Kenneth Henry
Bedford
Summary
Highly motivated and result oriented analytical chemist with exceptional leadership and communication skills. Experienced in working as a team player; meeting all company goals and objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
Borden Dairy
Cleveland
06.2024 - Current
- Perform microbiological, chemical, physical and sensory analysis of product.
- Hold, release, and reject finished goods based on product analysis.
- Verify compliance and alert management of any deviations from specifications.
- Perform in-plant weight checks, temperature checks, ingredient usage and distribution, finished product appearance, code date verification and pH testing.
- Perform calibration and scheduled preventative maintenance of lab equipment.
- Responsible for daily finished product evaluations.
- Maintain documentation on all tests performed in the lab.
- Maintain clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Water Treatment Specialist
HDI Landing Gear USA
Strongsville
04.2016 - 04.2024
- Operate Waste Treatment Reactor via PLC HMI to treat plating waste solutions by alkaline chlorination and Hydroxide precipitation.
- Implement improvements to the Hydroxide Precipitation treatment process to increase efficiency.
- Implement upgrades to system piping and instrumentation.
- Operate filter press to extract sludge and generate waste water for sewer discharge.
- Operate SIX (Scavenger Ion Exchange) system to produce dischargeable waste water.
- Monitor waste levels in storage tanks.
- Order and maintain inventory of chemicals for waste treatment processing.
- Manage and operate DI water Ion exchange systems to supply water to rinse tanks.
- Regenerate Anion and Cation Ion exchange vessel as needed.
- Coordinate pickup of solid waste in accordance to EPA and DOT regulations.
- Conduct environment, health and safety internal audits.
Plating Chemist
Pas Technologies Inc
Miramar
09.2011 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: PAS Technologies Inc., Miramar Florida
- Analyzed samples by titration and made chemical additions.
- Monitored waste levels and vacuum readings for air scrubbers.
- Operated automated wastewater processing system.
- Operated filter press to generate sludge and wastewater.
- Analyzed wastewater for heavy metals using Perkin Elmer ICP.
- Implemented cadmium plating line which improved marketing potential.
- Developed wet chemistry and ICP test methods for cadmium line contaminants.
- Maintained sample analysis records and plant status using MS. Excel and LIMS.
- Ordered and maintained laboratory inventory.
- Maintained Local and State regulatory compliance documentation.
- PAS Technologies Inc., Miramar Florida
Nuclear Water Chemist
McGuire Nuclear Plant
Huntersville
09.2004 - 07.2011
- Performed routine sampling raw water from supply dam.
- Cleaned debris from filter screens.
- Made chemical additions to system piping and tanks.
- Analyzed processed water for pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen.
- Monitored and operated inlet pumps and water filtration screen system.
- Operated demineralizers and RO water unit.
- Performed chemical additions to prevent piping corrosion.
- Conducted tests for water purity and hardness.
- Regulated and monitored water supply to nuclear reactor core.
- Monitored flow meters and regulated water supply to steam boilers.
- Monitored pressure, ampere, temperature and RPM gauges for steam turbines.
- Maintained logs to record all systems status readings.
- Maintained compliance to Safety Hazard Prevention Program.
- Completed Nuclear Application and acquired Nuclear Clearance.
- Completed training and received Certification in Nuclear Chemistry and Power plant Fundamentals.
Analytical Chemist
JISCO Alpart
Nain
08.1997 - 02.2004
- Conduct analysis of Bayer liquor samples using Metrohm Autotitrator and wet chemistry techniques.
- Perform volatiles analysis on alumina hydrate using Leco Gravimetric Analyzer.
- Conduct analysis of Bayer liquors (Sodium Hydroxide) and water samples using Dionex High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
- Perform analysis of Bauxite and Alumina product samples using Philips X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations, keeping lab equipment clean and tidy at all times to prevent any possible contamination.
- Expanded professional knowledge and skills at every opportunity to maximize individual work contributions.
Education
Chemistry - Applied Chemistry
University of The West Indies (Mona)
Kingston, Jamaica01.1996
Certificate in Mechatronics -
Cuyahoga Community College
United StatesCertificate in Fundamentals of Nuclear Chemistry -
Academy for Nuclear Training
Huntersville, North Carolina, United StatesCertificate in Fundamentals of Nuclear Power -
Academy for Nuclear Training
Huntersville, North Carolina, United StatesSkills
- Waste Treatment
- ASTM
- EPA
- Solid Waste
- Sampling
- Wastewater
- Water Treatment
- Calibration
- WET Chemistry
- Human Machine Interface
- HMI
- Programmable Logic Controller
- PLC
- Designing Waste
- Water Supply
- Scrubbers
- Boilers
- Corrosion
- Instrumentation
- Piping
- Steam Turbines
- Turbines
- Laboratory
- FAA
- Landing Gear
- Nuclear Power
- Filtration
- Vacuum
- Chemistry
- Audit
- Audits
- Internal Audits
- DOT
- Regulatory Compliance
- ION
- Organic Chemistry
- LAB Support
- Biochemistry
- Titration
- Plating
- GMP
- Pumps
- Nuclear Clearance
- Laboratory Technician
- Sterilization
- OSHA
- DOT Regulations
- Inventory
- SOP
- Documentation
- LIMS
- Process Improvement
- Housekeeping
- Maintenance
- ICP
- Team Player
- Problem Solving
- Marketing
- Excel
- MS Excel
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Regulations
- Inventory Management
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Plating Processes
- Safety/Work Safety
- Internal Audit
- Environmental Health
- Specimen Analysis
- Organizational Skills
- State Laws and Regulations
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Analysis Skills
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality Assurance Methodology
- Record Keeping
- RPM
- Flow Meter
- Maintain Compliance
- Nuclear Reactor
- Power Plant
- Safety Compliance
- Water Sampling
- Water Quality Testing
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Analytical Chemistry
- Radiography
- Laboratory Equipment
- X-Ray Diffraction
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Cleanroom
- Laboratory Analysis
- Microbiology
- Preventative Maintenance
- Testing
- Product Testing
- Equipment Maintenance/Repair
- Laboratory Testing
- Physical Chemistry
Timeline
Laboratory Analyst
Borden Dairy
06.2024 - Current
Water Treatment Specialist
HDI Landing Gear USA
04.2016 - 04.2024
Plating Chemist
Pas Technologies Inc
09.2011 - 01.2016
Nuclear Water Chemist
McGuire Nuclear Plant
09.2004 - 07.2011
Analytical Chemist
JISCO Alpart
08.1997 - 02.2004
Chemistry - Applied Chemistry
University of The West Indies (Mona)
Certificate in Mechatronics -
Cuyahoga Community College
Certificate in Fundamentals of Nuclear Chemistry -
Academy for Nuclear Training
Certificate in Fundamentals of Nuclear Power -
Academy for Nuclear Training