shabreka JordanShabreka Jordan
Data Reporting Analyst, Sr. at City Of AtlantaData Reporting Analyst, Sr. at City Of Atlanta
Kenya GilbertKenya Gilbert
ATL311 Call Center Representative at City of AtlantaATL311 Call Center Representative at City of Atlanta
Ke'Antra SmothersKe'Antra Smothers
Security Officer at Allied UniversalSecurity Officer at Allied Universal