Khang Vuong

Work History

Shannon & Wilson

Seattle, WA

12.2021 - Current

Supported new management in maintaining accreditation and certification.
Perform index testing and and quality control on soil samples in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO Standards.
Work with databases to track and maintain lab equipment inventory and client samples.
Review and interpret complex standards to develop testing and QA procedures for testing and equipment verification.
Calibrated and inspected testing instruments on a routine basis to ensure accuracy and quality.
Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.

Belshire Environmental Services

Foothill Ranch, CA

11.2018 - 10.2021

Independently scheduled routine site visits to perform environmental compliance audits for 60 locations.
Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
Served as subject matter expert by advising site staff to remedy compliance issues.
Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
Scheduled and performed training sessions for 50+ site personnel each month on compliance and emergency procedures.
Maintained current knowledge of company services and applicable requirements, processes, procedures, internal policies and regulations.
Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Performed quality control reviews of company peers to ensure adherence to company protocols and assign corrective actions.

Chemtech-Ford Laboratories

Sandy, UT

05.2016 - 10.2018

Prepared and performed a variety of test analyses (pH, chlorine, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, BOD, TOC, COD, TDS, TSS) for wastewater, soils, and potable water samples in accordance with approved laboratory procedures.
Maintained zero incidents while working daily with hazardous, flammable, and corrosive materials.
Supported lab manager to implement quality assurance standards in accordance with Standard and EPA methods, as well as critique current methods for improvements.
Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory test results.
Troubleshot, maintained, and calibrated complex instruments such as TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analyzers and Optical Emissions Spectrometers; as well as assist in setting up an
automated BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) analyzer.
Collaborated with other technicians to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Completed tasks with tight turn-around times while ensuring compliance with quality control standards.
Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory and testing protocols.